IN THIS ISSUE

• Coronavirus update: No new cases reported as of 4 p.m. yesterday
• Reminder about our Emergency Cancellations and Delays Policy ahead of the forecasted storm
• Inside Higher Ed: The College Contact Tracers on the Offensive
• Today at 4:45 p.m.: Alumni Fireside Chat with President Christian
• In case you missed it: Conversation with campus leaders about spring
• From the Oracle: 5 Local Black-Student-Run Businesses to Support this Holiday Season
• Reminder for students: Still a few days left to return textbook rentals to the Campus Bookstore
• Video conferencing backgrounds from I Love NY
• Events and resources
• The latest from media
• From our community: The view from Mt. Beacon

Coronavirus updates

Dec. 16 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

Reminder about our Emergency Cancellations and Delays Policy ahead of the forecasted storm
Information about snow and ice cleanup, telecommuting and possible delayed openings. Stay safe this week!

Inside Higher Ed: The College Contact Tracers on the Offensive
Feature article focuses on Athletic Trainers Allison Lindsay and Bryan Lurie, who spearheaded our contact tracing program this fall

Today at 4:45 p.m.: Alumni Fireside Chat with President Christian
An end-of-semester update for the Orange and Blue
We're currently planning to hold this event as originally scheduled, and will announce any weather-related delays or postponements by email if needed

In case you missed it: Conversation with campus leaders about spring
Reps from Student Affairs, Records & Registration, academic schools, Dining Services and other units met virtually with students and families about what to expect next semester

From the Oracle: 5 Local Black-Student-Run Businesses to Support this Holiday Season
Including candles, photography, Southern-style cuisine and more

Reminder for students: Dec. 18 deadline to return textbook rentals to the Campus Bookstore
This how-to guide has instructions for in-person drop off in person or shipping

Events, resources and reminders

Share your favorite cookie recipe with the campus community!
In lieu of their annual bake-off, the Employee Assistance Program will collect and publish recipies to provide some festive inspiration

More from the Faculty Development Center on Dec. 17
Join us tomorrow for a Open Education Resources forum at noon and discussion of substantive interaction in online classrooms at 1 p.m.

Dec. 18 at 1 p.m.: Free Narcan Training via Zoom
New Paltz Opioid Prevention and Response Team offers monthly training and provides Narcan kits

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

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

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

Phase One of the COVID-19 vaccination for frontline personnel at SUNY hospitals begins
The recently approved Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine has been received and is ready to administer
SUNY Press Release, 12/15/20

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?