- November 08, 2024
100 New Trees Planted on Campus
On November 2, the UMD Arboretum, part of Facilities Management (FM), gathered volunteers to plant 40 trees along Fraternity Row. Casey Trees, a D.C.-based nonprofit organization that works to increase the tree canopy in the region, collaborated with FM Arborist Richard Jones to pull together the ev...View Article Details for 100 New Trees Planted on Campus - October 03, 2024
Hispanic Heritage Month
Celebrating FM's Latino/x/e StaffView Article Details for Hispanic Heritage Month 
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
