IN THIS ISSUE

• Coronavirus update: Two students have tested positive
• New York's vaccine eligibility expansion includes in-person faculty and staff
• SUNY Chancellor and Chairman issue joint statement on passage of $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package
• BenCen Blog: Standardized testing and "Building Back Better"
• In case you missed it: Last week's Without Limits Trauma & Coping panel
• Info sessions March 12 & 15 on virtual summer international programs
• The first practice of spring for the women's soccer team
• Events and resources
• The latest from media
• From our community: This is what papermaking looks like

Coronavirus updates

March 11 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

New York's vaccine eligibility expansion includes in-person faculty and staff
Per SUNY, all in-person campus employees (including student workers) are eligible

SUNY Chancellor and Chairman issue joint statement on passage of $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package
"The stimulus nearly erases a $500 million operating deficit incurred over the last 12 months and provides direct emergency financial relief to the students who’ve been hardest hit by the pandemic"

From the Benjamin Center Blog: Building Back Better?
A look at the U.S. Department of Education's directive that states administer standardized testing in 2021

In case you missed it: Last week's Without Limits Trauma & Coping panel
Liberal Arts & Sciences faculty share insights about our pandemic responses

Italian Art History! Social Welfare in South Africa! Learn about virtual international programs coming this summer
Info sessions March 12 and 15 about these exciting global learning opportunities

Events, resources and reminders

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

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

Student Association elections are coming soon
If you plan to run, fill out your candidacy form by March 22
Want to learn more about available positions? Info sessions tonight and March 11 at 6 p.m.

The Environmental Alliance's Campus Clean-Up is this Sunday, March 14
Get some fresh air, meet new people and help beautify our home away from home

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

State boosts Ulster County's coronavirus vaccine allotment
A total of more than 3,000 doses this week
Daily Freeman, 3/10/21

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?