IN THIS ISSUE

• Coronavirus update: Two students have tested positive
• State announces expansion of vaccine eligibility
• A brief update on Commencement planning
• Knowmia developer announces dissolution of the service
• In case you missed it: Dismantling Racism community dialogue
• The Library's Poem in Your Pocket display returns
• Been to the Rail Trail lately?
• Events and resources
• The latest from media
• From our community: An Alumni Interview Series conversation about art and entrepreneurship

Coronavirus updates

March 10 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
Two students 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 with no same-day sign-ups

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

State announces expansion of vaccine eligibility
New Yorkers age 60 and up eligible effective March 10; Public-facing essential workers at governmental and nonprofit entities will be eligible beginning March 17

A brief update on Commencement planning
The College is working to design a fitting celebration of our students' achievements, while also following evolving health and safety guidelines

Knowmia developer announces dissolution of the service: Here’s how this will affect our community
OIT will hold a listening session for faculty on Friday, March 12, as we plan to move forward following this unexpected change

In case you missed it: Dismantling Racism community dialogue
Students, faculty, staff and alumni gathered Monday to continue these important conversations

The Library's Poem in Your Pocket display returns!
All members of our community are invited to submit short poems by March 26 for inclusion in the Poetry Month celebration in April

Events, resources and reminders

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

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

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

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

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

The latest from media

New state-run vaccination site to open at Ulster County Fairgrounds
“This is a big win for our residents,” said County Executive Pat Ryan
Hudson Valley One, 3/8/21

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?