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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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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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Tags: Holidays, Human Resources

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Honoring Caribbean American Heritage Month

by Office of Communications & Marketing - June 2 , 2026

Each June, we celebrate Caribbean American Heritage Month, a time to recognize and honor the remarkable contributions of Caribbean people and their descendants to the history, culture, and progress of the United States.

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Tags: Commemorative Months

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Appointment of Dr. Brigitte C. Desport As Interim Dean, School of Health Professions; Retirement of Dean Allen N. Lewis, Jr.

by Office of the President - June 1 , 2026

Effective today, June 1, 2026, Brigitte C. Desport, D.P.S., OTR/L, BCP, ATP, will serve as Interim Dean of the School of Health Professions.

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Tags: School of Health Professions

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Garage Demolition Update

by Facilities Management & Development - June 1 , 2026

The contractor conducting the demolition of the parking garage at the corner of Lenox Road and 34th/35th Streets has started this past week and will extend for the next 4-6 weeks.

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Tags: Capital Improvements, Facilities Management and Development

Register Today For An Upcoming AVIRT Active Shooter Training

by University Police - June 1 , 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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NYS Deferred Compensation (457b) | Educational Webinars

by The Office of Communications & Marketing - May 28 , 2026

The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan (457b) will be hosting educational webinars in June for all employees who wish to attend and who are thinking of enrolling into the Plan and/or learn more about the Plan. The NYSDCP is a supplemental...

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Tags: Employee Resources

Update: Oracle + Downstate: Human Resources Tools Coming Soon

by Office of Communications & Marketing - May 19 , 2026

In order to support the transition to Oracle HCM, we wanted to remind everyone that the first deadline to submit paperwork (i.e., employment transactions) is tomorrow, May 20, 2026.

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Tags: Finance, Human Resources, Oracle

Our Summer Youth Program is Back for 2026!

by Volunteer Services - May 15 , 2026

We are pleased to inform you that the University Hospital at Downstate six-week (SYEP) Summer Youth 2026 program will begin July 6, 2026.

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Tags: University Hospital at Downstate, Volunteer Services

PEF & M/C Partnership: Professional Development Opportunity

by Department of Human Resources - May 12 , 2026

For more information on registration and workshop details, please visit the Statewide Learning Management System (SLMS)

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Tags: Employee Resources

Oracle + Downstate: A New Era of Efficiency and Innovation

by Office of Human Resources - May 12 , 2026

Downstate is preparing to launch Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Solutions, a new cloud-based system that will simplify processes across the campus. Oracle ERP is not just a transition from one system to another, these tools are about transformation....

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Tags: Human Resources, Information Services, Oracle

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Starbucks - Now Available @ The Commons!

by Office of Communications & Marketing - May 8 , 2026

Starbucks@The Commons is now open — grab a fresh brew, snacks, or a sweet treat. Located next to Mini-Mart, open Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

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Tags: Capital Improvements

Frontline Employee Newsletter

WellNYS Daily To-Do and Frontline Newsletter for May 2026

by Employee Assistance Program - May 8 , 2026

May is a time to recognize the importance of mental health, emotional well-being, and self-care. As we observe Mental Health Awareness Month, it serves as a reminder that taking care of our mental and emotional health is just as important as caring...

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Tags: Employee Assistance Program, Wellness

Student Art Installation

by Office of Communications & Marketing - May 6 , 2026

We are excited to announce the successful completion of the second Student Art Installation! We invite you to visit the Health Science Education Building (HSEB) to experience the 76 gallery-quality prints now displayed around the 6th-floor carrels,...

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Tags: Academic and Student Affairs

Power of Nurses

Nurses Week 2026: The Power of Nurses

by Office of the President - May 6 , 2026

In celebration of National Nurses Week 2026, we recognize the invaluable contributions nurses make in healthcare and in all of our lives—while also acknowledging the real-life challenges they face each day.

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Tags: College of Nursing