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Posted on: Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at 10:00 AM

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IN THIS ISSUE

  • Ulster County COVID-19 transmission rate rises to level where CDC recommends indoor mask use for fully vaccinated
  • In light of recent pandemic trends, campus leadership is reviewing guidance issued last week
  • Faculty promotions and continuing appointments for 2021
  • Guidance for employees on managing illness and sick time this fall
  • "Vaccinate New York’s public colleges now"
  • Kingston Church plans celebration of life for A.J. Williams-Myers, Aug. 14
  • The College Council will meet this Thursday, Aug. 5
  • Fun at the Fairgrounds
  • Events and resources
  • The latest from media
  • From our community: The newest members of the EOP family
 

News of the day

Ulster County COVID-19 transmission rate rises to level where CDC recommends indoor mask use for fully vaccinated
"Substantial" spread means more than 50 cases per 100,000 people in the last seven days

In light of recent pandemic trends, campus leadership is reviewing guidance issued last week
The College will continue to refine campus policies as on-the-ground conditions change

Faculty promotions and continuing appointments for 2021
Join us in congratulating colleagues on well-deserved advancement

Guidance for employees on managing illness and sick time this fall
Employees who are ill should continue to follow pre-pandemic protocols for managing illness; Those subjected to a mandatory or precautionary order of quarantine or isolation may be provided up to 14 days of paid sick leave without charge to accruals

NY Daily News Op-ed: "Vaccinate New York’s public colleges now"
Appeal co-authored by SUNY Chancellor, UUP President and Student Assembly President

New Progressive Baptist Church in Kingston plans celebration of life for A.J. Williams-Myers on Saturday, Aug. 14
Memorial service for the late educator and community leader begins at 2 p.m.

The College Council will meet this Thursday, Aug. 5
Purpose of the meeting is to discuss the presidential search

 
 
Ulster County Fair
The Ulster County Fair kicks off today at the fairgrounds just a few miles from campus. You know the drill: Rides, games, music, animals, fireworks and fried dough. It's a good time!
Ulster County is setting up pop-up vaccination sites at the Fair on Aug. 6 and 7, open to anyone over the age of 12 who hasn't gotten their shot yet.
 

Resources, events and reminders

Move-in tips and reminders for students living on campus in fall 2021
Vaccine requirements, move-in dates, what to bring and more

Learn to create accessible documents! Workshops continue Aug. 5 & 6
Pick up best practices for ensuring that your documents can be read and used by all

Financial Aid at your fingertips: The new and improved myStudentAid app
This U.S. Dept. of Education tool lets you fill out your FAFSA, find your loan servicer, access repayment counseling and more

On-campus COVID-19 testing is back in Awosting Hall
Appointment-only PCR testing will be offered on Aug. 12 and Aug. 20;
Info about the fall testing schedule will be shared soon

 

The latest from media

Taking Art Into the Wild: Upstate Art Weekend is Back for Year 2
Hudson Valley art festival, Aug. 27-29, with contributions from 61 participating organizations, including The Dorsky Museum
Chronogram, 8/1/21

 

From Our Community

 
New Paltz EOP on Instagram
Good times at the EOP office during Orientation!
Meet more of the newest members of the EOP Family @np_eop.
 

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