IN THIS ISSUE

• Coronavirus update: Three additional off-campus students have tested positive
• College announces extended utility reduction effort for winter 2020-21
• Dec. 3 lecture features leading scholar of African American political representation
• Employees: Nov. 30 deadline to enroll in Flex Spending Account for 2021
• Global learning opportunities for spring 2021
• SUNY offers three-course teaching and learning certificate for new faculty
• Stay active this winter with the NPHawks Virtual Group Exercise library
• Metal Program students organize online exhibition for NYC Jewelry Week
• Events and resources
• The latest from media
• From our community: UPD officers raise $6,000+ for local food pantries

Coronavirus updates

Nov. 24 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
Three additional off-campus students have tested positive

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

College announces extended utility reduction effort for winter 2020-21
Telecommuting policy creates opportunity to save money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions with limited inconvenience to campus community members

Gaining Voice: Dec. 3 lecture features leading scholar of African American political representation
The Benjamin Center and the Department of Black Studies welcome Christopher J. Clark (University of North Carolina) for a virtual talk on Black seat share and policy representation

Employees: Nov. 30 deadline to enroll in Flex Spending Account for 2021
Pre-tax benefit can be used to pay for health care, dependent care and adoption expenses

Global learning opportunities for spring 2021
While study abroad is suspended, there are lots of virtual options for students looking for an international experience

SUNY Center for Professional Development offers three-course teaching and learning certificate for new faculty
Each course lasts six weeks and requires about two-four hours per week to complete
First course, beginning Jan. 5, 2021, focuses on essential communication skills

Stay active this winter with the NPHawks Virtual Group Exercise library
On-demand studio routines including dance fitness, yoga, pilates and more

Events and resources

FAQs about remote teaching and learning technology
Quick-and-easy info from the ITS Service Desk to support students, faculty and staff ahead of the College's planned transition to fully remote instruction after Thanksgiving Recess

The Sojourner Truth Library is here for you post-Thanksgiving
Useful information about using Library services in the weeks ahead

"If You Write It, They Will Fund": SUNY's popular workshop on grants and proposals returns, Jan. 5 - March 29
Scholarships available from the Research Foundation; Apply by Dec. 15

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

More cases of COVID-19 at SUNY New Paltz
Reporting follows tests of more than 3,000 students during Test Before You Go efforts
Mid-Hudson News, 11/23/20

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?