A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us on Wednesday, November 6, for an unforgettable Diwali celebration! With the room filled to capacity, we were thrilled to welcome 120 President's Office employees, all coming together to honor the Festival of Lights. The afternoon was a vibrant showcase of culture, with colorful decorations, traditional music, henna, and an array of delicious food…
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On November 21, 2024, the Fall Management Labor Conference brought together labor, legal, and human resources management leaders to discuss critical issues shaping the future of university unions. A key focus was the impact of online learning on faculty unions, as the post-pandemic shift to digital instruction has redefined teaching responsibilities. Panelists explored how universities are…, Keynote Speaker:, The Honorable David Lowy, UMass General Counsel, Panelists:, Joseph Ambash, Outside Counsel, Fisher & Phillips LLP Michael Eagen, Associate Provost for Academic Personnel, Amherst Mickey Gallagher, Executive Director of Labor and Employee Relations, Boston Brian Harrington, Director of Labor Relations, Amherst Dave LaChappelle, Senior Director ER/LR and HR Compliance, Chan Matt Lyford, Director of Employee and Labor Relations, Chan Eliza Mina, Labor…, Facilitators: , Marsophia Ducheine, Associate Counsel – Labor, Office of the General Counsel Alexcia Gayle, Senior Director of Labor Relations, Amherst Jacquie Kittler, Director of Employee and Labor, UMPO, Welcoming and Closing Comments: , Marie Bowen, Vice Chancellor of Human Resources, Boston Lisa Calise, Senior Vice President for A&F
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axe-con is a free and virtual conference. Talks at axe-con will include case studies from enterprise companies leading in large-scale accessibility efforts, as well as best practices and updates from technology leaders around the world. Topics of focus will include accessibility in development, accessibility in design, organizational success with accessibility, and a wildcard track. Register to…
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The Including Disability Global Summit (IDGS) was created as a forum for dialogue and collaboration about large-scale societal barriers that challenge disabled people. It is a unique event that brings together researchers, educators, practitioners, advocates, family members, and disabled people from across disciplines, professions, types of disability, and national boundaries. At each Summit, new…
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This free, two-day event brings together key industry leaders, experts, and professionals from various fields to delve into the latest trends, innovations, and best practices in accessibility. With engaging keynote speakers, interactive sessions, and thought-provoking discussions, ACCESS provides attendees with a platform to learn, network, and collaborate with like-minded individuals on creating…
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Spring has arrived, marking a time of transition and march towards fiscal year end. Various departments within Administration and Finance (A&F) have compiled valuable resources, tips, and insights into an informative newsletter for Spring 2025 . This quarter's topics include: A Model for Higher Education: A Message from Mike Durkin, UMass CPO Leaning on UMass A&F Functions During…
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As we near the end of Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) at UPST, our goal is to ensure that year-end transactions are completed promptly and smoothly. To help with this process, UPST provides important transaction due dates in advance, giving everyone enough time to plan and submit FY25 transactions. Additionally, departments are encouraged to avoid unnecessary spending in the final weeks of the fiscal…
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We’re hitting the road for the fourth time—and this time, we’re heading to UMass Lowell as the Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO) Roadshow continues its multi-campus journey to connect laboratory, facility and operations teams with suppliers who help keep UMass running smoothly. The MRO Roadshow is a great opportunity for preferred MRO suppliers and our campus team to come together and…
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The UMass President’s Office hosted two dynamic sessions of the Senior and Middle Manager Development series on May 14 and May 21, 2025, in the Commonwealth Room. These sessions brought together leaders from across the system to deepen their understanding of critical topics shaping the university’s future. The first session on May 14th began with remarks from John Dunlap, Chief Human Resources…
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TASC is moving to a new, state-of-the-art card processing platform. It’s a foundation that will support, future enhancements and innovation, with the TASC Card and the MyTASC platform. As part of this move, TASC will be issuing new FSA cards. , New cards will be mailed out to participants and their dependents on June 9, 2025. , Watch for an email from TASC and check your mail for the new TASC FSA cards. , TASC will need to, deactivate their current cards on June 7, 2025, . This means there will be a period of about 3-4 days (more or less, depending on USPS) when new cards are in the mail and current cards will no longer work. See this informational flyer for how to request reimbursement for an expense you paid out of pocket. , NEED HELP?, Online Support:, Sign into MyTASC and go to Support › Contact Us, Customer Care:, Call 800-745-9202 Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm
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