IN THIS ISSUE

• Coronavirus update: No new cases to report as of 4 p.m. yesterday
• Save the date for training on Jan. 14 & 15
• Meet alumna Camille Jacobs '91 (Communications Media), who moderated last month's Dismantling Racism Town Hall
• A how-to guide to returning textbook rentals to the Campus Bookstore
• From the Oracle: Protecting mental health could be the greatest gift this holiday season
• Today at 3 p.m.: Theatre student, faculty talk sound design during pandemic
• A look at "Reconfiguration," the latest solo exhibition from alumna Lacey McKinney '12 (Painting & Drawing)
• Events and resources
• The latest from media
• From our community: UPD Officers go holiday shopping for local kids

Coronavirus updates

Dec. 4 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
No new cases to report as of 4 p.m. yesterday

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

Employees: Save the date for training on Jan. 14 & 15, 2021
Let us know what kinds of training you would find beneficial, or sign up to deliver a session of your own

Meet alumna Camille Jacobs '91 (Communications Media), who moderated last month's Dismantling Racism Town Hall
Jacobs lent her expertise as an educator and restorative justice leader to her alma mater's ongoing dialogues about equity and inclusion

A how-to guide to returning textbook rentals to the Campus Bookstore
Drop off in person or ship them back; Due date is Dec. 18

From the Oracle: Protecting mental health could be the greatest gift this holiday season
Four tips for self-care this winter, starting with: It's okay to ask for help

Today at 3 p.m.: Theatre student, faculty talk sound design during pandemic for audio drama/podcast summit
Associate Professor Sunny Kil and Natalie Houle '21 will be featured on Theatrical Sound Designers and Composers Association panel

Events and resources

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

#NPStressBusters from the campus wellness committee
Videos, podcasts and exercises, just in time for finals week

Lifetime Learning Institute puts out call for course content
Adult education program is building its spring 2021 schedule, and welcome contributions from faculty, staff and departments

State extends health and dependent care spending accounts
Changes make it easier for employees to use Dependent Care Advantage Account and Health Care Spending Account benefits

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

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

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 latest from media

New York Expects 170,000 Doses of Vaccine on December 15
The first to be vaccinated in New York will be the most exposed frontline healthcare workers and nursing home residents, according to Governor Andrew Cuomo
The River Newsroom, 12/2/20

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?