IN THIS ISSUE

• Coronavirus update: An additional student has tested positive
• A video message for faculty from the Student Association
• Provost Lyman's December 2020 report to the faculty
• Finals Fuel: A community-created KudoBoard to help students power through Finals Week
• Annual leave expiration date extended to Dec. 31, 2021
• Graduating in May 2021? Make sure to apply by the Jan. 1 deadline
• New Paltz Allies training for faculty, today at 3 p.m.
• Student email will move from Hawkmail to Office 365 next year
• Resident Assistants making their mark
• Events and resources
• The latest from media
• From our community: Looking Up at some lesser-known constellations

Coronavirus updates

Dec. 2 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
An additional student has tested positive

SUNY New Paltz COVID-19 Dashboard
The College's tally of active cases, on-campus testing, positivity rates, quarantine and more

SUNY System-wide COVID-19 Case Tracker
Published statistics from all 64 campuses, updated every 24 hours

News of the day

A video message for faculty from the Student Association
Student leaders convey thoughts and experiences on behalf of their peers as the fall semester nears its end

Provost Lyman's December 2020 report to the faculty
Updates on resources and support for students and faculty

Get your Finals Fuel here! Memes, photos and words of encouragement for students from the whole campus community
Faculty, staff and alumni created this KudoBoard to help you power through Finals Week

Annual leave expiration date extended to Dec. 31, 2021
Governor’s Office of Employee Relations agrees with unions to extend leave carryover

Graduating in May 2021? Make sure to apply by the Jan. 1 deadline
Application can be completed at my.newpaltz.edu in just a few minutes
Undergraduate, graduate and advanced certificate students must apply for conferral

New Paltz Allies training for faculty, today at 3 p.m.
Emma Morcone, the College's LGBTQ+ coordinator, will host a workshop with a special focus on concerns in the classroom

Student email will move from Hawkmail to Office 365 next year
Change will not affect current students until June 2021
Will facilitate more seamless collaboration between students, faculty and staff

Events and resources

NYSHIP Option Transfer Period for 2021 is now open
Adjust or update your health insurance coverage status or plan option before the Dec. 31 deadline

Learn some best practices for mentoring, Dec. 9 at 10 a.m.
Join this Faculty Development Center workshop and explore techniques for creating a genuine connection

Information on utility reduction effort for winter 2020-21
Telecommuting policy creates opportunity to save money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions with limited inconvenience to campus community members

Have fitness goals for winter? Connect with a peer trainer during our Accountability Challenge
No matter where you are, get workout check ins and coaching to keep you on track

The Sojourner Truth Library is here for you post-Thanksgiving
Useful information about using Library services in the weeks ahead

The latest from media

2020 Music Survey: Local Industry Folks Share Their Listening Lists
Recommendations from Hudson Valley musicians and club owners
Chronogram, 12/1/20

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?