IN THIS ISSUE

• Coronavirus update: One student has tested positive
• COVID-19 testing today for Business, undecided & non-matriculated students, and UUP employees; Testing center will open at 11 a.m.
• New COVID-19 profiles: Your testing and screening data in one secure place
• John Marro '22 shares story of deployment to Washington, D.C., following Jan. 6 insurrection
• Tonight! Harrington STEM Series returns with an intro to reconfiguration systems
• Two New Paltz students among first-ever SUNY Leadership Academy grads
• Faculty Writing Group Wednesdays resume this week
• Students, staff collaborate on children's book to help kids cope with situations they don't understand
• Events and resources
• The latest from media
• From our community: Another Tuesday Takeover on Instagram Stories!

Coronavirus updates

Feb. 16 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
One student has tested positive

Delayed opening at the COVID-19 testing center today due to weather
Awosting Hall will be open 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. (11 a.m. - 12 p.m. for faculty & staff only)
In-person classes that begin before 11 a.m. are cancelled; In-person classes that begin at 11 a.m. or later will meet; Offices open at 10:45 a.m.

Weekly COVID-19 testing schedule and resources
Testing today for Business, undecided & non-matriculated students, and UUP employees

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

New COVID-19 profiles: Your testing and screening data in one secure place
Real-time updates on test results and compliance status at my.newpaltz.edu
Profiles are live now for students and will launch later this week for faculty and staff

From the New Paltz Times: John Marro '22 (Adolescence Education) shares story of his deployment to Washington, D.C., following Jan. 6 insurrection
Marro, a New Paltz student and New York Army National Guardsman, was stationed at the Library of Congress for the inauguration

Tonight! Harrington STEM Series returns with an introduction to reconfiguration systems
The College welcomes Heather Russell, assistant professor of mathematics at the University of Richmond

Two New Paltz students among first-ever SUNY Leadership Academy grads
SUNY alumni from varied professions contribue expertise and mentorship

Faculty Writing Group Wednesdays resume this week
Virtual and in-person options to work and share your progress with supportive colleagues

Events, resources and reminders

February trainings from the Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion
Feb. 17: Using OneDrive
Feb. 18: Developing Project Calendars
And much more! Click above to see full descriptions and register

Feb. 17 at noon: The Power of Collaborative Online International Learning
A SUNY panel on teaching innovations that engage diversity, equity & inclusion topics in virtual formats

All of Me: An online support group for LGBTQ+ identified students
Weekly meetings start this Wednesday, Feb. 17

Register for a Tax Talk with the Employee Assistance Program on Feb. 17
Join Ceil Donato, formerly of H&R Block, for a discussion of all tax issues, including changes to the tax laws for 2020; Ideal for those who have a second job, own their own business, or have additional income from teaching, publishing or consulting

An International Mother Language Day gathering on Feb. 19
All students, faculty and staff are invited to share a reading in the first language you learned

Start your global journey: Study Abroad Fair, Feb. 24
While in-person programs are cancelled for spring and summer, many virtual options remain for students looking for international experience and cultural exchange

The latest from media

Four SUNY Cortland students facing charges for hosting a house party
SUNY Chancellor and Cortland president respond to "reckless and dangerous" off-campus event
WSYR, 2/14/21

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?