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November 23, 2020
2020 Winter Recess Notice
With the Winter Recess approaching (December 21, 2020 – January 3, 2021),
Please consider the following when placing orders before the Winter Recess:
- Be aware that...
October 27, 2020
Travel & Expense Management Newsletter: Fall 2020
Dependent on the University’s operational posture, approval is required for travel as outlined in the University’s Safe Travel Guidance and Requirements and Standards and Guidelines for Safe Mobility.
October 7, 2020
PantherExpress System Dashboards
On October 12, 2020, PantherExpress System Solutions will be updating the user interface in the PantherExpress System software. Several dashboards will be added that are intended to help...
October 5, 2020
New Punch-out for VWR
We are pleased to announce that the new VWR punch-out is now available on the PantherExpress System. This punch-out will provide our customers with online quote capability, UPS tracking,...
September 28, 2020
New Hotel Program
The Pay, Purchase & Travel team is proud to announce the expansion of the services Anthony Travel provides to the University of Pittsburgh. Effective September 28, 2020, Anthony Travel, in...
September 14, 2020
Supplier Update: Spok Mobile
Effective immediately, Spok Mobile is no longer a University-wide Contracted Supplier. Departments may continue to purchase directly from Spok Mobile with the same ordering and payment processes...
September 7, 2020
Event Cancellations & Virtual Events/Conferences During COVID-19
The following information provides guidance on both canceling in-person events and hosting a virtual/hybrid event due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
August 19, 2020
COVID-19 Mitigation Supply for General Office Use, Available from SUPRA
A supply of the following COVID-19 mitigation supplies, which are specifically dedicated for the University, are available to order from University-wide contracted supplier, SUPRA. These COVID-19...
August 19, 2020
Purchasing PPE and COVID-19 Mitigation Supplies
The requirements and process outlined below will ensure the most efficient and cost-effective access to these supplies as well as proper accounting for potential Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) or Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act cost recovery
August 13, 2020
Product Delivery Updates for: Apple, Dell & CDW-G
View updates related to product delivery, which have been impacting by COVID-19, from Apple, Dell and CDW-G.
August 13, 2020
New University-wide Contracted Supplier: Cintas
The University of Pittsburgh has established an agreement with Cintas for a variety of COVID-19 mitigation solutions and other similar products and services. The following are some examples of...
June 12, 2020
Matheson Gas COVID-19 Update
As industrial gas end-users plan for the research restart, we ask you to consider the following...
June 11, 2020
New University-wide Contracted Supplier Providing GLP Compliant Study Services
In conjunction with the Office of Research Protection, we are pleased to announce a University-wide Contracted Suppliers agreement with Charles River Laboratories (CRL) for the conduct of Good...
May 28, 2020
FY20 Fiscal Year Forced Expense Reconciliation
This message is intended for all University Travel Card cardholders:
It is critical to the University’s financial statements that all expenses are properly recorded as University...
May 28, 2020
FY20 Departmental Closing Schedule
The close of Fiscal Year 2020 is approaching. Please refer to the ...