September 26, 2024FM Housekeepers Honored at President’s Luncheon
On September 26, 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 the annual Cintas Custodian of the Year Award. This year, FM had 15 nominees recognized f...View Article Details for FM Housekeepers Honored at President’s Luncheon 
September 16, 2024Beyond PPE: How FM Keeps Safety in Check
Welcome to the first in a series of brief articles about safety controls in Facilities Management (FM), where we work hard to keep our workplace safe and healthy for everyone. While personal protective equipment (PPE) often gets the spotlight, it's just one piece of the puzzle. In FM, we employ a ra...View Article Details for Beyond PPE: How FM Keeps Safety in Check 
September 13, 2024Bridging the Digital Divide: FM's Computer Literacy Training Program Pilot
As part of Facilities Management's ongoing commitment to supporting the professional growth of its diverse workforce, FM launched a new Computer Literacy Training Program Pilot earlier this month. The pilot, developed in collaboration with the University of Maryland Extension's Tech Extension progra...View Article Details for Bridging the Digital Divide: FM's Computer Literacy Training Program Pilot 
September 06, 2024FM Gears Up to Support Students for a Successful Semester
At the University of Maryland, the Facilities Management (FM) team plays a pivotal role in ensuring the campus is primed for success, especially at the start of a new academic year. Move-In Week in August is a peak time when FM’s careful planning and hard work truly shine. By providing essential ser...View Article Details for FM Gears Up to Support Students for a Successful Semester 
September 06, 2024What You Need to Know in Fall 2024: Facilities
Thousands of Terps flocking to campus this fall have been greeted with a unique way to “ring” in the new academic year. An eye-and ear-catching art exhibit now leads the way to Thurgood Marshall Hall, with five 12-foot-tall red rings circling the sidewalk at the Do Good Plaza entrance. As pedestrian...View Article Details for What You Need to Know in Fall 2024: Facilities 
June 12, 2024Campus Race to Zero Waste: UMD Takes Top Spot in MD & Big 10
UMD has once again excelled in the annual Campus Race to Zero Waste competition (formerly RecycleMania). This year, we achieved impressive results in the category of Waste Diversion, which measures the percentage of materials that are recycled and composted rather than sent to landfills. UMD ranked ...View Article Details for Campus Race to Zero Waste: UMD Takes Top Spot in MD & Big 10
