IN THIS ISSUE

• Coronavirus update: No new cases to report as of 4 p.m. yesterday
• Weekly COVID-19 testing requirement will remain in effect through the end of the semester
• More walk-in vaccination opportunities this week in Ulster County
• New York announces further easing of pandemic restrictions
• Commencement FAQs: Answers to your questions about our May ceremonies
• Faculty and staff: Volunteer Commencement marshals wanted!
• Students: Thursday is your last chance to elect the S/U option for spring courses
• From the Oracle: Radical Self-Care
• A colorful reason to follow @newpaltzskies
• Events and resources
• The latest from media
• From our community: Highway clean-up in memory of a campus community member

Coronavirus updates

April 27 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
No new cases to report as of 4 p.m. yesterday

Test Before You Go: Weekly COVID-19 testing requirement will remain in effect through the end of the semester
On-campus COVID-19 testing will be available through May 13 with a modified schedule

More walk-in vaccination opportunities this week in Ulster County
Today's clinic is in Rosendale, just 15 minutes north of campus

New York announces further easing of pandemic restrictions
Many indoor and outdoor capacity limits set to increase in mid-May, as the state sees continued progress against the virus

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

Commencement FAQs: Answers to your questions about our in-person ceremonies
Get the latest info, and check back often for updates as more details are confirmed

Faculty and staff: Volunteer Commencement marshals wanted!
Sign up today to celebrate with our graduates at ceremonies in May; Click above, log into your my.newpaltz.edu account and choose the dates that work for you

There's still time! This Thursday, April 29, is the deadline for students to elect the Satisfactory/ Unsatisfactory option for spring 2021 courses
Expanded option provides flexibility for students during the pandemic
We encourage you to discuss the S/U option with your advisor before electing

From the Oracle: Radical Self-Care
Resources to help activists protect themselves emotionally

Events, resources and reminders

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.

Game Night with alumni, April 28 starting at 4 p.m.
All New Paltz students and alumni are invited to compete at games like The Price Is Right and Who Wants To Be A Millionaire!

Employee tuition assistance program now open for summer 2021
Faculty and staff can get help with tuition costs incurred at any four-year SUNY school

Young Writers Programs summer 2021 schedule announced
The Hudson Valley Writing Project offers sessions for kids 8-17, on subjects including nature writing, roleplaying games, and the always-popular guide to the college essay

State launches on-demand video guide to retirement planning for employees
Content includes overviews on Social Security, Health Insurance Programs and the NYS Employees Retirement System

The latest from media

SUNY New Paltz expects mostly in-person classes in fall
President Christian discusses the role of increasing vaccination rates in campus planning
Mid-Hudson News, 4/26/21

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?