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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September 2023 - The University of Massachusetts has partnered with the US Trade and Development Agency in their Global Procurement Initiative. The initiative helps train public officials in emerging markets on how to establish procurement practices and policies that integrate life-cycle cost analysis and best value determination in a fair, transparent manner. The USTDA is partnering with the…
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The UPST and Campus Controller’s Office have observed many instances of invoices that precede the purchase orders (PO) to which they are linked. This procurement approach is, not compliant, either with the UMass Board of Trustees T92-031 (Policy for Management of University Funds & Procurement Policy), or with MA G.L. c. 149 & c.30 § 39 and exposes the University to major risks., Why is this a major issue?, Apart from being non-compliant with existing policies of the University and the Commonwealth, these non-compliant practices subject the University to additional problems: Unencumbered purchases correlate with unknown expenditures that directly impact budgeting, expenditure tracking and reporting Unauthorized purchases on behalf of the University Late payments to UMass suppliers (Late POs are…, What can you do to help fix this issue?, Ensure that you start your purchasing transactions with a requisition/PO Educate your colleagues and supervisors whose behaviors may be contributing to the late submissions of POs Attend a BuyWays Shopper/Requisitioner training as a refresher or join the UPST Office Hour session to discuss this issue, register here
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Yummy Treats, Thanks to the Café at 50 Washington Street, the holiday spread was fantastic, and the desserts were next-level. Shoutout to our talented bakers in the Great UMass Dessert Contest!, Costume Fun , You all BROUGHT it with the festive fits! Favorite Seasonal Character and Festive Award went to Jacob Sturtz as Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer., Name That Tune, Phones out, game faces on! Ruthie O'Keefe was the name that tune champ! , Dessert Showdown, The baking battle was fierce, but the awards went to: Most Likely to Be Gobbled First: Chocolate Torte - Anne Zuev Judges' Choice: Chocolate Orange Olive Oil Cake - Sara MacKenzie Most Creative Presentation: Surprise Cake - Pam Giordano (seriously, wow!), Gift Swap Shenanigans , The annual swap brought laughs, surprises, and a little playful “stealing.” No one left empty-handed—or without a smile., Spreading the Cheer, We couldn’t have done it without your generosity: Tons of gifts were donated to brighten the holidays for the kids at the Guild of St. Agnes. Veterans at the West Roxbury VA Hospital received much-needed items, thanks to you all. Big high fives to everyone who joined, donated, or helped make this event such a hit. You all made the office shine brighter than ever., , Can't wait to do it again next year!, — The Holiday Planning Dream Team 🎄✨ Andrew Buroni Lucas Carter John Dawson Kelly Fucci Diane Gale Sam Herren Jacquie Kittler Denise Lindberg Cheryl Millett Amy Thompson Jillian Warren
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Did you know that Buddy, our AI assistant in Procurement, handles about 30% of all inquiries at the UPST Contact Center? Buddy represents our team's commitment to innovation and excellence in customer service. Whether it’s day or night, on a weekday or weekend, Buddy is always ready to help. Available 24/7, he provides immediate responses to questions about payment status, job aids, commodity…
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