Dear Colleagues:

I want to express my gratitude for your unwavering commitment to and efforts in upholding the core values and mission of the University of Maryland, Baltimore. You exhibit a commitment to excellence in education, research, and service. I am proud to be your president and extend my sincerest thanks to each and every one of you.

As a gesture of my gratitude, I’m granting one day of paid Administrative Leave on Monday, July 3. Staff who do not have essential employee responsibilities will be excused from work. Policies governing leave administration are available on the Human Resource Services website. You will receive a follow-up email from your HR director or manager with more details, including how the leave should be coded on your timesheet.

I wish you all a wonderful July Fourth holiday.

Sincerely,

Bruce E. Jarrell, MD, FACS

President