Are you a gardener or wannabe gardener? Join the DEIA team in recognition of September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance by volunteering with the Westborough Garden Club! The DEIA team is hosting a volunteer event on Wednesday, September 11, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. with the Westborough Garden Club, helping to weed, trim shrubs, and beautify local gardens in Westborough. We will be helping…
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On March 27 th , Attorney Peter Noone along with Attorney Julie Grady from the law offices of Avery, Dooley and Noone LLP conducted a thorough training focused on Addressing Allegations of Harassment and Hostile Work Environment; The lifecycle of the University’s Reaction and Response to Harassment in the Workplace. The training brought together employees from all five campuses which included…
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On Wednesday, March 27, 2024 the UMass President’s Office hosted three rising seniors from Sutton High School for a day to shadow some of our employees. Amanda Gordon, Kristina England, and Deb Fisher showed Sydney, Alanah, and Allison the ins and outs of their jobs in their respective departments. Sydney started the day off with Deb Fisher & Deb Hight by learning the various functions of the…
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Western Christian Churches observe a 40-day season of Lent with prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, which begins on Ash Wednesday and ends at sundown on Holy Thursday. Catholics from age 18 to 59 are required to fast and abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, and all Fridays during Lent, unless exempt due to a medical reason. When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full meal, as…
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In the Eastern Orthodox church, Great Lent is 40-days of prayer, penance, good-will, fasting, and drawing closer to God, which begins on Clean Monday and ends on the Orthodox Easter. Members abstain from meat, eggs, dairy, fish, wine, and oil on weekdays. Wine and oil are allowed on Saturdays and Sundays.
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The Fast of Esther, or Ta'anit Esther, takes place the day before Purim. The Jewish community abstains from food and water from dawn to dusk, unless exempt due to a medical reason.
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The last month in the Baha’i calendar, ‘Alá’ (Loftiness), is dedicated to the Baha’i Fast. Bahá’ís from the age of 15 abstain from food and drink between sunrise and sunset. There are exemptions, including for those who are ill, elderly, traveling, pregnant or breastfeeding.
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It is an ancient and widespread custom for the firstborn to fast on the day before Passover. This commemorates the miracle which spared the firstborn Jewish sons from the plague which struck down the firstborn sons of the Egyptians. If there are no children, then the oldest member of the household must fast. They base this on the fact that there was no Egyptian household that was spared from the…
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New Hires, Name Hire Date Title Department Alexander Isely 2/26/24 Compliance Auditor Internal Audit Evanthia Tully 2/29/24 Strategic Sourcing Specialist UPST, Promotions, Name Title Department Rob Hyde Senior Accounts Payable Manager UPST Kelsey McCauley Procurement and Bank Card Manager UPST Joseph Skrzek Assistant VP of Budget & Planning Management & Fiscal Affairs, Departures, Name Departure Date Title Department Sumera Bhatti 3/16/24 Business Associate UPST
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The University is required to follow guidelines from the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB). However, GASB is most focused on state and local governments because public colleges and universities only represent a small fraction of government entities. The National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) fills the gap by issuing guidance on how public colleges and…
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