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Through VCU&#8217;s America To Go e-catalog, faculty and staff have convenient access to a variety of approved local restaurants and caterers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explore Your Catering Options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join us for an afternoon of food, networking, and discovery! This free tasting event gives VCU faculty and staff an opportunity to sample menu offerings, meet participating caterers, and explore the variety of options available through America To Go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&#8217;ll also learn how the e-catalog simplifies the catering order process while supporting university purchasing guidelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Event Details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Date:<\/strong> Monday, November 2, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Time:<\/strong> 2:00 \u2013 3:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Location:<\/strong> MCV Campus, Larrick Student Center Ballroom<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Expect<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enjoy complimentary tastings from participating America To Go vendors, connect directly with local catering partners, and discover new options for your next department or campus event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;re ordering for a small team or coordinating a larger gathering, this is your chance to explore what&#8217;s available before placing your next catering order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Space is limited, so register early to reserve your spot!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Register here: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScfS_nIBYZZPxufNDUuE2mDDFnDsenV8NXYx9z3FXrpBMw6wA\/viewform?usp=dialog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Registration &#8211; November 2 MCV Campus ATG Showcase<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We look forward to welcoming our MCV Campus colleagues for another afternoon of great food and meaningful connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Savoring the Selection: Taste. Connect. Discover.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Following a successful kickoff at Monroe Park Campus, VCU Procurement Services is bringing Savoring the Selection: America To Go Vendor Showcase to MCV Campus on Monday, November 2! Whether you&#8217;re planning a department meeting, staff appreciation lunch, or campus event, finding the right catering options just got easier. Through VCU&#8217;s America To Go e-catalog, faculty [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2024,"featured_media":2275,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[158],"tags":[387,117,386,56,4],"class_list":["post-2294","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-procurement-services","tag-america-to-go-2","tag-catering","tag-event-planning","tag-purchase-orders","tag-purchasing"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2294","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=2294"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2294\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2295,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2294\/revisions\/2295"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2275"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2294"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2294"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2294"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":2303,"date":"2026-10-20T11:36:24","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T15:36:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/?p=2303"},"modified":"2026-10-20T11:36:26","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T15:36:26","slug":"reminder-special-edition-procurement-office-hours-today-oct-20","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/reminder-special-edition-procurement-office-hours-today-oct-20\/","title":{"rendered":"Reminder: Special Edition Procurement Office Hours \u2013 Today, Oct. 20!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have questions about the updated student reimbursement process in Emburse? Join us today, <strong>Tuesday, Oct. 20<\/strong>, for a special edition of Procurement Office Hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our team will review the new process, highlight key changes and answer questions to help users navigate student reimbursements with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Time:<\/strong> Noon &#8211; 1PM<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Virtual \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/vcu.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/T87bOIQ-Txisxf4iz5QMeQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Meeting Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We look forward to seeing you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have questions about the updated student reimbursement process in Emburse? Join us today, Tuesday, Oct. 20, for a special edition of Procurement Office Hours. Our team will review the new process, highlight key changes and answer questions to help users navigate student reimbursements with confidence. Time: Noon &#8211; 1PMLocation: Virtual \u2013 Meeting Link We look [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2024,"featured_media":2304,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[158],"tags":[184,23,390],"class_list":["post-2303","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-procurement-services","tag-emburse","tag-office-hours","tag-student-reimbursement"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2303","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=2303"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2303\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2305,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2303\/revisions\/2305"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2304"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2303"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2303"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2303"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":2296,"date":"2026-10-20T11:22:22","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T15:22:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/?p=2296"},"modified":"2026-10-20T11:27:27","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T15:27:27","slug":"vcu-procurement-services-strengthens-supplier-connections-at-swamfest-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/vcu-procurement-services-strengthens-supplier-connections-at-swamfest-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"VCU Procurement Services Strengthens Supplier Connections at SWaMfest 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">VCU Procurement Services joined small business owners, procurement professionals and industry partners from across Virginia at <strong>SWaMfest 2026<\/strong>, held Oct. 14 at the Henrico Sports &amp; Events Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hosted by the Virginia Association of State College and University Purchasing Professionals (VASCUPP), the annual conference brings together small businesses and higher education purchasing professionals to share resources, build relationships and explore procurement opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Throughout the event, VCU Procurement Services team members connected with business owners, answered questions about university purchasing processes and shared information about doing business with VCU. These conversations support the department&#8217;s ongoing efforts to expand supplier engagement and help businesses better understand opportunities within the university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">VCU was also represented in conference programming and planning. Ramona Taylor and Dana Parent participated as panelists, while Cornelius Hunt served as a moderator and supported event planning. Additional team members engaged with attendees and represented VCU throughout the conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SWaMfest provided another opportunity for VCU Procurement Services to strengthen relationships within the business community, exchange knowledge with higher education colleagues and advance its commitment to meaningful supplier engagement.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAHYjgHLK2Y\/mOtljVtBuVzZqNylOPxnZw\/watch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to view a few highlights! VCU Procurement at SWAMFest<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>VCU Procurement Services joined small business owners, procurement professionals and industry partners from across Virginia at SWaMfest 2026, held Oct. 14 at the Henrico Sports &amp; Events Center. 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There will also be a link to this page directly on the Emburse Home Screen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Join Office Hours:<\/strong> We will host a special edition of <strong>Procurement Office Hours<\/strong> on Tuesday, October 20 at 12 noon &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/vcu.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/T87bOIQ-Txisxf4iz5QMeQ\">Register here<\/a> &#8211; specifically to answer your questions about this new process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to extensive backend configuration and testing, we\u2019ve created a smooth transition with only a few minor\u2014and very positive\u2014adjustments to your user experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Big Improvement: No More Onboarding!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most significant change is that <strong>onboarding through Realsource is no longer required<\/strong> for student reimbursements! 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Requesting Purchasing to issue a solicitation type.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Attach your requirements.<\/strong> Attach a statement of needs\/specifications.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Share your estimate and deadline.<\/strong> Give your best estimate of the total cost, including and tell us your deadline.\u00a0 Be sure to make the requisition total amount more than 10k to ensure it routes to Procurement.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What happens next<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the requisition reaches Purchasing, a buyer will work with you to choose the right method, this may include utilizing a cooperative contract or contracts that may be in place.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Need help?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Read <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/before-you-submit-a-requisition-in-realsource\/\">Before You Submit a Requisition in RealSource<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Place a service ticket<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Register for our Virtual Office Hour<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you need Purchasing to run a competitive solicitation, such as an RFP, start by submitting a requisition in RealSource. 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The afternoon brought together great food, meaningful connections, and an opportunity to explore a variety of catering options available for meetings, programs, and events across VCU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Guests had the opportunity to meet and sample offerings from <strong>24 America To Go vendors<\/strong>, with a variety of flavors, bites, and menu selections represented throughout the showcase. From savory favorites to creative specialties, vendors brought their best to the table and gave attendees a chance to experience their offerings firsthand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adding to the experience, <strong>VCU Catering provided a complimentary beverage station along with an assortment of sweet treats \u2014 the perfect finishing touch to an afternoon built around tasting, connecting, and discovering.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The showcase gave attendees a chance to connect directly with vendors, ask questions, explore new catering options, and discover possibilities for future meetings, programs, and events across VCU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And there was one more treat! All showcase attendees were entered into a raffle for prizes generously provided by vendors in attendance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Congratulations to our raffle winners:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Darlene Cole<\/strong>,<strong> School of Dentistry<\/strong> &#8211; Jason&#8217;s Deli gift card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Carol Mackey<\/strong>, <strong>School of Business<\/strong> &#8211; Chopt gift card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Traci Anthony<\/strong>, <strong>College of Engineering<\/strong> &#8211; Deep Run Roadhouse gift card<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thank you to our participating vendors for helping make the showcase such an engaging experience for the VCU community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you missed this showcase, consider this your invitation to the next one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Savoring the Selection returns November 2 on the MCV Campus<\/strong>, bringing another opportunity to connect with America To Go vendors and explore what\u2019s available for your next VCU event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want to learn more in the meantime? Visit VCU Procurement Services\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/procurement.vcu.edu\/i-want-to\/purchase-mealsfood\/catering-services\/\"><strong>Catering Services<\/strong><\/a> page for information and resources, and take a look back at our <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/savoring-the-selection-america-to-go-vendor-tasting-event\/\"><strong>original Savoring the Selection event announcement<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>More details about the November 2 showcase are coming soon.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1257\/2026\/10\/ATG-Poster-2-1-768x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2275 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 768px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 768\/1024;width:370px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1257\/2026\/10\/ATG-Poster-2-1-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1257\/2026\/10\/ATG-Poster-2-1-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1257\/2026\/10\/ATG-Poster-2-1-1152x1536.png 1152w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1257\/2026\/10\/ATG-Poster-2-1-1536x2048.png 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1257\/2026\/10\/ATG-Poster-2-1-scaled.png 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vendors in Attendance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>QDOBA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eddie Rose Coffee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taco Bamba<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Everyday Gourmet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dave &amp; Buster\u2019s<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tarrant\u2019s<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bar Solita<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jason\u2019s Deli<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Empanada<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Catering by EAT \u2013 Wong\u2019s Tacos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Roots Natural Kitchen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Greek on Cary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mosaic Catering &amp; Events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Espresso A Go-Go<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chicken Fiesta<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>OTTO Mediterranean Kitchen and Catering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chopt Creative Salad<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Morrissey\u2019s Catering Co.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chick &amp; Crafts LLC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Piccola Italy Pizza<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Butler\u2019s Unique Catering \/ Boneyard BBQ \/ Olio<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deep Run Roadhouse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apple Spice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eat Catering<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Procurement Services welcomed the VCU community on Monday, October 5, to Savoring the Selection: America To Go Vendor Showcase. 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Guests had the opportunity to meet and sample offerings from [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2024,"featured_media":2273,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[158],"tags":[214,123,117,380,4,381],"class_list":["post-2272","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-procurement-services","tag-atg","tag-business-meals","tag-catering","tag-event-catering","tag-purchasing","tag-vcu-catering"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2272","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=2272"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2272\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2278,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2272\/revisions\/2278"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2273"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2272"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2272"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2272"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":2279,"date":"2026-10-06T12:45:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T16:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/?p=2279"},"modified":"2026-10-06T13:48:23","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T17:48:23","slug":"streamlining-student-reimbursements-new-process-launches-october-15","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/streamlining-student-reimbursements-new-process-launches-october-15\/","title":{"rendered":"Streamlining Student Reimbursements: New Process Launches October 15!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are excited to announce that an updated, simplified process for student reimbursements in Emburse is scheduled to go live on <strong>Thursday, October 15<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to extensive backend configuration and testing, we\u2019ve created a smooth transition with only a few minor\u2014and very positive\u2014adjustments to your user experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Big Improvement: No More Onboarding!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most significant change is that <strong>onboarding through Realsource is no longer required<\/strong> for student reimbursements! We have integrated a daily student data feed directly into Emburse, making payee selection faster and far more efficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How things are changing:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Old Way:<\/strong> Log into Realsource \u2192 Wait for onboarding \u2192 Manually enter student details \u2192 Submit in Emburse.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New Way:<\/strong> Go straight to Emburse \u2192 Select Student \u2192 Submit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How it Works<\/strong>Moving forward, submitting a reimbursement for a student is as simple as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Select the Payee Type:<\/strong> Choose <strong>&#8220;Payee Type &#8211; STUDENT&#8221;<\/strong> on the expense report.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Select the Student:<\/strong> Pick the student from the new live dropdown list. Their V number, full name, and payment destination (either their mailing address or &#8220;Pays by ACH&#8221;) will populate automatically. <strong>Submit as Usual:<\/strong> Complete the rest of the expense report just like you always have\u2014the remainder of the submission process is completely unchanged!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Helpful on-screen instructions will be available if an address ever needs updating to help reduce the number of lost checks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*Please note: this new process affects Expense Reimbursements only. The travel booking process through CTP remains unchanged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What\u2019s Next?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To help you get familiar with the new functionality and layout, we will publish updated step-by-step guides prior to the October 15th launch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Get the Guides:<\/strong> Bookmark the<a href=\"https:\/\/procurement.vcu.edu\/\"> VCU Procurement Website<\/a> and check the Emburse Home Page closer to launch day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Join Office Hours:<\/strong> We will host a special edition of <strong>Procurement Office Hours<\/strong> specifically to answer your questions about this new process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stay tuned\u2014we\u2019ll share the date for the special Office Hour and more details and helpful tips in next week\u2019s blog!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are excited to announce that an updated, simplified process for student reimbursements in Emburse is scheduled to go live on Thursday, October 15. 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Have You Registered Yet?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The countdown is on! Our <strong>America To Go Vendor Tasting Event<\/strong> is happening <strong>this Monday, October 5<\/strong>, and spots are filling quickly. If you missed our original announcement, now is the perfect time to learn more about VCU&#8217;s new America To Go e-catalog and the exciting lineup of local catering partners featured at the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Space is limited, so reserve your spot today.<\/strong> Join us to sample delicious menu options, meet approved vendors, and discover new catering solutions for your next department meeting, campus event, or special occasion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49 Be sure to check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/savoring-the-selection-america-to-go-vendor-tasting-event\/\">original post below for full event details and registration information.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The countdown is on! Our America To Go Vendor Tasting Event is happening this Monday, October 5, and spots are filling quickly. 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Corporate discounts and priority statuses cannot be applied retroactively or to flights booked outside of approved university tools.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Don&#8217;t Forget Our Existing Partnerships<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a reminder, VCU also maintains corporate partnerships with <strong>Southwest Airlines<\/strong> and <strong>American Airlines<\/strong>. These relationships serve as the perfect complement to our new Delta agreement, giving you a full suite of competitive corporate rates and flexible, cost-effective options for domestic and international travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Looking Ahead<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our goal in Procurement Services is to provide you with the most comprehensive, flexible, and affordable travel network possible. We are actively negotiating with other major legacy carriers to continue expanding our portfolio, and we look forward to sharing more exciting airline updates in the coming months!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ready to Book Your Next Trip?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These new Delta benefits are <strong>available immediately<\/strong> for all approved VCU business travel! As the classic slogan goes, Delta is ready when you are\u2014so head over to the travel portal and start planning your next flight!&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are excited to announce a new corporate agreement with Delta Air Lines, designed to bring exclusive discounts and elevated perks to VCU business travelers. Whether you\u2019re flying domestically for a conference or heading overseas for research, this partnership makes your university&nbsp; travel smoother, more comfortable, and more cost-effective. 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