IN THIS ISSUE

• Coronavirus update: No new cases to report
• Governor Cuomo announces SUNY will require vaccination for all students attending in-person classes this fall
• SUNY Chancellor Malatras statement and media coverage of vaccine requirement
• We have more vaccines! Students can get the one-dose Johnson & Johnson shot on campus
• Campus map for Commencement, with parking, student entrance areas, WiFi hotspots and more
• You can check your cap & gown order status at herffjones.com
• Listen Forward: Senior Recitals week begins tonight
• Join colleagues for a walk around the Library Quad, today at 2:30 p.m.
• Are you ready for the Senior Toast?
• Events and resources
• The latest from media
• From our community: Love from the EOP Family

Coronavirus updates

May 11 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
No new cases to report

Governor Cuomo announces SUNY will require vaccination for all students attending in-person classes this fall
Also encourages private colleges to require vaccination

Statement from SUNY Chancellor Malatras on state vaccine requirement
"Over the past several weeks we have been working with our SUNY community to develop the best plan to make sure we can return to full reopening in the fall and turn the page on COVID"

Additional coverage of new vaccination requirement from the Times Union
New policy is pending FDA approval beyond current emergency use authorization
More details about implementation at SUNY campuses will be shared when finalized

We have more vaccines! Students can get the one-dose Johnson & Johnson shot on campus
Contact the Student Health Service and get this done before summer

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

Campus map for Commencement, with parking, student entrance areas, WiFi hotspots and more
Get the lay of the land for our weekend celebration

You can check your cap & gown order status at herffjones.com
If you ordered your regalia by April 12, you should get it this week; Here's how to confirm

Listen Forward: Senior Recitals week begins tonight
New music from students streaming on YouTube every day through May 18

Join colleagues for a walk around the Library Quad, today at 2:30 p.m.
An Eddy adventure designed to help us envision new ways of being in community

Events, resources and reminders

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

Commencement FAQs: Answers to your questions about our May ceremonies
Get the latest info, and check back often for updates as more details are confirmed

Employee tuition assistance program now open for summer 2021
Faculty and staff can get help with tuition costs incurred at any four-year SUNY school

Essential Communication Skills for Teaching: SUNY workshop begins May 18
Register today for the first course in the Teaching and Learning Certificate for New Faculty Program

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 latest from media

The 25 Most Instagrammable Spots in New Paltz
Snap a perfect photo at these photogenic locations, including a bunch on campus
Hudson Valley Country, 5/6/21

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?