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Attention, UVAFinance team! 📢 Did you know you can use your Education Benefit to attend the 2025 Spring FOCUS Conference? This annual event, happening May 20-22, brings together finance professionals from across Virginia’s higher ed community for an engaging and informative experience.If you haven’t signed up yet, this is a great opportunity to connect, learn, and grow—at no personal cost to you!How to Use Your Ed Benefit:✅ Submit an education benefit request in Workday ✅ Need help? Check o

The del Rosario familyThis February, Nelson del Rosario joined the UVAFinance team as a Business Systems Analyst. With a background in project management and plenty of Salesforce system experience, he brings with him valuable, insightful knowledge that will contribute towards his work in Business Systems Analysis.Originally from the beautiful island of Kauai, Hawaii, del Rosario earned his Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. He worked as

Contributed by Laura Campbell, ITSMulti-factor Authentication (MFA) is a critical line of defense against cyber threats.  MFA requires users to provide multiple forms of identification when logging into sensitive programs or accounts. In most cases, users enter their password which then triggers a one-time code or authorization message to be “pushed” to a secondary device, usually via an authentication app on your mobile phone.  UVA uses DUO for MFA.MFA has proven to be a successful wa

Time flies!Not to alarm anyone, but the Fiscal Year-End is on the horizon! Luckily, the UVAFinance Team has already outlined key cutoff dates to help you stay ahead. You can find the Year-End Closing Dates on our website, where you can easily sort activities by date or by area for a clearer view of deadlines.YEAR-END CLOSING DATES, 2025 We’ll continue refining the dates as the month progresses, so be sure to check back for updates. If you notice anything missing or have suggestions for addi

White glove treatment with the FSCRecently, the Finance Solution Center has been piloting a “White Glove” model for handling complex and sensitive issues, ensuring that schools and units receive the highest care and efficiency.This approach is more than just providing answers—it’s about building strong connections, offering timely and proactive support, and bridging the gap between functional expertise and frontline service. Two key players in this initiative, Kellyn Morris and Dawn Wood, have b

Congrats Anders!Anders Coe Receives His VCA CertificateThis March, Anders Coe passed his VCA exam and received his VCA certificate after completion! Coe remarks that the class was an interesting and valuable experience, and that he is now starting to research the process of earning his VCO certificate, and will look towards taking the respective class/exam soon. Coe is thankful for the encouragement and support he received from the Procurement and Supplier Diversity teams as he worked towards hi

Get ready for Earth Month!Lunch & Learn: Spring into Sustainable GardeningWhen: March 27, 12:00 - 1:00 PMWhere: Newcomb Hall, South Meeting Room UVA employees are invited to join our Sustainability Lunch and Learn, where we will be joined by gardening expert Fiona Flynn, UVA's Morven Kitchen Garden Manager. Enjoy a catered lunch while learning sustainable gardening tips to prepare your garden for spring! Participants will receive seeds to take home to start growing their own edible plan

Big news for UVA shoppers! Starting April 21, the Amazon Punchout tile will launch in the UVA Marketplace, making it even easier for departments to access Amazon Business benefits. This upgrade builds on the centralized Amazon Business account launched last May for T&E Cardholders, expanding access and improving controls. The new Amazon Punchout will offer: ✅ More access – Expanding the shopper base across UVA ✅ Enhanced oversight – Fiscal approver controls for better purchasing management ✅

Finance Matters with Guest Jared LathropIn this episode of Finance Matters, Brandi Van Ormer and Patty Marbury sit down with Jared Lathrop, Communications Specialist for UVA's Department of Safety and Security to discuss the wide breath of areas covered by Safety and Security at the University. Lathrop also discusses the different services Safety and Security offers and how listeners can take the steps to be safer in and around Grounds.Listen in below!Resources MentionedSafety and Security Websi

Make your appointment now!If you're still looking to get your REAL ID, UVAFinance has you covered! Beginning 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 or enter a secure facility.Make an appointment to obtain your REAL ID at Carruthers Hall on April 29th. Fees and documentation requirements will be emailed out closer to the dates of the event.If you sign

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

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 to the Goods & Services Guide but also walks viewers through accessing the guide and its sections and gives specific examples and recommendations.  View the video in Workday Learning Management System here: https://w

Sign up today!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 group will co-construct the session topics to address what's important and useful to you--from decision-making processes to the speed and accuracy

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