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Daily Digest: SUNY New Paltz News

Posted on: Friday, September 25, 2020 at 10:00 AM

 

   
This newsletter is a daily source of major campus news, information about events, useful tips for navigating campus this fall, and updates about new and confirmed cases of COVID-19 in our community. Read more here.
Students, faculty and staff will also receive important bulletins via the new NPForward text notification system.
 

IN THIS ISSUE

  • Coronavirus update: No new cases to report as of 5 p.m. yesterday
  • Mandatory COVID-19 testing of UUP-represented employees to begin Oct. 1
  • CSEA and SUNY reach agreement on mandatory COVID-19 testing for CSEA-represented employees
  • Listen Forward: New video series from the Department of Music
  • Reminder for employees: Still time to complete required video training for on-site work
  • Save the date! Introduction to Human Subjects Research, Oct. 8 
  • NARCAN Training for the greater New Paltz community, today
  • New York Times interviews Zach Zarba ’97 (Political Science) in "Secrets of the Most Thankless N.B.A. Job: Referee"
  • FAQ of the Day: Are employees responsible for costs associated with mandatory COVID-19 testing?
  • From Our Community: Be the reason someone smiles today
  • Events and resources
  • The latest from media
 

Coronavirus updates

Sept. 25 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

On-campus COVID-19 pool testing for students continues today
Students who are required to be tested this week should already have received notification and instructions for registering

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

 

News from around campus

Mandatory COVID-19 testing of UUP-represented employees to begin Oct. 1
At SUNY New Paltz, UUP-represented employees are required to be tested if they have reported in the Daily Screening app that they have been on campus any day since Aug. 24

CSEA and SUNY reach agreement on mandatory COVID-19 testing for CSEA-represented employees
Effective immediately and continuing through Dec. 31, 2020, all CSEA employees who work in person and on campus at SUNY New Paltz are required to be tested for coronavirus  

Listen Forward: Department of Music launches online video series
Showcasing diverse forms of music making in our community, every week through the end of November

Don’t forget: NY requires state employees to complete this 12-minute training for on-site work
There’s still time to watch this short video on safety, health screening and more  

Save the date! Introduction to Human Subjects Research, Oct. 8
Session is specifically tailored for new faculty (but open to all!)

NARCAN Training for the greater New Paltz community, today!
The University Police Department in conjunction with the New Paltz Substance Awareness for Everyone (NPSAFE) coalition and the New Paltz Opioid Prevention & Response Team are offering a free NARCAN training via Zoom 

 
 
The New York Times interviewed SUNY New Paltz alumnus Zach Zarba ’97 (Political Science), a 17-year veteran referee, about blown calls, player beefs and the timeless question: Do superstars get special treatment?
 

Reopening FAQ of the day

Are employees responsible for costs associated with mandatory COVID-19 testing?
No. On-campus pool testing will be provided to employees free of charge.
Employees will be asked to provide insurance information upon registering for testing. Insurance will not be billed for the initial pool test; however, if the pool tests positive, insurance will be billed for the secondary “reflex” testing that is necessary to determine which sample(s) within the pool are positive for COVID-19.
Any costs associated with “reflex” testing that are not covered by an employee’s insurance will be paid by the College.  
 

Events and resources

Upcoming Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion Trainings

Sept. 29: Data scientist and New Paltz alumnus Robin Thottungal ’08 to give first fall 2020 Harrington Lecture
The College's STEM colloquium series continues this semester in a virtual format  

Students: Register by Oct. 2 for the fall 2020 SUNY Esports League
Registration is free, and there is no limit on the number of teams that can sign up!

New evening time slots added at the Athletic Wellness Center and Elting Gym
Schedule expanded to accommodate more students
Click above for instructions on how to register for a one-hour time slot

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

 

The latest from media

SUNY New Paltz: Racial slurs against student of color under investigation by police
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call the New Paltz Police Department at 845-255-1323 or the University Police Department at 845-257-2222 
Poughkeepsie Journal, 9/23/20

 

From Our Community

 
Be the reason someone smiles today!
Photo by alum @dannywild11 #NPalumni #NPsocial #newpaltz #sunynewpaltz 
 

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