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05/06/2026

Celebrate Caribbean American Heritage Month with us!

SUNY Downstate welcomes Dawnn Lewis—actress, Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, philanthropist, and proud daughter of Guyanese heritage—for a special conversation about culture, community, career, and impact.

From Brooklyn to Broadway, television, film, and beyond, Dawnn Lewis has inspired audiences worldwide while remaining deeply connected to her Caribbean roots. (pages:

Dawn Skeete Walker
A New Day-Foundation

Tuesday, June 9, 2026
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
PHAB Hall
Hosted by Dawn S. Walker, Vice President of Communications & Marketing.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Livestream link here: https://www.youtube.com/live/3gDb7c8iv6w
Particpant bios here: https://tinyurl.com/2h5evhxb

Refreshments graciously provided by our friends at Sodexo at Downstate.

03/06/2026

The June 2, 2026 Edition of the President's Bulletin, is now LIVE! Don't forget to check out the latest in , , and Downstate news! CLICK LINK BELOW to READ MORE!

02/06/2026

June is Caribbean American Heritage Month, a time to honor the remarkable contributions of Caribbean people and their descendants to our nation’s history, culture, and progress.

At SUNY Downstate, we celebrate the many members of our community whose Caribbean heritage enriches our campus and strengthens our mission to .

This month, we are proud to spotlight Marcia Gordon, affectionately known as Ms. Marcie. As Retail Operations Manager for Sodexo Food Services, Ms. Marcie has spent more than two decades ensuring that patients, visitors, and colleagues feel welcomed and cared for. Proud of her Jamaican roots, she exemplifies leadership, compassion, and excellence in service every day.

Join us in celebrating Ms. Marcie and the vibrant Caribbean heritage that helps make Downstate stronger.



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02/06/2026

Join us for a dynamic day of research, innovation, and clinical excellence at Downstate’s Annual Frank E. Lucente, M.D. Alumni & Resident Research Day on Thursday, June 4, 2026.

We are proud to welcome internationally recognized head and neck surgeon Ashok R. Shaha, M.D., FACS, of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, back to Brooklyn as the keynote speaker. A former Downstate faculty member and former Chief of Head and Neck Surgery at University Hospital at Downstate, Kings County Hospital, and the Brooklyn VA Hospital, Dr. Shaha returns to engage with residents, faculty, students, and healthcare professionals.

The symposium will also feature alumni speaker Lyuba Gitman, M.D., and resident research presentations focused on conditions affecting patients and families across Brooklyn and beyond.

Topics include:
• Alzheimer’s-associated cognitive decline
• Pediatric cochlear implant outcomes
• Thyroid cancer management
• Airway and swallowing disorders
• Laryngeal cancer risk factors
• Nasal valve and airway reconstruction

Thursday, June 4, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University | Alumni Auditorium
395 Lenox Road, Brooklyn, NY
Free and open to faculty, staff, students, alumni, healthcare professionals, and members of the academic community.

Register here:
https://form.jotform.com/241965936593069

26/05/2026

We extend heartfelt greetings to the Muslim community and to all who observe Eid al-Adha within our Downstate family and around the world.

Known as the “Festival of Sacrifice,” Eid al-Adha is one of the holiest observances in Islam—a time of faith, reflection, compassion, and generosity. As communities gather in prayer and service to others, we recognize the shared values of kindness, unity, and support that strengthen our Downstate community every day.

We wish all who celebrate a peaceful and joyful Eid filled with health, fulfillment, and togetherness.

22/05/2026

This Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Downstate proudly honors the achievements, cultures, and enduring contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.

The impact of AAPI leaders and healthcare professionals continues to shape and strengthen communities worldwide — and here at Downstate, we are grateful for the dedication, compassion, and leadership of our colleagues, students, faculty, and staff of Asian and Pacific Islander descent.

Your contributions help drive our mission forward and support the work we do every day to across Brooklyn and beyond.

This year, we are especially proud to feature Betty Jung, RN, BSN, DQE, IDLA, Supervisor, Center for Community Health Promotion and Wellness, in a special AAPI Heritage Month video spotlight.

Join us as we celebrate the voices, stories, and leadership that continue to inspire a more inclusive and equitable future for all.



Click here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-beyYJyVveE

22/05/2026

This Memorial Day, Downstate honors and remembers the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.

We reflect with gratitude on their courage and recognize the many veterans, service members, and military families throughout our Downstate community whose commitment to service continues through healthcare, education, research, and compassionate care.

May we always honor the legacy of those we have lost by continuing to serve others with dignity, compassion, and purpose.

Wishing all a safe, meaningful, and healthy Memorial Day.

20/05/2026

The May 19, 2026 Edition of the President's Bulletin, is now LIVE! Don't forget to check out the latest in , , and Downstate news! CLICK LINK BELOW to READ MORE!

18/05/2026

This May, we celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month and honor the many contributions Jewish Americans have made to medicine, science, education, public service, and community life.

We are proud to share a special video featuring Alexander Schwartzman, M.D., MBA, FACS, Vice Chairman and Professor in the Department of Surgery, reflecting on his 45-year career serving patients in Brooklyn and mentoring future physicians at Downstate.

Dr. Schwartzman’s story is one of compassion, dignity, and a lifelong commitment to caring for every patient with respect.

Watch his inspiring story and join us in recognizing Jewish American Heritage Month.



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14/05/2026

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