<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/about/office-of-the-president/presidents-bulletin/2024/04-02/riley-message.html" dsn="blogs"><featured>true</featured><categories>President's Office</categories><pubDate>04/02/2024 03:00:00 PM</pubDate><title>A Message from President Riley</title><sub-title>Uniting for Earth, Health, and Well-being</sub-title><description>As April begins, we are presented with meaningful chances to examine our connection with the planet, our well-being, and the crucial role of occupational therapy in our lives. As Earth Day, World Health Day, and Occupational Therapy Month converge this month, we should consider the interconnectedness of our well-being and the environment we inhabit.</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/2024/01-09/_images/dr_wayne_j_riley.png" alt="Riley Message"/></image><categories><category>President's Office</category></categories></item>