Introducing Project Fast Lane, a multifaceted initiative aimed at enhancing Travel and Expense (T&E) operations across all campuses. Our objectives encompass a comprehensive overhaul of policies and standards, the streamlining of processes, and a technological upgrade. A pivotal milestone in this endeavor is the integration of Concur, a versatile tool designed to facilitate various T&E…
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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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Dyslexia Awareness Month is internationally recognized annually in the month of October. What is Dyslexia? As defined by the Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity, "People with dyslexia have trouble matching the letters they see on the page with the sounds those letters and combinations of letters make... Dyslexic children and adults struggle to read fluently, spell words correctly and learn…
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Download the Mobile App, Make reserving and checking-in to your new desk at 50 Washington a breeze! Download the Robin app onto your iPhone through the Apple App Store or Android Device through the Google Play Store today to book a desk or space and to check-in right from your mobile device. Another benefit of the mobile app is that you have the office floor plan at your fingertips to more easily locate amenities like…, Don't forget to check in when you arrive at Washington Street, If you have a desk reservation, please remember you need to check-in. This confirms you will be using your desk and prevents it from being made available to others. Check in starts 2 hours before your reservation start time, and extends 3 hours after the reservation start time. You can check in either one of three ways: By accessing your check-in email in Outlook and checking in. By launching…, Important Reminder about the Check-in Window:, If you scheduled a desk for the earliest time the office opens, 6am, you can check in as early as 4am, up until 9am. If you do not check in, another user would be able to reserve the desk at 9am.
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World Mental Health Day has been recognized all over the world since 1992, because of a worldwide advocacy and awareness program started by the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH). The core mission of WFMH revolves around fostering a greater global understanding of mental health, working proactively to prevent the onset of mental disorders, and advocating for meaningful changes while…, Ways to Participate in Mental Health Awareness Today and Beyond, Complete the “Be There Certificate”, Co-created by Born this Way Foundation (an organization established by Lady Gaga and her mother) and Jack.org, the Be There Certificate is a free, self-paced learning experience designed to increase mental health literacy and provide you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to safely support anyone who may be struggling with their mental health. While geared towards youth, this…, Become familiar with the UMass President’s Office Mental Health Resources, Explore our Mental Health Resources content to become familiar with crisis hotlines, the University's Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), and community-based resources., Learn more about the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH), Visit the World Federation for Mental Health website to watch videos and listen to messages from WFMH key officials about their Global Campaign 2023, which aims to recognize 75 Years of WFMH and World Mental Health Day 2023. Communication developed by Chanda Wolf.
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Cambridge Computer, a prominent Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) certified by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, specializes in cloud storage, networking, data protection, and digital archiving technologies. With over 32 years in business, they are a three-time winner of NVIDIA's Partner of the Year award and continue to support numerous clients to meet their IT business needs. Recently,…
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In recognition of Veterans Day, the UMass President’s Office DEIA Team hosted a speaker program on Thursday, November 9 at 12:00 p.m. This year’s program provided an opportunity to learn directly from dedicated UMass professionals with combined decades of experience supporting our Veterans. Participants learned about programming and support services provided to Veterans studying or working at a…
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Date and Time:, Wednesday, November 8, 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., Location:, The Commonwealth Room, 2nd Floor, 50 Washington Street, Westborough Join us for an in-person celebration of Diwali on Wednesday, November 8 at the new Washington Street office! The celebration is open to all President's Office employees -, registration is required and limited to 70 attendees, so we can plan food accordingly., Please register by Wednesday, November 1., Diwali is a major holiday that is celebrated around the world by millions of people. This five-day festival of lights is tied to many faiths, including Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism. Diwali will land on Sunday, November 12 this year so we will be celebrating the week before. Those attending are welcome to wear traditional Indian attire. Access Event Page Communication developed by Kristina…
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