B&F Lunch & Learn Webinar Series
These knowledge-sharing informational sessions were initiated by B&F staff requesting opportunities to learn more about the work of their colleagues throughout the unit. Partners throughout the enterprise are welcome to attend the monthly webinar sessions to broaden their financial acumen or acquire tips on utilizing B&F university services.
The 2024 monthly Lunch & Learn series occurs from noon to 1:00 p.m.
- Registration is not required to attend.
- Description of webinar content and Zoom links are provided below.
DATE | AREA | TOPIC/TITLE | PRESENTER/DESCRIPTION |
| JAN. 24 | Bursar | Introduction to the Office of the University Bursar | Jeanine Linkenhoker, Learning and Development Senior Analyst Taking all the money, one payment at a time. Join us to learn about who the Office of the University Bursar is, what we do, and why it matters. |
| FEB. 28 | Investments | Overview of the LTIP | Samir Sidani, Senior Director of Investments (Illiquid), and Timothy Reading, Senior Director of Investments (Liquid) This presentation will discuss the objectives of the LTIP, how the LTIP supports the university, the team structure and the asset classes we invest in. |
| MAR. 27 | Controller | Telling Our Story with Numbers | Tom Ewing, Director, Financial Reporting Accounting is more than just debits and credits! In this presentation, Tom Ewing will provide an in-depth look at how the Office of the Controller tells the university’s financial story with numbers (and more than a few words). Gain insights on the university’s accounting system, key users of our financial reports and how the central accounting team partners with colleagues across the institution to understand the ‘why’ behind the numbers. |
| APR. 24 | OFS | The Best D*mn Bonds in the Land – What are Bonds and How Do They Work? | Garrett Patterson, Director, Debt Management & Internal Bank Operations Ever wondered how the university pays for all that construction? Join us to learn how the debt management team within the Office of Financial Services helps fund capital projects with bonds and the internal bank. |
| MAY 22 | FP&A | Money Matters: The OSU Budget Model | Katie Hensel, Senior Director, Financial Planning & Analysis Attend this data rich presentation to learn more about the university's operating budget and budget model. FP&A will also share a unit scorecard to highlight how we analyze the financial health of colleges and support units. |
| JUN. 26 | Internal Audit | One Bad Buckeye Can Spoil the Bunch – Why Controls Matter | Brian Newell, Director, Internal Audit; Jenny Arend, Manager Medical Center Audit; John Zancourides, Manager University Audit; Angie Wilson, Manager University Audit; Katy Ideus, Senior Information Systems Auditor Have you ever wondered what happens when internal controls fail or effective checks and balances are not in place? Attend this presentation to learn some basics about fraud prevention and to hear examples of real frauds that have occurred at the university. |
| JUL. 18 | OERM - Risk | FreezeMeister: A Real Risk Case Study | Mark Benotti, Associate Vice President & Chief Risk Officer; Josh Tabler, Associate Director Insurance Risk; Vella Garrett, Associate Director Business Continuity Management |
| AUG. 28 | Payroll | Payrollin’ the Dough: The Ingredients Behind Our Successful Payroll Team | Presenter TBD |
| SEP. 25 | Purchasing | Alejandra Meechan, Associate Director Sourcing; Justin Perry, Associate Director Sourcing; Christine Keough, Manager Supplier Management & eProcurement | |
| OCT. 23 | Operations/Central Receiving | Topic TBD | Shawn Jones, Director Strategy & Operations |
| NOV. 13 | Accounts Payable | I'm Just a Bill-How to get them paid | Alex Goolsby, Manager Accounts Payable |
| DEC. 18 | B&F Service Center Support (PSSC) | Get to know the Business & Finance Service Center operations | Julie Grubb, Director, Fiscal Service Center; Frank Grubb, Associate Director, Procurement Service Center |