September 17, 2025FM Housekeepers Honored at President’s Luncheon
On September 16, a group of FM housekeepers attended a special luncheon celebration at University House, the home of President Pines. The purpose of the celebration was to honor housekeeping staff nominated for their exemplary contributions in facilities. This year, FM had 15 nominees recognized for...View Article Details for FM Housekeepers Honored at President’s Luncheon - September 04, 2025
FM’s Summer Projects: Restoring, Repairing, and Refreshing the UMD Campus
While much of campus slows down during summer, Facilities Management (FM) shifts into overdrive. With quieter streets and empty classrooms, crews take on projects that range from routine repairs to major upgrades—work that sustains the university all year long. Planning begins as early as winter, an...View Article Details for FM’s Summer Projects: Restoring, Repairing, and Refreshing the UMD Campus 
August 12, 2025Talking Trash: How Recycling Rules Are Changing
Campus moves to a bag-free recycling system following changes from the processing partner. If you've heard recent buzz about changes to campus recycling procedures, you're not imagining things. The University’s mixed recycling processor, Olive Street Processing, LLC, was recently acquired by Waste M...View Article Details for Talking Trash: How Recycling Rules Are Changing 
August 07, 2025Fleet Services Launches New On-Campus Kiosk for Vehicle Rentals
Fleet Services is bringing vehicle rentals closer to campus with the soft launch of its new self-service kiosk at Regents Drive Garage, part of a broader effort to improve convenience and accessibility for university departments. Starting this summer, rental vehicles are being relocated from the Pat...View Article Details for Fleet Services Launches New On-Campus Kiosk for Vehicle Rentals - July 31, 2025
All in the Family: The Kramers’ Legacy in FM Pest Control
Most families talk about sports or the weather at Thanksgiving. The Kramers? They talk ants, roaches, and beavers. For brothers Travis and Joe Kramer, pest control isn’t just a job—it’s a family tradition. Their father, Charlie Kramer, spent 30 years protecting UMD from pests of all kinds and helped...View Article Details for All in the Family: The Kramers’ Legacy in FM Pest Control
