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AREC September 2025 Administrative Updates
Fall 2025 Administrative Team Business Hours + Schedule
New Faces at AREC
Lucinda Botlero will be joining AREC as the new Director of Financial Services. She will begin in the office on September 8, 2025.
Brandon Enriquez has joined the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics as an Assistant Professor at the University of Maryland.
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES & ACTIVITIES
Noise Disturbance – Thursday, August 28 & Friday, August 29
Please be advised that there will be a wall demolition in Room 3200 beginning at 8:00 AM on both Thursday and Friday. Significant noise is expected, particularly for those located near the site.
If you would like assistance arranging a temporary workspace in a quieter area, please reach out—we’re happy to help.
Fall 2025 – Key Academic & Department Dates
September 1 – Labor Day (Campus Closed)
September 2 – First Day of Classes
October 2 – Oktoberfest, 3:00–5:00 pm
October 13–14 – Fall Break (Mon–Tue)
October 23 – Cornerstone Event
October 24 – AGNR APT Deadline
November 26–30 – Thanksgiving Recess (Wed–Sun)
December 12 – Last Day of Classes
December 13 – Reading Day
December 15–20 – Final Exams (Mon–Sat)
December 17 – S.I. & Winter Celebration
Additional Calendars: University Academic Calendars (2025-2026 approved calendar is available.)
AREC 2025-2026 Committee Assignments: Committee assignments
REQUESTS & REMINDERS
Travel & Card Services (TCS) – Upcoming Concur Refresher Trainings
Travel and Card Services (TCS) is offering campus-wide Concur Refresher webinars this fall. These sessions are tailored to different user groups and provide important updates to support your travel and expense processes.
General Training – Thursday, September 4, 2025 | 1:00–3:00 pm
Guest Travel Training – Thursday, October 9, 2025 | 1:00–3:00 pm
Approvers Training – Thursday, October 16, 2025 | 1:00–3:00 pm
Register online at: purchase.umd.edu/travel
Library & Research Tools
Springer OA Publishing → UMD authors can publish at no cost. More Info
Federal Data Tracking Guide → UMD Library Guide
Open Research Data Support → researchdata.umd.edu
RESOURCES
Safety & Emergency Resources:
AREC Safety Plan – Review AREC’s full safety guidelines and protocols.Health & Safety
CDC COVID Guidelines – Stay updated on COVID-19 precautions and recommendations.
Faculty and Staff Mental Health Support – Resources available for faculty and staff to prioritize mental well-being.
Student Support: Mental Health First Aid Training – Training for students to recognize and respond to mental health challenges.
Stay Informed
UMD Guardian (Mobile Campus Safety App) - Access campus resources and emergency notifications, Personal safety app for direct access to UMD Police and emergency contacts.
Get Facilities Work/Outage Notification Alerts - Sign up for location-specific facility updates.
Get Safety Alerts on your phone – Stay informed about campus-wide emergencies and safety updates.
Be UMD Ready Handout | Video – Learn how to prepare for emergencies at UMD.
Manuals & Policies
Faculty & Staff Resource Guide is a centralized tool providing UMD faculty and staff with quick access to FAQs, resources, and contacts to support teaching, research, and student engagement
UMD College Park records retention policies – Review what records you’ve been keeping and determine if they are eligible for disposal. If you’re within the disposal window, submit an Admin Request Form for assistance in proper record disposal.
FRIEDRICH AC Units user’s manual
Phishing email warning! Consult this list for examples.
