IN THIS ISSUE

• Coronavirus update: No new cases reported as of 5 p.m. yesterday
• Today is Black Solidarity Day
• From the Chronogram: New Paltz pulls together
• Employees: It's open enrollment season! Applications now being accepted for Flex Spending and Productivity Enhancement Program
• Useful reminders from Mail Services
• Career Resource Center events this week, including the return of the First-Year Internship Program
• Winter pays a quick visit to campus
• Events and resources
• The latest from media
• From our community: A throwback photo from Athletics

Coronavirus updates

Nov. 2 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
No new cases reported as of 5 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

Today is Black Solidarity Day
On this day, observed at New Paltz for nearly five decades, no graded assignments should be issued and students who give professors advance notice of their intent to participate will not be held accountable for absence

We, Not Me: New Paltz pulls together
The Chronogram finds reasons for optimism in our community's COVID-19 response

Employees: Flex Spending Account open enrollment period begins today
NYS benefit lets you put aside funds for certain expenses with pre-tax dollars

Productivity Enhancement Program enrollment also opens today
Exchange accrued leave time for a credit to be applied toward NYSHIP premiums

Checking in with Mail Services
Useful reminders about new safety policies and proper addressing guidelines

The week ahead at the Career Resource Center
Including the return of the First-Year Internship Program - Apply now!

COVID-19 testing information

On-campus COVID-19 pool testing schedule
Pool testing open on a walk-in basis to all students and employees on Thursday and Friday
Please be sure to set up your account before arriving for testing

Volunteers needed: Help make on-campus pool testing a success
Seeking greeters and attendants to assist with on-campus testing
Training and personal protective equipment will be provided

PCR testing schedule for students
Click above to see when you are required to be tested, and visit the Student Health Service online to make an appointment

Events and resources

Upcoming Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion Trainings

• Email Etiquette: Tips for sending clearer, more concise emails
  Thursday, Nov. 5, at 1 p.m. via Webex 
  
• Tools to make difficult conversations more positive and productive
  Thursday, Nov. 12, at 10:30 a.m. via Webex
  
• Flex Spending Account Info Session
  Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 3 p.m. via Webex

College to test mass notification system today at 1 p.m.
Those on campus may hear a series of loud tones followed by a voice indicating that this is only a TEST of the College’s emergency notification system

Please respond: Quick questionnaire for faculty and staff on disability status
The College's ability to receive federal funding including scholarships is tied to our collection of this information
Providing this information is voluntary; Your response is used only for reporting purposes, will be maintained confidentially and will not negatively affect you in any way

#WaitingInTheUnknown: Yoga for Anxiousness, Nov. 3 at 5 p.m.
Take a break from Election Day news with this online session
You must be logged into Engage to view event details at link above

EAP presents "Houseplants - Our Green Roommates," Nov. 10 at 12:30 p.m.
As we look ahead to short days and cold nights, Laura Wyeth, campus greenhouse caretaker, shares tips and perspectives on the rewards of cultivating indoor plants

Humanistic/Multicultural Education Program will host Nov. 7 keynote in place of annual conference
Edwin Mayorga, associate professor of educational studies at Swarthmore College, to give address titled "Praxis of Joy, Healing and Transformation in the Midst of Dual Pandemics"

Save the Date for the next “Dismantling Racism” town hall on Nov. 12
Students, faculty, staff and alumni will be invited to this dialogue, designed as an opportunity for reflection following the election

The latest from media

11 of 12 positive COVID tests at Woodland Pond in New Paltz were incorrect
Follow-up tests at the local senior living community confirm only one infected person
Daily Freeman, 10/31/20

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?