IN THIS ISSUE

• Coronavirus update: An off-campus student has tested positive
• Rise in COVID-19 cases at Marist and Mount Saint Mary
• CDC updates considerations for higher ed institutions
• Budget Forum: Thursday, Oct. 15, at 1 p.m.
• Busy week at the Faculty Development Center: Two more Open Access forums and a tea/coffee discussion with Disability Resource Center Director Jean Vizvary
• Reminder: Students can get FREE personal training with the VOLT app
• Call for submissions: How would you describe 2020 in 10 words or less?
• FAQ of the Day: What do I have to do before I get pool tested?
• From Our Community: Glow-in-the-dark mini golf!
• Events and resources
• The latest from media

Coronavirus updates

Oct. 13 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
An off-campus student tested positive at an off-campus facility

Marist on pause, Mount Saint Mary online-only due to COVID-19 spikes
Two close-to-home reminders of the need to stay on guard against the virus

CDC updates considerations for higher ed institutions
New guidance on keeping students, faculty and staff safe during pandemic

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 from around campus

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 

Two more Open Access forums on Wednesday and Friday this week
Faculty and staff have an opportunity to help shape a SUNY-mandated policy that could make scholarly and creative work available to a wider audience

Oct. 15 at 11:30 a.m.: Virtual Faculty Tea & Coffee with Jean Vizvary
Director of the Disability Resource Center (DRC) will answer questions about how faculty can support the 650+ students who are registered with the DRC this fall

Students: Get free personal training with VOLT
Want to work out but aren't sure how to begin? All students can now use the VOLT fitness app that our varsity teams rely on for strength and conditioning
Complete this intake form to get started

COVID-19 testing information

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 (Updated Oct. 6)
How mandatory employee testing works on our campus

On-campus COVID-19 testing schedule for employees (updated Oct. 12)
Testing dates this fall for UUP, CSEA, PEF, PBANYS and M/C employees

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

FAQ of the day

Events and resources

Upcoming Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion Trainings

• Honing your listening skills and avoiding miscommunication
  Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 10:30 a.m. via Webex
  
• DISC: A behavioral model for understanding behavioral styles
  Friday, Oct. 30, at 2 p.m. via Webex
  
• Tools to make difficult conversations more positive and productive
  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

The latest from media

Examination of Orient property as possible slave burial site turns up inconclusive
Professor John Rayburn conducts ground-penetrating radar study at Long Island site
Suffolk Times, 10/9/20

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?