New Hires, Name Hire Date Title Department Some Sudheer Bollam 4/14/25 Senior Applications Specilaist EST, Promotions, Name Promotion Date Title Department Dexter LaPlant 3/31/25 Systems Administrator II UITS YinYin Hon 4/7/25 Information Tech Audit Manager Audit Michael Pinault 4/20/25 IT Operations Supervisor UITS, Departures, Name Departure Date Title Department John Healey 5/15/25 Contracts & Strategic Sourcing Manager UPST
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Now a 40+ year tradition, the annual Performance Recognition Program is an opportunity to formally recognize and acknowledge Commonwealth employees for their extraordinary contributions to public service. The Commonwealth Human Resources Division’s PRP nomination period extends through May 30, 2025. Do you know a colleague or a direct report who has gone above and beyond? Consider nominating…
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When was the last time you reviewed your beneficiaries? As life events occur, good and bad, it is important to keep your beneficiaries up to date. Consider the last time you reviewed beneficiaries for the following: MetLife life insurance through the GIC State Retirement Board pension account Standard life insurance (if enrolled in ORP) Fidelity and/or TIAA 403(b) accounts Empower Retirement…
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Sheena Yadav, UMass Boston, Data Analyst Intern with the Academic Affairs Institutional Research Team , Sheena supports the Institutional Research team by maintaining and updating reports, preparing data for internal and external stakeholders, and developing automated solutions that streamline reporting processes. As an intern, her work contributes directly to data-informed decision-making at the executive level. Most Memorable Moment: One of Sheena’s most memorable projects was developing an IPEDS…, Carley Castro, UMass Boston, Communications Intern, As a Communications Intern, Carley supports the team by brainstorming and creating content for social media, drafting copy, and assisting with key projects and campaigns, such as the State of the University. Her work helps elevate the visibility of UMass initiatives and engage audiences across platforms. Most Memorable Moment: One of Carley’s favorite memories was visiting Camp Shriver at the…, Parker Sowersby, UMass Dartmouth, Digital Experience Intern with UITS, As a Digital Experience Intern, Parker contributed to the redesign and accessibility improvements of the UMass President’s Office website. Her work focused on user research, digital accessibility, and supporting site enhancements within Drupal to improve the overall user experience. Most Memorable Moment: Parker’s most memorable project was contributing to the umassp.edu website refresh. From…, Maiti Fucci, UMass Amherst, UITS Intern, Starting in Fall 2021 as a Cybersecurity intern, Maiti first tackled phishing awareness and email safety, eventually giving a presentation on the risks of clicking on suspicious links. She later transitioned into the IT Process Analyst team, where she supports major incident mediation and manages the Most Valued Behavior (MVB) Coin program. Most Memorable Moment: One of Maiti’s favorite projects…, Tyler Small, UMass Amherst, Business Analyst Intern with the Innovation and Operational Services Team, Tyler supports communication and collaboration between the UMass campuses and the President’s Office. In a project management-focused role, he helps coordinate meetings, organize internal communications, and create materials like presentation decks to keep initiatives on track and aligned across departments. Most Memorable Moment: One standout experience for Tyler was helping UPST manage the use…
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On May 7th, airport security is set to begin enforcement of having a Real ID to board a domestic flight. You will also need a Real ID to visit some federal facilities. If your ID has a black or gold star it is already a Real ID If you do not get a Real ID by May 7th you will need an alternative form of ID at the airport - such as a passport. Additional information about Real ID can be found on…
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On April 8th, our office gathered for a special moment — the first-ever Eid celebration at the UMass President’s Office! It was a heartwarming event that brought colleagues together to learn, connect, and celebrate the spirit of Eid. Akshit opened the celebration with a warm welcome and introduced our speakers for the day. 🗣️ Siraj Sayyed kicked off the program by sharing an insightful overview…, What is Eid?, A holy festival celebrated at the end of the month of Ramadan., Why is it celebrated?, Eid marks the reward from the Almighty after fulfilling the month-long duty of fasting., When is it celebrated?, Based on the lunar calendar, Eid dates vary each year., How is it celebrated?, With prayers, family gatherings, delicious food and sweets, exchanging gifts (especially for children in the form of “Eidi money”), charity, and heartfelt greetings. 🌍 Following Siraj, Shahriar Panahi gave us a glimpse into how Eid is celebrated in his home country. He shared personal stories and answered questions from the audience, making it a truly engaging and informative session. 🍬 To…
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Spring has arrived, marking a time of transition and march towards fiscal year end. Various departments within Administration and Finance (A&F) have compiled valuable resources, tips, and insights into an informative newsletter for Spring 2025 . This quarter's topics include: A Model for Higher Education: A Message from Mike Durkin, UMass CPO Leaning on UMass A&F Functions During…
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As we near the end of Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) at UPST, our goal is to ensure that year-end transactions are completed promptly and smoothly. To help with this process, UPST provides important transaction due dates in advance, giving everyone enough time to plan and submit FY25 transactions. Additionally, departments are encouraged to avoid unnecessary spending in the final weeks of the fiscal…
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We’re hitting the road for the fourth time—and this time, we’re heading to UMass Lowell as the Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO) Roadshow continues its multi-campus journey to connect laboratory, facility and operations teams with suppliers who help keep UMass running smoothly. The MRO Roadshow is a great opportunity for preferred MRO suppliers and our campus team to come together and…
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Diversity 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. See below for several diversity dates to be aware of in the month of May., Month-Long Events, ALS Awareness Month Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Month Haitian Heritage Month Jewish American Heritage Month Mental Health Awareness Month National Military Appreciation Month Older Americans Month, Date-Specific Events, Monday, May 5: Cinco de Mayo Monday, May 5: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day Monday, May 12: Vesak (Buddhism) Thursday, May 15: Global Accessibility Awareness Day Saturday, May 17: International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia Tuesday, May 20: Armed Forces Day Wednesday, May 21: World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development Thursday, May 22 –…
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