IN THIS ISSUE

• Coronavirus update: No new cases to report
• One-dose vaccination appointments for students available on campus May 4 & 5
• Volunteers wanted! Help students access vaccination on campus next week
• Provost Lyman's May 2021 Report to the Faculty
• There's so much to do around campus today!
• Tour the Stratasys 3D Printing showroom to see the latest in digital design technology
• Rock out with Questionable Authorities, live from the Wooster Hall balcony
• Support student scholarship at the virtual Student Research Symposium
• Hike at the Trapps for Faculty & Staff starts at 5 p.m.
• Photo Detail Challenge reveal and this week's winner
• Events and resources
• The latest from media
• From our community: Men's baseball dominant in doubleheader win

Coronavirus updates

April 30 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
No new cases to report

One-dose vaccination appointments for students will be available on campus May 4 & 5
The College will follow FDA, CDC, state and SUNY guidance and resume administration of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine; To schedule an appointment, you must be a registered student, 18 years of age or older and with no prior COVID-19 vaccinations

Volunteers wanted! Help students access vaccination on campus next week
Shifts available May 4 & 5, 9:45 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 1:15 - 3:30 p.m.
Email Keith Kenney at kenneyk@newpaltz.edu to sign up

Consider sharing your vaccination info via your my.newpaltz COVID-19 profile
Those who choose to share will be helping the College better understand what percentage of our community is vaccinated, for reporting to SUNY and to inform fall planning

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

Provost Lyman's May 2021 Report to the Faculty
Information and updates on General Education, Tenure Clock Extension and much more

There's so much going on today! Get started at the Stratasys 3D printing showroom, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Rt. 32 parking lot
Check out the latest in digital design & fabrication technology

Don't miss Questionable Authorities, live at noon from the Wooster balcony
The all-faculty rock band is back with covers of rock and punk classics

Support student scholarship at the virtual Student Research Symposium, starting at 4 p.m.
Annual showcase features 50 presentations by 105 students and 28 faculty mentors

Hike at the Trapps for faculty & staff starts at 5 p.m.
The perfect end to a great day: Head out to the hills for some fresh air and good company

Events, resources and reminders

Get ready for finals week with a Stressbuster Eco Art Excursion, May 3
Holistic Hawks will lead a relaxing, mindful experience in nature to reset before exams begin

One more way to de-stress before finals: Chair Yoga, also on May 3
The Employee Assistance Program and Assistant Director of Alumni Relations Elizabeth Diuguid present a calming yoga practice that you can do from your desk
Open to all students, faculty and staff

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

Graduating this spring? Set up your Commencement slide today!
Students can upload a photo and personal message for a virtual slideshow, whether or not they plan to join our in-person Commencement ceremonies; Deadline is May 3

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

The latest from media

8 Must-Visit Public Gardens in the Hudson Valley
Inspiration for your green thumb, or just a peaceful way to spend a spring day
Chronogram, 4/29/21

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?