Category: What’s New @ UMW

On March 22-23rd, Dr. Nicole Myers, Associate Professor of Education and five students from the College of Education participated in the 10th Annual Teachers of Promise (TOP) Institute in Richmond, VA.  These students were selected by faculty for their promising potential in the field of education as demonstrated through their coursework and practicum experiences.

The weekend allowed TOP participants the opportunity to meet other future teachers from across the state, engage in workshops, connect with award-winning mentor teachers, and hear from various keynote speakers the ways in which they engage students in learning opportunities.

The event included a Gala Celebration at the Virginia Science Museum, a pinning and recognition ceremony, and exciting and motivating presentations.  One UMW student, Laura Gomez, received a mini-grant to be used toward the purchase of classroom materials.

Congratulations to the five 2013 UMW Teachers of Promise:  Laura Gomez, Alexandra Hanson, Georgia Karellas, Anne Roberts, and Michaela Sands. We are proud of your achievement within the program and look forward to the impact you will be making in the field as Teachers of Promise.

Two new exhibitions are open at the University of Mary Washington Galleries. “Someone Tell Johnny,” an exhibition of senior students’ work, will run through Friday, March 29 at the duPont Gallery and “SPOTLIGHT: Designers from the UMW Department of Theatre & Dance” will run through Friday, April 26 at the Ridderhof Martin Gallery. Both exhibits are free and open to the public.

“Someone Tell Johnny” features the work of 14 UMW students, including Leah Embry, Mattson Fields, Trey Foster, Heather Gorell, Marie Hamilton, Marlene Logan, Angela Maniece, Cristina Martinez, Emily Nicolaides, Chelsea Pomeroy, Katherine Sleyman, Melinda Watanabe, Kelsey Witt and Johnny Hink.

“SPOTLIGHT” features drawings, costumes, models and images from the Department of Theatre & Dance’s 100-year history at UMW.

Both galleries are located on College Avenue on the Fredericksburg campus. During the exhibition, the duPont Gallery is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. The Ridderhof Martin Gallery is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. The galleries are closed during university holidays and breaks. Free parking for gallery visitors is designated in the lot on College Avenue at Thornton Street. For directions and more information, call (540) 654-1013 or visit http://galleries.umw.edu.

H&R Block Offers Discount to UMW Employees:

To receive $15 off your tax preparation print off this  H&R Block coupon.  Offer valid through 4/30/13.

Health Benefits and Flexible Reimbursement Accounts Open Enrollment:

Open Enrollment Dates May 1 – May 24, 2013.  More information will be sent to employees in the coming weeks.  Employee meeting scheduled for May 3 at 10:00 am Stafford Campus – North Building.

Employee Discounts:

As a state employee, please remember you can take advantage of the discounts on this page: http://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/employeediscounts.html.

Employee Banking Opportunities and Discounts:

To view the list of participating financial institutions, visit: http://adminfinance.umw.edu/hr/benefits/banking-information/.

UMW: A Great Place to Work:

Click on the link below to see a highlight of the major benefits and perks available to you just for working at UMW!

http://adminfinance.umw.edu/hr/benefits/benefits-of-working-umw/

March 2013 Updates and Announcements

• Procurement Services
  • March is Purchasing Month !
  • SPCC News
    • Annual Training deadline April 19
  • eVA News
    • NIGP eMall Alert
    • All Purchases (including local funds) shall follow proper purchasing procedure
  • Recycling Efforts with Surplus Property
• Bookstore
  • Welcome!
    • Beau Stiles, Buyer
    • Janet West, Bookstore Office Manager
• Copy Center
  • Print Study – Did You Know?

PURCHASING MONTH

March in National Purchasing month and has been officially recognized in Virginia by Governor Robert F. McDonnell. The official Purchasing Month Proclamation is posted on the VAGP website.

Within the first half of FY13, UMW Procurement Services has awarded 59 contracts of various types (Request for Proposals, Invitation for Bids, Quick Quotes, Reverse Auctions, etc) and have renewed numerous other university contracts; a sampling of awarded new contracts are included below:

Welding Services, Electrical Services, Executive Search Firm, Printing Services, Automatic Teller Machine, Controls Maintenance, Janitorial Services, Kitchen Equipment Maintenance, Consultants, Exclusive provider of athletic uniforms, Re-keying project, and more-

Documented Savings to UMW exceeds  $190,393.88

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ANNUAL SPCC TRAINING

SPCC cardholders and reviewers are required by the Department of Accounts to complete training annually.  The training is now available and must be completed by April 19, 2013.

Please visit the Procurement Services website for more information: SPCC Annual Training

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eVA E-MALL NIGP CODES

Some users have reported differences in the NIGP description selected on the non-catalog screen and the description that displays on the Checkout/Summary screen for the applicable line item.

Currently, the Checkout screen line item description will display the cross-referenced United Nations Standard Products and Services Code (UNSPSC) description for the chosen NIGP description selected on the non-catalog screen.  If the UNSPSC description appears to be totally unrelated this will not harm your requisition or order because the selected NIGP was saved.  However eVA would still like to be alerted to these situations.   Please email these examples to eVA Customer Care (eVACustomerCare@dgs.virginia.gov) and include your requisition number.

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PURCHASING BASICS

Procurement shall be carried out in an effective, economical, fair and impartial manner. All procurement, regardless of fund sources, shall be subject to the laws and regulation of the Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA), the Agency Procurement and Surplus Property Manual (APSPM), and University procedures.  8 funds follow a different path.

Reminder:  If there are any questions about initiating a purchase of goods or services, please contact Procurement Services at ext. 1127

http://adminfinance.umw.edu/purchasing/umw-policies-and-procedures

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RECYCLING EFFORT WITH SURPLUS

For Fiscal Year FY13, to-date; the Central Storeroom Surplus Property office has recycled the following items:

• 2992 lbs. of electronic components
• 657 lbs.   of surplus steel
• 924 lbs.   of recycled lamps (light bulbs)

563 desktop printer cartridges have been recycled.

Questions?   Contact David Hatcher dhatcher@umw.edu

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WELCOME!

Welcome to the latest additions to the Bookstore staff:

• Beau Stiles, Buyer
• Janet West, Bookstore Office Manager

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DID YOU KNOW?

A few stats from the Print Study conducted by Pitney Bowes completed in Nov. 2012.

• 230 different models from 14 different manufacturers
• 435 non-networked devices
• 85% of printers are 5+ years
• Low average utilization
• Many devices are nearing recommended end of life
• function color device historically have low usage

More information will  be coming soon to expand training on networked multifunction devices.

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Please contact Business Services for information and assistance at x1576.

Erma A. Baker   CPPO, VCO
Assistant Vice President for Business Services and CPO
University of Mary Washington
1301 College Avenue
Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401
ebaker@umw.edu
540-654-2043

Join COAR at the President’s home at Brompton on Sunday, March 24 from 1 to 4 p.m. for the annual Spring Forward Festival. The free event will include spring crafts, games and hourly egg hunts.

If you have any questions about the event, contact COAR by email at coarumw@gmail.com or by phone at (540) 654-1802.