IN THIS ISSUE

• UPD Chief Mary Ritayik appointed New York State University Police Commissioner
• Even as mask policies are relaxed, many people may continue wearing them
• Graduate programs in Counselor Education earn CACREP accreditation
• Reminder: The Daily Digest will be published twice weekly from June 1 - Aug. 12
• Still time to sign up for Young Writers Programs this summer!
• NP Hawks season recaps: Women's lacrosse
• Reflecting on an incredible month
• Events and resources
• The latest from media
• From our community: One last Commencement photo (quack)

News of the day

UPD Chief Mary Ritayik appointed New York State University Police Commissioner
Ritayik will become the first woman to lead the state University Police system when she joins the SUNY leadership team on July 6

Even as mask policies are relaxed, many people may continue wearing them
Employees and visitors must still wear masks on campus until further notice, but if and when the guidance is updated, it will not preclude voluntary use of masks

Graduate programs in Counselor Education earn CACREP accreditation
Students who earn degrees from accredited programs gain more employment opportunities and other benefits

Reminder: The Daily Digest will be published twice weekly from June 1 - Aug. 12
Look for our "daily" newsletter on Tuesdays and Thursdays this summer, before we come back full-time for the fall semester

Still time to sign up for Young Writers Programs this summer!
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

NP Hawks season recaps: Women's lacrosse
Winning season included program's first-every victory over conference rival Oneonta

Resources, events and reminders

Our next on-campus COVID-19 testing day is Friday, June 4
Students, faculty & staff can get free testing this summer at the College Terrace

Students can still get the one-dose Johnson & Johnson shot on campus
Contact the Student Health Service and make a quick and easy appointment

Info and instructions for sharing vaccination info with the College
Take this voluntary step and help us plan for the months ahead

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

SUNY OTTER Institute: Learn more about innovations, trends and challenges in online education
Registration now open for course development webinar series, June 7-11

The latest from media

NextGen Chamber of Commerce Names Eddie Monroy Executive Director
Two-time New Paltz alumnus Monroy '12 (Management) '13g (Business Administration) takes the helm at business organization supporting emerging entrepreneurs and business leaders under the age of 40
PR Web, 5/26/21

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?