July 4, 2026 Holiday Observance
by Department of Human Resources - June 3 , 2026
Independence Day (July 4, 2026) falls on a Saturday this year. Civil Service has not designated an alternate day for observance.
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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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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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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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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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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.
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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A Thanksgiving Season of Gratitude, Connection and Care
by Office of Communications & Marketing - November 26 , 2025
As the fall leaves settle over Brooklyn and the season of gratitude arrives, we pause to reflect that what truly binds us together is our shared humanity, our sense of purpose, and the community we create through care and connection.
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In observance of Yom Kippur
by Office of Communications & Marketing - October 1 , 2025
This evening marks the beginning of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, the most sacred day in the Jewish calendar. Coming ten days after Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur brings the High Holy Days to a close with a time of deep reflection, prayer, and atoneme...
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Celebrating Rosh Hashanah
by Office of Communications & Marketing - September 22 , 2025
As the sun sets this evening, Jewish communities will gather to welcome Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year and one of the High Holy Days in the Hebrew calendar. It is a time to reflect on the past year, renew our hopes, and look forward with resolve...
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