Human Resources is pleased to announce that our annual Employee Recognition event will be held in Westborough on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. This annual event recognizes those employees who have been awarded the Commonwealth Certificate of Achievement. The list of certificate winners was emailed to President’s Office staff on November 20. The Commonwealth’s program recognizes the outstanding…
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In November, the UPST team came together to celebrate five remarkable years of UPST at UMass—a milestone defined by innovation, collaboration, and excellence. In this special edition, we honor the achievements that have shaped UPST’s success and recognize the individuals and ideas that continue to propel its mission forward. From bidding farewell to a transformative leader to welcoming new voices…, Marking Five Years of UPST: A Special Anniversary Edition, This year, UPST proudly celebrates five years of innovation, teamwork, and service excellence. To mark this milestone, we’re working on a special edition of the UPST newsletter featuring reflections, success stories, and a look ahead at the next chapter for UPST. We’ve also put together a video we can share now: a heartfelt video montage capturing memorable moments and milestones from the past…, Celebrating David Cho’s Leadership and Legacy , As we bid farewell to David Cho, Chief Procurement Officer and a cornerstone of UPST’s success, we reflect on his transformative contributions over the past five years. To honor David’s leadership and the impact he’s had on the UMass community, we recently held a celebratory gathering, bringing together colleagues and friends to share memories and gratitude. David’s legacy of innovation,…, Supporting UPST’s Future: Highlighting Mike Durkin, Brian Girard and Amand Onwuka , As UPST looks to the next chapter, we are excited to congratulate Michael Durkin as the incoming Chief Procurement Officer. With support from new Deputy CPO Brian Girard and Amanda Onwuka, Director of Service and Quality, UPST is poised to build on its strong foundation. Together, this leadership team is committed to enhancing efficiency, strengthening campus partnerships, and driving innovation…
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MyGICLink Benefits Portal - provides you access to all your GIC benefits, including health insurance, basic and optional life insurance and long-term disability. You must be registered to access the portal. The portal also allows you to make changes online during open enrollment or when you experience a qualifying event. You can also update beneficiaries online or apply for additional life…
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Erika O'Malley, Employee Services Manager, recently ran in the 52nd running of the ASICS Falmouth Road Race to benefit NEADS World Class Service Dogs. NEADS World Class Service Dogs is a charitable organization that offers a wide array of Service Dog programs., Erika raised over $1,900 and her team raised over $18,000 for the charity., If you would like to learn more about NEADS World Class Service Dogs or are considering donating, please visit their website .
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New Hires, Name Hire Date Title Department Hope Singas September 16 Administrative Assistant Academic Affairs, Promotions, Name Promotion Date Title Department Ashley Hunter September 30 Senior Project Manager UITS, Departures, Name Departure Date Title Department EliMarie Torres September 21 Administrative Assistant Academic Affairs Zoey Tran September 21 Sr IT Process Analyst UITS
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Paperless Delivery of MetLife Non-Unit Dental Documents , Starting Monday, September 9, employees who are enrolled in in the non-unit dental who have provided their email address should receive an email encouraging them to opt in for paperless delivery of documents. By opting in, employees will have faster access to their dental claims information. Electronic delivery of MetLife dental documents , Personal Time for 2025 and 2026, Employees have until 1/10/2026 to use 2025 personal time. Employees will be granted personal time on 1/13/2026. Employee may begin using personal time after 1/13/2026 for the week beginning 1/11/2026., Verification of Address in Employee Self-Service , In preparation for the 2025 W-2 forms being mailed, we are asking employees to log into HR Direct/Employee Self-Service to verify that their home and or mailing address is correct in the system. Any address updates that are required may be made online in ESS.
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Throughout September, members of UPST proudly represented UMass at various prestigious conferences, symposiums, and expos. Catch a glimpse of their experiences below, and be sure to follow UPST on LinkedIn for even more updates!, Massachusetts Higher Education Consortium (MHEC) Expo, On September 19th, a diverse team of category managers, strategic sourcing specialists, and business associates attended MHEC’s highly anticipated annual expo at the DCU Center in Worcester. With this year's "Back to the Future" theme, the event dazzled with exciting installations and provided a fantastic opportunity for the team to connect with both current and potential suppliers. It was an…, HubSpot INBOUND ‘24, Ashley Hunter represented UMass at one of the most buzzworthy events of the year—HubSpot’s INBOUND conference, held in Boston’s vibrant Seaport district. This three-day extravaganza was packed with workshops on cutting-edge topics like AI, content marketing, and evolving office cultures. With star-studded appearances by Serena Williams and Ryan Reynolds, INBOUND ‘24 wasn’t just informative—it was…, NEU 3rd Annual Supplier Diversity in Higher Education Symposium, UMass takes pride in ensuring our procurement reflects the communities we serve. On September 24th, category managers and strategic sourcing specialists attended Northeastern University’s 3rd Annual Supplier Diversity in Higher Education Symposium. The team actively engaged with diverse suppliers, sharing the benefits of working with a state institution and discussing upcoming opportunities. A…
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September marked a significant milestone for the UMPO: one year at 50 Washington Street! We embraced our new office with enthusiasm, and it’s incredible to see how far we’ve come together. Over the past year, we’ve celebrated numerous achievements, including successful project launches, individual milestones, engaging all-staff events, training, and guest speakers. Each moment has contributed to…
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