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The Downstate Update 2026

Caregivers Pin

National Caregiver Appreciation Day at Downstate

by Office of Communications & Marketing - February 20 , 2026

At Downstate, many of our faculty and staff spend their days caring for patients, teaching students, advancing research, and sustaining our operations. Then they return home and continue caring for aging parents navigating dementia or frailty, children...

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Tags: Campus Events, Commemorative Months, University Hospital at Downstate

Resiliency Awards

Nominate a Colleague for a 2026 Downstate Resiliency Award Today!

by Resiliency - February 18 , 2026

Continuing the tradition begun two years ago, SUNY Downstate plans to extend its gratitude to employees and students for all that they have done and continue to do by awarding the 2026 Downstate Resiliency Awards. Please use the attached nomination...

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Tags: Awards

Lunar New Year

Celebrating 2026 Lunar New Year: The Year of the Horse

by Office of Communications & Marketing - February 17 , 2026

Tuesday, February 17, 2026, marks the commencement of the Lunar New Year—a momentous cultural celebration that holds deep significance for many East and Southeast Asian communities. This holiday signifies the first new moon of the lunisolar calenda...

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Tags: Holidays, observances

Ramadan

In Observance of Ramadan

by Office of Communications & Marketing - February 17 , 2026

With the beginning of Ramadan on the evening of Tuesday, February 17, 2026 (concluding on Thursday, March 19, 2026), we extend our heartfelt wishes for a blessed and peaceful observance to all members of our Downstate community who are observing.

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Tags: Holidays, observances