“No pride for some of us without liberation for all of us.”, - Marsha P. Johnson LGBTQIA+ Pride Month is celebrated each June to honor the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual community, among other identities. The month celebrates the community, achievements, and advocates for queer rights. Pride month celebrates all who have contributed to and continue to create acceptance of all members of the LGBTQIA+…
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On April 17, 2025, UITS held another successful Open Forum staff meeting that included a lively agenda: Welcome / New Hires and Promotions – Michael Milligan MVB Challenge Coin Award Recipients – Pete Connell and Scott Szajna Internal Rapid-Fire Presentations: Vanita Chawla – Automation, Apps & AI Az Blake – Prompt Builder in Agentforce: Field Generation Megan Momtaheni – Spotlight on Women’s…, UITS Most Valued Behaviors, You may have seen them listed in our email signatures or perhaps on banners back at South Street… At each Open Forum roughly 2-3 times per year, the MVB Working Group gathers and solicits nominations for folks who exhibit the most valued behaviors in a role model way. Anonymized nominations are submitted to one of the UITS Interns and the MVB team goes to work to determine the most commendable…, Winners of the April 2025 Most Valued Behaviors Challenge Coin are: , , UITS Most Valued Behaviors Challenge Coin:
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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, Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month Black Music Appreciation Month LGBTQIA+ Pride Month National Caribbean American Heritage Month National Immigrant Heritage Month Portuguese-American Heritage Month , Date-Specific Events, Thursday, June 5: HIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness Day Friday, June 6 – Saturday, June 7: Eid al-Adha (Islam) Thursday, June 12: Loving Day Saturday, June 14: U.S. Army Birthday Wednesday, June 18: Autistic Pride Day Thursday, June 19: Juneteenth Saturday, June 21: Summer Solstice Thursday, June 26 – Friday, June 27: Hijri New Year (Islam) , Additional Awareness Communications this Month, The DEIA Communications team is sending out individual communications around the following awareness events this month: LGBTQIA+ Pride Month Communication Massachusetts Emancipation Day Event – Tuesday, June 17 at 12:00 p.m. Juneteenth Communication
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By Mike Durkin, Chief Procurement Officer Last month, the Unified Procurement Services Team (UPST) gathered to honor the remarkable career of John Healey, Contracts and Strategic Sourcing Manager, as he officially entered retirement. Surrounded by colleagues, friends, and well-wishers, we celebrated not only John’s impressive tenure but also the legacy he leaves behind. John began his journey…
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In April 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a rule requiring public entities to make their digital content accessible by April 24, 2026. This rule applies to all web and social media content, third-party products, mobile apps, and course content. Please refer to the Office of the General Counsel’s legal alert on Web Accessibility for Public Entities for a full list of requirements and…, Completed Activities, The Digital Experience team has completed development of four self-paced digital accessibility training courses: Develop Accessible Presentations Write Accessible Emails Create Accessible Social Media Posts Create Accessible Excel Spreadsheets Create Accessible Knowledge Articles Create Accessible Slack Posts Introduction to Video Accessibility The following departments have had Accessibility…, In Progress Activities, Review website PDFs and work with departments to convert to HTML, native formats, or web forms where possible. Work with Administration and Finance (A&F) to plan training roll out to A&F departments. Coordinate critical product testing at UITS and prioritize testing at A&F. Update University marketing videos with captions, transcripts, and audio descriptions. Develop Phase 2…, What to Expect Next, The evaluation process for the Document Remediation RFP is underway. The pool has been narrowed down to 2–3 finalist vendors. The Security team is currently reviewing the HECVAT (Higher Education Community Vendor Assessment Tool) for the document remediation services. Administration and Finance (A&F) is defining an accessible procurement strategy. If you have any questions or concerns,…
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Walk it Out, On May 7th, we took a well-deserved break from our desks to recharge both body and mind. Whether you walked around the office or took a stroll through your neighborhood, this 30-minute walk was all about getting moving, relaxing, and enjoying some lighthearted moments with colleagues., Take a Moment—and Breathe in the Benefits, Feeling overwhelmed? Your breath might be the powerful tool you didn’t realize you had. On May 14th, we hosted a brief breathing session designed to help reduce stress, sharpen focus, and enhance overall well-being—whether you're at your desk or on the move. In just a few minutes a day, you can: Release tension and ease anxiety Improve sleep, focus, and emotional balance Feel more grounded, calm…, Deskercise, On May 28th, we hosted a “Deskercise” event—because your desk can be more than just a workspace! If you spend long hours sitting, this fun and practical workshop was made for you. What is Deskercise? Deskercise is a set of simple, low-impact movements you can do right at your desk to: Improve your posture Relieve aches and tension Boost your energy throughout the day What participants gained:…
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