IN THIS ISSUE

• Coronavirus update: Two students have tested positive
• Starting today, all New Yorkers age 60 and up can get walk-in vaccination appointments at state-run sites
• New York enjoys lowest seven-day positivity rate since Nov. 1, 2020
• From the Oracle: Reporting on the J&J vaccine pause
• Telecommuting Pilot Programs extended through Friday, July 2, 2021
• Be on guard: New IRS imposter scam is targeting colleges
• Dorsky Museum Advisory Board member opens West Strand Gallery in Kingston, New York
• Photo Detail Challenge reveal!
• Events and resources
• The latest from media
• From our community: Big sky on the Quad

Coronavirus updates

April 23 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
Two students have tested positive

Starting today, all New Yorkers age 60 and up can get walk-in vaccination appointments at state-run sites
A new option at 16 venues including Albany and Yonkers locations

New York enjoys lowest seven-day positivity rate since Nov. 1, 2020
Hospitalizations, intubations and other metrics trending in the right direction

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

From the Oracle: Reporting on the J&J vaccine pause
Comments from students and campus leaders about how the CDC's decision is impacting our campus community

Telecommuting Pilot Programs extended through Friday, July 2, 2021
College will continue to observe low-density staffing practices that are currently in place

Be on guard: New IRS imposter scam is targeting colleges
Be careful with emails, phone calls or texts claiming to be from the Internal Revenue Service

Dorsky Museum Advisory Board member opens West Strand Gallery in Kingston, New York
Isabel Alvarez, renowned artist and longtime supporter of The Dorsky, and Julio Nazario open storefront gallery spotlighting emerging and mid-career artists of diverse backgrounds

Events, resources and reminders

Survey for faculty: Rebuilding the campus community after COVID-19
The Academic Affairs Committee invites thoughts and opinions about creating post-pandemic opportunities for faculty to participate in scholarship, governance and other events

All are welcome to our virtual Scholarship Reception, today at 4:30 p.m.
Join the annual celebration of exceptional students, donors and Tower Society members

Alumni Arts Chat @npcareers, today at noon
Today's conversation features David Cavallaro ’89, associate chair of our Department of Art

Conducting Peer Review Virtually: An FDC workshop, today at 3 p.m.
Ideas for promoting deep engagement when students coach and empower each other

Upcoming Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion trainings

• Advanced PowerPoint: Slide transitions, animation and more
  Wednesday, April 28, 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
  
  
• Honing Your Listening Skills
  Thursday, April 29, 12 – 1:30 p.m.

The latest from media

Four walk-in coronavirus vaccination clinics next week in Ulster County
Including one here in New Paltz on Monday, April 26
Daily Freeman, 4/22/21

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?