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.
Tags: Holidays, Human Resources
The Downstate Update 2026
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.
Tags: Commemorative Months
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.
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.
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...
Tags: University Police
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...
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.
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.
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)
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....
Starbucks - Now Available @ The Commons!
by Office of Communications & Marketing - May 8 , 2026
Starbucks@The Commons is now open 鈥� grab a fresh brew, snacks, or a sweet treat. Located next to Mini-Mart, open Monday鈥揊riday, 7:30 a.m. 鈥� 3:00 p.m.
Tags: Capital Improvements