UVAFinance In Action: November 14, 2024

 UVA's Central Finance Leadership at College at Wise

UVA's Central Finance Leadership team
taking in the gorgeous fall colors with our
Wise colleagues 

The Leadership team from UVA's Central Finance recently visited The University of Virginia's College at Wise, taking in the breathtaking autumn views of the Southwestern Virginia campus. Beyond the stunning scenery, the team had the chance to foster collaboration with their counterparts at Wise, and worked together to support shared goals and strengthen connections. 

Lunch & Learn, October 16, 2024

What a great group of Lunch & Learners!

UVAFinance had a Professional Development Lunch & Learn session on October 16, 2024, featuring speakers Reagan Harouff Gaye and Bill Define, who gave presentations to attendees on information from various conferences and other Professional Development opportunities. These Lunch & Learns will be offered to encourage a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and innovation by allowing team members to share key takeaways, trends, best practices, and new ideas that can be applied to our work.

Azamat's view of his student attendees

Azamat Akhmedov, Foreign National Taxation

At the end of October, Azamat Akhmedov presented to over 2,000 UVA international students on the complexities of foreign national taxation. By sharing his expertise, Akhmedov gave students the ability to gain information and support necessary to navigate tax requirements with confidence. 

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Happy Halloween from UVAFinance!

This year, UVAFinance celebrated Halloween with fun costumes and spooky treats. This short video encapsulates all the ghoulish entertainment of the day! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73GkSY6u9Eo

Way to go, Minh!

Minh Nguyen Represents UVA at NACCA Conference

UVAFinance’s Minh Nguyen recently attended the National Conference on College Cost Accounting (NACCA), where she presented on the topic of service centers. The conference brought together cost accounting professionals and national experts for discussions on best practices and uniform guidance updates in higher education.

Kellyn Morris

Kellyn Morris Promoted to Senior Service Experience Associate

We’re thrilled to announce that Kellyn Morris has been promoted to Senior Service Experience Associate after a competitive search for talented candidates. Kellyn will collaborate with functional teams across UVAFinance in her new role to enhance service capabilities, curate valuable knowledge resources, and support select business transactions.

Kellyn has been an invaluable member of our team, consistently contributing to our mission of refining and optimizing the service experience for our customers. We’re excited to see her bring her expertise and dedication to this new position and look forward to the impact she will continue to make!

We love our front-line teams!

Celebrating Customer Service Week 2024

This October, Tier One teams from UVAFinance, Student Financial Services, HR, and Payroll came together to celebrate Customer Service Week—a time to honor the dedication and hard work of our front-line teams. Throughout the week, team members participated in engaging activities designed to foster connections and encourage team spirit, creating a vibrant and supportive atmosphere.

The week wrapped up with a celebratory outing at Brazos Tacos, where team leaders recognized outstanding team members with awards for their invaluable contributions. This celebration was a wonderful way to acknowledge the commitment of our teams and reinforce the collaborative spirit that drives us to provide the best possible service to our UVA community.