Workplace WellbeingSummer is the perfect opportunity to focus on your well-being. With longer days and a natural shift in pace, it's an ideal time to check in with yourself, both mentally and physically. Whether it's taking a mindful stroll in the sun, enjoying fresh seasonal foods, or simply slowing down to recharge, small steps can make a big difference. To support you on that journey, FEAP is offering a number of summer well-being sessions and webinars, designed to help you feel more bal
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Available on July 1As we wrap up FY25, please note that Workday will be unavailable from June 28 through June 30 to support year-end balancing and close activities. The system will become available again on July 1, with the exception of Payroll Accounting Adjustments, which will be accessible starting July 3. Thank you for your patience as we work to close out the fiscal year smoothly!
Register now!Interested in the innerworkings of Microsoft's Copilot Chat? UVA ITS invites our LSPs to a 90-minute, interactive Microsoft Copilot Chat AI Workshop on Thursday, June 26 & Friday, June 27, in Thornton Hall. These hands-on sessions hosted by ITS in partnership with Microsoft will explore how Copilot Chat can streamline your daily work and help you support your business area. Whether you're drafting emails, summarizing documents, or organizing information, Copilot Chat can he
At UVAFinance, we're proud to recognize and celebrate the achievements of graduates across our community. From students earning their degrees, to team members completing professional development programs, graduates' hard work, perseverance, and commitment to growth inspire us all. Below are several finance employee graduates whose dedication to learning and inspiring accomplishments deserves recognition. We can't wait to see what's next for you all!Joey Carls - Master of Science in Customer
Contributed by Patty Marbury, Director of Training & DevelopmentNote: 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?Professional development offers a valuable opportunity to stay engaged and navigate the constantly changing landscape of Higher Education—and beyond. Whether you’re looking to learn new skills, sharpen existing one
Welcome to UVAFinance!Kent Dickey recently joined the UVAFinance team as a Financial Advisor, bringing with him more than three decades of experience in state government work and a deep commitment to public service. With a strong background in budgeting, financial reporting, and policy, Dickey is already proving to be a valuable asset to the UVAFinance community. Dickey lives in Richmond, Virginia and attended graduate school there at Virginia Commonwealth University, where he received his
Celebrating Wanda Breeden's Remarkable Career!Wanda BreedenAfter more than 39 years of dedicated service to UVA, Wanda Breeden will be retiring July 3. A longtime member of UVAFinance, Wanda has made an incredible impact through her work managing the UVIMCO Long Term Pool investments, performing key reconciliations, endowment distribution, and collaborating with colleagues across Grounds on gift and endowment activity. Many in our community have had the pleasure of working with Breeden over the
Supplier outreach has already begun!In Phase 1 of our e-payments transition, we moved existing suppliers with active Paymode accounts over to electronic payments. Now we’re kicking off Phase 2, and we want to make sure you know what’s happening, why, and how it affects you and your suppliers.What’s Happening in Phase 2 Phase 2 is all about outreach. We’re partnering with Bank of America to run an active campaign encouraging current suppliers to sign up for one of our preferred electronic pa
We’re cleaning up the clutter, not cutting off your access.If you've ever opened UBI and felt overwhelmed by the number of reports, you're not alone. Over 150 million journal line records currently live in UBI, a volume that isn’t sustainable for efficient reporting. The early days of Workday prompted a fast and expansive rollout of reporting tools. While that approach met urgent needs at the time, it also created some clutter and confusion.That’s why we’re launching UBI Finance 2.0, a streamlin
Click the image for a larger viewDuring the April Fiscal Administrators’ meeting, we heard our finance partners' feedback loud and clear regarding the planned shift in how Amazon purchases should be made at UVA. Based on that input, we’ve updated our approach to better support your needs while continuing to uphold purchasing and compliance standards.
Effective September 1, 2025, all Amazon purchases made using a T&E card must be for non-local shipments; that is, shipments to addresses o
Think positions, not people, for Workday RolesContributed by Crystal Tapia, Workday SecurityThis time of year brings a lot of movement across Grounds: promotions, retirements, and role changes are all part of the seasonal cycle. As these transitions occur, it’s important to keep in mind how Workday handles roles and access, and what actions you can take to make sure everything goes smoothly.A Quick Reminder: Workday Roles Are Tied to Positions, Not PeopleWhen someone moves into a new position, e
Better aligning payroll expensesContributed by Financial Planning & AnalysisIn the June Fiscal Administrators’ meeting, our team revisited an important change that was initially communicated to Associate Deans in the fall and again during the FY25 Budget Kickoff:UVA will no longer defer the monthly 6/24/25 payroll to the next fiscal year.This means that the monthly 6/24/25 payroll, which previously would have landed in FY26, will be pulled back into FY25. The goal is to better align payroll
At UVAFinance, we're proud to recognize and celebrate the achievements of graduates across our community. From students earning their degrees to team members completing professional development programs, graduates' hard work, perseverance, and commitment to growth inspires us all. Below are a number of finance employees' family members who recently graduated. Their hard work and accomplishments deserve recognition, and we wish them the best!Song Song's daughter, Love Li, recently graduated
Contributed by our friends in Facilities ManagementThe final utility rates for the Fiscal Year 2026 have now been posted to the Facilities Management website.Due to cost increases passed by the City, you will notice that the final utility rates for FY26 are higher than anticipated. A few reminders to keep in mind: Facilities Management receives an annual appropriation for basic maintenance and operations of University academic division facilities supported by state education and genera
Be well this summer!Free Fitness Classes & Programs are Back for the Summer!Hoos Well, in partnership with UVA Rec, is offering free fitness classes and programs this summer. Get in shape, meet your colleagues, and have some fun!Classes include Body Pump, Barre, Yoga, Aqua Jogging, Pilates, Zumba®, and Cycle, Strength, & Core.Programs include Beginner Weight Training, Judo, Karate, Running & Racing, Yoga, and more. Programs require registration and are filling fast!View the class sch
Sign up now!Interested in merging sustainability into your current job? Project Drawdown, a U.S. nonprofit organization whose mission is to help stop climate change, is launching a new employee training designed to help folks who might not work directly in sustainability, but want to integrate sustainability practices into their current roles. The goal is to make every job a green job!The virtual three-part training includes content and activities to: Demystify the role of business and inst
Thank you to everyone who joined us—both in person and online—for the 2025 Spring FOCUS Conference! With nearly 350 attendees, this event provided a fantastic opportunity for the finance community to connect, learn, and grow together.We’re especially grateful to our sponsors—EY, Workday, Nelnet, Transact + CBORD, and Flywire—for their generous support, and to all the presenters and volunteers who made the day possible. From insightful sessions to meaningful networking, it was a great reminder of
UVA's Treasury department has recently implemented a few specific transformations to improve accuracy, efficiency, and help sustain a strong financial foundation. Phase 2 of the General Ledger (GL) Integrity initiative at Medical Center for PayrollUVAFinance is currently progressing to Phase 2 of the GL Integrity initiative, the next step forward in our broader GL transformation strategy (read more about our progress toward GL Integrity here). The new structure will enhance controls and cle
We're making progress!Earlier this year, UVAFinance shared our 2025 priorities with the Finance Advisory Network and the broader UVA finance community. These priorities—Operational Priorities, Workday Optimization, and Engagement—are designed to enhance financial accuracy, operational ease, and community connection. Since then, we've made significant progress thanks to the dedication, partnership, and expertise of finance professionals across Grounds.Here’s an update on how we’re moving these pr
UVAFinance is excited to share the recent changes to the General Accounting team structure that reflect both transitions and big opportunities for growth. The team is confident that these changes will create a stronger, more agile collaborative dynamic where everyone feel seen, supported, and ready for what's next!Team Updates ---------------------------------------Stephanie McAteer Transferring to General Accounting from the Financial Reporting team, McAteer plays a key role in stren
Starting April 28th through mid-May, UVA underwent a verification period, the Workday Attestation campaign, to ensure all employees had the correct Workday access to stay within compliance and on top of security.We are proud to say that this campaign was an enormous success. Over 1,300 managers and 3,300+ employees were certified across 38,000+ assignable roles within UVA's Academic, Medical Center, and UPG departments! In total, 99.8% of attestations were completed during this process
by Patty Marbury, Director of Training & DevelopmentProfessional development is a great way to stay connected and to meet the challenges of our ever-evolving world of higher education and beyond. Whether you’re interested in learning new or refreshing current skills, building your leadership competencies, or just staying current with the latest trends, there are plenty of opportunities to grow. It’s also a chance to connect with other colleagues, explore new interests, and find ways to
Training recording, FAQ, and more!The Amazon Punchout Tile is now live in the UVA Marketplace, making it easier than ever for schools and units across the University to purchase through Amazon Business—while maintaining the compliance and oversight UVA requires.
To support your transition to this new purchasing method, Procurement Services has posted a recording of the Amazon Punchout Training, along with a helpful FAQ, on our website. Whether you’re brand new to the process or just need a quick
Congrats Andrew!Andrew Clark Receives His CompTIA Security+ Certification Recently, Andrew Clark, Supplier Management Specialist, obtained his CompTIA Security+ CE Certification from CompTIA. This certification course builds a foundation of knowledge in baseline cybersecurity skills, including general security concepts, threats, vulnerabilities and mitigations, security architecture and operations, and security program management. This certification encompasses the latest updates in cyberse
Happy Bike Month!Happy Bike Month, UVA!Next week is National Bike to Work Week, and we will celebrate on Tuesday (5/13) with a UVA Bike Social, sponsored by Ben and Jerry’s! 🚲🍦UVA Bike Social Tues, May 13, from 3:30-5:30pm Grassy area outside the Aquatic and Fitness Center (AFC)- rain location will be inside the AFCWhether you are already a bike commuter or just interested in learning more, join us for this Bike Social supporting Bike to Work Week. Music, lawn games, Ben and