IN THIS ISSUE

• Coronavirus update: One employee has tested positive
• COVID-19 testing today for Business, undecided & non-matriculated students, and UUP employees
• Today is our first Mind, Body, Spirit Day
• New Paltz rises to No. 8 on Military Friendly® small public schools list
• The 2021 Women's Leadership Summit is next week!
• Save the Date for the next Dismantling Racism community dialogue, March 8
• Start your global journey: The Study Abroad Fair is on Feb. 24
• A generous gift of laptops to the Scholar's Mentorship Program
• Events and resources
• The latest from media
• From our community: Virtual astronomy shows are back!

Coronavirus updates

Feb. 23 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
One employee has tested positive

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

Today is our first Mind, Body, Spirit Day
Wishing all members of our community a day of restoration and joy

New Paltz rises to No. 8 on Military Friendly® small public schools list
Top 10 nationwide in service to veteran, dependent and active military students

The 2021 Women's Leadership Summit is next week!
Dozens of alumnae, including recent graduates and established leaders in a variety of industries, give back to their alma mater at this free virtual event on Wednesday, March 3

Save the Date for the next Dismantling Racism community dialogue, March 8
We will again welcome Camille Jacobs ’91 (Communications Media) to facilitate this conversation; All students, faculty, staff and alumni are welcome to attend

Start your global journey: The Study Abroad Fair is on 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

Events, resources and reminders

Get ready for next week's Career Fair with a prep workshop, Feb. 24 at 2 p.m.
Planning to meet with employers at the Fair on March 3? Start getting ready now with this session from the Career Resource Center

Join us for an LGBTQ+ Allies workshop, Feb. 25 at noon
An interactive, online session providing discussion, resources and information regarding sexual orientation and gender identity

Tools for Working Remotely training, Feb. 25 at 2 p.m.
Learn how to make the most of our resources to effectively connect and collaborate

Discretionary Salary Increase guidelines for full-time faculty
A memorandum from the Division of Academic Affairs, including links to download the fillable review sheet and checklist

Still time to complete your compliance training
Employees must complete the Policy & Procedure Acknowledgement, Workplace Violence Prevention Review and Title IX/Sexual Harassment Review every year
All required reviews can be completed by visiting my.newpaltz.edu

The latest from media

SUNY to eliminate application fees for low-income students
New policy takes effect March 1, may save up to $350 per student
WETM 18, 2/22/21

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?