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The Workday purchasing process includes a crucial step: "Receiving." Before a supplier can be paid, the purchaser must confirm that the purchased goods or services have been received (“receiving”). If you have purchased anything through Workday, please log into the system and verify whether you have any pending items to receive. Pending items need to be “received” within Workday to release payment to the vendor.

Human Resources is here to help you get the most out of Workday. Below are updates and reminders on common support topics they have been hearing about—from retirement match visibility to part-time scheduling and student access.

For certain business processes, Workday automatically emails you when something needs your attention (email notifications). You can change your Workday preferences to control how frequently you receive email notifications from Workday without affecting the alerts you see when you log into Workday.

Following the departure of students at the end of the academic year, some departments experience a lull, while others desperately need extra hands. The Campus Ops Cross-Utilization Program — or Cross-U — allows staff from departments with a reduced workload to assist those with temporary staffing needs.

Memorial represents the culmination of several years of care, attention, and effort by many people.

Richard Bagby, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts from the University of Richmond School of Professional & Continuing Studies, was selected by faculty to present remarks on behalf of graduating SPCS students at 2024 Commencement Exercises on May 10, 2025.

Sarah Calveric, adjunct associate professor of educational leadership & policy studies, was nominated by students to receive the Itzkowitz Family Distinguished Adjunct Faculty Award at the School of Professional & Continuing Studies 2025 Commencement Exercises on May 10, 2025.