Early Life and Family, Our UMass System Office Chief Information Officer (CIO), Michael Milligan, is a man who achieved success through hard work and a commitment to family, friends, and colleagues. Originally hailing from Gilford, New Hampshire, he is the eldest of four brothers. Growing up in the picturesque town of Gilford, surrounded by the serene beauty of New Hampshire, Michael developed a strong sense of…, Education, Michael is a proud graduate of Villanova University, a private Catholic research university in Pennsylvania. You probably saw, heard or read something from Michael back in March when his Wildcats nearly went all the way in the “Big East” tournament this year. Michael is pretty serious about his Villanova Wildcats and enjoys banter among colleagues; Kate Targett knows what it’s like to be…, Professional Journey, After college, this aspiring CIO embarked on a distinguished career in information technology. He spent 18 years with Verizon leaving his Sr. Program Management position to enter the public sector at the Commonwealth of MA as CIO of the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development. He spent 2 years at COMA, before moving into the Higher Ed industry as Managing Director of Collaboration…, Personal Life, Michael has been happily married for 15 years to Amy (Donavan) Milligan and together, balancing their incredibly demanding professional careers, they are raising their wonderful 13-year-old son, Donavan Milligan. They have built a loving and supportive family environment for Donavan in Melrose MA that includes attending St. John’s Prep and excelling in Hockey and Baseball. Last summer, the family…, Hobbies and Interests, Michael enjoys good food, a nice glass of wine or a tumbler of bourbon in his free time with Amy. The rest of the time, you’ll likely find Michael on the links. He is an avid golfer and shares his love of golf with his son. “Dad” and Donavan play regularly on the weekends and whenever possible on weeknights, perfecting their swings and occasionally fishing their balls out of the water hazards., Contentment in Service, His satisfaction in his role at UMass is palpable. He finds great fulfillment in contributing to the university's mission and witnessing the tangible impact of his work on students, faculty, and staff. As if his work as a CIO isn’t enough, Michael is a board member for the Court Management Advisory Board (CMAB) at the Commonwealth, he Co-Chaired the AI Task Force under Secretary Snayder at the…, Conclusion, Newly promoted Deputy CIO, Maria Apse, shared: “My favorite quote from Michael is ‘Giddy Up’. He uses this when he gets excited about an idea and to show his enthusiasm!” She went on to say, “Never one to take the spotlight himself. Michael is the happiest when other people shine... Michael is open to feedback and often asks, ‘Is this the right thing? What can I do better?’ Maria continued, “…
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Sekelile (Seke) joined the President’s Office as an, Institutional Research Data Analyst, . She supports academic affairs and other projects in the President’s Office with data requests. Seke was born and raised in Mbabane, Eswatini, before moving to the US. She graduated from the University of Rochester with her BA in International Relations and Economics and is currently working on getting her master’s degree from Boston College in Applied Economics. Seke has always been…
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Last month, UPST with the support of the Innovation team had the opportunity to further enhance our partnership with MHEC through a highly successful Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) Supplier Roadshow at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. We were pleased to welcome nineteen esteemed MRO suppliers, along with nearly one hundred colleagues from UMass Amherst facilities, construction…
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DID YOU KNOW? , Did you know that ComPsych, our EAP vendor, can help on these topics and many more? Finding childcare, summer camps and elder care Financial Resources to assist with credit card and debt management, tax and real estate questions Legal Resources to assist with landlord/tenant issue and family law matters To access ComPsych services, call 24/7 to 844-393-4983 or go online at guidanceresources…
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You started out your day as you normally do with your cup of coffee and a moment to catch up on email before your day gets going, when you see a message in your inbox from someone in Management. You open the email and read a request that is unusual (asking for your username and password, or Credit Card information (Pro Card, Personal, etc.) from a manager that you don’t directly report to, but…, “Hey, I’m a team player! Of course I want to help Madam Manager out!”, . That instinct – that desire to help someone – that is what makes you a great person to be on a team. BUT…stop and ask yourself –, WHY, is this request coming to you at all?!? That pause can mean the difference between a safe and a compromised account. If it feels like we’re spending a lot of time talking about, Phishing, , it’s because we ARE! Scams are not new, but the methods that bad actors are using to implement them are only going to get more sophisticated. Phishing (email) Vishing (voice mail) Smishing (text messages) are prevalent. They tap in our human nature – our willingness to help and to be a team player. Human nature – gets you every time!! Here at UMPO, we have tools in place to block and remove…, REPORT PHISH, button is so important. Our implemented tools automatically analyze the message for malicious content (bad links, imbedded technology, etc.,) and will help block future messages before they reach anyone else’s inbox. So – what are the take aways here? , SLOW DOWN, ! Your instinct to help is great! But slow down…nobody - repeat NOBODY should be asking you for ANYTHING that would require your log in credentials or financial information. If they are…something is wrong., Verify THEN Trust, : If a message is coming from someone you don’t normally hear from, confirm the request by another method: Slack them Send a NEW email – not a reply If the request is legitimate, they will confirm it! Better to be, SAFE, then compromised. Look for the, EXTERNAL SENDER, message bar. If the message is ‘supposed’ to be coming from internal to the President’s office, this bar will not be there., Finally, - If it looks suspicious – click the, Report PHISH, button. You want to be a team player? This is the BEST way to be that! There will be more Phishing Campaigns in the future – and I can promise you – we’re not going to make them easier. We want you and all of us here at UMPO to keep each other safe. Thanks, from the Information Security team! Danny Galvin, Nick Bonczyk, Iris Lyons
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As we address the current challenges facing higher education, it is with great pleasure that we announce the appointment of Sara Veilleux as the Director of Strategic Sourcing this month. The UPST Sourcing & Category Management Team, which manages approximately $1 billion in annual spending for the University, is committed to employing strategic and collaborative sourcing practices that…
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About Cambodian Genocide Remembrance Day, On April 17, 1975, the capital of the Khmer Republic, Phnom Penh, was taken over by the Khmer Rouge, ending the Cambodian Civil War. Residents of Phnom Penh originally welcomed the arrival of the Khmer Rouge, believing the end of the civil war would bring peace. Instead, all citizens of Phnom Penh were ordered to evacuate to the countryside. “Thousands of people died in the chaos along jammed…, Lowell to recognize 50th anniversary with events and a vigil, Many who escaped the Killing Fields found refuge in America. In fact, Cambodian Americans make up a fifth of Lowell’s population and Lowell has the second-largest concentration of Cambodian Americans in the country. Proleung Khmer (Khmer Soul) in Lowell is a community-driven initiative dedicated to commemorating the Khmer genocide. This year, the community will celebrate “A 50-Year Journey of…
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