IN THIS ISSUE

• Coronavirus update: Three students and one employee have tested positive
• New Paltz Design Week is back beginning March 29
• Faculty: Use Follett Discover in Blackboard to submit course material adoptions on time
• Asian Studies alumnus named executive director of the Center for Innovation Policy at Duke Law
• New York Women in Law Enforcement honors UPD lieutenant and officer
• IDMH Deputy Director guests on Pantsuit Politics podcast
• State Assemblymember Alicia L. Hyndman '93 sports a New Paltz mask at the Legislature
• Events and resources
• The latest from media
• From our community: DIY resilience from Mind, Body, Spirit Day

Coronavirus updates

March 25 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
Three 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 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 Paltz Design Week is back beginning March 29
The tradition continues: Keynotes, workshops, networking and more representing a wide range of design topics and expertise

Faculty: Use Follett Discover in Blackboard to submit course material adoptions on time
Deadline is March 31 for summer courses, April 15 for fall

Asian Studies alumnus named executive director of the Center for Innovation Policy at Duke Law
Denis Simon '74 is a widely recognized specialist in science and technology policy

New York Women in Law Enforcement honors UPD lieutenant and officer
Recognition for effective response to a January 2020 incident in the village

IDMH Deputy Director guests on Pantsuit Politics podcast
Karla Vermeulen discusses mental health impacts of living through the pandemic and of transitioning out of it

Events, resources and reminders

Today: Career Conversation with Tim McQueen on Building Wealth in the Black Community
Entrepreneur and community investor will share strategies and resources he relied on to overcome challenges and achieve professional success

AC² Women of Color in STEM panel and networking event, March 26 at 4 p.m.
Alumnae return to share experiences with current students in science & engineering fields

Last call: Contribute to the Library's Poem in Your Pocket display by March 26
All are invited to submit short poems for inclusion in our annual Poetry Month celebration

Engaging Remote Students: SUNY event for faculty, tomorrow at noon
Tips for looking past the webcam for more substantive ways of interacting

The online Cap & Gown shop is open
While we continue to plan our Commencement celebration, students can place their orders now to ensure timely delivery from our partners at Herff Jones

The latest from media

3 Tips to Jump-Start Your Spring Garden in the Hudson Valley
First up: Now's a great time to start fertilizing
Hudson Valley Magazine, 3/24/21

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?