On December 12, 2024, Michael Milligan sponsored two tables at the Massachusetts Conference for Women where 18 UMass employees joined more than 11,000 attendees for a day of motivating speakers, educational workshops, and networking. The inspirational conference included workshops on a variety of topics such as inclusion, self-care in the workplace, leadership, and advancement, offering positive…
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On August 21st, Human Resources hosted an Intern Appreciation Luncheon, bringing together interns, mentors, and staff for discussion and networking. The event kicked off with welcoming remarks from Jacquie Kittler, Director of Employee & Labor Relations, and Maria Apse, Associate CIO, followed by a roundtable discussion moderated by Brian Girard, Director of Procurement Operations. During the…
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New Hires, Name Hire Date Title Department Marsophia Ducheine July 8 Associate Counsel OGC Samantha Wallace August 19 ERM Program Analyst A&F Tanvi Rajesh Makwana August 20 Data Analyst Tax Treasury Robert Dore August 26 Dev Ops Engineer III UITS
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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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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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