IN THIS ISSUE

• Coronavirus update: Six students have tested positive
• COVID-19 testing today: Friday is our make-up day for those who were unable to be tested earlier in the week
• Academic schools form Diversity & Inclusion Working Groups
• Reminder: Discretionary Salary Increase application requirements and deadlines
• There's still time to join the Library's Antiracist Campus Read
• The 2021 State Fire Inspection begins March 1: Here’s what you need to know
• Also on March 1: College to test mass notification system
• Our Master of Fine Arts program has been named one of the nation's 20 best...
• Events and resources
• The latest from media
• From our community: ...So let's celebrate with some new works by MFA candidates!

Coronavirus updates

Feb. 26 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
Six students have tested positive

Weekly COVID-19 testing schedule and resources
Friday is our make-up day for those who were unable to be tested earlier in the week
Friday PCR testing is by appointment only; Click above for the sign-up link

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

Academic schools form Diversity & Inclusion Working Groups
Groups will focus on creating action plans for change in areas related to student retention, achievement gaps, student and employee recruitment, diversifying the curriculum and more

Reminder: Discretionary Salary Increase application requirements and deadlines
Applications are due to be submitted digitally by March 8

There's still time to join the Library's Antiracist Campus Read
All students, faculty and staff are welcome to sign up for this community program by March 1

The 2021 State Fire Inspection begins March 1: Here’s what you need to know
Including a list of some common violations to look out for

Also on March 1: College to test mass notification system
If you're on campus around 1 p.m., you may hear a series of loud tones during this test of the College’s emergency system

Events, resources and reminders

Today at 3:30 p.m.: A roundtable discussion on Blackness and/in Latinidades
Featuring students, faculty and staff from the Departments of Black Studies, Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies, Latin American & Caribbean Studies and Alumni Relations

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

Resumania returns! Monday, March 1, from 12 - 4 p.m.
Get your résumé ready for the Career Fair with a Career Resource Center coach

A Faculty Development Center workshop on supporting students in the online environment, March 1 at 3:30 p.m.
Jessica Delaney will guide faculty through some Center for Student Success resources, including the new CirlceIn app

2021 Women's Summit: Connecting students with successful alumnae
Recent graduates and established leaders in a variety of industries give back to their alma mater at this free virtual event on March 3

March 3: Learn about the flexible MBA at SUNY New Paltz
An online info session about part-time and full-time options

The latest from media

11.6% of Ulster County population has received at least one coronavirus shot
Steady progress continues to depend upon gradually rising supply
Daily Freeman, 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?