IN THIS ISSUE

• Coronavirus update: One student has tested positive
• Some appointments still available for on-campus vaccination this week
• SUNY adopts CDC guidance to ease outdoor mask requirements for vaccinated individuals
• Policy reminders for faculty on finals and incomplete grades
• Graduates-to-be: Today's the last day to set up your Commencement slide
• Info session May 10 on new graduate program in Behavioral Anaylsis and Interdisciplinary Autism Studies
• From the Oracle: Four new establishments set to open in New Paltz
• Children can sign up now for summer literacy tutoring
• Introducing the incoming New Paltz Class of 2025!
• Events and resources
• The latest from media
• From our community: I think your mic is muted

Coronavirus updates

May 3 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
One student has tested positive

Still some spots available! Get the one-and-done Johnson & Johnson vaccine on campus May 4 & 5
Appointments open to any registered student 18 years of age or older with no prior COVID-19 vaccinations

SUNY adopts CDC guidance to ease outdoor mask requirements for vaccinated individuals
Masks still mandatory in classrooms and other indoor settings, at our in-person Commencement ceremonies, and for unvaccinated people

Weekly COVID-19 testing requirement still in effect
This is the last week of walk-in pool testing for spring; On-campus testing will remain available through May 13 with an appointment

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

Policy reminders for faculty on finals and incomplete grades
Exams begin tomorrow and continue through May 11

Graduates-to-be: Today's the last day to set up your Commencement slide
Upload a photo and personal message for a virtual slideshow that will run as part of our Commencement coverage

Info session May 10 on new graduate program in Behavioral Anaylsis and Interdisciplinary Autism Studies
Program offers a pathway to licensure and certification in a high-demand helping profession

From the Oracle: Four new establishments set to open in New Paltz
Local issues reporting on dining options coming soon to Main Street

Children can sign up now for summer literacy tutoring
Virtual sessions led by MS in Literacy Education candidates begin in July

Events, resources and reminders

Faculty and staff: Volunteer Commencement marshals wanted!
Sign up today to celebrate with our graduates at ceremonies in May; Click above, log into your my.newpaltz.edu account and choose the dates that work for you

Today! Get ready for finals week with a Stressbuster Eco Art Excursion
Meet at the Counseling Center at 11:15 a.m. for a relaxing, mindful experience in nature

More de-stressing today at noon: A Chair Yoga routine you can do from your desk!
The Employee Assistance Program and Assistant Director of Alumni Relations Elizabeth Diuguid present a calming practice open to all students, faculty and staff

Intramural fun today: A Soccer Tennis Tournament at 3 p.m. ...
It's what it sounds like: Return serve with a soccer ball over a low net (and don't use your hands!); Winner takes home some free NP Hawks gear

... And a double-elimination Kan Jam tournament at 7 p.m.
Find a partner and be the first team to score 21; Sign up on IM Leagues to join!

The latest from media

What to Do If You Lose Your COVID-19 Vaccine Card
You can probably get a replacement, but it's not a bad idea to take a photo of your card just in case
VeryWell Health, 4/29/21

From Our Community

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• 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?
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