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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. , Month-Long Events, Arab American and Middle Eastern and North African American Heritage Month Autism Acceptance Month Deaf History Month National Volunteer Month Scottish-American Heritage Month, Date-Specific Events, Sunday, March 10 – Tuesday April 9: Ramadan (Islam) . (Fasting and abstinence observed) Monday, March 18 – Saturday, May 4: Great Lent (Christian - Eastern Orthodox) . (Fasting and abstinence observed) Saturday, April 6: Laylat al-Qadr (Islam) Wednesday, April 10: Eid al-Fitr (Islam) Friday, April 12: LGBTQIA+ Day of Silence Saturday, April 13 – Tuesday, April 16: Pi Mai (Lao New Year) Saturday,…, Volunteers Needed for Upcoming Events , We are seeking volunteers for two upcoming events: Mental Health Awareness Month Event (planning beginning now – event happening in May). Older Americans Month Event (planning beginning now – event happening in May). Please contact Cheryl Millett ( cmillett@umassp.edu ) if you are interested in participating in either event committee. , Reminder: Employees can share Diversity and Inclusion articles and events on the #Inclusion Slack Channel, Employees who are interested in sharing article and events related to Diversity and Inclusion can use the UMass President’s Office #Inclusion Slack Channel to share information with colleagues. The UMass President’s Office DEIA Team will also share our monthly newsletters article there for employees to reference upcoming religious and cultural holidays. If you notice a religious or cultural…
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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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