The Commons Cafeteria Ribbon Cutting
by Office of the President - December 17 , 2025
The updated dining area features several new stations, including Pizza and More, Deli, Grill, Action Station, Self-Checkout, and Beverage Stations.
The Downstate Update
NYS Commissioner of Health Declares Influenza is Prevalent
by Office of Communications & Marketing - December 11 , 2025
The NYS Commissioner of Health declared influenza is prevalent in our state. This action activates a public health law that requires personnel in all healthcare facilities who are not vaccinated against influenza for the current influenza season,...
Happy Holidays & Safety Reminder!
by Office of Communications & Marketing - December 10 , 2025
It's that wonderful time of year again when many of us look forward to celebrating the holidays by adding festive decorations to our workspaces and the facility. We absolutely encourage the holiday spirit! While we enjoy the cheer these decorations...
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鈥攖he first-ever lighting of a campus Christmas tree. As colleagues, students, faculty, families, and friends made their way across campus, the air filled with...
Tags: Holidays
Newly Scheduled Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP)
by Office of Communications & Marketing - December 3 , 2025
We are pleased to announce the newly scheduled Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offerings for PEF-Represented and Management/Confidential (M/C) employees.
Tags: Human Resources
NYS Flex Spending Account (FSA) 2026 Open Enrollment
by Office of Communications & Marketing - December 3 , 2025
The Office of Employee Relations (OER) has announced that the 2026 Open Enrollment Period for the New York State Flex Spending Account (FSA) Program runs from November 1, 2025 to 11:59 PM (EST) December 08, 2025.
Tags: Human Resources
Submission of Time Sheets/Time Records Non-Chargeable Type/Payroll Website
by Office of Communications & Marketing - December 3 , 2025
It is an employment requirement that every State Employee maintain his or her timesheet/time record on a biweekly or monthly basis. Timely submission of timesheets/time records is mandatory.
Cardiovascular Summer Institute 2026 (Former PRIDE-CVD)
by Cardiovascular Summer Institute - December 1 , 2025
The Cardiovascular Summer Institute is a mentored research program, sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) since 2006. It provides hands-on experience in cardiovascular research, grant writing, and career development....
Tags: Research
Upcoming AVIRT Active Shooter Training
by Office of Communications & Marketing - December 1 , 2025
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...
Tags: University Police
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.
Tags: Holidays
Acknowledging World AIDS Day
by Office of Communications & Marketing - November 26 , 2025
On World AIDS Day, December 1, 2025, the STAR Program honors all those affected by HIV and reaffirms our commitment to compassionate, equitable care. This year鈥檚 UNAIDS theme鈥斺�淥vercoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response鈥濃�攆eels...
Brooklyn Health Equity Index
by University Hospital at Downstate - November 20 , 2025
Downstate Health Sciences University is engaging in research to understand patient experience and advance health equity. In collaboration with community members and healthcare providers across Brooklyn, we developed a 10-question survey called the...
Tags: Downstate Health
Let鈥檚 Build a More Inclusive Workplace Together
by Department of Human Resources - November 17 , 2025
At 黄果视频 Downstate, inclusion and accessibility are at the heart of who we are. We鈥檙e excited to share highlights from the new Executive Order 31 (EO 31) training 鈥� an important step in making our university a model employer for individuals with...
Acknowledging Transgender Awareness Week
by Office of Communications & Marketing - November 13 , 2025
As we reflect on Transgender Awareness Week, Downstate honors and uplifts the voices, experiences, and resilience of transgender and nonbinary individuals in our community and beyond.
Tags: Commemorative Months