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Introducing The Downstate Update

by Office of Communications & Marketing - July 1 , 2025

We know things move fast in healthcare—and we want to keep you in the know. That’s why we created the Downstate Update: a quick, easy-to-read newsletter that brings you the latest news, updates, and highlights from around SUNY Downstate Health...

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MLK

Honoring The Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr

by Office of Communications & Marketing - January 16 , 2026

On Monday, we honor the extraordinary life and enduring legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a visionary leader whose activism, courage, and moral clarity continue to inspire generations more than 57 years after his assassination.

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Tags: Holidays

Register Today For An Upcoming AVIRT Active Shooter Training

by University Police - January 15 , 2026

AVIRT, short for Active Violence Immediate Response Training goes beyond active shooter training by teaching emergency bleeding control techniques, warning signs of a potential aggressor, quick response in a violent situation, escape, evade, or attack...

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TIAA

Upcoming TIAA Consultations from January through March

by Office of Communications - January 13 , 2026

TIAA continues to offer on campus/in-person counseling sessions by appointment only. If there are no times available, that means all appointment are taken. Please consider virtual/zoom meetings as an alternative. Please self-schedule via website...

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Tags: Employee Resources

Elevate Your Week

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Wellness Corner for January 2026

by Employee Assistance Program - January 9 , 2026

January often brings a sense of new beginnings, but it can also feel overwhelming as routines resume and expectations for the new year set in. After the busy holiday season, some people experience fatigue, stress, or the “post-holiday blues.”

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Patient Safety & Quality Fair

Patient Safety and Quality Fair 2026 Call for Abstracts

by University Hospital at Downstate - January 7 , 2026

Celebrate Patient Safety Week with a project highlighting your patient safety, process improvement, or quality improvement project.

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Call For Nomination

Call for Nominations: 2025-2026 Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence in the Classified Service

by Labor Relations - January 7 , 2026

The SUNY Downstate Selection Committee, chaired by Dr. Cheryl Rolston, Chief Nursing Officer, invites you to nominate Classified Service employees for special recognition by the SUNY Chancellor!

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Tags: Labor Relations

Wellness Webinars in 2026: January Wellness Webinars

by Employee Assistance Program - January 7 , 2026

Make your 2026 better by focusing on health and wellness with WellNYS Everyday. Each day of the week has a theme-based suggestion to support your wellbeing: Motivation Monday, Tracking Tuesday, Well-Being Wednesday, Tasty Thursday, Fit Friday, Self-Care...

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Tags: Employee Assistance Program, Wellness

Nominate a Student for the SUNY Chancellor’s Award

by Academic & Student Affairs - January 6 , 2026

Each year, SUNY celebrates its very best—students who exemplify the highest standards of achievement, leadership, and service—through the prestigious SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence, the highest student honor bestowed across...

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Tags: Academic and Student Affairs, Awards, Student

Mandatory Ethics Training

by Department of Human Resources - January 6 , 2026

The new year means the state’s mandatory annual Ethics Training is once again required for all state-paid employees.

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Tags: Employee Resources, Human Resources

Happy New Year

New Year's Greetings for 2026

by Presidents Office - December 31 , 2025

With the start of a new year, I extend my heartfelt gratitude and admiration to Downstate’s students, faculty, staff, and volunteers. Over the past year, we have faced numerous challenges—both as an institution and in our personal lives. Yet...

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Holiday greetings

Holiday Greetings from Communications & Marketing

by Office of Communications & Marketing - December 24 , 2025

The Office of Communications & Marketing wishes you happy holidays!

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Nomination Medal

Call for Nominations: 2025-2026 Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence in the Classified Service

by Labor Relations - December 23 , 2025

The SUNY Downstate Selection Committee, chaired by Dr. Cheryl Rolston, Chief Nursing Officer, invites you to nominate Classified Service employees for special recognition by the SUNY Chancellor!

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Tags: Awards

Menorah Lighting

Menorah Lighting 2025

by Office of the President - December 18 , 2025

SUNY Downstate proudly celebrated its 15th Annual Menorah Lighting, a longstanding and cherished tradition on campus. This year’s celebration featured a 12-foot LED menorah, symbolizing light, resilience, and perseverance.

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Tags: Events, Holidays

Commons Ribbon Cutting

The Commons Cafeteria Ribbon Cutting

by Office of the President - December 17 , 2025

The updated dining area features several new stations, including Pizza and More, Deli, Grill, Action Station, Self-Checkout, and Beverage Stations.

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