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Arboretum and Botanical Garden Campus Facilities Plan Current Construction Map NextGen Energy Program SHIFT Student Facilities Fund Sustainability
ADA Transition Plan Building Inventory Design Criteria/Facilities Standards Facilities Archival Library Facility Quick Facts Glossary of Abbreviations & Acronyms OM&U Facility Managers On-Call General Contractor Specs Service Impacts Space Use Change Form UMD Office Standards UMD Spaces
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News You Can Use: FM Pipeline September 8, 2025

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Reminder: Drive & Work Safely on Campus

Campus is buzzing with students, faculty, and ongoing Purple Line construction. As a reminder, please:

  • Use extra caution while driving or working.
  • Follow police directions at all times.
  • Stay clear of secure areas when advised.

Your safety—and the safety of others—depends on it.


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Congratulations to Karen Petroff

Join us in celebrating Karen Petroff, Director of Landscape and Special Services, who will be honored at the upcoming Faculty and Staff Convocation. Karen is receiving the President's Distinguished Service Award—a well-deserved recognition of her leadership and impact. Congratulations, Karen!


Fall All Hands Meeting

Reminder: Register for Fall All-hands Meeting

The fall FM All-Hands meeting is Thursday, September 18, 10 to 11:30 a.m. In addition to updates from FM leadership, this session will feature guest speakers Bob Reuning, Interim Vice President for the Division of Administration, and Tania DeBarros, Counselor with the Faculty Staff Assistance Program. All-hands meetings are presented via Zoom. Staff with limited access to technology can participate in person at our group viewing locations, Tawes Hall, Rm 0223 (Spanish) and Knight Hall, Rm 1206 (English). Register online.


How may we help?

Coming Soon! Customer Service Training

FM’s new Customer Service Training program begins this fall with pilot groups running Oct. 21–30 and regular training beginning in Nov.

  • 12 hours of training across four sessions
  • Sequence: Supervisors → Frontline → Leadership
  • (No sessions during Thanksgiving week or Winter Break)

Watch your email for more details and registration information.


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