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May 16, 2023
Travel & Expense Management Newsletter: Spring 2023
Welcome to the Spring 2023 Travel & Expense Management Newsletter! We plan to share these newsletters on a quarterly basis moving forward.
Travel & Expense Management Lunch...
May 15, 2023
Supplier Spotlight: Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
In recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month this May, we are featuring two suppliers which are Asian American and Pacific Islander-owned businesses:
SW...
May 11, 2023
Contracts+ Enhancements & Scheduled Downtime
We are excited to share that enhancements to the Contracts+ module in the PantherExpress System will be implemented at the end of next week and users need to be aware that Contracts+ will be...
May 5, 2023
Vincent Payment Solutions Transition to New Cash Card Provider
The Vincent Payment Solutions system is used for paying research participants and individuals for...
May 2, 2023
New University-wide Agreement with Contract Research Organizations
To facilitate our faculty’s ability to enter into a contract with a Contract Research Organization (CRO), the Office of Research Protections, in cooperation with the University’s Purchasing...
April 25, 2023
SUPRA/Office Depot Price Reduction for Aspen 30 Paper
SUPRA and ODP Business Solutions, a University-wide Contracted Supplier for office supplies, has reduced the price...
April 24, 2023
Supplier Spotlight: Celebrate Earth Month with Polycarbin
The University of Pittsburgh is committed to environmental stewardship through sustainable purchasing, conservation, and construction designed to conserve natural resources and preserve the...
April 14, 2023
Updated Wire Transfer Instructions and Form
The following is an update and provides the latest information regarding wire transfers as the transition to our new banking partner, JP Morgan Chase, has increased the necessity to make wire...
April 12, 2023
Action Requested for former P-card Cardholders
As a reminder, OneCards replaced the former P-cards and University Travel Cards at the end of 2022. There are two action items that must be completed by former P-card cardholders and their...
April 7, 2023
Zoom Event: Sustainable Purchasing & Strategies for Circularity on 4/13/23
In celebration of Earth Month, please join the Office of Sustainability and Purchasing Services for a virtual event: Sustainable...
April 6, 2023
Resolved: Issue Impacting PantherExpress System + Concur
On April 5, 2023, Pitt IT and Purchase, Pay & Travel were made aware of issues impacting two systems: the PantherExpress System...
March 28, 2023
Supplier Spotlight for Women's History Month 2023
Spending with diverse suppliers is an institutional priority and the University has established goals to support community and economic development by increasing spending with diverse businesses....
March 23, 2023
Extended Supplier Agreement with Matheson Gas
University-wide Contracted Supplier, Matheson Gas’s Supplier Agreement has been extended for two years, ending on January 31, 2025...
March 16, 2023
Reminder: University Business Hotel Booking Process
When booking hotel rooms or event space for University business, please follow the processes below:
If you are booking hotel event space or 10 or more sleeping rooms for University...
March 8, 2023
Extended Supplier Agreement with Matheson Gas
University-wide Contracted Supplier, Matheson Gas’s Supplier Agreement has been extended for two years, ending on January 31, 2025...