Public Statements
2011
- Upstate acquires Community General Hospital
July 7, 2011 - Upstate breaks ground on $72 million expansion of the Institute for Human Performance
April 15, 2011 - President Smith issues statement on death of Richard Daines, MD
February 28, 2011 - Upstate president tapped to lead White Ribbon Campaign
January 26, 2011
2010
- Upstate to break ground on new cancer center
November 9, 2010 - Upstate plans for west campus take shape
July 22, 2010 - Upstate wins spirit of caring award
May 7, 2010 - Upstate signs agreement to partner with JCC
January 29, 2010
2009
- The State of the University Address
October 2009 (requires Real Player) - President Smith wins Boypower Award from Boy Scouts
April 10, 2009 - President Smith on the selection of Nancy L. Zimpher as chancellor of SUNY
Febraury 10, 2009
2008
- President Smith invited to give public testimony
Delivered at SUNY Oswego December 19, 2008 - Investment in SUNY is investment in state's future
Published in the Post-Standard, Sept. 8, 2008 - Plan to Attract Doctors to Rural Areas Worth Pursuing
February 21, 2008 - President Smith Issues Statement on State Budget
January 24, 2008 - SUNY Upstate applauds governor's initiative to grow education, strengthen healthcare
January 9, 2008
2007
- Budget Hearing
Speaking at a public hearing on the 2008-2009 New York state budget, SUNY Upstate Medical University President David R. Smith, M.D., said the university is poised for "responsive growth to meet the needs of our region" by investing in education, research and patient care and extensive outreach efforts. He noted that numerous initiatives under way plan to address the serious health professional shortages that threaten access to healthcare in many rural communities.
November 27, 2007 - Lessons Learned from Sputnik
In his commentary published in the Post-Standard, SUNY Upstate Medical University President David R. Smith, M.D., uses the 50th anniversary of the Sputnik launch (Oct. 4, 1957) to call for renewed commitment to investing in science and education on the part of government, industry and education. Smith notes that with half of the fastest-growing careers in New York requiring a familiarity in science, the time is right to reinvest in science education to meet demands of competitive labor market and launch the best in human potential. - Dr. Smith Addresses Regional Healthcare Shortages
In his commentary published in the Post-Standard, SUNY Upstate President David R. Smith, M.D., outlines a regional approach to address the looming healthcare staffing shortages in the rural reaches of Central and Upstate New York. - In Support of a Stem Cell Research Initiative
- Growth and Vision for Regional Health Care
Featured as the cover story in Eagle Newspaper's special issue on healthcare. - Dr. Smith Speaks on Growth
In a wide-ranging interview with the Syracuse Post-Standard, SUNY Upstate Medical University President Dr. David R. Smith discusses his plans for growth at the university, the Berger Commission, physician shortages. - SUNY Upstate Response to Executive Budget
Governor Spitzer's Executive Budget Provides Opportunities for Continued Growth
January 31, 2007
2006
- The Berger Commission Report: What does it mean for communities and health care?
The President's Testimony before the Assembly Standing Committee on Health.
December 11, 2006 - A Message from President Smith
Engaging Excellence - 2006 CONVOCATION Video
September 5, 2006
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