IN THIS ISSUE

• We've revised our schedule of Commencement ceremonies on May 22 & 23
• Faculty and staff should continue masking, distancing on campus for now
• Guide to troubleshooting card access issues as summer classes begin
• Excelsior Scholarship application open for new applicants for 2021-22 academic year
• Student Union summer hours of operation
• Summer brings a welcome respite
• Events and resources
• The latest from media
• From our community: How to reach the Counseling Center this summer

News of the day

We've revised our schedule of Commencement ceremonies on May 22 & 23
Due to afternoon forecasts of storms and extreme heat, all ceremonies will now take place between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Volunteer marshals should receive an email with updated time assignments

Faculty and staff should continue masking, distancing on campus for now
Existing policies remain in place at state agencies, including SUNY campuses, while the Department of Health reviews how new CDC guidance will be implemented for vaccinated employees

Guide to troubleshooting card access issues as summer classes begin
All campus buildings are card-access-only this summer
Students' access may be suspended if they don't follow COVID-19 testing policies
You can restore access by getting tested or uploading your vaccination info

Excelsior Scholarship application open for new applicants for 2021-22 academic year
New York students whose families make less than $125,000 annually can apply for tuition-free college; This application is for those seeking a first-time award; If you already receive the Excelsior Scholarship, there is no need to reapply

Student Union summer hours of operation
The Atrium will be open Monday - Friday with a few exceptions

Resources, events and reminders

SUNY New Paltz COVID-19 Dashboard
The College's tally of active cases, on-campus testing, positivity rates, quarantine and more

Survey for faculty on the Peer Instructional Design Mentor Teacher Program
Did you take advantage of this resource this year? We'd love to hear your thoughts!

Appointments available for on-campus COVID-19 testing on Monday, May 24
Students, faculty & staff can get free testing this summer at the College Terrace

Question, Persuade, Refer: Learn three steps to help prevent suicide
Free, one-hour training from SUNY can prepare you to support someone through a crisis

New York's on-demand video guide to retirement planning for employees
Content includes overviews on Social Security, Health Insurance Programs and the NYS Employees Retirement System

The latest from media

New Paltz Arts & Crafts Fair set to return on Memorial Day weekend
Market will follow state guidelines for low-risk outdoor arts and entertainment events
Daily Freeman, 5/18/21

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