[{"id":2333,"date":"2026-11-10T13:06:26","date_gmt":"2026-11-10T18:06:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/?p=2333"},"modified":"2026-11-10T13:06:27","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T18:06:27","slug":"new-software-release-realsource-downtime-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/new-software-release-realsource-downtime-3\/","title":{"rendered":"New Software Release &amp; RealSource Downtime"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RealSource will be unavailable from <strong>Friday, November 13 at 9:00 p.m. through Sunday, November 15 at 12:00 p.m.<\/strong> while a new software release (26.3) is deployed. This is a routine update with only minor changes and no significant impact to system functionality expected.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RealSource will be unavailable from Friday, November 13 at 9:00 p.m. through Sunday, November 15 at 12:00 p.m. while a new software release (26.3) is deployed. This is a routine update with only minor changes and no significant impact to system functionality expected.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2024,"featured_media":2334,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[158],"tags":[395,5,396,397],"class_list":["post-2333","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-procurement-services","tag-business-solutions","tag-realsource","tag-software-release","tag-system-updates"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2333","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2024"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2333"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2333\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2335,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2333\/revisions\/2335"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2334"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2333"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2333"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2333"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":2330,"date":"2026-11-10T11:55:51","date_gmt":"2026-11-10T16:55:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/?p=2330"},"modified":"2026-11-10T11:55:52","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T16:55:52","slug":"big-changes-coming-to-southwest-rapid-rewards-everything-you-need-to-know-for-january-2027","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/big-changes-coming-to-southwest-rapid-rewards-everything-you-need-to-know-for-january-2027\/","title":{"rendered":"Big Changes Coming to Southwest Rapid Rewards:\u00a0 Everything You Need to Know for\u00a0 January 2027!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Southwest Airlines has<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/business.southwest.com\/e\/886213\/member-benefits-302910243-html\/r9bw7\/1250237409\/h\/tJFc8VkRNnR9tsp4JWmdgblz--K3V1Nc6_yQXDxN9lg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">announced<\/a> major changes to its Rapid Rewards loyalty program starting January 2027. The changes are designed to make it easier for frequent flyers to earn, track and enjoy benefits throughout the year.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While core perks like blackout dates, points that never expire, and free T-Mobile WiFi won\u2019t change, the way you earn status is getting a complete makeover.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>New program highlights<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Starting January 1, a refreshed tier structure will be launched, and a brand new tier is being added.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Current Status Tier<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>New 2027 Status Tier<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Key Change &amp; Major Perks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>A-List<\/strong><\/td><td>\ud83e\udd48 <strong>Silver<\/strong><\/td><td>The new baseline tier; standard A-List perks carry over.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>A-List Preferred<\/strong><\/td><td>\ud83e\udd47 <strong>Gold<\/strong><\/td><td>Unlocks a brand-new Milestone Reward: 3 promotional Companion Pass trips.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>(New Tier)<\/em><\/td><td>\ud83d\udc8e <strong>Platinum<\/strong><\/td><td>The ultimate tier unlock; the highly coveted unlimited Companion Pass perks.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond the new labels and names, Southwest is introducing <strong>Milestone Rewards<\/strong> that Travelers can earn as they reach certain levels of activity during the year.\u00a0 Additionally, the Airline will create\u00a0 more ways to use points, including the Companion Pass option, and more easily track progress toward status.\u00a0 Check out the new Rapid Rewards website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.southwest.com\/rapid-rewards\/2027\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">linked<\/a> for additional details.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>More to come throughout 2027<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>The January 1 tier launch is&nbsp; only the beginning. Southwest has an ambitious rollout schedule planned for the remainder of the year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additional enhancements planned include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Spring 2027 &#8211; International Partner Redemptions.<\/strong> For the first time, travelers will be able to earn and redeem Rapid Rewards points on international flights with global airline partners, for destinations across <strong>Asia, Europe, and beyond<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fall 2027 &#8211; Fleet-Wide Starlink WiFi .e<\/strong>\u2014Southwest is on track to become the first major U.S. carrier to complete a full fleet-wide rollout of Starlink, bringing ultra-fast, reliable internet to every single aircraft.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Late 2027- Points for Seat Selection.<\/strong> Travelers will finally be able to redeem your Rapid Rewards points to secure specific seat selections, including\u00a0 Extra Legroom and Preferred seats during checkout.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Late 2027- Southwest Icon Lounge\u2122 Network<\/strong> Southwest is entering the airport lounge space. They will launch this network , which frequent flyers can unlock through a new premium Chase credit card partnership.\u00a0 .<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you are a university researcher traveling for conferences or an athletic department staff managing dense team schedules\u2014these changes narrow the gap between Southwest and legacy network carriers.&nbsp; This overhaul transforms Rapid Rewards into a highly competitive program that maximizes the value of university travel budgets.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Southwest Airlines has announced major changes to its Rapid Rewards loyalty program starting January 2027. The changes are designed to make it easier for frequent flyers to earn, track and enjoy benefits throughout the year.\u00a0\u00a0 While core perks like blackout dates, points that never expire, and free T-Mobile WiFi won\u2019t change, the way you earn [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2024,"featured_media":2331,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[158],"tags":[101,213,3],"class_list":["post-2330","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-procurement-services","tag-business-travel","tag-southwest","tag-travel"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2330","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2024"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2330"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2330\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2332,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2330\/revisions\/2332"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2331"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2330"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2330"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2330"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":2326,"date":"2026-11-10T11:31:22","date_gmt":"2026-11-10T16:31:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/?p=2326"},"modified":"2026-11-10T11:32:27","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T16:32:27","slug":"important-travel-update-new-cdc-attestation-requirement-for-u-s-bound-flights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/important-travel-update-new-cdc-attestation-requirement-for-u-s-bound-flights\/","title":{"rendered":"Important Travel Update: New CDC Attestation Requirement for U.S. Bound Flights"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under an updated\u00a0order from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), effective immediately, airlines are prohibited from boarding any passenger on a U.S.-Bound international flight without a signed attestation. This new protocol is aimed at mitigating international health risks associated with the recent Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Travelers should keep the following key details in mind before traveling:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Universal Requirement:<\/strong> Applies to all travelers\u2014including U.S. citizens and green card holders\u2014flying to or connecting through the U.S. from any foreign departure point.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lookback Window:<\/strong> You must attest that you have not been physically present in the DRC (including airport layovers\/transits) within the preceding 21 calendar days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Individual Forms:<\/strong> Each traveler must have a completed attestation. Parents or authorized guardians may sign on behalf of minors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have upcoming international travel to the United States, please familiarize yourself with this requirement before departure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What Should You Do Before Traveling?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">VCU Travelers with upcoming international trips should:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Complete Check-In Early<\/strong>: Most airlines are integrating the attestation directly into their web and mobile app check-in flows. Complete your check-in prior to arriving at the airport.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Be Prepared at the Gate<\/strong>: If your airline does not support digital attestation, be prepared to fill out and sign a paper form at the gate prior to boarding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Review Airline Communication<\/strong>: Watch for emails or notifications from your carrier for specific instructions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Contact Support<\/strong>: If you have questions about how this update affects your VCU-sponsored itinerary, reach out to <a href=\"https:\/\/us.ctmsmart.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Corporate Travel Management<\/a> (CTP) or the VCU Travel &amp; Expense Team at travel@vcu.edu.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Where Can You Find More Information?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additional resources and links can be found at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Official <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/port-health\/legal-authorities\/attestation-order.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CDC Attestation Order &amp; Guidelines<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwnc.cdc.gov\/travel\/notices\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0CDC Traveler\u2019s Health<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A Reminder for VCU Travelers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The CDC notes that the overall public health risk to the general public remains low. However, the VCU Travel &amp; Expense Team encourages all travelers to stay informed on international travel updates to&nbsp; ensure a smooth and informed travel experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Safe travels!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Under an updated\u00a0order from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), effective immediately, airlines are prohibited from boarding any passenger on a U.S.-Bound international flight without a signed attestation. This new protocol is aimed at mitigating international health risks associated with the recent Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).\u00a0\u00a0 Travelers should [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2024,"featured_media":2327,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[158],"tags":[3],"class_list":["post-2326","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-procurement-services","tag-travel"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2326","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2024"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2326"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2326\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2329,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2326\/revisions\/2329"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2327"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2326"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2326"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2326"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":2320,"date":"2026-11-10T11:12:13","date_gmt":"2026-11-10T16:12:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/?p=2320"},"modified":"2026-11-10T11:19:39","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T16:19:39","slug":"winter-processing-schedule","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/winter-processing-schedule\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Winter Closing Schedule"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the winter break <strong>quickly approaches<\/strong>, the university will begin its annual holiday closing period. To help you plan ahead and avoid last-minute surprises, we\u2019ve prepared our <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/12qunQprOlIWWNgPnuiPllh4_9U9MWMLg\/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=113738040551684981291&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Winter Closing Schedule<\/a>, outlining when offices and services will be unavailable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why This Matters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Understanding the winter closing schedule allows you to plan your work, purchases, and communications in advance. It ensures that time-sensitive tasks aren\u2019t delayed and helps everyone head into the holidays with clarity and peace of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips for a Smooth Break<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Complete time-sensitive requests early<\/strong> to avoid delays.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Notify vendors, partners, and collaborators<\/strong> of your upcoming availability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Finalize documentation and approvals<\/strong> before offices close.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thank you for planning ahead and helping us wrap up the year smoothly. Wishing everyone a restful and productive lead-up to the break!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Procurement Services<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the winter break quickly approaches, the university will begin its annual holiday closing period. To help you plan ahead and avoid last-minute surprises, we\u2019ve prepared our 2026 Winter Closing Schedule, outlining when offices and services will be unavailable. Why This Matters Understanding the winter closing schedule allows you to plan your work, purchases, and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2024,"featured_media":2323,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[158],"tags":[21,76,13,56,4,5,3],"class_list":["post-2320","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-procurement-services","tag-accounts-payable","tag-invoices","tag-pcard","tag-purchase-orders","tag-purchasing","tag-realsource","tag-travel"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2320","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2024"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2320"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2320\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2325,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2320\/revisions\/2325"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2323"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2320"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2320"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2320"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":2318,"date":"2026-11-10T10:00:44","date_gmt":"2026-11-10T15:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/?p=2318"},"modified":"2026-11-10T10:00:45","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T15:00:45","slug":"tis-the-season-vendor-gift-policy-reminder-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/tis-the-season-vendor-gift-policy-reminder-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Tis the Season! Vendor Gift Policy Reminder"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we approach the holiday season, Procurement Services reminds departments that gifts should not be accepted from vendors. Vendors may offer gifts, meals, promotional items, or other courtesies intended to encourage business relationships. As a public institution subject to Virginia procurement and conflict of interest laws, VCU employees may not accept gifts of any kind from vendors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Information regarding VCU&#8217;s policy on vendor gifts and ethical procurement practices is available on the <a href=\"https:\/\/procurement.vcu.edu\/i-want-to\/make-a-purchase\/conflicts-of-interest-in-procurement\/\"> Procurement Services website<\/a>. Employees are encouraged to refer vendors to this resource if questions arise regarding gifts or other offerings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have any questions, please contact Procurement Services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As we approach the holiday season, Procurement Services reminds departments that gifts should not be accepted from vendors. Vendors may offer gifts, meals, promotional items, or other courtesies intended to encourage business relationships. 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