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While many of us take mail delivery for granted, it plays a crucial role in keeping UMD running smoothly. Even in the digital age, physical mail remains essential to students, faculty, and staff. Facilities Management’s (FM) Mail Services team ensures the seamless delivery of more than 206,000 letters and packages each month, with that number surpassing 300,000 during peak periods like the start of the fall semester and the holiday season. Every piece of mail is delivered within 24 hours of arrival—an impressive feat considering the scale of operations.

Mail Services will operate on a reduced schedule from Dec. 24 to Jan.1, 2025. On Dec. 31, mail will be delivered to designated departments. Dec. 24-31, mail will be available for pick-up and drop-off at the Campus Mail Facility after 10 a.m. days that Mail Services is open as indicated below: At the Severn Building Mail Facility, 5245 Greenbelt Rd.

Imagine having a map that doesn't just show you where to go but helps you plan, manage, and even predict the best way to navigate a campus as dynamic as UMD's. Thanks to FM’s Enterprise GIS team, the UMD campus map is more than just a set of directions—it's a powerful tool that integrates data from multiple sources to transform how the university operates. From streamlining daily navigation to supporting large-scale planning efforts, this cutting-edge GIS platform has become an essential resource for students, staff, and administrators.

UMD Mail and Distribution Services will operate on a reduced schedule on Nov. 27 and 29 (the day before and after Thanksgiving). Regularly scheduled deliveries will resume on Monday, December 2. Mail will be available for pick up and drop off at the Severn Mail Facility, 5245 Greenbelt Rd., from 8 - 11 a.m. on reduced schedule days. November24 Weekend - No Service 25 Regular Schedule 26 Regular Schedule 27 8 - 11 a.m. 28 Holiday

On November 2, the UMD Arboretum, part of Facilities Management (FM), gathered volunteers to plant 40 trees along Fraternity Row.