Information Security Awareness | February 2026 Newsletter
by Information Services - February 5 , 2026
The following is being sent on behalf of Igor Gorelik, Information Security Officer please (Email) Igor.Gorelik@downstate.edu for more information
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Balavenkatesh Kanna, M.D., MPH, FACP, CPPS, FACHE, Appointed As Chief Executive Officer of University Hospital & Vice President of Hospital Affairs
by Office of the President - February 5 , 2026
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Balavenkatesh Kanna, MD, MPH, FACP, FACHE, as Chief Executive Officer of University Hospital at Downstate (UHD)/ Vice President of Hospital Affairs, effective March 6, 2026.
Tags: Faculty / Staff
Brooklyn Doctor Is Olympic Torchbearer For Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games
by Office of Communications & Marketing - February 4 , 2026
While most Brooklynites were bracing for the winter chill on January 9, Park Slope resident and SUNY Downstate educator Dr. Riccardo Bianchi was making history in Italy. Selected from over 1.5 million global applicants, Dr. Bianchi was one of only...
Holocaust Remembrance Day
by Office of Communications & Marketing - January 27 , 2026
On January 27, Downstate joins the global community in observing International Holocaust Remembrance Day, designated by the United Nations General Assembly in 2005. On this solemn day, we remember and honor the millions of lives lost during the Holocaust:...
Tags: observances
Mandatory Ethics Training in February
by Department of Human Resources - January 27 , 2026
We’re offering more ways for all state-paid employees to meet the mandatory annual Ethics Training requirement. Below you’ll find details about a new in-person training on campus, as well as flexible online options.
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.
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.
Tags: Holidays
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...
Tags: Employee Resources
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!
Tags: Labor Relations
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...