The Passing of Dr. Gerald Whitehead Deas
by Office of the President - January 23 , 2026
Downstate will host a special tribute to honor the legacy of Gerald Whitehead Deas, M.D., MPH, MS, Hon. Sc.D., Hon. D.H.L. later this month.
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Observing Maternal Health Awareness Day
by Office of Communications & Marketing - January 23 , 2026
Downstate joins the nation in recognizing Maternal Health Awareness Day and reaffirming our commitment to protecting the lives, health, and dignity of birthing people. For this fifth annual observance, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists...
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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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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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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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.”
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.
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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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...
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...
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.
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 from Communications & Marketing
by Office of Communications & Marketing - December 24 , 2025
The Office of Communications & Marketing wishes you happy holidays!
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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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