IN THIS ISSUE

• Coronavirus update: No new cases to report as of 5 p.m. yesterday
• Addressing privacy concerns about on-campus COVID-19 employee testing results
• Today's the last day for New Yorkers to register to vote!
• From the Oracle: Student speaks up after racial harassment
• Black Solidarity Day 2020 is Monday, Nov. 2
• Students can get flu shots on campus today
• Oct. 16 is the deadline to request a P-grade for spring 2020 courses
• Reminder: Beware of fraudulent contact tracing calls
• Join us for a Budget Forum, Oct. 15 at 1 p.m.
• Student Resilience Advocates share "Managing Anxiety" video
• FAQ of the Day: I got an individual PCR test on campus and got a bill from Enzo Labs. Is there anyone at SUNY New Paltz who can help me?
• From Our Community: Fall foliage 
• Events and resources
• The latest from media

Coronavirus updates

Oct. 9 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

Addressing privacy concerns about on-campus COVID-19 employee testing results
How the College and testing partners are handling information and protecting your privacy

Employee COVID-19 testing: Your questions, answered (Updated Oct. 6)
Some revisions, clarifications and new information on how mandatory employee testing works on our campus

On-campus COVID-19 testing schedule for employees (updated Oct. 6)
Testing dates this fall for UUP, CSEA, PEF, PBANYS and M/C employees

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

Don't forget to complete your daily health screening
All students and employees are expected to complete the health screening every day they intend to be on campus

News from around campus

Last call for voter registration!
Today, Oct. 9, is the last day for New Yorkers to register or update voter information online

From the Oracle: Student speaks up after racial harassment
"We can’t let these people hold us back from being great. I am speaking out because I do not want something like this to happen to another student ever again."

Black Solidarity Day 2020 is Monday, Nov. 2
Provost Lyman offers a brief history of this campus tradition, and a reminder of campus policies for assignments and absences

Students can get flu shots on campus today
Click above to see the full schedule and instructions for how to make an appointment

Oct. 16 is the deadline to request a P-grade for spring 2020 courses
Special pass/fail option was extended in response to disruption caused by coronavirus

Reminder: Beware of fraudulent contact tracing calls
The pandemic has created new opportunities for criminals who would exploit a crisis

Join us for a Budget Forum, Oct. 15 at 1 p.m.
Campus leaders will provide an update on the College’s financial situation and respond to questions and comments from our community 

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 

2020 Virtual Alumni Reunion Weekend
Join us for a new twist on the annual tradition, Oct. 16-18

Stand up against street harassment: Free trainings this month from Hollaback
Organization with a mission of ending harassment in all its forms will offer workshops on Oct. 15, 24 & 28

Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Trick shot challenge!
Don't forget to wear pink and submit your video by Oct. 31

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

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

Military-affiliated students in your classroom: A conversation with Jason Gilliland, Nov. 12
Q&A session with the Office of Veteran & Military Services, two student veterans and one student who is a child of a veteran

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

The latest from media

Orange, Rockland County execs work with NY Gov to set up COVID zones
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday announced an initiative that implements zones with new rules and restrictions in each 
WAMC, 10/7/20

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?