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June 20, 2023

Supplier Update: Baker, Panasonic/Labrepco, and DAI Scientific

Please note that the following suppliers are no longer University-wide Contracted Suppliers as of effective dates in prior years: Baker, Panasonic/Labrepco, and DAI Scientific. However, you can...
June 16, 2023

Miltenyi Biotec Updated Supplier Status

Miltenyi Biotec has informed Purchasing Services that the company has decided to terminate its University-wide agreement. Effective July 1, 2023, Miltenyi Biotec is no longer a University-...
June 9, 2023

FY23 Expense Report Forced Reconciliation - Fiscal Year End

University Travel Card and/or OneCard cardholder are responsible for reconciling all charges on their Travel Card/OneCard in Concur. 

Information about the Forced Reconciliation of...
June 9, 2023

OneCard to Replace the Travel Card & P-Card

In December 2022, the former institutional purchasing credit cards, the University Travel Card and P-card, were replaced by a singular payment method:...
June 1, 2023

FY23 Departmental Closing Schedule + Important Reminders

With the close of Fiscal Year 2023 approaching, the following important information includes: details about the departmental closing schedule, reminders about federal government’s Uniform Guidance...
June 1, 2023

What To Expect When Traveling: Travel Tips

As you may be aware, the travel industry is currently experiencing increased volume and prices, limited flight options, and evolving COVID-19 regulations. A regular email series, What to...
May 31, 2023

FY23 Fiscal Year End Reminder: Purchasing Gifts with University Funds

With the fiscal year end approaching, we want to provide you with an important reminder regarding the purchase of gifts, awards, and prizes using University funds and federal grant funds for...
May 26, 2023

Vitalant Price Increase for Buffy Coat

Vitalant, a supplier of blood and blood products, has increased the price of Source Leukocytes (Buffy Coat) from $176.20 to $375.00 effective May 5, 2023. This price adjustment...
May 17, 2023

Resolved: PantherExpress System Approval and Email Notification Delays

On 5/17/23 PantherExpress System Solutions was aware of an issue with system related emails in ...
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...