IN THIS ISSUE

• Coronavirus update: No new reports as of 4 p.m. yesterday
• Eight helpful reminders from Information Technology Services ahead of spring 2021
• “Kathy Goodell: Infra-Loop” opens Feb. 6 at The Dorsky Museum
• Remembering Don Roper, the Hawks' most avid supporter
• Institute for Disaster Mental Health featured in Scientific American magazine
• From the Oracle: Athletes reflect on the lost fall 2020 season
• Education and dialogue on the violence at the U.S. Capitol, today at 6 p.m.
• FAQ of the day: What are the consequences for non-compliance with these new screening, testing and quarantine requirements before the spring 2021 semester? 
• Events and resources
• The latest from media
• From our community: Join the Orange and Blue Network

Coronavirus updates

Jan. 14 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
No new reports as of 4 p.m. yesterday, Jan. 13.

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

Call for volunteers: Support on-campus COVID-19 testing, Jan. 19 – Feb. 4
Thanking everyone in advance for contributing time and energy to help ensure the success of this vital initiative

News of the day

Eight helpful reminders from ITS ahead of spring 2021
Resources and links to help faculty and staff get ready for the semester

“Kathy Goodell: Infra-Loop” opens Feb. 6 at The Dorsky Museum
Exhibition explores Goodell’s work over the last 30 years, examining an artist who is constantly challenging and reinventing her practice

Remembering Don Roper, the Hawks' most avid supporter
A look at the lifelong contributions of the former history professor and women's hoops fan

From Scientific American: "A Step to Ease the Pandemic Mental Health Crisis"
Institute for Disaster Mental Health featured in magazine's February issue

From the Oracle: Athletes reflect on the lost fall 2020 season
Teams and individuals made the most of hard times, drilling technical skills and finding new ways to enjoy their sport

Spring 2021 FAQ of the Day

• Students who do not complete the 14-day pre-screening and related attestation prior to arriving on campus for spring 2021 will have card access terminated
  
• Students who do not complete the seven-day quarantine and related attestation prior to arriving on campus for spring 2021 will have card access terminated
  
• Students who do not produce a negative COVID-19 test within three days prior or five days after their arrival to campus for spring 2021 will have card access terminated

Events, resources and reminders

Remember to do the Health Screening every day for two weeks before your first time on campus in spring 2021
New SUNY policy means those planning to be on campus later this month should resume daily screenings now

Faculty, check your syllabi: Updates to finals calendar may impact spring planning
SUNY's COVID-19 requirements necessitated late revisions to spring 2021 calendar
Faculty should review their schedules to avoid conflicts, especially during exams

Introducing CircleIn, the new peer-to-peer study app for New Paltz students
Learn more about this National Science Foundation-backed tool for collaborative learning

SUNY call for participation: Digital Pedagogy in the Humanities Classroom
Presenters wanted for an online gathering on March 26
Interested in contributing? Complete the proposal form by Feb. 1

The latest from media

COVID vaccine demand exceeds supply in Ulster County
Golden Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center death toll rises to 13
Daily Freeman, 1/13/21

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?
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