IN THIS ISSUE

• Coronavirus update: Three additional students have tested positive
• Resonant Echoes: A call for field recordings from the Department of Music
• Tonight! Distinguished Speaker Series welcomes Rodney D. Priestley, first vice dean for innovation at Princeton University
• Mac users: ITS recommends NOT updating to Big Sur OS right now
• Learn about enrolling in the Flex Spending Account, today at 3 p.m.
• No gift is too small: November is SEFA participation month
• Faculty still have a week to apply for AYURE funding for undergraduate scholarship
• Distance teamwork in the Physics Lab
• Events and resources, including a suicide prevention symposium coming in early December
• The latest from media
• From our community: Checking in with the Campus Food Pantry

Coronavirus updates

Nov. 17 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
Three additional students have tested positive

Test Before You Go: Protect your loved ones and avoid judicial consequences
SUNY requires all students who live on campus or who have come to campus for any reason during the semester to get tested for COVID-19 before Thanksgiving
Get a quick, free test on Nov. 18, 19, 20 or 23 at Awosting Hall

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

Resonant Echoes: What does your world sound like?
Music faculty call for community field recordings to be used in new composition

Today at 7 p.m.: Distinguished Speaker Series welcomes Rodney D. Priestley, first vice dean for innovation at Princeton University
Address on building a better future by supporting academic innovation and entrepreneurship

Mac users: ITS recommends NOT updating to Big Sur OS right now
New operating system may not be compatible with remote teaching, learning and working software commonly used at New Paltz

Learn about enrolling in the Flex Spending Account, today at 3 p.m.
Get guidance for signing up for this pre-tax benefit before the Nov. 30 deadline

No gift is too small: November is SEFA participation month
Join colleagues in helping to raise thousands for local charities through the State Employees Federated Appeal

Faculty: Apply by Nov. 23 for AYURE funding to support collaborative undergraduate research
The Academic Year Undergraduate Research Experience creates invaluable scholarship experiences for students across the disciplines

COVID-19 testing information

On-campus COVID-19 pool testing schedule
Testing will be offered on a walk-in basis at Awosting Hall, Nov. 18-20 and Nov. 23
Please be sure to set up your account before arriving for testing

Volunteers needed: Help make the Test Before You Go effort a success
Testing at double capacity means we need extra volunteers
Training and personal protective equipment will be provided
THANK YOU to all who have contributed or plan to contribute to this important initiative

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

Nov. 18: Domestic Violence and The Workplace
The state Office of Information Technology Services presents a “Lunch and Learn” event designed to help employees recognize, react and respond to signs of an unsafe relationship

Want to learn more about Drescher Leave? Join this panel on Nov. 18
Important program helps underrepresented faculty prepare for permanent or continuing appointment

Nov. 19 at noon: Tips for reducing your stress at the end of a difficult year
HRDI and EAP collaborate on a lunchtime workshop for employees focusing on self-care strategies

Digital Scholarship Week is underway at the DASH Lab
Faculty can enhance their teaching with new skills in data literacy, GPS mapping, basic audio/video production and more

Suicide Prevention Symposium for professionals, faculty and students
Knowledge and strategies to enhance well-being of college students, including new research related to COVID-19, presented by SUNY and the NYS College Health Association, Dec. 1-10

The latest from media

Woodstock manufacturer completes $2 million expansion
Ametek Rotron has a strong commitment to hiring a local workforce
Mid-Hudson News, 11/14/20

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?