IN THIS ISSUE

• Coronavirus update: Eight students have tested positive
• 10 New Paltz stories that gave us hope during the pandemic
• Governor signs legislation granting employees time off for vaccination
• Summer and fall schedules of classes are now available
• Last call! Help SUNY research sexual and interpersonal violence
• Save the Date to meet with the Middle States Evaluation Team on March 25
• From the Oracle: Fifth-year student athletes get one more chance
• Free Self-Help Guide to Pre-Retirement Planning for New York Employees
• Events and resources
• The latest from media
• From our community: St. Patrick's Day programs and safety tips

Coronavirus updates

March 15 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
Eight 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

Governor signs legislation granting employees time off for vaccination
Up to four hours of excused leave per injection

Summer and fall schedules of classes are now available
Tips to help students get ready for open registration in April

Last call! Help SUNY research sexual and interpersonal violence
Deadline to share feedback is March 22 for students, March 25 for employees
Check your email for your custom invite link from SUNY Surveys
All responses are recorded anonymously and participation is voluntary

Middle States Monday: Save the Date to meet with the Evaluation Team, March 25 at 2 p.m.
Students, faculty and staff from across campus are welcome to attend

From the Oracle: Fifth-year student athletes get one more chance
NCAA offers another opportunity to compete after lost 2020 seasons

Free Self-Help Guide to Pre-Retirement Planning for New York Employees
Updated with new info on topics like budgeting, housing and legal affairs

Events, resources and reminders

Today! Learn about our Masters in Humanistic/Multicultural Education
Graduate program ideal for aspiring social justice educators
College employees who attend this session will get an application fee waiver ($60 value)

Upcoming Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion trainings
Sessions this week on topics including working with IT Support, computer security and more

Water Pong Tournament! March 16 at the Hawk Center
Test your skills and compete for prizes; Register on IM Leagues to join

"Our Daily Bread": Inside the bakeries of ancient Rome, March 18
Renowned archaeologist and food writer Farrell Monaco will share insights into how the Romans fed their empire; Please click above to register in advance for this event, presented by the Luigi and Anita Traverso Endowment for Italian Studies

Lunch and Learn! Nutrition expert Sandy Rasque will show us how to make a delicious and easy Tarragon Chicken Soup, March 30 at noon
Register now for this unique Employee Assistance Program event

The latest from media

Ulster County says schools can reopen
Decisions of whether, how and when to bring back full-time in-person instruction will be made by districts
Hudson Valley One, 3/12/21

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?