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The Administration & Finance (A&F) Senior Management Team (SMT) hosted a highly engaging and successful Town Hall meeting on December 11th, fostering an environment for meaningful dialogue about the strategic direction of the A&F Roadmap 6.0. Tasked with coordinating the event, the SMT demonstrated exceptional teamwork and dedication to bring this important gathering to fruition.…, Session Highlights:, , SPARC, SPARC PRO Presentation:, Led by Deirdre Delaney, Anne Zuev, and Eric Gregoire, this session delved into the latest advancements in the SPARC initiative. The presenters highlighted critical updates and shared detailed insights into the financial strategies guiding the University’s future. Their analysis clarified complex topics and demonstrated the foresight behind these initiatives., ERP Presentation:, This session, led by Carol Dugard, Jason MacFadyen, Brian Girard, and Jeff Gull, provided an in-depth exploration of the ERP Roadmap. The team detailed how implementing the ERP system can revolutionize operations by enhancing efficiency and streamlining processes across the organization. Their presentation underscored the transformative potential of this technology in achieving organizational…
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January 2025 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, National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month Poverty in America Awareness Month , Date-Specific Events, Sunday, January 4: World Braille Day Monday, January 20: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Tuesday, January 21: World Religion Day Monday, January 27: International Holocaust Remembrance Day Wednesday, January 29: Lunar New Year , Additional Communications this Month , The DEIA Communications team is sending out individual communications around the following awareness events this month: Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service International Holocaust Remembrance Day Lunar New Year Celebration
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On December 5, 2024, UITS (University Information Technology Services) held our Open Forum, a department meeting that started at 333 South Street in the amphitheater, moved to Area 51 after the Covid pandemic, and is now being held in our beautiful state-of-the-art Commonwealth Conference Room. Over 100 colleagues gathered at this tri-annual event enjoying a delicious breakfast buffet, engaging…, Winners of this MVB Program cycle: , Interesting facts about the program:, Formed around November 2018 First Challenge Coin awarded January 29, 2020 to Mounika Bonam 10 nomination cycles to date 83 Nominees and 26 Challenge Coin Recipients!, These are the UITS Most Valued Behaviors:
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On December 12, 2024, Michael Milligan sponsored two tables at the Massachusetts Conference for Women where 18 UMass employees joined more than 11,000 attendees for a day of motivating speakers, educational workshops, and networking. The inspirational conference included workshops on a variety of topics such as inclusion, self-care in the workplace, leadership, and advancement, offering positive…
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On August 21st, Human Resources hosted an Intern Appreciation Luncheon, bringing together interns, mentors, and staff for discussion and networking. The event kicked off with welcoming remarks from Jacquie Kittler, Director of Employee & Labor Relations, and Maria Apse, Associate CIO, followed by a roundtable discussion moderated by Brian Girard, Director of Procurement Operations. During the…
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New Hires, Name Hire Date Title Department Marsophia Ducheine July 8 Associate Counsel OGC Samantha Wallace August 19 ERM Program Analyst A&F Tanvi Rajesh Makwana August 20 Data Analyst Tax Treasury Robert Dore August 26 Dev Ops Engineer III UITS
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MyGICLink Benefits Portal - provides you access to all your GIC benefits, including health insurance, basic and optional life insurance and long-term disability. You must be registered to access the portal. The portal also allows you to make changes online during open enrollment or when you experience a qualifying event. You can also update beneficiaries online or apply for additional life…
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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, National Guide Dog Month (September 1 – September 30) Hispanic, Latino, and Latinx Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15) , Date-Specific Events, Saturday, September 7: Brazil’s Independence Day Sunday, September 15 – Monday, September 16: Eid Milad ul-Nabi (Islam) Monday, September 16: Mexican Independence Day Wednesday, September 18: Air Force Birthday Friday, September 20 – Thursday, September 26: International Week of the Deaf Saturday, September 21: International Day of Peace Monday, September 23: International Day of Sign Languages…, Additional Awareness Communications this Month , The DEIA Communications team is sending out individual communications around the following awareness events this month: Air Force Birthday National Day of Remembrance for Indian Boarding Schools
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Erika O'Malley, Employee Services Manager, recently ran in the 52nd running of the ASICS Falmouth Road Race to benefit NEADS World Class Service Dogs. NEADS World Class Service Dogs is a charitable organization that offers a wide array of Service Dog programs., Erika raised over $1,900 and her team raised over $18,000 for the charity., If you would like to learn more about NEADS World Class Service Dogs or are considering donating, please visit their website .
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