<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/about/office-of-the-president/presidents-bulletin/2023/11-28/message-from-riley.html" dsn="blogs"><featured>true</featured><categories/><pubDate>11/28/2023 10:00:00 AM</pubDate><title>A Holiday Message from President Riley</title><sub-title/><description>The 2023 Arthur Ashe Institute of Institute of Urban Health Gala, SportsBall, known for its sporting excellence and community empowerment, was held at The Pierre Hotel in New York City. It brought together sports stars, community leaders, and enthusiasts in a vibrant celebration of the Institute’s enduring legacy and commitment to health advocacy. SportsBall, its flagship fundraising event, commemorates Ashe’s sporting achievements and his humanitarian efforts in education and health.</description><author>Office of the President</author><image><img xmlns:ouc="http://omniupdate.com/XSL/Variables" src="https://www.downstate.edu/about/office-of-the-president/presidents-bulletin/2023/11-28/_images/holiday_message.png" alt="Happy Holidays"/></image><categories/></item>