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As the holidays approach, we encourage you to read our blog titled, “5 Tips for A Peaceful Holiday Season.” Read about how certain factors of the season can make us fail to live up to our own ethical values!

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If you have a question about gift giving or receiving, please give the Office of the Vice President for Legal Affairs a call. It can be more complicated than you might think for a state employee to accept gifts from vendors. https://t.co/CvGrDyTrxI

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It's the holiday season and cybercriminals are just itchin' to to go phishin'. Don't let you data be caught! Take 20 minutes out of your day to learn how to keep yourself safe from email and phishing attacks. Log on to UTLearn: https://t.co/amEsWb8Fdm @UT_ISO

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Deck the halls can come with some increased fire risks. Check out our colleagues' fire safety site for tips! https://t.co/KgFzOwvl6w

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You might be surprised to learn that the answer is: Probably not. But it depends upon the gift, nature of the office’s responsibilities, donor and other factors, so please call Legal Affairs if you have questions.

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As the holidays approach, we may find ourselves getting gifts from vendors. As state employees, a common question we get is: Can my whole office accept a gift (say, food) from a vendor that is worth more than $50?

What do you think? Our answer is in the comments.

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Answer: Since the University cannot endorse any religion, religious iconography should not be used for decoration. For example, no nativity scenes or menorahs. But, other festive decorations like wreaths, garland, candy canes, snowflakes, etc. are allowed.

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As the holidays approach, people want to know what is allowed/not allowed for decorations and themes. Do you know what kinds of decorations can we use?

Our answer is in the comments.

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⏰🥫 Last chance! Pay off parking fines with food donations—this Wednesday, Nov. 27, is the deadline!

Donate non-perishable items at designated PTS locations, & we’ll pass them along to @UTOutpost to support students in need.

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...adding this book to our "to read" list...

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Make sure to read our new blog, “Framed: An Analysis of Wrongful Convictions,” and learn about how a wrongful conviction sent seven men to jail for the same crime!

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The UT Transportation & Mobility Survey is now open! Your feedback will help enhance safety, transit options, walkability, and parking, as well as support future growth.

📅 Survey closes Dec. 17: https://t.co/6QLZ5siT7S

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Answer: Possibly. Gifts from vendors are complicated and context matters for state employees. For example, it matters whether the gift giver is a registered lobbyist or whether the receiver has purchasing influence. Please contact Legal Affairs for your specific situation.

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As the holidays approach, we commonly get questions about gifts, such as: Can I accept a gift of less than $50 from a vendor?

What do you think? Our answer is in the comments.

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Yes, you can take up a monetary collection or purchase a small gift, though such efforts should clearly be understood to be personal in nature (that is, not organized, supported or approved by the University). The effort should also be 100% voluntary. Questions? Give us a call!

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As the holidays approach, we sometimes get questions about whether it's appropriate or allowed to thank some of our staff members with a monetary gift or gift card. What do you think? Answer is in the comments.

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Today is #GlobalEthicsDay! How do you plan to empower ethics?

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This #GlobalEthicsDay, I pledge to empower ethics by...

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Remember that ethics is not about getting everyone to agree on one way to live or even a single set of values. It’s about how we learn to live together, celebrate our differences, and face the global challenges of both today and tomorrow. #GlobalEthicsDay

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Good ethics recognizes that personal differences are OK. We can still work together in pursuit of a better world, even if our proposed solutions are imperfect. It is really the good-faith effort at the center of ethical reflection, engagement, and action that counts.

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Ethics is an active process that each of us can engage in to improve our lives, strengthen our communities, and build a better world. #GlobalEthicsDay is on October 16 this year, so we encourage everyone to take a few minutes and think about what ethics means to you.