IN THIS ISSUE

• Coronavirus update: No new cases to report
• Graduates-to-be: Get your Commencement swag!
• New Paltz will help Air National Guard members fulfill education requirements
• Call for Mentor Teachers: Apply by May 7 to the Peer Instructional Design Program
• "If You Write It, They Will Fund": SUNY workshop opportunity
• Job opportunity for students: Join the Student Union Managers team!
• The WellNYS challenge for May is all about staying active
• Watching New Paltz grow
• Events and resources
• The latest from media
• From our community: The Graphic Design thesis exhibition is approaching fast!

Coronavirus updates

May 5 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
No new cases to report

Weekly COVID-19 testing requirement in effect through end of semester
This is the last week of walk-in pool testing for spring, but on-campus testing will remain available through May 13 with an appointment

Consider sharing your vaccination info via your my.newpaltz COVID-19 profile
Those who choose to share will be helping the College better understand what percentage of our community is vaccinated, for reporting to SUNY and to inform fall planning

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

Graduates-to-be: Get your Commencement swag!
Pick up your Senior Toast glass, find our New Paltz-themed Instagram stickers and learn about the Senior Gift

New Paltz will help Air National Guard members fulfill education requirements
Office of Veteran & Military Services launching new effort to help service members earn credits and complete their degrees

Call for Mentor Teachers: Apply by Friday, May 7, to the Peer Instructional Design Program
Faculty can earn a stipend supporting the advancement of expertise in design, development and delivery of online and hybrid courses

"If You Write It, They Will Fund": SUNY's popular workshop on grants and proposals, May 18 - Aug. 9
Faculty and staff can learn how to get started in grant writing and increase their chances of getting funded

Job opportunity for students: Join the Student Union Managers team!
If you're interested in living on campus this summer, you can get a free room and meal allowance working part-time at the SUB

The WellNYS challenge for May is all about staying active
A new Employee Assistance Program calendar with suggestions to keep you moving

Events, resources and reminders

Today! Professional Attire Pop-Up Boutique in Humanities
The Career Resource Center is hosting a Dress for Success event where students can get FREE women's blouses, blazers, skirts and slacks; No appointment necessary!

Also today! Doubles Ping Pong Tournament at 8 p.m.
Sing up on IM Leagues and join us for the last intramural contest of the semester

Tomorrow at 1 p.m.: Tai Chi on the Quad with instructor Jing Shuai
Calm your mind and ease tension with a relaxing routine presented by the Center for International Programs

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

Young Writers Programs summer 2021 schedule announced
The Hudson Valley Writing Project offers sessions for kids 8-17, on subjects including nature writing, roleplaying games, and the always-popular guide to the college essay

The latest from media

Grocery workers, already reeling from the pandemic, face new trauma from store shootings
IDMH Director Amy Nitza lends expertise to report on compounding stresses faced by essential workers
Washington Post, 5/3/21

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?