This past month has been a busy and exciting time for UPST! We’ve been working hard to enhance our engagement with industry peers and stakeholders while showcasing our fantastic work. Today we’re sharing a sample of some of the conferences and panels we’ve been participating in. Join us as we reflect on our recent trips and experiences in the comments and photos below. If you’d like to stay in…, UPST Highlights Innovative Procurement Vision at Executive Track , Chief procurement officers from various industries gathered in downtown Chicago on October 22-23, 2024, for the Executive Track, an event focused on the future of procurement. Brian Girard, Director of Procurement Operations, represented UMass in a thorough panel discussion moderated by Chris Sawchuk from the Hackett Group. The discussion centered on the future of procurement and strategies and…, Transforming Higher Education: Innovative IT Spending Strategies Revealed at EDUCAUSE Conference , Anna Zuev, Manager of Special Projects at UPST, and David Cho, Chief Procurement Officer, presented their research at the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference on October 23 in San Antonio, Texas. Anna skillfully engaged with attendees eagerly lined up to learn more about cost management themes. Their presentation, "Dollars and Sense: Strategic IT Spending that Transforms Higher Education," explored SPARC…, Leading the Charge: UMass Shines at NAEP Regional Conference , From October 21 to 24, an incredible gathering of 75 supplier representatives and 82 higher education leaders occurred at the Sheraton castle in Framingham. They engaged in enlightening discussions on supplier diversity, sourcing strategies, travel and expenses, and much more. UMass was proudly represented by Business Associate Garret Oliver and Business and Data Analyst Akshit Mehta, who…, Navigating Equipment Maintenance: Insights from Industry Experts at NERLSCD , Daniel Kouns, Category Manager for Research, Science, and Medical at UPST, took part as a speaker and panelist at the Northeast Regional Laboratory Staff & Core Directors (NERLSCD) event. He enthusiastically explored maintenance service agreements for lab equipment, sharing invaluable procurement practices for selecting the right service contract. Joining him on the panel were Susanna Perkins…
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SAP Concur will be launching a refreshed home page experience on the web that features an intuitive design and user-friendly navigation. The Travel and Expense team is working on updating our job aids to reflect the new look. The timeline for when these changes will be available is as follows: Starting August 26, 2024, users will have the option to enable the new home page through a banner at…
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On October 16th, Jacob Sturtz from the A&F Innovation team hosted a powerful DEIA event, delving into Queer Theory and the History of Pride. The event drew a crowd of around 80 participants, with a lively in-person turnout at the 50 Washington Commonwealth room and an engaged virtual audience on Zoom. Jacob guided attendees through significant chapters of LGBTQ+ history, from the pre-…
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PaperCut Hive is a comprehensive solution designed to optimize printing operations and ensure document security while contributing to eco-friendly practices. PaperCut offers faster and more reliable printing. You will have one printer on your computer, PaperCut, and then you can release your documents from the Toshiba printer of your choice by walking up to the printer and swiping your badge. You…, PaperCut Go-Live Dates:, Westborough Office: 11/7/2024 Beacon Street Office: 12/2/2024, Training:, Training will be offered by a member of the Customer Services Support Team on the days listed below. Use this Zoom link to join the drop-in sessions : Tuesdays at 9:00 am Wednesdays at 2:00 pm, Resources:, Windows: Setting up PaperCut using Windows Printing with PaperCut using Windows macOS: Setting up PaperCut using macOS Printing with PaperCut using macOS General FAQs Setting Up Your Badge
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Exciting news for electric vehicle (EV) owners! We are pleased to announce the opening of new EV charging stations at the Westborough office. Eight AmpUp electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are located in the south parking lot in spaces along Washington Street for tenants and their visitors to use. Before using the charging stations, tenants will need to download the AmpUp-EV Charging app. …
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November 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, Native American Heritage Month, Date-Specific Events, Saturday, November 2 – Sunday, November 3: Birth of Bab and Birth of Baha’u’llah – Twin Holy Birthdays (Bahá’í) Sunday, November 3: Panama's Independence Day from Colombia Sunday, November 10: Marine Corps Birthday Wednesday, November 13 – Tuesday, November 19: Transgender Awareness Week Sunday, November 24 – Monday, November 25: Day of the Covenant (Bahá’í) Tuesday, November 26 – Wednesday,…, Additional Communications this Month , The DEIA Communications team is sending out individual communications around the following awareness events this month: Native American Heritage Month and National Day of Mourning Veterans Day Virtual Event Marine Corps Birthday Transgender Awareness Week and Day of Remembrance
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New Hires, Name Hire Date Title Department Az Taylor October 1 Salesforce Administrator UITS Ruth O’Keefe October 21 Sr Training & Communications Spec. UPST
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A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us on Wednesday, November 6, for an unforgettable Diwali celebration! With the room filled to capacity, we were thrilled to welcome 120 President's Office employees, all coming together to honor the Festival of Lights. The afternoon was a vibrant showcase of culture, with colorful decorations, traditional music, henna, and an array of delicious food…
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Internships provide students with valuable hands-on experience, the opportunity to collaborate with professionals in a dynamic and supportive environment, and a deeper understanding of organizational operations. UPST is looking to expand its internship program and welcome new talent! We are currently offering two paid, 20-hour-per-week internships for current UMass undergraduate students. These…
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The following enhancements that were made to the non-unit dental plan effective March 1, 2025. Orthodontia maximum increased to $2,500. The $25 deductible for Type B and C services was eliminated. Legal expense coverage was added at no additional cost-MetLife Legal plan available for all non-unit dental plan enrollees. Pet insurance now available-MetLife Pet Insurance plan available as a…
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