Raksha Bandhan, also known as Rakhi, is the Hindu festival that celebrates the eternal bond of siblinghood. “Raksha” means protection and “Bandhan” means “to tie”. Traditionally on this day, a sister ties a talisman or amulet bracelet called a rakhi around her brother’s right wrist. This act symbolizes a sister’s prayers for her brother’s prosperity, health, well-being and protection from…
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Understanding this Year's Theme - Celebrating Tribal Sovereignty and Identity, Native American Heritage Month occurs in November each year with Native American Heritage Day taking place on November 24, 2023. It is a month honoring and celebrating the traditions, languages, and stories of the Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and affiliated Island communities. Native American cultures are alive and evolving within cities, rural communities, tribal communities…
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On Friday, November 17th President Marty Meehan spoke at the launching of, “Connecting Ties: A Transatlantic Friendship & the Northern Ireland Peace Process Exhibition,”, now on display at UMass Boston’s Healey Library. The exhibit celebrates the human dimension of the Northern Ireland peace process exemplified by "Tip" O’Neill with John and Pat Hume. Learn more about this exhibition .
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The UMass President's Office sponsored a 3-day, six-session Supervisory Leadership Development Program (SLDP) conducted by the Collins Institute at UMass Boston. This interactive learning opportunity brought together supervisors and managers to develop and refine the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for effective supervision while also sharing their own knowledge and experience. The SLDP…
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Matt Kozlowski will be hosting the, 12th Annual UMPO Food Drive for the Worcester County Food Bank, !, , Event Details:, Duration:, Week of 12/04 – 12/08, Collection Method:, Due to remote work, please send donations directly to Matt via PayPal or Venmo (details below)., Donation Process:, Matt will collect funds throughout the week of 12/04 – 12/08. On Friday 12/08 at 1 pm, he will purchase the food items. The proceeds will be delivered to the Worcester County Food Bank, benefiting local families in need, soup kitchens, food pantries, and various community meal programs., Why This Approach?, While individuals can certainly donate directly to the food bank, our team has chosen to maintain the tradition of our annual event. This collective method allows us to contribute one team donation, fostering a sense of unity and shared purpose. Matt will document the entire process with photos of funds collected, funds spent, and the food items, ensuring transparency and accountability., How to Donate:, PayPal, : mat5182@gmail.com, Venmo, : www.venmo.com/mat5182, Checks, : Personal check made out to me or to the (Worcester County Food Bank). If you are more comfortable with this method, please let me know, and I can forward you my mailing address. Or we can make other arrangements offline. Remember, there's no obligation to donate, but any contribution, big or small, will make a meaningful impact in supporting those facing difficult decisions related to job loss…
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The UITS Automation team at UMass drives Service Delivery Excellence and fosters a Growth Mindset. Our goal is to transform Automation into a service, ultimately enhancing operational capabilities through cutting-edge Automation and AI (Artificial Intelligence) technologies. The Unified Procurement Services Team (UPST) has been able to automate the process of onboarding of 13,000+ suppliers. This…
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New Hires, Name Title Department James Auger Principle Network Specialist UITS Kasey Barrett Admin Coordinator/Audit Assistant Internal Audit Thomas Beraldi Asst VP & Chief Data Strategist Academic Affairs Aubrey Gauthier Accounts Payable Clerk UPST, Promotions, Name Title Department Ryon Waterman IT Service Coordinator UITS, Departures, Name Title Department Muzaffar Kosimov Strategic Sourcing Specialist UPST
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On Wednesday, November 8, seventy employees gathered to celebrate the Festival of Lights at the first President’s Office wide Diwali event. Employees enjoyed authentic Indian food from Bawarchi Biryanis , including Samosas, Chicken Tikka Masala, Vegetable Korma, Malai Kofta, Chicken Biryani, Vegetarian Kheema Pulav, Assorted Kulfi, Mango Lassi, Butter and Garlic Naan, and Chapati (flat bread).…
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The Innovation team worked collaboratively with A&F departments to launch two new optional features available in the University’s Human Resources Information System (which is referred to as HR Direct). These new features will be contained in the “Personal Details” section of the system and are available through Employee Self-Service. Please note that some employees will see two tiles…
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Mass Black Expo – October 6th , Boston, Massachussetts A team comprising Avery Knott (Communications Intern), David Cho (Chief Procurement Officer), Christine Escobedo (Supplier Relationship Manager), Michael Durkin (Director of Strategic Sourcing), and Nakarla Haughton (Procurement Operations Intern) attended the Mass Black Expo (MBE), organized by the Black Economic Council of Massachusetts (BECMA). The MBE serves as a…, EDUCAUSE Annual Conference October 9th – 12th , Chicago, Illinois At the annual EDUCAUSE Conference, David Cho (Chief Procurement Officer), Amanda Onwuka (Director of Service & Quality), and David Nero (AVP of Strategy & Innovation) participated as panelists alongside CDW partners. During the session, they discussed Supplier Diversity and its role in advancing economic equity and social justice. The conversation highlighted the…, SIG SUMMIT 10/16 – 10/18, Scottsdale, Arizona At the Sourcing Industry Group (SIG) Summit in Scottsdale, Arizona, UMass was represented by Anne Zuev, the Special Projects Manager, and David Cho, the Chief Procurement Officer. Invited by Jaggaer, they presented insights on the DigitalCapture project, focusing on its role in prioritizing automation opportunities and fostering a high-performance culture. The DigitalCapture…, JAGGAER CAB meeting 10/10 – 10/12, Austin, Texas At the JAGGAER CAB Meeting in Austin, Texas, Michael Durkin, the Director of Strategic Sourcing, served as the representative for UMass. This gathering provides JAGGAER, the host of the BuyWays platform, with the opportunity to present best practices and its plans for enhancing the platform in the coming years to a select group of keys, strategic customers. Additionally, it offers…, NAEP Fall Conference October 23rd – 25th , Newport, Rhode Island Claudia Cortes (Training & Communications Manager), Rob Hyde (Bank Card Manager), Sue Cone (Senior Contract Specialist), Christine Escobedo (Supplier Relationship Manager), and Brian Girard (Director of Procurement Operations) attended the National Association of Educational Procurement (NAEP) New England fall conference where they attended sessions on how to be…, Hackett Group Symposium October 26th – 27th , Atlanta, Georgia Muzaffar Kosimov (Strategic Sourcing Specialist) and Bill Mannix (Category Manager) attended The Hacket Group’s North American Symposium where industry thought leaders, esteemed HR executives, and accomplished business professionals across diverse sectors share best practice on enhancing performance insight and leveraging service delivery models.
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