Dear TU faculty and staff,

As an expression of appreciation, and in consultation with our executive leadership team, I am pleased to announce that TU will be closed on Friday, August 7, for an administrative leave day. 

I recognize and appreciate that our university community has been hard at work all summer—from classes and new student orientations to administrative planning, hosting community events, maintaining our facilities and so much more. It is my hope that this extra day of leave will provide you with an additional opportunity to rest and recharge in preparation for the upcoming academic year.  

While the university will be closed on this day, I also recognize activity at TU doesn’t stop. Essential personnel and others scheduled to work should still report to campus. These colleagues may instead work with their supervisor to schedule a day of administrative leave to be used before or during the fall semester.

In addition, any employee who previously scheduled annual leave for August 7 should change the day to administrative leave on their timesheet. Any questions should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at 410-704-2162.

Thank you for all you do in support of TU, our students and one another. I look forward to another inspiring year together.

All the best,

Mark R. Ginsberg, Ph.D.
President