December 23, 2024

EagleEye

A Newsletter for UMW Faculty and Staff

March is Procurement Month!

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Governor McAuliffe has issued a proclamation to recognize March as Governmental Purchasing Month in Virginia. Each year, March is set aside as a time to advocate the role of the public procurement profession, and acknowledge the professionals that make a difference in governmental efficiency and effectiveness each day.

Did you know…
1)  You can find all of UMW’s contract information at your fingertips with our Public Contracts Portal, powered by CobbleStone Systems!
2)  The UMW state credit card program spending exceeds $8 million annually.

Special thanks to members of UMW Procurement Services Team!

Thank You, Facilities Services!

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I want to extend my thanks and tremendous appreciation to the Facilities Services staff for the outstanding effort and commitment you displayed in clearing the campus during and after this week’s snow storm. The extremely low temperatures and wind made for very difficult working conditions. I’m not telling you anything you don’t know but that it is just plain hard work.

We sometimes forget how physically demanding your jobs can be. I would be remiss if I did not also give our housekeeping/custodial staff a huge “shout out’” as well. They were instrumental in maintaining doorways and high traffic areas in our buildings. Their efforts are ongoing as we continue to track in snow, ice, salt and sand. I’m partial to them but our crew in GW is top notch. The entire campus community is grateful.

Richard R. Pearce
Vice President for Administration and Finance and CFO

UMW Post Office Employee to Retire

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Greg Render who you all know as the “mailman” is retiring. His last day will be Feb. 20, 2015. He appreciates everyone’s well wishes, but would prefer to sail off into the sunset without any celebrations.

Lisa Amstutz will be temporarily covering the mail route; please contact the UMW Post Office if you have any special needs during this transition period at 654-1049.

Thank you,

Amme L. Mahler
Service Delivery Manager
Copy and Mail Services

University Gift Acceptance Policy

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Vendors sometimes seek to express their appreciation for the University’s business by offering gifts, food, meals and invitations to parties. This can especially be true during the holiday season. The University’s Policy states that such offers are inappropriate and consequently are not accepted by the Procurement Services Department staff. We strongly encourage all UMW faculty and staff to abide by this policy.

The University is a member of the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) and endorses and supports its Code of Ethics. In keeping with that Code and the Laws of the Commonwealth, and in the spirit of a professional public entity, the employees of the University cannot accept gifts of any kind from vendors. The University, as an Agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and its employees are subject to the Virginia Comprehensive Conflict of Interests Act as well as the Virginia Public Procurement Act.

We greatly appreciate your understanding and support of this policy. Vendors can best convey their appreciation by continuing to promptly provide high-quality goods and excellent, reliable services at the best possible prices.

Erma A. Baker
Assistant VP for Business Services & CPO

Fire Prevention Week

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Governor McAuliffe Fire Prevention Week Message: Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 5-11, and Governor Terry McAuliffe is helping the Virginia Department of Fire Programs sound the alarm that working smoke alarms save lives.

Office Furniture Savings Opportunity

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deskUMW has an opportunity to purchase slightly used furniture from Federal Surplus for a fraction of the normal retail price. Available pricing (with delivery) is between $35 – $125. If interested in more information and saving money in your budget, email Dale Elethorp at delethor@umw.edu.

MyTime!

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Congratulations, Brain Rizzo on his submission of MyTime which was selected as the name of UMW’s new time and attendance system (formerly referred to as Kronos). MyTime frequently asked questions are being developed and can be found on the Finance website adminfinance.umw.edu/finance.

Allyson P. Moerman
Associate Vice President for Finance and Controller

September is National Preparedness Month

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September marks the 11th annual National Preparedness Month. This year’s theme is “Be Disaster Aware, Take Action to Prepare” to support coordination with America’s PrepareAthon!, a new national campaign from FEMA for action to increase individual and community preparedness and resilience.

National Preparedness Month’s mission is to help individuals, families and communities stay informed, make a plan and get involved locally. People can visit www.ReadyVirginia.gov and www. Ready.gov to find emergency preparedness resources such as a family emergency plan and a guide on building emergency kits. National Preparedness Month ends Sept. 30 with National PrepareAthon! Day, a national call to action for individuals and organizations to join with others in the country to take important steps to prepare for local hazards.

Lightning Safety Awareness Week

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In the U.S., lightning kills an average of 53 people each year. All thunderstorms produce lightning, and all have the potential for other dangers, including tornadoes, strong winds, hail, wildfires, and flash flooding. With many storms throughout Virginia this month, make sure your family knows the truth behind lightning myths.

VDEM – More Information
WBTV – Georgia man survives after lightning strike blows him out of his shoes

Ruth Lovelace
Director, Emergency Management and Safety