IN THIS ISSUE

• Coronavirus update: Three students have tested positive
• SUNY New Paltz is a COVID-19 Vaccination POD for registered students only
• College planning a series of smaller, in-person Commencement ceremonies
• New York restores $600 million in general salary increases for state workers
• SUNYAC Presidents reaffirm no-spectator policy at all home varsity contests
• One more day! Submit your Student Research Symposium abstract by April 9
• Round 2 of our Campus Photo Detail Challenge
• Events and resources
• The latest from media
• From our community: Sculpture MFA exhibiting at Woodstock museum

Coronavirus updates

April 8 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
Three students have tested positive

SUNY New Paltz is a COVID-19 Vaccination POD for registered students only
The College has received a limited supply of J&J vaccines and will begin administering them on campus today; All appointments are currently booked, but we expect to receive more doses in the coming weeks; Priority will be given to students who live on campus

If you make an appointment to get the vaccine, you must fill out the state's vaccine form
New York uses this form to ensure the vaccine is being delivered equitably

Weekly COVID-19 testing information and resources
Pool testing available on a walk-in basis, Monday - Thursday
Friday PCR testing is appointment-only with no same-day sign-ups

SUNY New Paltz COVID-19 Dashboard
The College's tally of active cases, on-campus testing, positivity rates, quarantine and more

News of the day

College planning a series of smaller, in-person Commencement ceremonies
New safety policies, including no guests, will be in place to make in-person celebrations possible; Plans subject to change based on COVID-19 numbers or health guidance

Seniors: Order your cap & gown ASAP for delivery in time for Commencement
Cross this off your to-do list and be ready to join the celebration!

New York restores $600 million in general salary increases for state workers
Workers had not received contractual raises during the COVID-19 pandemic

SUNYAC Presidents reaffirm no-spectator policy at all home varsity contests
Although the State of New York has updated guidance to allow for spectators, the SUNY Athletic Conference will prioritize safety and not admit spectators at any contests this spring

One more day! Submit your Student Research Symposium abstract by April 9
Our spring semester tradition will be held virtually this year on April 30

Events, resources and reminders

Job Search Thursdays, all April long at the Career Resource Center
Get tips and support from career experts every week to help you navigate the process

Today at 5 p.m.: The Moral Obligation to Serve the Marginalized
A conversation among education leaders, moderated by Dean René Antrop-González

Also today: Learn everything you need to know about our MS Computer Science program
If you're thinking about a graduate degree for a career in tech, this could be the program for you - even if your undergraduate major is in a different field

Black Lives Matter @ School General Interest Meeting, April 12 at 4 p.m.
All students, faculty and staff are welcome to get involved with the campus BLM Collective

Students: Complete your GE Assessment, get a chance to win a $50 gift card
Assessment helps the College improve General Education courses
Participation is easy - simply log into Blackboard to get started

The latest from media

Ulster County COVID-19 vaccine tracker: 24% of people fully vaccinated
More than 70,000 county residents have at least one dose
Times Herald-Record, 4/7/21

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?