IN THIS ISSUE

• Coronavirus update: No new cases to report as of 4 p.m. yesterday
• COVID-19 testing today for Science & Engineering and Psychology majors, and UUP employees
• To-do list for off-campus COVID-19 testing
• SUNY Chancellor, campus presidents and Athletic Conference approve spring sports competition for 2021 season
• Spring theatre series continues with the student-written and -directed “Tell Them Tomorrow”
• New Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion trainings announced!
• Join us for an LGBTQ+ Allies workshop, tomorrow at noon
• Want to talk to someone about choosing or changing your major?
• Checking in with a New Paltz alumna's drone photography start-up
• Events and resources
• The latest from media
• From our community: Be on your guard against caution fatigue

Coronavirus updates

Feb. 24 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
No new cases to report as of 4 p.m. yesterday

Weekly COVID-19 testing schedule and resources
Testing today for Science & Engineering and Psychology majors, and UUP employees

To-do list for off-campus COVID-19 testing
If you're unable to get tested on campus, here's what you need to know to make sure your off-campus test fulfills SUNY's requirements this semester

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

SUNY Chancellor, campus presidents and Athletic Conference approve spring sports competition for 2021 season
Tennis, baseball, softball and lacrosse seasons will resume, contingent upon the continued positive trajectory of the pandemic and the state of COVID-19 on campuses

Spring theatre series continues with the student-written and -directed “Tell Them Tomorrow”
Live, virtual readings of this story of self-discovery Feb. 27 & 28

New Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion trainings announced!
Early March sessions cover topics including password management, work/life balance and more; Click above for dates, times, descriptions and registration links

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

Want to talk to someone about choosing or changing your major? The Career Resource Center is here for you
Workshops on March 1, 8 & 10 for students include a brief, free Interest Profiler assessment

Events, resources and reminders

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

All of Me: An online support group for LGBTQ+ identified students
Weekly meetings hosted by the Counseling Center, Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m.

This Friday: Get some practice before the Virtual Career Fair
Feb. 26 at 2 p.m., students can meet with career coaches to ask questions and test your tech before next week's fair

Sojourner Truth Library launching Antiracist Campus Read
A chance to engage with antiracism through communal teaching and learning
Register now for a four-week curriculum that begins on March 8

Sit up straight! Tips for physical wellness while working from home
An ergonomics guide from the NYS & CSEA Partnership for Education and Training

The latest from media

Vending Machines Part of the Plastic-Free Solution
Effort at New Paltz is inspiring other state colleges to reconsider plastic sales
SUNY ESF, 2/23/21

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?