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
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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
Last Day to Earn Hoos Well RewardsThe last day to complete activities and earn rewards in the Hoos Well Portal is November 30, 2024. Be sure to log your activities by this date, such as: Receive and report annual well-check examReceive and report flu vaccineComplete Health AssessmentReport participation in Hoos Well sponsored webinarTrack Healthy Habit for 20 daysEmployees and spouses enrolled in a UVA Health Plan can earn up to $500 in rewards per year.Click HERE for more information.Heads
Introducing UVAFinance is a recurring blog feature created to introduce our team to our team, a couple of members at a time. Every other week, we present readers with a team member or two to get to know. __________________________________________________________________Mark AndersonMark Anderson, Director of Business Intelligence, FinanceWhat do you do as Director of Business Intelligence in Finance?My team is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the reporting and analytics relat
Have a cigarette with breakfast!Carruthers Hall, home to UVAFinance, is steeped in history and has changed progressively throughout the years. Here are just some of the old quirks of the building that have since changed, and shaped Carruthers into what it is today:In earlier years, UVA's HR used to reside in Carruthers in the front lobby area. Here, the front desk received job applications all day long. In the 80's, job seekers could fill out their applications on-site, but not without completin
Keeping your banking info safeTo better protect your banking information and ensure accurate pay distribution, we've enhanced the authentication process for accessing the payment elections form in Workday. Starting October 30th, every time you access the form, you'll be prompted to log in to a privileged session. After accepting, you'll need to reauthenticate using NetBadge and Duo. Once you have completed these steps, you'll have access to the familiar payment elections form to make any up
New from OE!On November 20th, UVA's Organization Excellence is offering a short learning program called Cultivating an Innovation Culture—Unlock Your Organization's Potential, with OE presenters Mary Brackett and Sarah Collie. The presentation will take place from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Holloway Hall in Bavaro Hall. A culture of innovation drives high performance, continuous improvement, and human excellence. Enhancing our ability to think, listen, learn, relate, and colla