WELCOME DALE!
Welcome to the newest member of the Procurement Services team: Dale Elethorp! Dale returns to UMW as Warehouse Manager within the Central Storeroom. Dale can be reached at ext. 5972.
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NEW WORKS ROLLOUT
The UMW Works system will be getting a makeover! Please attend one of the following trainings in order to be prepared:
- Oct. 22, 2013 10 – 11 a.m., Lee Hall, Rm 412
- Dec. 3, 2013 10 – 11 a.m., Lee Hall, Rm 412
- Feb. 4, 2014 10 – 11 a.m., Lee Hall, Rm 412
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eVA – Top 10 DEPARTMENT SWAM SPEND (FY14 – Q1)
|
Department |
SWaM Spend |
% SWaM Spend |
Total Spend |
| University Relations |
$7,105.32 |
100% |
$7,105.32 |
| James Monroe Museum |
$553.50 |
100% |
$553.50 |
| Modern Foreign Language |
$818.46 |
96% |
$855.98 |
| Classics-Philosophy and Religion |
$755.73 |
85% |
$891.05 |
| Multicultural Center |
$3,011.01 |
84% |
$3,568.76 |
| English-Linguistics and Communications |
$1,683.57 |
81% |
$2,075.17 |
| Health Center |
$606.05 |
80% |
$758.96 |
| University Advancement |
$8,746.74 |
77% |
$11,404.74 |
| Business |
$1,752.33 |
76% |
$2,317.58 |
| Emergency Management-Safety |
$30,804.56 |
75% |
$41,058.40 |
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eVA PUNCHOUT CATALOG – FIREFOX/CHROME USERS
The default settings for the most recent version of these browsers have been changed to block what is known as “mixed content”. When it happens the user will not be able to access certain Punchout sites. If you encounter this problem, follow the attached instructions for Firefox and Chrome on how to ‘allow’ this mixed content for the Punchout session to load, or contact eVA Customer Care for help.
eVA Mixed Content Instructions
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OFFICE SUPPLY MARKET BASKET (FY14 – Q1)
Toner/Ink Purchase
| Month | Total Purchases | Ink/Toner Purchases | Ink Toner/Total % |
| July |
$15,701.50 |
$7,190.90 |
46% |
| August |
$20,971.78 |
$7,248.29 |
35% |
| September |
$17,719.29 |
$9,693.35 |
55% |
Wall Planner Pricing
| Item | Price | Company |
| Wall Planner |
$27.38 |
The Supply Room |
| Wall Planner |
$23.83 |
Ball Office |
|
Price Difference |
$3.55 |
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CONTRACT ACTIVITY
- Admissions Search and Tele-qualifications RFP- Evaluation in progress
- Emergency Mass Notification System – Awarded
- A/E Services for Jepson Hall Renovation
- Bookstore Point-of-Sale System – Evaluation in progress
- SAE Carnival Games/Entertainment Services
- Comprehensive Grant Writing RFP – In Progress
Complete UMW Term Contract List
REMINDER: TEMPORARY PARKING CHANGE – COLLEGE AVE
Due to the construction of the Campus Center, a section of College Avenue (University side) will be closed from October 2013 – November 2013. Please familiarize yourself with alternate Faculty/Staff parking areas that may be until College Avenue is once again available. For more info on the Campus Center, visit www.umw.edu/campuscenter.
NATIONAL STUDENT DAY: STOP HUNGER NOW!
The University of Mary Washington Bookstore, COAR and Pepsico teamed with stop Hunger Now on Saturday, Oct. 5. Over 60 student volunteers helped package 10,000 meals. Students packaged packs of rice, dehydrated soy and vegetables for families in various countries struggling to receive basic nutrition every day. This event was part of the National Association of College Stores’ 3rd Annual National Student Day.
Stop Hunger Now 2013
MFD NETWORKING PROJECT STATUS
Over the next past few months UMW IT along with the Copy Center team have been installing print drivers onto campus computers to enable networked use of Konica Minolta copiers (multifunction devices) as printers. Added features that become available include, printing to the copier securely and scanning to email. For the project status, visit http://adminfinance.umw.edu/copies/mfd-networking-project.
FALL 2013 POST OFFICE HOURS
The Post Office is capable of taking care of all your on and off campus package and mailing. The hours of operation are:
- Monday – Friday: 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
COMING SOON: COUNTRY COOKING
Coming Soon …Country Cooking will be accepting EagleOne!
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20% OFF AT BABA GANOUSH
Baba Ganoush now offers a 20% discount off the lunch buffet to UMW students and fac/staff with a UMW ID.
Please contact Business Services for information and assistance at x1576.