MEMORANDUM

This announcement provides updated information relating to the University's observance of official recognized holidays for the 2004 period beginning November 25, 2004 through December 31, 2004.

Recently the Department of Human Resource Management (DHRM) in Richmond announced that the Governor has granted additional holiday time for this upcoming Thanksgiving (4 hours) and Christmas (4 hours) holiday season.  As we communicated earlier this year (April 15, 2004) we will use these additional eight (8) hours granted and designate Wednesday December 29, 2004 as an official Academic Division holiday.

We realize that any one observed holiday may be less than ideal for some activities.  In those instances, services should be maintained and compensatory leave awarded to those required to work.  Employees who must work on a holiday should be given adequate advance notice for personal planning purposes.

Below is the revised Academic Division Holiday Schedule. 

Additional Holiday Information:

Ø      This memo is available on the University Human Resources Web Site at: http://www.hrs.virginia.edu under the Holiday Schedule Icon.

Ø      Procedures and eligibility rules for administering holiday leave are posted under the Holiday Schedule Icon: http://www.hrs.virginia.edu

Ø      The University of Virginia’s Health System administration will distribute holiday information pertaining to the Medical Center and Clinics.

Ø      The University of Virginia’s College at Wise administration will distribute information pertaining to the College at Wise.

Any questions concerning these holidays should be addressed to the University Leave Center at 4-1426/4-4404 or send an email to hrdept@virginia.edu.