Dear Campus Community,
This year, the holiday period from Monday, December 24, 2018 until Wednesday, January 2, 2019,
includes 5 holidays, 2 weekend days and 2 regular work days. Wherever
possible, departments are encouraged to allow staff to have the 9
consecutive days off, by utilizing 2 days of vacation. As in past
years, this decision is entirely voluntary for both employees and
departments, but strongly encouraged for sustainability reasons.
As
in recent years, this holiday break provides an opportunity for the
campus to reduce energy costs and prove its commitment to
sustainability. To reduce energy consumption and our campus carbon
footprint, UMD will operate campus buildings at temperatures lower than
usual (62 degrees F) with limited ventilation during this campus holiday
break period. If you have an adjustable thermostat in your office, you
are asked to turn down the temperature to 62 degrees but no lower than
60 degrees.
Facilities Management intends to provide minimal staffing dependent on campus needs. Please contact Facilities Management at facmgt@d.umn.edu
if you plan to close or have events planned that will require our
custodial (staff and/or door opening) services during this period. In
order to meet your needs, please respond as soon as possible.
Thank you for your continued support of UMD sustainability initiatives.
Have a great holiday break!
Lendley C. Black
Chancellor
