UCSF IT is introducing Canva, an online graphic design software platform, for faculty, staff, and learners. IT is also offering discounted Adobe software licenses for campus. Read more to learn about the licensing process. CanvaCanva is an all-in-one, web-based graphic design application for creators of all skill levels for presentations, websites, templates (including UCSF logos, colors and patterns), and more. The software is free for learners with an active UCSF email address. A license for employees will cost $115 per person for a fiscal year and will be billed to each department on a prorated basis. Learn more about Canva and licensing on the UCSF IT Canva webpage. To purchase a license, submit an IT ServiceNow ticket with your chartstring and name(s). NOTE: Canva licenses are not purchased through SCM/BearBuy. Discounted Adobe LicensesFor Adobe software users, UCSF has an Enterprise Term Licensing Agreement (ETLA) with Adobe to purchase Adobe Acrobat, Acrobat Pro, and Creative Cloud Suite software licenses for UCSF Business and UCSF-owned devices at a discounted rate versus current Adobe VIP licensing.For details about how to purchase Adobe software through ETLA licensing, check out the UCSF Adobe Licensing page. For software usage assistance, submit a ServiceNow ticket.
The University of California (UC) Travel Program has partnered with major airlines and lodging properties for discounts and rewards.
Winter weather can create unpredictable travel conditions, from flight delays to limited ground transportation. A little preparation—and knowing what to expect while traveling—can go a long way. Below are updated Winter Travel Tips, organized to help you plan ahead and navigate disruptions while traveling, whether related to an upcoming storm or future winter weather events.
Connection Check In | February Calendar | Word on Tartine | Recognition | Kudos
Connection Check In | Office and Workspaces Updates | Daisy Palma Promotion | Buyer Job Posting | Michael White Spotlight | Supplier Expo Announced | Employee Discounts | UC Travel: Southwest Airlines/Alaska Airlines | Recognize | Kudos to Dean
Last year, the inaugural Supplier Expo event hosted by Anchor Institution Mission Procurement for Staff Resource Day aimed to increase utilization and awareness of existing certified small and local businesses. The event featured face-to-face networking with BearBuy suppliers, and food samples from local caterers. This event was a success with 150 attendees, 13 exhibitors, 20 restaurants, and resounding feedback to do the event again. Please save the date for Wednesday, June 3, to attend 2026 Supplier Expo activities during Staff Resource Days (June 1-5). Call for VolunteersWe are looking for volunteers to get involved with event outreach and day-of coordination. Volunteers will meet once a month as part of the Anchors Away Team to align procurement needs with a mission to sustain and advance the small and local business community.If you would like to get involved with this impactful event, please contact Marliz Copado no later than Wednesday, January 30.
If you need to place an order with a vendor that is not in BearBuy, does not have a contract, and is not offered through distributor catalogs, consider using VWR or Fisher’s third-party purchasing option to simplify the process.Onboarding new vendors or negotiating terms with non-contracted vendors can add additional processing time to requisitions. VWR and Fisher can quote your order and process it quickly—even if the vendor is not listed in their catalogs. Your order may also qualify for existing benefit from these distributors—such as free freight.Directions to utilize third party purchasing are as follows:VWR’s third-party purchasing is available through their MarketSource program. This can be accessed through their punch out catalog. More details here.Fisher also offers third-party purchasing options through their punch out catalog. Learn more here.If you have any questions, you may also contact your local sales representative for each of the distributors.
Supply Chain Management (SCM) has developed a new ordering process in response to the difficulties customers have experienced when placing orders for Neuropixels and other items from Imec, Inc (IMEC). New procurement arrangement for Imec orders (Neuropixels)IMEC and Avantor (VWR) have agreed to collaborate to streamline ordering. UCSF customers can request quotes and place orders for Neuropixels through VWR’s BearBuy punchout, shown below. The attached “Neuropixels Ordering Guide” outlines the process for requesting quotes and placing orders for Neuropixels (or any IMEC product). Background InformationAvantor (VWR) will manage transactions for IMEC orders under the terms of their UC agreement, eliminating the need for exceptional approvals, and will work behind the scenes to act as the Importer of Record and work directly with UC’s customs broker. For any questions, and to submit feedback to further streamline the ordering process for IMEC items please contact [email protected].
January calendar/commemorations | Next onsite week | SCM Spotlight on Philip and Miranda | UCSF "NAVY" Shuttle service | NAEP newsletter | Recognition | Kudos to Dean Shehu
The Greenphire Program achieved a significant financial milestone during its beta phase. With the program now out of beta, we have enhanced the funding model to simplify processes and increase flexibility.
