The D'AgostinosThis February, Alex D'Agostino joined UVAFinance as a Business Systems Analyst, bringing with her a widespread understanding of Salesforce and a finely tuned set of technical skills from her previous work in the ITS - CACS department at the University. D'Agostino will work closely with the Finance Service team, optimizing business systems and utilizing her Salesforce expertise. D'Agostino is a Charlottesvillian, born and raised. She attended Radford University where she recei
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A short, informative video resourceA new six-minute microlearning has been added to our catalog of Procurement-related resources. The "Introduction to the Procurement Goods & Services Guide" not only provides a basic introduction of the Goods & Services Guide, but it also walks viewers through accessing the guide and the sections in the guide, as well as giving specific examples and recommendations. View the video on our UVAFinance YouTube Channel, or just hit play
Sign up now!Do you want to work on bettering your decision-making skills? Join colleagues across UVA for a collaborative session focused on improving decision-making of all types- strategic, tactical, and operational. Come share and explore practical approaches to make decisions more effectively and drive successful organizational results. The session topics will be co-constructed by the group to address what's important and useful to you--from decision-making processes to the speed and acc
As a part of the R1 Release on March 17, Workday introduced updates in the view of the Assign Costing Allocation Task. Let's walk through an overview of what changed.New Display for Proposed Costing Allocations TabUsers can now add, edit, remove, and sort costing allocations by start or end date. Users are also now able to copy costing allocations of a specified date range.Proposed Costing Allocations TabRevised Display for Existing Costing Allocations TabThe new display improve
Growth Mindset and Professional Development: Do You Have a Growth Mindset or a Fixed Mindset? by Patty Marbury, Director of Training & DevelopmentMake it a priority!A growth mindset is the belief that abilities, intelligence, and talents can be developed through dedication, hard work, and perseverance. This concept, popularized by psychologist Carol Dweck, contrasts with a fixed mindset, where individuals believe that their qualities are static and unchangeable. In the context of profe
Exciting news: registration for the Spring 2025 FOCUS Conference is officially open! This year’s event will be hosted by the University of Virginia from May 20–22, 2025, bringing together finance professionals for an engaging and informative experience.Register now: Spring FOCUS Conference RegistrationDeadline to register: May 2, 2025CPE credits available for in-person attendeesWhat to Expect at FOCUS 2025The FOCUS Conference is designed to provide essential updates, professional development, an
Welcome to Tech Tips, a new recurring feature on the blog! Brought to you by our talented Local Service Partners (LSPs), this series will share quick, actionable advice to help you make the most of the technology you use daily. From handy shortcuts to game-changing tools, these tips are designed to show you how tech can boost productivity and simplify your work life.In this edition, we'll learn how to make sure remote users can hear all attendees (in-person) in Zoom Room meetings!With Zoom Compa
Shoutout to these UVAFinance leaders!Waves of Wisdom: Empowering Women Leaders This week, several of our UVAFinance team members had the privilege of representing the University at the SACUBO 2025 Women's Leadership Forum in Virginia Beach! The forum, hosted by the Southern Association of College and University Business Officers (SACUBO), brought together women leaders in higher education finance to share insights, build connections, and grow as professionals. With the theme "Waves of
Good changes are coming!We have an exciting new update to your Workday Menu! With the upcoming Workday Release 1 on March 17, we're getting a big improvement to the Global Navigation Menu as well as changes to the Assign Costing Allocation Task.Changes to Global Navigation:New Categories: Workday is introducing predefined categories to help organize the worklets in your menu. The worklets you use will be organized into categories such as professional, team, personal, organization, and
Another 3 free years!Quartzy, a popular program that UVA labs use for Inventory Management, has generously agreed to provide free subscriptions for the entirety of UVA for another three years.In 2023, we negotiated two years of free subscription while other public entities pay fees, alongside a discounted rate for the years 3-5, a $250 credit for each lab, and free onsite training sessions following the punch-out implementation. Last year, we also negotiated and implemented the free shipping and
Emotional & Financial Well-Being Classes Charting Your Course: A Woman's Financial Guide March 17, 11am & 2pm - presented by TIAAMaximize Social Security in Your Retirement Strategy March 20, 2pm & 6pm - presented by FidelityThe above emotional and financial well-being classes are eligible for earning $25 Hoos Well rewards. You must be enrolled in a UVA Health Care Plan to ear awards. New WeightWatchers Benefit March is National Nutritional Month and Hoos Wel
Sign up today!UVA employees are invited to join a Lunch and Learn from 12-1 pm, where we will be joined by Fiona Flynn, UVA's Morven Kitchen Garden Manager. Enjoy a catered lunch while learning sustainable gardening tips to prepare your own garden for spring! Participants will receive seeds to take home to start growing their own edible plants.Event DetailsThursday, March 27, 12:00 - 1:00 pm Newcomb Hall, South Meeting RoomTo register, click the link here.
Click here to visit the blog!UVA’s Office of Sponsored Programs has been looking for an efficient and effective way to share critical, real-time updates with the research administration community—covering everything from sponsor updates and policy changes to professional insights and procedural guidance. After exploring several approaches, they found the perfect solution: launching a dedicated blog! This new platform will serve as a key connection point between OSP and the field, much like
Register for these events before they fill up!UVA's Organizational Excellence is offering a variety of upcoming events that serve to amplify UVA's impact. Check out these three sessions below!Navigating Transformation: Change Management and Organizational CultureOE Learning Program: Short SessionDoes it sometimes feel like change is the only constant in life? Embracing change, both personally and professionally, can be challenging. Whether you're leading a small team or managing an entire d
Interested in community service?Contributed by Andrea Kester, School of Data ScienceThe greater Charlottesville region has a significant unmet need for individuals with budget and finance skills to serve on finance committees or as treasurers in local nonprofit organizations.Our Cornerstone Project Team is working to incentivize staff to seek public service, train and support staff willing to take on financial leadership roles, match them with nonprofit board openings, and recognize and rew
Stay wellFEAP Group Events & WebinarsKultivate Konnection - March 6, 11:30amMonthly, 60-minute drop-in sessionDrop in on the first Thursday of each month for a 60-minute emotional wellness break for those who identify as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color (BIPOC). Join us in a space that facilitates healing of race-based trauma through a sense of connection with colleagues, shared experiences, and the cultivation of a sense of authenticity and kinship. Share and learn strategies for cha
Azamat AkhmedovAzamat Akhmedov: Clarifying Taxation for Graduate & Postdoc ScholarsAzamat Akhmedov partnered with the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs to draft a new set of Foreign National Taxation FAQs. These resources provide clear, accessible guidance on complex tax topics, helping international scholars navigate their obligations with confidence. Azamat's expertise and collaboration are making a meaningful impact in supporting the University's global community!1099 Filing Suc
Resources just for youThe Training & Development team has crafted multiple resources to help you stay on track of new changes with Account Certification.New FAQ: What's Changed with Account Certification Removing Investment Income?Updated Account Certification Training Slides: Account Certification - Policy and ProceduresUpdated FAQ: How does Endowment Accounting Look in Workday?New FAQ: How to Find Your Investment Income ActivityVideo on Account Certification ChangesIf you have any add
Key guidelines & resourcesContributed by Azamat AkhmedovUnderstanding the complexities of foreign national taxation at UVA is essential for compliance and financial planning. Key concepts include tax residency, taxable payments, tax treaties, and compliance requirements.Understanding Tax ResidencyOne of the primary considerations is the distinction between immigration and tax residency. While immigration status and tax residency are related, they are determined by different criteria. Tax res
Finance Matters with guest Caroline WaltersIn this episode of Finance Matters, hosts Brandi Van Ormer and Patty Marbury sit down with Caroline Walters, head of UVA's Records & Information Management Department, to discuss how efficient records management can save time, money, and resources. Walters shares how well-organized records make information easy to locate and accessible to the right people, while formal retention policies streamline audits and reduce legal risks. She also explains ho
Carruthers Hall HistoryAt UVA, transformation has long been part of our story. Although many of us experienced Finance Strategic Transformation (the implementation of Workday Finance), it's worth remembering that change is nothing new. More than 20 years ago, UVA underwent another seismic shift: moving into Oracle Financials. Patty Marbury recalls this pivotal time in UVA's history. When Marbury joined UVA in June 2000, the Oracle project was already in full swing. "We had MANY di
The move is a phased approachUVA is changing its payment processes by transitioning to Paymode ACH, a widely used and trusted Bank of America payment platform. This transition will improve efficiency and financial alignment while ensuring seamless payments to our valued vendors. Key Dates for the TransitionPhase 1 - Starting March 3: Vendors already enrolled in Paymode will be transitioned automatically. UVA will notify these vendors directly. No action is required.Phase 2 - Late Spring: UV
Beginning May 7Beginning May 7, 2025, the federal government will require you to present a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or ID card, or another federally approved form of ID, to board a domestic flight. For more information, please visit the DMV's website.
Women in Data Science (WiDS) Charlottesville is independently organized by the University of Virginia School of Data Science to increase participation of women in data science and to feature outstanding women doing outstanding work. WiDS Charlottesville 2025 will be held in person at the School of Data Science with a livestream option available for sessions taking place in the Capital One Hub.Event DetailsMarch 28, 2025 - Hybrid - 11:00am - 5:30pmSchool of Data Science, 1919 Ivy RoadTh
Make a plan!If you had a New Year's resolution to engage in more professional development, we hope you've found some good opportunities and have started! If not, you can start now! There are plenty of online, self-paced, as well as instructor-led courses and programs available to you. Remember to discuss all professional development opportunities with your manager prior to applying for any funds. (See below for more information on the Education Benefit).Why is Professional Development Important?