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Our Team Our Units Mission, Vision, Values Strategic Priorities FAQs Recognition News FM Deep Dive Podcast Series Working for FM
Capital Projects Create a New Service/Project Request Fleet Services Housekeeping Services Logistical Services Recycling & Waste Management Photography Services Renovation Projects Signs & Graphics Snow Command Center Request Service Special Services Terrapin Trader Warehouse
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
Appreciation & Recognition Calendar Human Resources Tools & Resources Life@FM

Out of Office sign on beach
June 05, 2025

5 Ways to Level Up Your Out-of-Office Message This Summer

Vacation mode: activated. But before you log off for a well-earned summer break, take a moment to set your out-of-office message. This quick task helps keep communication flowing smoothly while you're away—and shows our commitment to great customer service even when we’re off the clock. Here’s how t...
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McKeldin Mall
May 07, 2025

Space Wizards: How FM Planning Optimizes Every Inch on Campus

On a typical day, Facilities Management’s Space Management team is juggling space change requests, analyzing space-use data, and collaborating with campus partners to find efficient, data-informed solutions for evolving space issues. Part puzzle, part problem-solving, university space management is ...
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Mall
May 06, 2025

Bright Ideas: How FM Keeps Campus Lighting Safe, Efficient, and Sustainable

Lighting plays a critical but often overlooked role in making the University of Maryland campus safe and welcoming after dark. From pedestrian pathways to parking lots, Facilities Management’s (FM) Electrical Services Exterior Lighting team is responsible for keeping more than 2,600 pole lights oper...
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Maryland Day
May 02, 2025

Maryland Day 2025

Another successful Maryland Day took place on Saturday, April 26, as tens of thousands of people shrugged off an early threat of rain to enjoy all that the University of Maryland has to offer. Facilities Management shared information about its many responsibilities in a fun way, and with the chance ...
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FMHR Luncheon
May 02, 2025

Facilities Management Human Resources Luncheon

On Wednesday, April 23, Facilities Management Human Resources (FMHR) hosted the FM staff for a luncheon at the South Campus Dining Hall. FM staff members enjoyed the complete spread of meal options from salads to full entrees, along with great conversations.FM Human Resources Luncheon Photo Gallery
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Service Central screen
April 28, 2025

SHIFTing the Way We Work

After five years of behind-the-scenes planning, testing, and teamwork, a new era of facilities service has officially begun. On April 7, Facilities Management and its partners in Residential Facilities, Dining Services, Recreation & Wellness, and STAMP launched SHIFT (also known internally as As...
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Arbor Day 25
April 17, 2025

Arbor Day Planting Ceremony

On Wednesday, April 9, UMD's Arboretum held its annual Arbor Day planting ceremony. This year's tree was a Black Gum Wildfire cultivar, native to Maryland and featuring red leaf tips as they emerge, deep green leaves through the summer, and a brilliant red display in the autumn. The tree was planted...
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