IN THIS ISSUE:

• A message from SUNY on diversity and inclusion in distance learning
• Virtual services from the Career Resource Center
• Everything you need to know about the special Pass/Fail option for spring 2020
• Contact info and resources from retirement plan providers
• Do This, Not That: An innovative framework for online teaching best practices
• Trainings and professional development opportunities
• The latest from media
• From our community: Original music about life in quarantine, and an athletics trivia contest tonight on Twitch

News from around campus

Comprehensive FAQs on the Pass/Fail option for spring 2020
Everything you need to know before deciding whether to opt in

Online services from the Career Resource Center
Practice job interviews, polish your résumé and discuss your future from the comfort of home

List of COVID-19 resources offered by SUNY retirement plan providers
Benefits Office encouraging employees to contact providers with financial questions

Real-time list of buildings closed for cleaning
Office of Emergency Management informing community about closures as they occur

Resources for remote teaching and learning

A message from SUNY regarding diversity during the COVID-19 pandemic
Chief diversity officers share some best practices for inclusive remote instruction

Do This, Not That: Ideas for teaching remotely
Useful frameworks from California State University

Professional development and training opportunities

Open Webex Follow-Up: What Are Your Questions?
Chat with Instructional Media Services on Wednesday, April 8, from 8:30-9:30 p.m.

Upcoming Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion Trainings:

• Designing your retirement: Taking stock and looking ahead
  Wednesday, April 8, 3 - 4 p.m.
  
• Introduction to Qualtrics
  Thursday, April 9, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
  
• Getting started with PowerPoint
  Friday, April 10, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
  

The latest from media

Teachers use district 3D printers to make face shields
HVAMC works with regional schools to ramp up protective gear production
(Times Herald-Record, 4/7/20)

Tips on spending your time wisely during quarantine
Thoughts on living with purpose while self-isolating
(New Paltz Oracle, 4/5/20)

From our community

From Geology Lecturer Kaustubh Patwardhan, a new composition titled "Man in Quarantine," inspired by Johnny Cash's "Man in Black" and arranged and performed with Geology Adjunct Laurel Mutti

Join Athletics, Wellness & Recreation for trivia on Twitch, Wednesdays at 8 p.m. through the month of April
Inviting all campus community members to compete for prizes with the National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association

Daily Digest readers: We want to hear from you! 

• Have important news to share with the SUNY New Paltz community?
• Developed an innovative solution to improve remote teaching and learning?
• Figured out a lifehack to help yourself stay positive?
• Want to share a photograph with friends and colleagues?