Dear TU faculty and staff,

As we’ve reached the final month of 2024, I want to pause for a moment to thank my TU colleagues for your dedication and commitment to our university throughout this successful and busy fall semester. I am grateful for your hard work and the impact of our efforts in support of our students and each other.

I am pleased to announce, after consultation with TU’s senior leadership team, our university will be closed on Friday, December 20, 2024.

December 20 will be designated as an administrative leave day for all TU employees regularly scheduled to work on that day. It is my hope that the addition of this day to our already scheduled winter break will provide you with an added opportunity to rest, relax and spend more time with your loved ones as you prepare for the holiday season.

While the university will be closed on this day, essential personnel will still need to report to work. These individuals may instead schedule a day of administrative leave to be used by the end of January 2025.

In addition, any employee who has previously scheduled annual leave for December 20 will have the day changed to an administrative leave day.

If you have questions about the December 20 administrative leave day, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 410-704-2162.

I am very grateful for your many contributions to our university and wish you a safe and joyous holiday season. I look forward to continuing our important and consequential work together in 2025.

All the best.

Mark R. Ginsberg, Ph.D.
President