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Amazon Business awarded contract for office supplies beginning Sept. 1, 2023

Beginning Sept. 1, Amazon Business will be the University of Iowa’s preferred source for purchasing office supplies. This change will streamline purchasing, increase savings, and provide more visibility and better reporting on office supply purchasing.
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Creating a culture of growth with the UI’s automotive service professionals

As part of Automotive Service Professionals Month, the Parking and Transportation department is highlighting the important work of the nine full-time and 11 part-time student staff that maintain and repair the university’s fleet of buses and vehicles.
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Fleet Services releasing updated requisition form June 2023

UI Fleet Services will be releasing a new version of the Fleet Services Requisition with enhanced abilities and efficiencies. The update will reduce processing time for requests, provide an easy-to-use interface, and integrate with Universal Workflow.
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University of Iowa Finance and Operations outlines plan for growth in DEI for Unity Week 2022

University of Iowa Finance and Operations released the 2022 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Action Plan Review to highlight DEI work of the previous year.
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UI Risk Management implements online vehicle accident reporting

Beginning Nov. 1, all vehicle incidents involving University of Iowa vehicles may be reported online in Employee Self Service or MyUI. UI Risk Management implemented the online Vehicle Accident Reporting to improve both the convenience and efficiency of auto claims.
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Montgomery honored as Big 10 Black Alumni of the Year

Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Lew Montgomery, interim senior human resources director for University of Iowa Finance and Operations, was recently honored as a Big 10 Black Alumni of the Year representing the UI. The Black Alumni awards are given in recognition of Black alums and pioneers from each Big 10 school who have made a significant and lasting impact
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Business Services staff named by class of 2022 for making a difference

Wednesday, April 20, 2022
UI Business Services were identified by 2022 graduates for making a difference in their lives. Business Services is committed to supporting students through employment opportunities, campus partnerships and service initiatives, and mentorship.
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UI Business Services highlights staff in honor of Women’s History Month

In appreciation of Women's History Month, meet several staff who have been integral to UI Business Services' success in recent years. Funk, Shane, Weber, and Wells share their thoughts and experiences in the workplace.
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Finance and Operations outlines plan for growth in DEI for Unity Week 2022

In 2021, Finance and Operations took the first step in recommitting efforts supporting the work of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Learn more about the accomplishments and efforts of Finance and Operations over the last year.
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Behind the scenes with UI Laundry Services

Monday, October 4, 2021
Each day, UI Laundry Services processes about 24,000 pounds of linens. Most of the processed linens are for UI Hospitals & Clinics. To share the efficiency and teamwork that make this possible, a day of work at Laundry Services was recorded Summer 2021.