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Daily Digest: SUNY New Paltz News

Posted on: Monday, July 6, 2020 at 10:00 AM
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We created this daily newsletter to keep students, faculty and staff informed about campus news and resources for distance learning, while also reducing the volume of emails we're all receiving. Read more here.
 

IN THIS ISSUE:

  • SUNY New Paltz shares campus re-opening plan
  • New Paltz re-opening FAQs 
  • Victoria Cymbal ’20 (Journalism) shares her story on the College's Community Pandemic Blog
  • Summer activities with SUNY while social distancing
  • SURVEY: The future of the Daily Digest e-newsletter
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion training reminder 
  • Former SUNY New Paltz athlete Goldie Harrison ’16 in New Paltz Magazine
  • From our community: AC² summer research on Instagram stories 
  • Events and opportunities
  • Coronavirus updates
  • The latest from media
 

News from around campus

SUNY New Paltz shares campus re-opening plan with limited seated courses and on-campus housing
The College will offer a mix of remote, online and face-to-face courses this fall with appropriate social distancing, personal protective equipment (PPE) and focused cleaning protocols

Fall re-opening FAQs
Find answers to many of your questions about the College's plans for fall 2020 

A glimpse into the lives of Hudson Valley musicians and artists during the COVID-19 pandemic
Victoria Cymbal ’20 (Journalism) shares her story on the College's Community Pandemic Blog; submit your story today!

Summer activities with SUNY while social distancing
The Hudson Valley Writing Project at SUNY New Paltz offers online programs for young writers  

SURVEY: The future of the Daily Digest e-newsletter
Help us assess the efficacy of the Daily Digest e-newsletter as a tool for sharing important information with the campus community
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion training reminder 
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion training is required for all employees who did not attend one of the classroom-based sessions in January. These two modules are offered online through Everfi, an outside vendor. Everfi is sending out weekly reminders to those who have not completed the modules. If you would like another link or a password reset, please send an email to employeetraining@newpaltz.edu. 
 
 
"True Grit" - Former SUNY New Paltz athlete Goldie Harrison ’16 (Business Marketing; Digital Media Production) leads with determination, both on and off the court. 
Read more online in the latest issue of New Paltz Magazine.
 

Events and Opportunities

Trainings from the Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion

Upcoming webinar: Social Security and your retirement
Free educational workshop offered on July 7 and July 14; RSVP now!

College to test mass notification system on Tuesday, July 7
Those on campus may hear a series of loud tones around 1 p.m.

SUNY Sail offers courses in Mindful Leadership, register now!
Fall courses will explore how meditation, reflection, communication and other contemplative practices impact the development of the fundamental qualities of living and leading well

Keep your financial goals on track with TIAA’s live webinars
Free webinars for all employees during the month of July, reserve your spot now!

Online fitness classes from Athletics, Wellness & Recreation
Email cordierc@newpaltz.edu to receive updates on future wellness events
 

Coronavirus updates

July 3 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
No new cases to report as of 4 p.m. yesterday
 

The latest from media

'Walking on a Tightrope'
How college graduates are dealing with an uncertain future
The River, 6/28/20
 

From Our Community
 
"Noise Vibration and Harshness Testing" on Instagram Stories
by Paul Tola ’22 (Electrical Engineering)
AC² students, faculty adapted to unprecedented challenges due to COVID-19 and presented their summer research live via Webex, June 30. Here, Paul Tola ’22 (Electrical Engineering) talks about his research "Noise Vibration and Harshness Testing." 
Follow AC² on Instagram @ampcstepnp for more.  
The AC² (AMP & CSTEP Community) Program, which supports underrepresented students working toward careers in STEM fields, provides an example of the campus community’s perseverance. The program reconfigured its annual summer research experience for undergraduate students in STEM, enabling them to produce original scholarship while respecting social distancing guidelines.
 

Daily Digest readers: We want to hear from you! 

Our team is seeking input on how this newsletter can best serve students, faculty and staff as we all adjust to new ways of teaching, learning, working and living.
We're inviting submissions* and ideas of all kinds:
  • 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?
Please just reply to this email or write to communication@newpaltz.edu and let us know what you would like to see in this space. Thank you!
*Note: Opinions expressed by our contributors belong solely to their authors and do not necessarily reflect the positions of SUNY New Paltz.
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