About the Course, Released this week on LinkedIn Learning: Autism in the Workplace . In this course, workplace inclusion consultant Tiffany Jameson and neurodivergent and disability inclusion expert Nicole Seaward discuss ways to include and support your autistic colleagues. Tiffany and Nicole offer an overview of autism, including the language used to discuss it and the impact of multiple diagnoses. They explain…, First time accessing LinkedIn Learning? , You can access LinkedIn Learning through the UITS Product Catalog using your umassp.edu credentials.
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International Non-Binary People's Day is celebrated on July 14 each year. Katje van Loon started International Non-Binary People's Day in 2012. The date of International Non-Binary People's Day was chosen as it is midway between International Women’s Day (March 8) and International Men’s Day (November 19). Non-binary is an umbrella term for people whose gender identity does not fit neatly into…
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About Juneteenth, The 158th anniversary of Juneteenth will take place on Monday, June 19. Juneteenth celebrates and honors the end of slavery in the United States by marking the day in 1865 when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas and General Granger announced the following: "The people of Texas are informed that in accordance with a Proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free.…, Juneteenth Events and Resources, Celebrate Juneteenth in Boston at these 10 events, This NBC Boston article highlights local events happening over the next week, including festivals, a poetry reading, and a flag raising., Shop at Black Owned Businesses, This online directory provides a searchable list of Black and African American Owned Businesses in Boston, Cambridge, New Bedford, Newton, and other cities within the state., Explore the Smithsonian's Juneteenth Reading List, Learn about the history of Juneteenth and African American cultural traditions with a summer reading list curated by the National Museum of African American History and Culture., Learn about the NAACP’s 2023 Juneteenth Campaign, This year’s campaign theme is “Black and Thriving.” Watch videos about the campaign and learn about the actions needed to ensure all black communities across the country are thriving.
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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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About the Event, The UMass President’s Office Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) team is excited to invite you to a virtual Indigenous Peoples’ Day event that will explore the intersections of land acknowledgement and Indigenous engagement within the UMass system. Join us on Thursday, October 5, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. as Professors Sonya Atalay (UMass Amherst) and Cedric Woods (UMass…
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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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About National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Observed each October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) celebrates the contributions of the disability community in the American workforce and showcases supportive, inclusive employment policies and practices that benefit employers and employees. The Office of Disability Employment has chosen "Advancing Access and Equity" as its theme for NDEAM 2023.
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