IN THIS ISSUE

• Coronavirus update: Eight students and one employee have tested positive
• Walk-in COVID-19 pool testing today at Awosting Hall
• New state-run vaccination hub planned at Ulster County Fairgrounds
• CDC issues first guidelines for those who are fully vaccinated
• New Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion trainings announced
• Harrington STEM Series, today at 5 p.m.: Marine minerals and national security
• Tonight on Listen Forward: A celebration of Burmese music and culture
• Today at noon: Get info about the BA+MS in 5 Psychological Science program
• Trees are starting to wake up...
• Events and resources
• The latest from media
• From our community: Another Tuesday means another Instagram Student Takeover

Coronavirus updates

March 9 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
Eight students and one employee have tested positive

Weekly COVID-19 testing information and resources
Pool testing available on a walk-in basis, Monday - Thursday
Friday PCR testing is appointment-only

Save time, check the line at the Awosting Hall testing center
Live updates every minute let you see if there's a wait before you come for testing

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

New state-run vaccination hub planned at Ulster County Fairgrounds
Distribution site just a few miles from campus expected to open in coming weeks

CDC issues first guidelines for those who are fully vaccinated
Including recommendations for visiting safely with others

New Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion trainings announced
Starting next week, sessions on Excel, working with IT Support, computer security and more

What do marine minerals have to do with national security?
Join the Harrington STEM Series today at 5 p.m. to find out
The College welcomes Jeff Reidenauer, division chief at the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, who will share expertise about seabed minerals on the Outer Continental Shelf

Tonight on Listen Forward: A celebration of Burmese music and culture
As a military coup and mass demonstrations continue in Myanmar, the Department of Music presents Kyaw Kyaw Naing’s acclaimed ensemble

Today at noon: Get info about the BA+MS in 5 Psychological Science program
Psychology students can get two degrees in five years

Events, resources and reminders

More than $1 million in scholarships available for 2021-22 academic year
Record levels of support for students, with award opportunities for academic merit and financial need; All students (graduate, undergraduate, part- and full-time) can apply by April 6

Graduating in August 2021? Get your online application in by March 15!
Get deals from national merchants and vendors from the membership program formally known as SUNY Perks at Work

Still time to register for Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion trainings this week
March 11: Navigating Work/Life Balance
March 12: Using Outlook on the Desktop
Click above for dates, times, descriptions and registration links

School of Business providing free income tax assistance
Student volunteers certified with IRS training to provide basic tax prep help and free e-filing

SUNY Benefits Discounts: New name, new look and new offers for employees and students
Get deals from national merchants and vendors from the membership program formally known as SUNY Perks

The latest from media

New Paltz alumna will give keynote for East Stroudsburg University's Womxn’s History Month celebration
Sofia B. Pertuz '94 (Organizational Communication) has 20+ years experience as a diversity, equity & inclusion professional in higher education, nonprofit and corporate spaces
ESU Insider, 3/7/21

From Our Community

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