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
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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
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?
New Reporting FeaturesThe Business Intelligence Team is pleased to share some new improvements to reporting and analytics for Awards and Grants. These enhancements are designed to simplify filtering and finding information, helping you get the insights you need more efficiently.What’s New in UBI:Added fields for Prime Sponsor and Assistance Listings on Awards. These fields are accessible through the “Selections” button or screen.Remember, the existing CFDA field contains the ALN number.If you’re
Gregory OvertonGregory Overton's UVA HR FeatureGregory Overton, Senior Payroll Specialist, was recently featured on UVA HR's Year One Stories. In his feature, he reflects on his first year with the university, having transitioned from Johns Hopkins University with a decade of Payroll experience. He discusses how his role at UVA allows him to assist University employees with tax complexities, particularly for remote workers. Overton says he finds satisfaction in helping employees navigate th
We hope to see you there! Mark your calendars! The Spring FOCUS Conference will be held May 20-22 at UVA’s Omni Hotel. This conference is a fantastic opportunity to connect, collaborate, and dive deeper into finance-related topics.More details and registration information will be available soon. For updates, visit the Spring FOCUS Conference website. Stay tuned, and we hope to see you there!
We hope to see you there! Mark your calendars! The Spring FOCUS Conference will be held May 20-22 at UVA’s Omni Hotel. This conference is a fantastic opportunity to connect, collaborate, and dive deeper into finance-related topics.More details and registration information will be available soon. For updates, visit the Spring FOCUS Conference website. Stay tuned, and we hope to see you there!
One step in a continuing journeyof improving account certificationNew Account Certification Resources: Everything You Need to Know About Investment IncomeAs we continue to improve the Account Certification process, we want to highlight several helpful resources to make it easier for you to understand recent changes:How Endowment Accounting Works in Workday: Click here for details.Changes to Account Certification (Removal of Investment Income): Learn more.How to Find Your Investment Income Activi
Fiscal Advisory Network UVAFinance is excited about what’s ahead for UVA’s fiscal administrators. This year will be one of growth, collaboration, and continued success—thanks in large part to the active partnership of our Finance Advisory Network (FAN).What is FAN?FAN is made up of financial leaders from every school and unit across Grounds. The group began meeting late last year and continues to meet every other month, alternating with Fiscal Administrators meetings. FAN plays a key r
FDM Validator HiccupWe have identified a small (yet mighty) issue with the barcode scanner coding in our new FDM Validator that was resolved. However, as a result, all FDM Validators generated before February 7, 2025 should not be used, to ensure there are no impacts to operations for internal service providers and other units across Grounds. Please help us address this promptly by taking the following actions: Identify and discard any FDM Validator print outs validated before Fe
UVA's Office for Sustainability is excited to introduce Free Food Alert, an app that connects users with free leftover food from events across Grounds! Students, faculty, and staff can receive push notifications whenever free food becomes available. UVA Sustainability is currently seeking faculty and staff to sign up as event hosts. Hosting is simple -- share leftover food after your event to help others enjoy it while reducing cleanup. Setup takes just 20 minutes!How to Become a Host:Sign up&nb
Come join us!On Tuesday, March 11 from 7:00am to 9:00am, there will be a Staff Appreciation Breakfast on the 2nd floor of Newcomb Hall!Breakfast will be catered by the Fresh Food Company. Pancakes, sausage, bacon, eggs, oatmeal from the Hoos Well oatmeal bar, and fruit will be served. Vegan options and gluten-free options will be available upon request. No RSVP required. Free parking will be available at Central Grounds Parking Garage. A shuttle will be available for UVA Health team me
As a reminder, if you are a T&E cardholder, you received a link for annual cardholder training on January 31st. Make sure to complete your training, it won't take you long!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.If you missed the email link, make sure to check back through your inbox. The last day to complete the training is Friday
February Emotional and Financial Well-Being Classes Five Money Musts - February 19, 10am & 4pmPresented by Fidelity Strategies to Strengthen Willpower to Help You Achieve Your Goals - February 20, 12pmPresented by FEAPHow to Have a Career Conversation With Your Team Member - February 19, 12pm - 1pmGain concrete steps to prepare for effective career conversations with your employees.How to Make the Mentor Connection - February 20, 12pm & 12:30pmExplore the world of mentorship 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 avoid potential complications in meetings you schedule with Zoom by assigning at least 2-
Click the image to book now!UVA's Travel Program, TravelUVA, offers a variety of benefits, including 50+ Travel Contracts, a Travel Agency and online booking tool, and attentive customer service and communications. Booking through TravelUVA saves you time and money as opposed to direct bookings--one unit saved more than $12,000 in just one year just by utilizing TravelUVA!How to BookTravelUVA's bookings operate through Christopherson Business Travel and have two options for booking travel.&
Matt PhillippiThis January, UVAFinance welcomed Matt Phillippi as Senior Compliance Analyst. With a diverse background in higher education finance at James Madison University and administrative positions within the Scouting movement, Phillippi's widespread accounting and leadership experience will translate perfectly to his role at the University. Phillippi received his Bachelor's in Accounting from National College, and after graduating, worked as a Tax Accountant with Rosetta Stone, doing
Ben Tolson & Meredith DixonSalesforce Certified Administrators: Meredith Dixon & Ben TolsonRecently, Meredith Dixon, Senior Business Analyst, and Ben Tolson, Business Systems Analyst, both earned their Salesforce Certified Administrator (SCA) certifications. Becoming certified involves passing an exam that demonstrates an administrator's knowledge of customizing Salesforce, configuring the platform, managing users, and knowing how to get the most out of its features and capabilities. Con