Environmental Services Week Is This Week, September 14 - 20
EVS Appreciation Week 2025 is taking place this week, September 14 - 20. This is a dedicated time to recognize and celebrate the outstanding contributions of our Environmental Services staff whose efforts are essential to maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming spaces across campus. We encourage you to take a moment during this week to recognize and thank the EVS teams who support your buildings and operations every day. A handwritten note or even a simple “thank you” are meaningful ways to show appreciation!
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Service Excellence in Action: Facilities Portal & Website Updates Launch Oct. 1
Operations & Maintenance is introducing updates to its work request portal and website beginning October 1. These improvements are part of customer feedback from A&F’s Service Excellence initiative and are designed to enhance the overall customer experience.
Enhancements include:
- Email notifications with more details (e.g., when a technician is assigned, when additional trades are added to the work order as phases, etc.)
- Elimination of “Shop Done” notices for individual phases, reducing unnecessary messages and confusion.
- Technician comments and progress notes will automatically be shared in two ways - via email and in the portal.
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O&M’s website includes enhanced information for billing, emergency protocols, common services, and portal guidance, along with new team pages and photos.
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EVS has added FAQs related to their common services.
- A brief one-question survey will be emailed after each completed request, with the option to leave comments, helping us recognize staff for great service and identify opportunities for improvement.
For more details on these enhancements, visit The Elm. Stay tuned to the Elm Weekly and Facilities Work Request Portal for updates.
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October is Campus Sustainability Month
Everyone is welcome to join us for these planned events throughout the month:
- Campus Cleanup
- Wednesday, Oct. 1 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., outside HSRF III
- Register Here
- Composting Workshop
- Tuesday, Oct. 7 from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., SMC Campus Center Room 115
- Register Here
- Walking Wednesday
- Wednesday, Oct. 8 from 12 - 1:30 p.m., meet outside SMC Campus Center
- Register Here
- Swap Party
- Tuesday, Oct. 14 from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., 4MLK
- Register Here
- Meet the Founder: HEX Ferments with The Grid
- Wednesday, Oct. 15 from noon - 1 p.m., The Grid (HSHSL, 3rd floor)
- Register Here
- October Specialty Recycling Collections
- Month of October, Campus Center and Lexington lobbies
- Items Accepted: Books, batteries, ink/toner cartridges, electronics, plastic bags, and film
Visit the sustainability website leading up to October for the latest updates on events.
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BGE Gas Line Project Moves West on Lexington Street This Fall
A Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) project to upgrade gas service will continue to impact street and sidewalk traffic on Pearl, West Lexington, and North Pine streets this fall through the end of this year. Street traffic, street parking, and pedestrian traffic will be impacted.
Learn more about the project's impacts in The Elm. For the most up-to-date information on projects impacting pedestrian, cycling, or car traffic, visit the UMB Construction Projects map.
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'Construction Day’ at New SSW Building Site Recap
Construction firm Whiting-Turner and UMB recently paired up to host “Construction Day” for the children of employees in Design and Construction in July. During the day, attendees got the opportunity to explore some of their favorite construction vehicles and discover how buildings are planned and built.
Read more about the day's activities in The Elm.
| | From new employees to work anniversaries and everything in between, we have a lot to celebrate in Facilities and Operations! | | |
New Employees
EVS: Candice Taylor (Custodial Tech I), Kareem Jordon (Custodial Tech I), Romeko Alexander (Custodial Tech I), Kevin Bellinger (Custodial Tech I), Siella Watson (Custodial Tech I), Derontay Lewis (Custodial Tech I), Adrian Coore (Custodial Manager)
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Years of Service
5 Years: Justin Riggleman (O&M)
15 Years: Kevin Shaw (EVS), Tymira Donelson (EVS), Towanna Isaac (EVS), Joseph Sanders (O&M)
30 Years: Len Gause (EVS)
35 Years: Darrell Goodman (D&C)
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Advancement
D&C: Kayvon Simpson (Project Manager)
CFSA: Michelle Compton (Associate Director), Michael Lacey (Associate Director)
EVS: Antonio Pennix (Custodial Manager, Evening Shift)
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Achievements and Accolades
EVS
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Anthony Swann (Moving, Recycling, and Special Events): August EVS Employee of the Month
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Beverly Ellerbe (Custodial): August EVS Wheel of Gratitude
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Juanita Dubose (Custodial): September EVS Employee of the Month
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Tracey Griggs (Clean Campus Ambassador): September EVS Wheel of Gratitude
O&M
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Brian Croston: August Employee Spotlight
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Scott Walker: September Employee Spotlight
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Michael Ravera: Received Associate Elevator Technical (AET) certification from the National Association of Elevator Contractors (NAEC)
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