IN THIS ISSUE

• Coronavirus update: No new cases to report as of 4 p.m. yesterday
• A reminder and a clarification about SUNY's 14-day pre-screening requirement
• Sign up for employee trainings on Jan. 14 & 15
• Faculty member's book named a Choice Magazine Outstanding Academic Title
• Vox report on the psychology of mask wearing features research by Assistant Professor Matthew Wice
• Athletics and Career Resource Center will partner on Career Clinic next week
• We Not Me: Pandemic stories from New Paltz: The Alumni Magazine
• Spring 2021 FAQ of the day: When do classes begin?
• Events and resources
• The latest from media
• From our community: Graphic Design students create original album art

Coronavirus updates

Jan. 5 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
No new cases to report as of 4 p.m. yesterday

SUNY New Paltz COVID-19 Dashboard
The College's tally of active cases, on-campus testing, positivity rates, quarantine and more

SUNY System-wide COVID-19 Case Tracker
Published statistics from all 64 campuses, updated every 24 hours

News of the day

Reminder: Do the Health Screening every day for two weeks before your first time on campus in the spring 2021 semester
If you're planning to be on campus on Jan. 19, the official first day of the semester, today's the day to start the SUNY-required 14-day pre-screening

A clarification on the pre-screening for those who are coming to campus during winter break
Two simple rules for meeting SUNY's health screening requirements

January trainings: Click here for full descriptions and registration info
A diverse array of professional development opportunities for employees on Jan. 14 & 15

Faculty member's book named a Choice Magazine Outstanding Academic Title
Anne Roschelle's “Struggling in the Land of Plenty” lands on Association of College and Research Libraries year-end recommendations

Vox report on the psychology of mask wearing features research by Assistant Professor Matthew Wice
A study of “benevolent conformity”: Following norms or rules for the benefit of others

Athletics and Career Resource Center will partner on Career Clinic
A five-part workshop series tailored for student-athletes, Jan. 11 - 15

Spring 2021 FAQ of the Day

Events, resources and reminders

What students should know for spring 2021
A comprehensive guide to help you prepare for next semester

Telecommuting Pilot Programs extended through Friday, April 2, 2021
Extension applies to employees represented by CSEA, UUP, DC 37 and PEF, as well as M/C employees

Learn more about the Open SUNY Course Quality Review with our Knowledge Base article
Useful info for faculty following the Dec. 4 message about self-review of remote courses

Stay active this winter with the NPHawks Virtual Group Exercise library
On-demand studio routines including dance fitness, yoga, pilates and more

The latest from media

Use Disaster Psychology Strategies to Survive This Winter
Amy Nitza, director of the Institute for Disaster Mental Health, touches on some practical coping strategies
Lifehacker, 1/1/21

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?