On Wednesday, July 19, 2023, the A&F Leadership Team marked the first anniversary of formally expanding to include both executive and senior managers. Led by SVP Lisa Calise, the A&F Leadership Team meets bimonthly to enhance collaboration across departments, set department-wide goals and objectives (known as the A&F Roadmap), share information, and build upon best practices. The July…
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In September, Slack will launch a new design to help you focus and be more productive as you work. This is the spot to learn all about the new experience and what’s changed.
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Massachusetts State Employee Retirement System (MSERS) members have the right to choose what is called an "Option D beneficiary" upon becoming a member or at any point prior to retirement. Option D provides a designated beneficiary with an allowance for life. Members may designate only one Option D beneficiary. Eligible beneficiaries include a spouse, former spouse (provided that the former…
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The University of Massachusetts President’s Office is pleased to announce the appointment of Kathleen Flanagan Copans as the Director of the Commonwealth Collegiate Academy’s early college program. Ms. Copans brings to this role a wealth of experience in both K-12 and higher education and a deep commitment to serving the needs of historically under-represented students as they pursue higher…
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New Hires, Name Title Department Kathleen Flanagan Copans Director of Commonwealth Collegiate Academy Academic Affairs Akshit Mahendra Mehta Business & Data Associate UPST, Promotions, Name Title Department Nick Bonczyk Security Specialist II UITS John Dawson Systems Specialist, Sr UITS Michael Magee Applications, Specialist II UITS Chaya Mallavaram Applications Developer, Sr UITS Kanhai Shah Applications Specialist II UITS Saqib Zulfiqar Database Administration Prin UITS, Departures, Name Title Department Jonathan Stadig Internal Auditor Internal Audit
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Hold onto your mousepads, because the UPST is about to take you on a whirlwind tour of sun, sights, and sunscreen! From rooftop raves to hammock havens, get ready to scroll through the snapshots of our employees' epic summer escapades!
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PROGRESS! PROGRESS! PROGRESS! 50 Washington street is coming to life before our eyes! Our new space is just about completed with new and exciting updates. Carpet has been laid, furniture is being installed and the paint is dry! Make sure you stay up to date by visiting the UMPO Relocation Project website for more exciting announcements!
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UMass was busy this summer with much to be proud of across the five campuses. Even though this summer flew by, UMass was very busy. Check out " How UMass Spent its Summer, " featuring highlights from student internships, welcoming a new chancellor, groundbreaking research, industry partnerships, medical advances, and more.
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The Digital Experience team has updated the Accessible Procurement page to include a section on watching out for vendors who use accessibility overlays. We show you how to identify an overlay, cover the issues around overlays, and answer procurement-related questions around overlays.
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The UMPO Relocation Update Town Hall was held on August 30th. More information about the Town Hall can be found at the UMPO Relocation Website . Move in date for 50 Washington Street has changed from September 12th to, September 27th, . Town Hall Documentation: o Recording o Presentation Support Resources: o Volunteer to Support the Move Activities o Additional Question Submission Form See below for some exciting days ahead!
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