IN THIS ISSUE

• Coronavirus update: Seven students and one employee have tested positive
• Governor announces event, arts and entertainment venues can reopen at 33% capacity beginning April 2
• The Oracle checks in on the Awosting Hall testing site
• Calvin Hodnett ’90 will join UPD Advisory Committee
• Reminder: Employees can sign up for free financial counseling with TIAA
• New book explores antiracist professional development for white teachers
• Events and resources
• The latest from media
• From our community: Appreciation for Dining Services staff

Coronavirus updates

March 5 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
Seven students and one employee have tested positive

New York State Vaccine Tracker
More than 3 million state residents with at least one dose as of March 4

Check your eligibility for the vaccine
Am I Eligible app lists state-operated vaccination sites and appointment availability

A beginner’s guide to COVID-19 vaccines
Information, resources and more from the CDC, New York State and local counties

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

Governor Cuomo announces event, arts and entertainment venues can reopen at 33% capacity beginning April 2
If all attendees present proof of testing, event capacity can increase to 150 people indoors and 500 people outdoors

The Oracle checks in on the Awosting Hall testing site
Students share opinions about the testing line camera and the broader weekly testing program

Calvin Hodnett ’90 will join UPD Advisory Committee
Hodnett is a New Paltz alumnus with extensive expertise in community-oriented policing

Reminder: Employees can sign up for free financial counseling with TIAA
Make an appointment for a virtual consultation on saving, investment, retirement and more

New book explores antiracist professional development for white teachers
Shannon McManimon, coordinator of the Humanistic/Multicultural Education graduate program, is coauthor of “Building Pedagogues: White Practicing Teachers and the Struggle for Antiracist Work in Schools” out now from SUNY Press

Events, resources and reminders

Reminder: Dismantling Racism community dialogue on Monday, March 8
(Now with the Zoom link!)
We will again welcome Camille Jacobs ’91 (Communications Media) to facilitate this conversation; All students, faculty, staff and alumni are welcome to attend

Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion trainings for March 8-12
Next week's sessions cover topics including SharePoint and work/life balance
Click above for dates, times, descriptions and registration links

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

Harrington STEM Series returns March 9 with a Bureau of Ocean Energy Management division chief
Jeff Reidenauer will share his expertise about critical mineral development on America's Outer Continental Shelf

Remote work pro-tip: How to submit an IT Support ticket
Directions and best practices to ensure your tech issue is addressed quickly and effectively

The latest from media

Taxing New Homeowners to Preserve Local Character? New Paltz Will Try It
Real estate transfer tax takes effect amidst unprecedented migration to the region
The River Newsroom, 3/4/21

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?