IN THIS ISSUE

• Coronavirus update: No new cases reported as of 4 p.m. yesterday
• Alumni Fireside Chat with President Christian, Dec. 16 at 4:45 p.m.
• Faculty: Have you tried out the "Default Shell" in Blackboard yet?
• Two new peer-reviewed papers from the Biology Department’s leading lake researcher
• Join the Global Engagement Program tonight at 5:30 p.m. for their annual recognition ceremony
• Reminder: No Daily Digest tomorrow
• Local gift ideas for the holiday season
• A new photo feature: Pre-pandemic throwbacks
• Events and resources
• The latest from media
• From our community: Student Resilience Advocates

Coronavirus updates

Dec. 10 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
No new cases reported 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

Alumni Fireside Chat with President Christian, Dec. 16 at 4:45 p.m.
An end-of-semester update on happenings at your alma mater

Faculty: Have you tried out the "Default Shell" in Blackboard yet?
Consider using this pre-built template for better course design

Two new peer-reviewed papers from the Biology Department’s leading lake researcher
Professor David Richardson continues study of lake ecosystems and climate change

Join the Global Engagement Program tonight at 5:30 p.m. for their annual recognition ceremony
A virtual event to celebrate student accomplishments and participating organizations in the eighth year of this program

Reminder: No Daily Digest tomorrow
Our temporary four-days-a-week schedule will run through Dec. 24

Local gift ideas for the COVID-19 holiday season
Hudson Valley One looks to regional businesses for holiday inspiration

Events, resources and reminders

Dec. 15: A Facebook LIVE event on what students can expect in spring
A panel of campus leaders will discuss safety policies and respond to questions in real time

The fall semester may be over, but there's lots going on at the Faculty Development Center
Join us Dec. 14, 15 & 17 for teaching talks on Connection and Community Building in the Online/Hybrid Classroom

Call for submissions: Be a presenter at SUNY's Conference on Instruction & Technology
Send your abstract by Dec. 31, and save the date for this online conference in May 2021

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

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

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

Stay active this winter with the NPHawks Virtual Group Exercise library
On-demand studio routines including dance fitness, yoga, pilates and more

The latest from media

Ulster prepares for the COVID winter
State and local officials work to put into practice lessons learned from the first wave
Hudson Valley One, 12/9/20

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?