IN THIS ISSUE:

• STUDENTS: Register now to participate in virtual Commencement
• Admission video package showcases campus for accepted students and families
• Geography professor maps emergency resources to combat food insecurity
• Weekly update from the Career Resource Center
• Title IX online panel, April 29 at noon
• A reminder from Mail Services: We're still open!
• Monday morning check-in with Hugo
• Professional development opportunities
• From our community: Greetings from Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion
• Coronavirus updates
• The latest from media

Virtual Commencement: News and action items

Students: Use this link to register for virtual Commencement
Send your information by Wednesday, April 29, to ensure correct name pronunciation

News from around campus

Accepted students video package welcoming prospects and families into our community
There's no substitute for touring our campus in person, but this collection of 20+ videos provides an authentic window into what sets SUNY New Paltz apart

Geography professor maps emergency resources to combat food insecurity
Melissa Yang Rock lends technical expertise to help inform those in need

Weekly update from the Career Resource Center – April 27, 2020
Students: Join us this week for a virtual career fair, IG Live events, a graduate school workshop and more

Virtual panel with Title IX professionals, April 29 at noon
Learn about protections against discrimination and violence at an online Sexual Assault Awareness Month discussion

Mail Services remains open and operational (with limited staff)
You can still pick up and drop off mail, Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. in the HAB

Professional development and training opportunities

Upcoming Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion Trainings:

• Process Mapping: Documenting information that lives in your head
  Monday, April 27, 2 - 4 p.m.
  
• Outlook Tips, Pt. 2: Creating groups, scheduling email, sharing folders and more
  Tuesday, April 28, 3 - 4 p.m.
  
• Project Management: Best practices from planning to completion
  Wednesday, April 29, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
  
• Advanced PowerPoint: Transitions, animations, video recording and more
  Thursday, April 30, 2 - 3:30 p.m.
  

OSCQR companion resource and remote teaching checklist, April 28 at 12 p.m.
Open SUNY will deliver an overview of their online course quality rubric

Coronavirus updates

April 27 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
A faculty member has notified the College that she has tested positive for COVID-19

The latest from media

Metzger launches COVID-19 online conversation series with local experts
State senator will stream episodes on Facebook Live beginning Tuesday, April 28, at 5 p.m.
(Mid-Hudson News, 4/25/20)

From our community

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?