IN THIS ISSUE:

• Introducing the College's 2020 Salutatorian
• How student teachers are continuing to serve their students
• Economic Impact Statement: College remains top employer in Ulster County
• New details about online/hybrid course training for faculty
• Student Research Symposium launches today
• Professional development opportunities, including two today from the FDC
• From our community: Tune in now to the SUNY ESports Tournament
• Coronavirus updates
• The latest from media

Virtual Commencement: News and action items

Megan Vaughn is SUNY New Paltz’s 2020 Salutatorian
“We have had some amazing years here, and nothing is going to change the relationships we’ve formed or the education we’ve received"

Reminder: Personalize your Commencement slide with a photo and quote
Visit www.newpaltz.edu/commencement for more information

News from around campus

Student teaching during COVID-19
The School of Education and its graduates-to-be are stepping up to keep children learning

Economic Impact Study: SUNY New Paltz remains top employer in Ulster County
Overall, New Paltz generated $380.5 million in direct and indirect economic activity in the Hudson Valley through college spending in the 2017-18 academic year

Update on Fall Semester Academic Contingency Planning
Additional details about training for faculty who are seeking guidance on how to conduct online or hybrid courses effectively

Join us for today for the virtual Student Research Symposium
Create an account using your campus email address, browse student works and share your feedback

As previously announced: Summer hours begin today
Core office hours of 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. are now in effect

Professional development and training opportunities

Upcoming Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion Trainings:

• Train the Trainer: Best practices for developing training
  Friday, May 1, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
  
• Organization Management: Techniques for getting and staying organized
  Monday, May 4, 2 - 3 p.m.
  
• Customer Service: Managing expectations and handling difficult situations
  Tuesday, May 5, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
  
• Tools for Difficult Conversations
  Friday, May 8, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
  

May Day Faculty Tea & Coffee, Today at 1:30 p.m.
Join the Faculty Development Center for its final Friday gathering of the spring 2020 semester

COIL summer Global Goals teaching opportunity webinars, Today at 2 p.m.
Faculty and staff can learn how to become content creators for an innovative new summer course structure

Study abroad goes virtual: Two-week SUNY COIL workshop, May 4 - 15
An immersive development opportunity designed to help faculty transform existing international programs into engaging summer experiences
Contact the Faculty Development Center (facultycenter@newpaltz.edu) for info on tuition assistance

Coronavirus updates

May 1 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

Five Virtual Hudson Valley Arts & Culture Events to “Attend” This Week
"Dreams & Memories," virtual symposium on Jan Sawka, coming Saturday, May 2
(Chronogram, 4/30/20)

Mutual Aid to the Rescue
Local groups rise to new challenges by blurring the lines between server and served
(The River, 4/29/20)

From our community

SUNY Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson has launched a system-wide esports tournament to support student emergency funds amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Students from all 64 campuses are competing for a good cause in Fortnite, Rocket League and Super Smash Bros. Follow the action now on Twitch or LeagueSpot.

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