IN THIS ISSUE

• Coronavirus update: Two students have tested positive
• SUNY campuses will pause use of the Johnson & Johnson single-dose coronavirus vaccine until further review by FDA, CDC and DOH
• April 15: A Mind, Body, Spirit Day dedicated to movement and celebration
• State Dept. of Health updates guidance for end-of-academic-year celebrations
• Ramadan observances have begun for many members of our community
• Brief update on the approved state budget
• From the Oneonta Daily Star: A New Paltz student's essay on gratitude in spring
• IDMH Deputy Director Karla Vermeulen addresses trauma of mass shootings for Health Magazine
• Catch up and get ahead - Summer Session registration is now open
• Events and resources
• The latest from media
• From our community: Ceramics sale!

Coronavirus updates

April 13 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
Two students have tested positive

SUNY campuses will pause use of the Johnson & Johnson single-dose coronavirus vaccine until further review by FDA, CDC and DOH
Health agencies call for nationwide J&J pause to study extremely rare adverse events

No significant safety concerns with Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, which will continue to be used

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

April 15: A Mind, Body, Spirit Day dedicated to movement and celebration
Embracing seasonal themes of regrowth and renewal as we prepare for the final push of the academic year

State Dept. of Health updates guidance for end-of-academic-year celebrations
New interim guidance allows in-person events with health and safety policies in place

Ramadan observances have begun for many members of our community
Requesting that faculty and staff be mindful that students and others may be affected by fasting and changes to sleep routines

Brief update on the approved state budget
Campus leadership hopes to share more specifics soon

"How to Cope With the Emotional Distress of a Mass Shooting": IDMH Deputy Director Karla Vermeulen lends expertise to Health Magazine
Recommendations for self-care that apply even if the event did not directly affect you

"Spring is a season for gratitude": First-year student's hometown newspaper op-ed is imbued with optimism
Matthew Frederick '23 (Visual Arts Education) has been writing dispatches for the Oneonta Daily Star throughout his first year as a college student

Events, resources and reminders

Student Association elections are now open! Vote by April 15
Students: Log into Engage to cast your ballot for SA E-Board, Student Senate and more

Today at 1 p.m.: "Getting to the Finish Line" with PCC Director Gweneth Lloyd
A workshop for faculty and staff on supporting and communicating with students during the final weeks of a challenging academic year

Tonight at 7 p.m.: A Student Concert from the Department of Music
The Listen Forward series presents an evening of solo and group performances

Tomorrow: Join the GE Board to discuss the future of SUNY General Education
A new SUNY GE Advisory Committee report recommends significant revisions to systemwide policies; We'll discuss how this may impact our departments and programs

Upcoming Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion trainings

• Troubleshooting and Working with IT Support
  Friday, April 16, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  
  
• Using OneDrive to organize, store, and share files and folders
  Tuesday, April 20, 2 – 3 p.m.
  
  
• Creating Online Forms with Office 365
  Wednesday, April 21, 3 – 4 p.m.

The latest from media

7 Hudson Valley modern classic diners to try
A to-do list for your next road trip along the river
Times Union, 4/12/21

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?