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New School of Social Work Building Celebrates Milestone

On Wednesday, February 25, UMB faculty, staff, and students joined the Whiting-Turner Contracting Company crew and Ballinger architects inside the school’s future assembly room to celebrate the placing of the building's last beam at the top of the sixth floor of the building.

Read more about the event in UMB News.

F&O Leaders Coach Staff in Second A&F Mentorship Cohort

The Administration and Finance (A&F) Mentorship Program graduated its second cohort of participants Jan. 14. The course unites volunteer members of A&F senior leadership team with A&F employees who are seeking a mentor. Leaders Anna Borgerding (F&O), Jody Latimer (D&C), and Denise Meyer (EVS) served as mentors for this cohort.

Learn more about the recent graduates of the A&F mentorship program in The Elm.

Participate in Earth Month 2026

Specialty Recycling Collections at SMC Campus Center and Lexington Building

• Wednesday, April 1 - Thursday, April 30

Campus Cleanup

• Wednesday, April 8 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Register here.

Walking Wednesday: Earth Day Edition!

• Wednesday, April 22 from 1 - 2:15 p.m.
• Register here.

Town Hall and Strategic Plan Kickoff

• Wednesday, April 29 from 1:30 - 3 p.m.
• Register here.

For a full list of events, visit the sustainability website.

West Lexington Corridor Project Receives Approval from USM

The University System of Maryland Board of Regents gave the green light on Feb. 13 to a plan that will transform the north end of campus into a bustling “Collegetown,” with housing, retail, and even outdoor entertainment and recreation space. The West Lexington Corridor project is a significant part of UMB’s overall Vibrancy Initiative.

To learn more, visit the story in UMB News.

From new employees to work anniversaries and everything in between, we have a lot to celebrate in Facilities and Operations!

New Employees

EVS: Art Evans (Custodial Technician)

Years of Service

5 Years: Tynetra Witherspoon (EVS), Cearra Holloway (EVS), Dedric Allen (EVS), Deborah Jordan (EVS), Tracy Figueroa (EVS), Andrea Mayfield (EVS), Gertrude Smith (EVS)

10 Years: Doretha Matthews (EVS), Babatunde Oni (EVS), Charlotte Sewell (EVS), Jamaal White (EVS), Yarnell Stubbs (EVS)

30 Years: Eric Parker (EVS), Lydia Wilburn (EVS), Patricia Foster (EVS)

Achievements and Accolades

EVS

• Towanna Isaac (Custodial Lead): February EVS Employee of the Month
• Jean Anderson (Custodial): February EVS Wheel of Gratitude
• Patricia Foster (Custodial): March EVS Employee of the Month
• Charlotte Sewell (Custodial): March EVS Wheel of Gratitude
• SOM Custodial Team (MSTF, Howard, HSF1, HSF2, BRB) led by Dorothy Cole: Team of the Season, Winter 2026
• Wendell Macklin: promoted to EVS Senior Manager

O&M

• Dallin Smith: February Employee Spotlight
• Jasmine Artis: March Employee Spotlight

While our bi-monthly F&O newsletter gives an overview of initiatives happening throughout Facilities and Operations, we encourage you to join the newsletters below for more detailed information on specific programs and projects.

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