IN THIS ISSUE

• 2019-20 grads get long-awaited in-person Commencement celebration
• Three new members have been appointed to the College Council
• Is it a HIPAA violation if businesses request proof of COVID vaccine?
• Photos and videos from this weekend's ceremonies
• Student Blog: A Love Letter to My Theatre Department
• Our alumni have been sharing some wonderful Commencement stories
• Events and resources
• The latest from media
• From our community: Furever New Paltz, Furever Orange and Blue

News of the day

2019-20 grads get long-awaited in-person Commencement celebration
Hundreds of alumni returned to campus to reunite with friends and walk the stage

Three new members have been appointed to the College Council
Julie Noble, Neil Bettez and Jeff Rindler will join the Council and help shape major institutional decisions and strategy in the years to come

Is it a HIPAA violation if businesses request proof of COVID vaccine?
Experts say that because HIPAA only governs certain kinds of healthcare entities, many businesses and schools likely have the legal right to ask if you’ve been vaccinated

Photo gallery from Commencement ceremonies on May 22 & 23
It was great to see so many familiar and happy faces this weekend!
We still have lots of images to process, so check back soon for more

Commencement video links will remain available for a year
Find your ceremony and relive your favorite moments with family and friends

Student Blog: A Love Letter to My Theatre Department
Paige Rosko '22 describes her experience transferring to a new program during a pandemic

Resources, events and reminders

Did you get your Commencement program? You can download a copy here
PDF versions of our 2020 and 2021 programs, with names of graduates and info about the ceremonies, Mace & Chain, Cords of Distinction and more

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

Two new professional development opportunities for CSEA employees
This summer, you can earn an online certificate in problem solving, and take advantage of a new webinar series covering a wide variety of topics

Faculty: Click here to submit Library acquisition requests
Please place requests as soon as possible to ensure books and other materials are accessible for summer and fall

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

The latest from media

Ulster County communities start to think about hosting pot shops
Local leaders signal that the Town of New Paltz will likely allow retail dispensaries
New state law restricts sales to those 21 and up
Marijuana use will remain prohibited on campus, as SUNY receives federal funding and marijuana is classified as an illegal substance at the federal level
Daily Freeman, 5/22/21

From Our Community

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