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Posted on: Friday, April 10, 2020 at 10:01 AM

   
We created this daily newsletter to keep students, faculty and staff informed about campus news and resources for distance learning, while also reducing the volume of emails we're all receiving. Read more here.
 

IN THIS ISSUE:

  • A grassroots project meeting regional need for cloth face masks
  • Send us your questions for President Christian's next Virtual Hot Chocolate (April 15)
  • Updated resources from Instructional Technology
  • Spring bloom on campus!
  • Trainings and professional development opportunities
  • From our community: New Paltz joins SUNY eSports network
  • FAQ of the day: Is the College still sponsoring employees' professional travel?
 

News from around campus

Art lecturer helps build online community of craftspeople making cloth masks
Project grows to include nearly 1,000 Hudson Valley artists, who have produced more than 2,200 masks currently in use by essential healthcare workers

President Christian will host next Virtual Hot Chocolate on April 15
We're taking questions now ahead of Wednesday's Facebook and Instagram Live broadcast
Email communication@newpaltz.edu, or DM SUNY New Paltz on Facebook or Instagram

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

Daily Drop-Ins: Chat online with the Office of Instructional Technology
Get quick answers about Blackboard, web conferencing or other tech issues

Campus Contingency Knowledge Base continues to grow
Check in with this ever-expanding catalog of resources for students, faculty and staff

 

Professional development and training opportunities

Upcoming Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion Trainings:

Click the links above to register, or view all available HRDI trainings at: www.newpaltz.edu/hr/training/catalog.html

Leading our institutions in a time of crisis
SUNY Strategic Academic & Innovative Leadership Institute reflects on challenges and opportunities for campus decision makers
Friday, April 10, 1 - 2 p.m.

Blackboard Grade Center workshop
Office of Instructional Technology will lead faculty through steps to organize your online grade book
Tuesday, April 14, at 10 a.m and Thursday, April 16, at 2 p.m.

 
 
You know what they say about April showers. Hope you're able to get some sun this weekend, too. Photo by Robin Weinstein, April 7, 2020. 
 

From our community

New Paltz Athletics, Wellness & Recreation joins SUNY eSports network
All students, faculty and staff invited to compete with SUNY peers for prizes and bragging rights in Fortnite, Madden, Smash and more

 

Frequently asked question of the day

Is the campus sponsoring professional travel by faculty and staff during the COVID-19 response?
No. All campus-sponsored travel for state business has been cancelled through June 30, 2020, the end of the fiscal year, as part of the College’s practice of safe social distancing and in light of CDC guidance.  
We continue to urge all campus community members to limit non-essential travel and carefully consider any travel plans.
Employees who wish to appeal this policy for travel related to state business should submit appeals to their supervisors and the appropriate vice president for evaluation.
Have more questions? We're updating our Coronavirus Frequently Asked Questions webpage daily.
 

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