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The Department of Financial Management invites university employees to the “Making Your Day Work Carnival” scheduled for March 28th. This unique event not only showcases the various departments on campus that strive to improve the overall employee experience, but also helps raise awareness. Employees exchange opinions about the diverse and excellent services provided by the university, which are often overlooked in the busyness of daily life.
This event provides an opportunity for staff and faculty to connect directly with units that have previously only interacted virtually or by phone. The highlight will be a “Family Feud''-style game show with Prime Minister Robinson. The winner will receive lunch from their department. Attendees can go to the registration table upon arrival to receive their wristbands and tickets, and pick up items at each booth. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.
key details
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date:March 28th (tomorrow)
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time:11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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position:Arkansas Union Ballroom and Connection Lounge
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Department Spotlight: Facilities Management
The goal of Facilities Management is to create a safe environment for the campus community. Facility Management's services are designed to promote a clean, safe and effective environment. They offer storage services, recycling and waste collection, general maintenance, minor renovations, outdoor space reservations, and more, many of which specialize in supporting educational environments.
Employees can visit Carnival's Facilities Management Team booth to learn more about the services they provide. Supervisors encourage team members to attend carnivals during work hours to foster a sense of connectedness across campus, celebrate the impactful work done by each unit, and develop knowledge and relationships between participating departments. It is recommended that you be able to participate.
Sector Spotlight: Travel Office
The Travel Office serves the campus, processes travel reimbursements appropriately, administers travel credit card programs, provides training and tools to administrators and travelers alike, and provides IRS interpretation and guidance. Facilitate travel for U of A's faculty, staff, students, and guests. Regulations, Arkansas Travel Regulations, University Processes and Procedures.
Travel Office staff works with the Cash Management Office to create settlement batches for all expense report reimbursements. They continually collaborate with external vendors to reduce costs, produce quality customer service, and identify the best partners for all travel services.
The Travel Office booth will feature Travel Pong. Everyone is a winner. Bonus prizes will be awarded to those who can answer travel-related questions. Attendees are sure to leave the travel agency booth feeling a little more motivated and perhaps smiling.
Employees can visit Carnival's booth to learn more about the services offered by the Facilities Management and Travel Office teams.
cooperating host
The Making Your Day Work Carnival is a collaborative effort led by multiple departments that make up the VCFA (Vice Chancellor for Financial Administration), including User Solutions, University IT Services (UITS), Human Resources, and Finance. For more information about the event, please contact Jennika Smith (jennikas@uark.edu) or Jen Gilbert (jeng@uark.edu).
