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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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Oracle HCM Transition Update: Important Guidance On Employment Transactions And Position Requests

June 15 , 2026

Please note that the deadlines for Requests for Employment Transactions (including salary adjustments, Also Receives, promotions, and other personnel actions for existing employees) and requests for new and backfilled positions have now passed.

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Tags: Employee Resources, Oracle

Garage Demolition Update

by Facilities Management & Development - June 12 , 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

Celebrating Pride Month

by Office of Communications & Marketing - June 12 , 2026

June marks Pride Month, a global celebration honoring the rich history, resilience, and achievements of the LGBTQIA+ community. It is a time to reflect on the ongoing journey toward equity and fairness, while reaffirming our shared commitment to...

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Tags: Commemorative Months

Security Awareness News

Security Awareness News The Fundamentals of Data Protection

by Information Services - June 11 , 2026

How Data Gets Leaked or Stolen Protecting Confidential Information The Internet’s Hidden Layers

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Tags: Information Services

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Caribbean Roots, Global Reach: Dawnn Lewis Shares A Life Of Impact And Inspiration

by Office of Communications & Marketing - June 11 , 2026

Award-winning actress, singer, songwriter, producer, humanitarian, and Brooklyn native Dr. Dawnn Lewis joined the Downstate community for a Caribbean American Heritage Month conversation about family, faith, resilience, service, and a career that...

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Tags: Commemorative Months

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Corebridge Summer Meeting Calendar

by Office of Communications & Marketing - June 10 , 2026

Schedule a time to meet to make sure you’re on track for the retirement you want.

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Tags: Employee Resources

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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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