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Following two successful supplier roadshows,, UPST is headed to Amherst!, In collaboration with the, Massachusetts Higher Education Consortium, and campus leadership, we’re bringing together UMass buyers and preferred, Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) suppliers, to strengthen connections, showcase resources, and enhance procurement processes across the UMass system. The event is open to UMass faculty, staff, and students but will have a special focus on our MRO approved suppliers and their usual buyers. , MRO Roadshow – UMass Amherst , 📅 Date: Monday, March 3, 2025 🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM 📍 Location: Campus Center Auditorium, UMass Amherst 🔗 Learn more: https://www.umassp.edu/node/30306 Stay connected—, follow, share, and engage with UPST on LinkedIn, to stay updated on upcoming events and initiatives!
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On November 10, 1775, the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) was officially set up by the Second Continental Congress to raise two battalions of Continental Marines to support and strengthen U.S. naval forces in the Revolutionary War. Although they succeeded in the war, they were no longer needed. And when the war ended so did the Marine’s first tenure. On July 11, 1798, Congress ordered the creation of…
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Thursday, November 14, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Virtual Event via Zoom Dear UMass President’s Office Colleagues, On Thursday, November 14 at noon, the DEIA Team will host a Zoom only event in honor of Veterans Day. Participants will hear welcoming comments from President Meehan and then watch a brief video about the history of Veterans Day. After that, four UMass President’s Office employees…
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On November 21, 2024, the Fall Management Labor Conference brought together labor, legal, and human resources management leaders to discuss critical issues shaping the future of university unions. A key focus was the impact of online learning on faculty unions, as the post-pandemic shift to digital instruction has redefined teaching responsibilities. Panelists explored how universities are…, Keynote Speaker:, The Honorable David Lowy, UMass General Counsel, Panelists:, Joseph Ambash, Outside Counsel, Fisher & Phillips LLP Michael Eagen, Associate Provost for Academic Personnel, Amherst Mickey Gallagher, Executive Director of Labor and Employee Relations, Boston Brian Harrington, Director of Labor Relations, Amherst Dave LaChappelle, Senior Director ER/LR and HR Compliance, Chan Matt Lyford, Director of Employee and Labor Relations, Chan Eliza Mina, Labor…, Facilitators: , Marsophia Ducheine, Associate Counsel – Labor, Office of the General Counsel Alexcia Gayle, Senior Director of Labor Relations, Amherst Jacquie Kittler, Director of Employee and Labor, UMPO, Welcoming and Closing Comments: , Marie Bowen, Vice Chancellor of Human Resources, Boston Lisa Calise, Senior Vice President for A&F
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On Wednesday, October 30, we had the honor of hosting, Sheryl Faye, for a moving performance of, “Anne Frank – A Life to Remember: A Story of Perseverance, Hope, and Love”, at our Westborough office. Sheryl Faye brought Anne Frank’s story to life in a powerful 45-minute portrayal that began in the secret Annex where Anne, her family, and four others hid for two years during the German occupation of the Netherlands. Attendees were immersed in the experiences of a young girl facing extraordinary circumstances with unbreakable resilience and hope. Through Sheryl’s…
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December 2024 DEIA Calendar, The DEIA Communications team keeps a calendar of upcoming diversity awareness months and days recognized either nationally or internationally due to their cultural, historical, or religious significance. , Date-Specific Events, Sunday, December 8: Bodhi Day Friday, December 13: National Guard Birthday Saturday, December 21: Winter Solstice Wednesday, December 25: Christmas Wednesday, December 25 – Thursday, January 2: Hanukkah Thursday, December 26 – Wednesday, January 1: Kwanzaa , Additional Communications this Month , The DEIA Communications team is sending out individual communications around the following awareness events this month: December Religious and Cultural Holidays National Guard Birthday
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Revolutionizing Payment Methods with Recipient Select Plus for Individual Suppliers: An Update , UPST and Treasury are happy to report that Recipient Select Plus, a new payment service tool, which successfully launched for new, individual suppliers, in June, is now being promoted and expanded to more of the University’s suppliers! Gone are the days of individual suppliers waiting for checks to arrive in the mail! In a span of four months, 356 individual suppliers were activated and verified through Recipient Select Plus and 433 payments were accepted totaling over $550,000. This development is part of an effort to reduce the University’s…, What are the benefits of recipient select plus within UMass?, Shorter payment term: UMass will pay you at NET30, unlike Check, which is NET45. Easy signup through UMass Supplier Portal. Eliminates the need for paper checks and dependency on USPS. Multiple payment options to choose from within Recipient Select Plus: U.S. domestic payment options: Zelle, PayPal or US ACH Cross-border payment options: PayPal For any questions regarding the Recipient…
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New Hires, Name Hire Date Title Department Nithya Nannuru November 4 Applications Specialist, Sr. Employee Services Team, Promotions, Name Promotion Date Title Department Michael Durkin December 2 Chief Procurement Officer UPST Brian Girard December 11 Deputy Chief Procurement Officer UPST, Departures, Name Departure Date Title Department Debra Martin November 30 Data Warehouse Spec, Sr. UITS David Cho December 10 Chief Procurement Officer UPST Diane Tkachuk December 14 Executive Assistant Government Relations
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The MA DFML (Department of Family Medical Leave) has released the new weekly benefit amount and employer and employee contributions rates for calendar year 2025. Please use the link below for more information. 2025 MA PFML Updates
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