Take a little break! Take a 10-minute break to refresh your mind and body with this new series of Micro Health Breaks, offered by Beth Frackleton, UVA Health Occupational Health. Whether you're looking to boost your focus with chair yoga, ease stress with meditation, strengthen your body through low-intensity cardio, or explore the transformative power of mindset shifts and self-care, there's something for everyone. These quick, engaging virtual sessions offer benefits like improved f
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Robbie AlmandEarly this December, UVAFinance welcomed Robbie Almand as a new member of the Finance Solution Center team. Almand brings plenty of hands-on customer experience and an eagerness to problem-solve that will be vital in his role as a part of FSC. Originally from California, Almand attended Southern New Hampshire University where he received his BA in Business Administration, minoring in Finance. Post-graduation, Almand utilized his business knowledge in his role as a Senior Associate S
Deon HallbackDeon Hallback recently joined the UVAFinance team this November as Senior Treasury Analyst. With a strong background in higher education in the fields of finance, human resources, and treasury, Hallback brings with him years of expertise into his new role at UVA. Hallback is originally from New York and attended college in North Carolina, where he received his bachelor’s in business management, and later on his master’s in coaching education and athletic administration. After c
New for December Finance Reporting & Release Notes for December 12 have been posted to the UVAFinance website. This update includes significant new reports and modifications as well as known issues that we are investigating or working on currently. WorkdayAward and Grant reports: We have eliminated the need to select the Award Plan Structure when running reports so that reports return all Awards regardless of Plan Structure. We have also made some back-end adjustments to improve perfo
Make a plan for your 2025 learningcontributed by Patty Marbury We are rapidly approaching the end of 2024! There are still opportunities for programs this year, and plenty of online, self-paced courses and programs. December is also a great time to start planning for 2025! Remember to discuss all professional development opportunities with your manager before applying for any funds. (See below for more information on the Education Benefit.)
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Welcome to 'Exploring Finance at UVA'! This is a recurring blog feature highlighting finance professionals from across Grounds, beyond UVAFinance. Meet a diverse array of staff members and delve into their roles and insights in the world of finance within the greater UVA framework.If you or someone you know would like to be featured in Exploring Finance at UVA, please email bv8h@virginia.edu_____________________________________________________________Brandy MarshBrandy Marsh, Business Services M
Last Chance to Join Free Fitness ClassesThere's still time to join a free group fitness class offered by Hoos Well in partnership with UVA Rec. The classes are open to employees and spouses. Classes include Body Pump, Barre, Yoga, Aqua Jogging , Pilates, Zumba®, and Cycle, Strength & Core. Get in shape, meet your colleagues, and have some fun!Check out the class schedule HERE.Explore Financial Wellness ResourcesThere may not be
Carolyn Saint, Gary Nimax, JJ Sullivan, and Christine Kennedy-TyburskiWhat's the difference between UVA's Audit & Compliance department and UVAFinance's Compliance Team? What do they do, how do they work with people across Grounds, and how can we best work with them? Carolyn Saint and Gary Nimax from Audit & Compliance, along with JJ Sullivan and Christine Kennedy-Tyburski of UVAFinance Compliance, join Patty and Brandi on this episode of Finance Matters to give answers and insight
The KingsThis November, UVAFinance welcomed Thomas King as a Treasury Analyst within the office of Treasury. King brings a wealth of experience to his new role, including work in the private and non-profit sectors. Throughout his time in the Peace Corps, King utilized his leadership experience and concentrated on his passion for finance.King's career path has been impressive and diverse. After graduating from Hampden-Sydney, he was selected by the Peace Corps to serve in Mozambique, where he per
Joey CarlsJoey Carls Wins 2024 Leonard W. Sandridge Outstanding Contributor AwardThe Leonard W. Sandridge Outstanding Contributor Award (OCA) honors exceptional service and dedication to the University. Named after Leonard W. Sandridge, who served UVA for 44 years and rose to Executive Vice President and COO, it is the highest individual employee award at UVA. Recipients of this prestigious award positively impact the University and community, enhancing UVA’s mission through their remarkable con
Direct your suppliers to this resource!Did you know? The Invoice Lookup Tool on the UVAFinance website is a valuable resource for our suppliers. Since vendors don’t have access to Workday, this tool allows them to independently check the status of their invoices. The tool is located here at invoices.uvafinance.virginia.edu How to Use the Invoice Lookup ToolSuppliers simply need their Supplier Number—found on purchase orders—and the Invoice Lookup site includes step-by-
New for your useshared by the Office of Sponsored ProgramsCompliance with the Fly America Act is essential when booking foreign travel funded by the U.S. Federal Government. This regulation requires the use of U.S. (flag) carriers for all foreign travel charged to a federal grant. Certain exceptions to the Act may be used to fly non-US airlines (e.g. Open Skies agreements, number of connections, extending travel time). The School of Engineering Research Administration Office has create
Check your draft expense reports!contributed by the UVAFinance Expense TeamIn January, we will be completing a clean-up of expense reports from 2023 and earlier that remain in an "In Progress" status. Please review the timeline and next steps below to ensure all necessary reports are completed and submitted.Timeline & Next StepsEarly January:A targeted email will be sent to all Expense Owners with "In Progress" expense reports created before January 1, 2024.This email will remind users to re
Gift Card GuidanceThis summer, the Blackhawk Gift Card Network, available as a punchout in the UVA Marketplace, became UVA’s preferred gift card vendor for non-employee recipients. However, for employee recipients, gift cards must be purchased using a T&E Card—they cannot be purchased via the Blackhawk Gift Card Network or through a purchase order.Resources at Your FingertipsA variety of resources regarding the Blackhawk Gift Card Network are available on the UVAFinance website&nbs
We're excited to debut 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 our first edition, we’re exploring Zoom's innovative AI features—perfect for streamlining meetings and making collab
Mark your calendar!If you’re a T&E cardholder, mark your calendar for annual training this February.No longer need your T&E card? Submit a Card Change Request Form to cancel it.If you completed New Cardholder Training after October 1, 2024, you’re off the hook for this year’s annual training.The training link will be emailed to all cardholders—watch your inbox! Please don’t use the New Cardholder training link on our website; it won’t count for annual training credit.Questions? We’re her
Did you know?UVA’s College at Wise offers a unique pathway to UVA for waitlisted students from Virginia.Located in beautiful Southwest Virginia, UVA Wise is a public, four-year residential liberal arts college and an integral part of the UVA family. Founded in 1954, it has a proud tradition of providing high-quality education to the region’s citizens—and now it offers an exceptional opportunity for students looking to transfer to UVA.Here’s how it works: Virginians placed on the waitlist for UVA
contributed by Patty MarburyWe are rapidly approaching the end of 2024! If you haven’t yet used your centrally funded education benefit, make some plans to do so! The last day to submit education benefit requests in Workday for this year is December 10, 2024. Remember to discuss all professional development opportunities with your manager prior to applying for any funds.Upcoming OpportunitiesNACUBOWashington Update: 2024 Post-Election Analysis, November 19, 2:00 pm*Live Online EventsSelf-PacedCo
In honor of Veterans Day, we’re proud to share a special tribute to the veterans on our UVAFinance team and in their families. This video highlights the incredible individuals who have served our country, showcasing both their dedication to our nation and the strength they bring to our team.We are deeply grateful to these veterans and their loved ones for their sacrifices and commitment, both in service and in the work they do with us. Today and every day, we celebrate their contributions
UVA's Central Finance Leadership at College at WiseUVA's Central Finance Leadership team taking in the gorgeous fall colors with ourWise colleagues The Leadership team from UVA's Central Finance recently visited The University of Virginia's College at Wise, taking in the breathtaking autumn views of the Southwestern Virginia campus. Beyond the stunning scenery, the team had the chance to foster collaboration with their counterparts at Wise, and worked together to support shared goals
The UBI Analytics Qlik Sense platform will undergo an upgrade on November 17th, bringing a refreshed user interface with a few noticeable changes. While most updates are minor—like repositioned buttons, renamed labels, and plain checkmarks replacing the former red/green icons—users will see a streamlined and modernized experience.To help users adapt quickly, the UBI team has developed a “What’s Changed” document providing a comprehensive overview of the adjustments that will be sent to users and
It's coming!We're excited to report that the Financial Operations Team expects to implement a process for Worktag Deactivation in early 2025. Watch this space for more information!
Take note!MilliporeSigma is consolidating its B2B punchouts from the legacy Sigma-Aldrich and EMD Millipore websites. As a part of this process, the emdmillipore.com website will be sunset by the end of this year. This means that the EMD Millipore punchout tile will be removed from the UVA Marketplace. However, EMD Millipore will still be a supplier in Workday, and their products can be ordered through the regular non-catalog process. Why the MilliporeSigma Punchouts Consolidation?Millipore
Expense Reports will be cleaned up quarterlyStarting mid-November, the beginning of a quarterly cleanup of expense reports will take place as part of the Workday Expense Cleanup Project.At the end of October, Workday Expense Owners with expense reports in "draft" status (before August 17) were asked to complete and submit any needed reports. These reports were only for reimbursement requests, as Travel & Expense routinely follows up on aged T&E card transactions. On November 15, any