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October 6, 2021

Matheson Gas Delivery Delays

You are receiving this email because our records indicate that you made a purchase from University-wide Contracted Supplier, Matheson Gas,...
October 4, 2021

Customer Service Available by Phone

You may be aware that Purchase, Pay & Travel (PPT) Customer Service has been unable to accept live phone calls in recent months due to staff shortages. We are pleased to share that as...
September 29, 2021

Travel & Expense Management Newsletter: Fall 2021

Read about our Return to Travel Series and other upcoming news.
September 29, 2021

TreeFree (formerly known as TreeZero) Paper Supply Shortage & Alternatives

University-wide Contracted Supplier, SUPRA/Office Depot recently notified us that TreeFree (formerly known as TreeZero)...
September 1, 2021

You're Invited! Return to Travel Virtual Series

Purchase, Pay & Travel is pleased to announce a new virtual Return to Travel Series. The goal of this virtual series is to provide information and resources to ensure a smooth transition as many University staff and faculty members begin returning to travel. The series will feature multiple travel-related topics, presented by industry experts and University providers.  
August 6, 2021

Payment Processing Has Moved & Other Important Updates

Please review the following important updates from Payment Processing & Compliance, including our new campus address:

  • We moved! As of July 23, 2021, the Payment...
July 15, 2021

New DocuSign Templates for W-9, W-8, & Supplier Verification Form

To ensure greater security and efficiency, we have developed DocuSign eSignature templates for the W-9, W-8 (both BEN and BENE) and Supplier Verification Form (SVF). These documents and forms are...
July 15, 2021

Travel & Expense Management Reminders

Since travel is beginning to resume, this email is intended to remind all travelers to review the COVID-19 Standards and Guidelines related to travel that remain in effect as well as important...
July 2, 2021

Supplier Update: Unique Source

Effective immediately, Unique Source is no longer a University-wide Contracted Supplier. Departments may continue to purchase directly from Unique Source with the same ordering and payment...
June 11, 2021

Reminder: Hotel Program

In September 2020, we announced that Anthony Travel, in coordination with the University, will provide a managed Hotel Program for all groups, events and...
May 27, 2021

FY21 Departmental Closing Schedule

The close of Fiscal Year 2021 is approaching. Please refer to the ...
May 14, 2021

FY21 Expense Report Forced Reconciliation - Fiscal Year-End

University Travel Card cardholders are responsible for reconciling all charges on your University Travel Card in Concur. To ensure compliance and reconcile outstanding liabilities, Payment...
May 12, 2021

Changes to Blood Products from Vitalant

The following changes to all blood products purchased from Vitalant which will go into effect beginning June 1, 2021. As of this date, Vitalant will be changing its blood bags...
May 4, 2021

Travel & Expense Management Newsletter: Spring 2021

Read the Spring 2021 Travel and Expense Newsletter which includes the following topics: The University's COVID-19 Standards & Guidelines: Travel Management, expense processing reminders, unused airline ticket bank, Enterprise car rental, dates for the next  virtuallunch & learn, and more.
April 30, 2021

Important Information for Services & Honoraria Payments

The following information should help you identify whether a services or honoraria payment is the most appropriate payment method as well as the process to submit these two different types of...