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December Downstate Update

Christmas Tree Lighting

Downstate Hosts its First-Ever Christmas Tree Lighting

by Office of Communications & Marketing - December 10 , 2025

The Downstate community gathered at The Grove for a moment to start a brand new tradition—the first-ever lighting of a campus Christmas tree. As colleagues, students, faculty, families, and friends made their way across campus, the air filled with...

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Tags: Holidays

Newly Scheduled Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP)

by Office of Communications & Marketing - December 3 , 2025

We are pleased to announce the newly scheduled Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offerings for PEF-Represented and Management/Confidential (M/C) employees.

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Tags: Human Resources

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NYS Flex Spending Account (FSA) 2026 Open Enrollment

by Office of Communications & Marketing - December 3 , 2025

The Office of Employee Relations (OER) has announced that the 2026 Open Enrollment Period for the New York State Flex Spending Account (FSA) Program runs from November 1, 2025 to 11:59 PM (EST) December 08, 2025.

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Tags: Human Resources

Submission of Time Sheets/Time Records Non-Chargeable Type/Payroll Website

by Office of Communications & Marketing - December 3 , 2025

It is an employment requirement that every State Employee maintain his or her timesheet/time record on a biweekly or monthly basis. Timely submission of timesheets/time records is mandatory.

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Cardiovascular Summer Institute

Cardiovascular Summer Institute 2026 (Former PRIDE-CVD)

by Cardiovascular Summer Institute - December 1 , 2025

The Cardiovascular Summer Institute is a mentored research program, sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) since 2006. It provides hands-on experience in cardiovascular research, grant writing, and career development....

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Tags: Research

Upcoming AVIRT Active Shooter Training

by Office of Communications & Marketing - December 1 , 2025

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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Tags: University Police