IN THIS ISSUE

• Coronavirus update: No new cases to report as of 5 p.m. yesterday
• SUNY New Paltz ranked among best values, best for veterans and best overall by U.S. News & World Report
• SUNY COIL Global Commons: An international experience from the comforts of home
• Chancellor’s Award for Excellence winners recognized at fall 2020 faculty meeting
• Reminder on religious observances and class attendance
• Nancy Kassop to give 14th annual Dennis O’Keefe Lecture, Sept. 24 via Webex
• Institute for Disaster Mental Health launching free, monthly online trainings with a session on Psychological First Aid, tomorrow at 10 a.m.
• A call for campus safety - #MaskUpSUNY Video Contest
• FAQ of the Day: What kinds of food are available at the grab & go dining stations? 
• From Our Community: LGBTQ+ event at Alumni Reunion 2020
• Events and resources
• The latest from media

Coronavirus updates

Sept. 15 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

Mandatory COVID-19 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

News from around campus

SUNY New Paltz ranked among best values, best for veterans and best overall by U.S. News & World Report
The College was named the No. 9 public university in the North region

Chancellor’s Award for Excellence winners recognized at fall 2020 faculty meeting
Short bios and “Wings” mural photos of this year’s honorees

Reminder on religious observances and class attendance
Students who will be taking time to observe holidays should communicate with faculty as soon as possible regarding absences and making up missed work

Students get a global experience from the comforts of home
As COVID-19 persists, SUNY is committed to giving its students a global experience

Institute for Disaster Mental Health launching free, monthly online trainings with a session on Psychological First Aid, tomorrow at 10 a.m.
At a moment when we're all navigating multiple sources of stress, the IDMH is making its expertise accessible to all members of our community

Reopening FAQ of the day

• Simple Servings: This hot brunch and dinner menu will be updated daily and will include varied protein options and vegan side dishes, to allow students to create full meals that meet their specific dietary requirements
• Chef’s Table: This menu offers American regional and international cuisine featuring culinary expertise through familiar recipes and unique flavors
• Salads and Soups: A robust selection of leafy greens, freshly prepared vegetables, toppings and dressings, sourced from local farms whenever possible, alongside made-from-scratch soups that rotate daily
• Sprout: Our popular all-vegan menu offers meals with plant-based and plant-forward items incorporated into every offering
• Homestyle and Brunch Grill: These evening and morning offerings both serve up classic comfort dishes made from scratch, featuring all-time favorites and rotating specials Pastries and Desserts: Fresh and homemade cookies, cakes, bars and other treats, made on-site at our campus bakery, to satisfy your sweet tooth

Events and resources

Upcoming Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion Trainings

• Using OneDrive to organize, store and share files and folders
  TODAY, Sept. 15, at 2 p.m. via Webex
  
• Creating Online Forms with Adobe
  Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 2 p.m. via Webex
  
• Best Practices for Remote Supervision
  Thursday, Sept. 17, at 2 p.m. via Webex
  
• Building Community While Working Remotely
  Thursday, Sept. 24, at 3 p.m. via Webex 

Career Resource Center newsletter: Opportunities for the week ahead
Including your last chance to apply for the new Sophomore Connections alumni networking program (deadline is Sept. 18!)

This week's Instructional Technology workshops are all about Knowmia
Learn about this new media management tool on Monday and Friday, Sept. 14 and 18

Guidance for faculty: What to do when you learn of someone else’s confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19
Clarification on how cases should be reported and suggestions for how instructors can respond when students reach out

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

The latest from media

At SUNY New Paltz, Students Help Other Students Manage Stress
The Student Psychological Resilience Project Fund provides students with the training and skills needed to cope with stress
WAMC, 9/12/20

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?