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The President’s Bulletin is a bi-weekly publication created to keep students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, friends, and others informed about the latest news at Downstate Health Sciences University. We hope you enjoy reading the articles and find them informative and useful. If you would like to submit a story idea or letter to the editor, please email us at president@dhsiu.edu.

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Simmer to Sizzle: Reimagining the Campus Dining Experience

by Office of the President - October 30 , 2023

I had the pleasure of doing an initial walkthrough of the ongoing cafeteria renovations that began over a year ago. Seeing the progress made was exciting, and I am looking forward to a future ribbon-cutting and a meal in this new space!

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In Case You Missed It

by Office of the President - October 30 , 2023

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Grant Renewal Ensures Downstate’s Commitment to HIV Research Training Continues in Ukraine

by Office of the President - October 30 , 2023

Downstate’s Ukraine HIV Research Training Program received a $1.5M grant from the NIH Fogarty International Center to continue its work on HIV Research training in Ukraine. This five-year grant extends earlier funding, significantly propelling...

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Update on Middle States Reaffirmation of Accreditation: Self-Study Design

by Office of the President - October 30 , 2023

The February 21, 2023 edition of the President’s Bulletin introduced the six project phases for Downstate’s Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) reaffirmation of accreditation process. We are approximately halfway through the...

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From the Dance Floor to the Clinic: One Student’s Unique Path from Dance to Occupational Therapy

by Office of the President - October 30 , 2023

Congratulations to Jane Soto, a second-year Occupational Therapy student in the School of Health Professions, on her recent honor from the Association of Council Members and College Trustees (ACT), the representative body for SUNY Council Members...

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Shout-Outs

by Office of the President - October 30 , 2023

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Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrates Downstate Leaders

by Office of the President - October 17 , 2023

As celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month winds down, we are pleased to share this NY1 Spectrum News feature on Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Vice Chair of Education Christina Guillén, MD, FAAP, about her experience as a Fellow in the 2023 SUNY...

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Aiming for a Successful Year Anchored in Diversity and Inclusion

by Office of the President - October 17 , 2023

We find ourselves at the semester midpoint, and I hope you have all settled in comfortably. Whether you embarked on journeys, connected with colleagues, delved into field research, cherished moments with loved ones, or devoted time to your professional...

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Rebuilding Trust, Delivering Equity:

by Office of the President - October 17 , 2023

Last month, I was pleased to host the second annual Joel S. Levine Memorial Lectureship, welcoming and introducing distinguished guest Mandy K. Cohen, M.D., MPH, also the niece of Joel S. Levine, M.D., for whom the lectureship is named. Dr. Cohen,...

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Sisters on a Mission: Healthcare Careers Are Calling

by Office of the President - October 17 , 2023

The School of Public Health recently welcomed a remarkable group of siblings to its MPH program who come with a story that seems almost scripted by the words of American businessman Howard Schultz himself: “When you’re surrounded by people who...

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Symbolism & Promise: More than 200 College of Medicine Students Don the White Coat

by Office of the President - October 17 , 2023

More than 200 students from the Class of 2027 excitedly joined family, friends, faculty, and fellow students for the 29th annual White Coat Ceremony, celebrating this significant rite of passage for aspiring physicians. The ceremony represents and...

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