IN THIS ISSUE

• Coronavirus update: Eight new student cases since last report on Nov. 25
• On-campus testing continues Dec. 2 from 1-4 p.m. at Awosting Hall
• SUNY and CSEA extend agreement on free, mandatory COVID-19 testing of CSEA-represented employees
• College mourns passing of of Susan Najork ’67 ’70g, longtime member of the SUNY New Paltz Foundation Board of Directors
• Tomorrow is the last day to opt into the expanded S/U grade option for fall 2020
• Students: Connect with SUNY and New York State mental health resources
• Today is the deadline to enroll in the Flex Spending Account for 2021
• The week ahead at the Career Resource Center
• Events and resources
• The latest from media
• From our community: Inner Visions, a new online exhibition from the Department of Art

Coronavirus updates

Nov. 30 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
Eight new student cases since last report on Nov. 25

On-campus testing continues Dec. 2 from 1-4 p.m. at Awosting Hall
Testing is mandatory for small number of students still living on campus
Will also be open to faculty, staff and off-campus students
Please register by emailing kenneyk@newpaltz.edu if you would like to get tested

SUNY and CSEA extend agreement on free, mandatory COVID-19 testing of CSEA-represented employees
"Regular mandated testing will continue to be a part of our strategy to keep campuses open"

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 mourns passing of of Susan Najork ’67 ’70g, longtime member of the SUNY New Paltz Foundation Board of Directors
Two-time New Paltz alumna was a dedicated philanthropist in the Hudson Valley

Students: Tomorrow is the last day to opt into the expanded S/U grade option for fall 2020
Apply at my.newpaltz.edu -> Registration -> S/U Option

Chancellor Malatras urges students to connect with SUNY and New York State mental health resources
Encouraging students to reach out and shatter stigma of asking for help

TODAY is the deadline to enroll in the Flex Spending Account for 2021
Pre-tax benefit can be used to pay for health care, dependent care and adoption expenses

The week ahead at the Career Resource Center
Including an info session this Thursday with a recruiter from Amazon

Events and resources

Dec. 3 lecture features leading scholar of Black 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

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

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

Just $15 is enough to provide school supplies for children of migrant workers
The Mid-Hudson Migrant Education Program, sponsored by the School of Education, calls for donations to support pre-packaged supply kits at a time of high need

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

"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

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

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

Onteora switches to remote learning for next 2 weeks
District in northwest Ulster County takes precautionary step
Daily Freeman, 11/25/20

From Our Community

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