Date and Time:, Wednesday, February 14, 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., Location:, The University Room, 3 rd Floor, 50 Washington Street, Westborough Join us for an in-person celebration of the Lunar New Year on Wednesday, February 14 at the new Washington Street office! Chief Procurement Officer David Cho will provide an overview of Lunar New Year to kick off the event. We'll then enjoy traditional Asian food, snacks, and beverages from various countries. The celebration is…, If you have a food allergy or dietary restriction, , please contact Cheryl Millett at cmillett@umassp.edu by Wednesday, February 7., If you do not have a Washington Street badge, and plan on attending, please contact ops@umassp.edu ., About Lunar New Year, The Lunar New Year is celebrated across the world on the first new moon of the calendar. Lunar New Year is based off the lunar or lunisolar calendars. Celebration customs and duration differ across many cultures who celebrate the Lunar New Year. Some traditions can include putting up decorations, eating dinner with family and loved ones, giving red envelopes and other gifts, firecrackers and…
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New Hires, Name Hire Date Title Department Hope Singas September 16 Administrative Assistant Academic Affairs, Promotions, Name Promotion Date Title Department Ashley Hunter September 30 Senior Project Manager UITS, Departures, Name Departure Date Title Department EliMarie Torres September 21 Administrative Assistant Academic Affairs Zoey Tran September 21 Sr IT Process Analyst UITS
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Paperless Delivery of MetLife Non-Unit Dental Documents , Starting Monday, September 9, employees who are enrolled in in the non-unit dental who have provided their email address should receive an email encouraging them to opt in for paperless delivery of documents. By opting in, employees will have faster access to their dental claims information. Electronic delivery of MetLife dental documents , Personal Time for 2024 and 2025, Employees have until 1/11/2025 to use 2024 personal time Employees will be granted personal time on 1/14/2025 Employee may begin using personal time after 1/14/2025 for the week beginning 1/12/2025, Verification of Address in Employee Self-Service , In preparation for 2024 W-2 and 1095-HC forms being mailed, we are asking employees to log into HR Direct/Employee Self-Service to verify that their home and or mailing address is correct in the system. Any address updates that are required may be made online in ESS.
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Join us on Wednesday, October 16th at 12:00pm for a presentation on “Queer Theory and the History of Pride” led by Jacob Sturtz. The event will be a hybrid event taking place in the Commonwealth Room at 50 Washington Street and on Zoom. In this one-hour event, attendees will learn about LGBTQ+ history, from before the Stonewall Uprising to modern day Pride. The following topics will be covered…
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October 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. , Month-Long Events, Breast Cancer Awareness Month Bullying Prevention Month Down Syndrome Awareness Month Dyslexia Awareness Month Filipino American History Month Global Diversity Awareness Month Italian American Heritage Month LGBT History Month National Disability Employment Awareness Month Polish American Heritage Month, Date-Specific Events, Wednesday, October 2 – Friday, October 4: Rosh Hashanah (Judaism) Thursday, October 3 – Saturday, October 12: Navratri (Hindu) Thursday, October 10: World Mental Health Day Friday, October 11: National Coming Out Day Friday, October 11 – Saturday, October 12: Yom Kippur (Jewish) Sunday, October 13: U.S. Navy's Birthday Monday, October 14: Indigenous Peoples' Day Tuesday, October 15: Blind…, Additional Communications this Month , The DEIA Communications team is sending out individual communications around the following awareness events this month: Queer Theory and History of Pride Event “Anne Frank - A Life to Remember: A Story of Perseverance, Hope, and Love" Event U.S. Navy’s Birthday Diwali Event
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Throughout September, members of UPST proudly represented UMass at various prestigious conferences, symposiums, and expos. Catch a glimpse of their experiences below, and be sure to follow UPST on LinkedIn for even more updates!, Massachusetts Higher Education Consortium (MHEC) Expo, On September 19th, a diverse team of category managers, strategic sourcing specialists, and business associates attended MHEC’s highly anticipated annual expo at the DCU Center in Worcester. With this year's "Back to the Future" theme, the event dazzled with exciting installations and provided a fantastic opportunity for the team to connect with both current and potential suppliers. It was an…, HubSpot INBOUND ‘24, Ashley Hunter represented UMass at one of the most buzzworthy events of the year—HubSpot’s INBOUND conference, held in Boston’s vibrant Seaport district. This three-day extravaganza was packed with workshops on cutting-edge topics like AI, content marketing, and evolving office cultures. With star-studded appearances by Serena Williams and Ryan Reynolds, INBOUND ‘24 wasn’t just informative—it was…, NEU 3rd Annual Supplier Diversity in Higher Education Symposium, UMass takes pride in ensuring our procurement reflects the communities we serve. On September 24th, category managers and strategic sourcing specialists attended Northeastern University’s 3rd Annual Supplier Diversity in Higher Education Symposium. The team actively engaged with diverse suppliers, sharing the benefits of working with a state institution and discussing upcoming opportunities. A…
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September marked a significant milestone for the UMPO: one year at 50 Washington Street! We embraced our new office with enthusiasm, and it’s incredible to see how far we’ve come together. Over the past year, we’ve celebrated numerous achievements, including successful project launches, individual milestones, engaging all-staff events, training, and guest speakers. Each moment has contributed to…
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The DEIA team hosted its inaugural volunteer day on September 11th in honor of the National Day of Service and Remembrance. Volunteers represented almost all departments across the UMass President’s Office. David Asante, Denise Lindberg, Kristina England, Jacqueline Quinlan, Lisa Connor, Megan Momtaheni, Denise Barton, Jake Hewins, Jacob Sturtz, and Sara MacKenzie graciously volunteered to spend…
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The per diem rates for federal travelers and those traveling on government-contracted business will be raised in 2025 by the GSA (General Services Administration) . The new fiscal year begins October 1st and includes a $68 standard meal/incidental allowance (up $9). Standard rates apply to all destinations in the US except for 292 areas labeled as non-standard, which have higher per diems.
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