IN THIS ISSUE

• Coronavirus update: No new cases to report as of 5 p.m. yesterday
• New York and New Jersey launch new exposure tracing apps
• Did you know? Students can get flu shots on campus this semester
• Students: Get free personal training with VOLT
• Today: Webinar on "Creating an Inclusive Online Learning Environment"
• Back to School with the Governor's Office of Employee Relations
• Insights from the disciplines: Sacred violence is not yet ancient history
• Today's your last chance to register for the SUNY Esports League
• Oct. 8: Celebrate National Coming Out Day with the LGBTQ+ community
• FAQ of the Day: How many people can be accommodated during testing times?
• From Our Community: Theatre rehearsals for "Waiting for Lefty" ahead of live-streamed performances this weekend, Oct. 3 & 4
• Events and resources
• The latest from media

Coronavirus updates

Oct. 2 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
No new cases to report 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

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

Employee COVID-19 testing: Your questions, answered
Info on how mandatory employee testing works on our campus

On-campus COVID-19 testing schedule for employees
Testing dates this fall for UUP, CSEA and PEF bargaining units

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

Governors Cuomo and Murphy launch exposure notification apps to help stop the spread of COVID-19
COVID Alert apps will notify users in New York and New Jersey if they have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive

News from around campus

Did you know? Students can get flu shots on campus this semester
Dedrick's Pharmacy will be at the Student Health Center on specific days this fall
Click above to see the full schedule and instructions for how to make an appointment

Students: Get free personal training with VOLT
Want to work out but aren't sure how to begin? Looking for a program that caters to your individual health and wellness goals? Beginning Oct. 5, all students can use the VOLT fitness app, already in use by varsity teams for strength and conditioning
Complete this intake form to get started

Today: ACUE webinar on inclusive online teaching
"Creating an Inclusive Online Learning Environment": A free offering for faculty from the Association of College and University Educators, Oct. 2 at 2 p.m.

A wealth of professional development opportunities are available to UUP-represented employees
Back to School with the Governor's Office of Employee Relations

Last chance to register for the SUNY Esports League
Sign-up is free, and there is no limit on the number of teams that can join!

FAQ of the day

Events and resources

Upcoming Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion Trainings

• Honing Your Listening Skills
  Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 10:30 a.m. via Webex
  
• DISC: Understanding Styles
  Friday, Oct. 30, at 2 p.m. via Webex
  
• Tools for Difficult Conversations
  Thursday, Nov. 12, at 10:30 a.m. via Webex 

The latest news from Mail Services on pickup and delivery
Continuing to refine fall 2020 policies to safely serve the campus community

Reserve on-campus study spaces
Need a quiet, safe place to work? Dozens of unoccupied classrooms can be booked for individual use, one hour at a time

SUNY System-wide COVID-19 Case Tracker
Published statistics from all 64 campuses, updated every 24 hours

The latest from media

Meet "Mixed Media": The Latest Developments in the Hudson Valley Cultural Landscape
Including a spotlight on the new, live-stream production series from the Department of Theatre Arts
Chronogram, 10/1/20

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?