EDWARD ST. JOHN, Chairman and Founder of St. John Properties, established the company in 1971. He has grown the corporation from a small, local developer into one of the largest and most successful privately held real estate firms in the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond.

An ardent believer in the transformative power of education, St. John and the Edward St. John Foundation have a long history of giving back to the community, contributing more than $60 million to not-for-profit organizations with a focus on education. His generosity has had a pivotal impact, providing students with opportunities to place them on the path to success. Equally important, his benevolence has inspired others to give.

Long recognized for his outstanding accomplishments, St. John has received many honors and awards including 2012 Outstanding Philanthropist of the Year for the State of Maryland, Maryland Entrepreneur of the Year, along with various Hall of Fame and Lifetime Achievement Awards. He has served on numerous boards including the University of Maryland College Park Foundation, University of Maryland Medical Center Shock Trauma Center, Maryland Academy of Science, Johns Hopkins Real Estate Institute, along with various economic development planning boards.

Monday - Friday

7:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Saturday - Sunday

CLOSED

Those wishing to schedule weekend/off-hour events are required to utilize Conferences & Visitor Services. Please contact esj@umd.edu for more information.

Fall Hours

Monday: 8:30a - 6:30p

Tuesday: 8:30a - 6:30p

Wednesday: 8:30a - 9:30p

Thursday: 8:30a - 6:30p

Friday: 8:30a - 6:30p

Phone: 301.405.8661

Email: akoduah@umd.edu

Mon-Thurs 8am - 5:30pm

Fri 8am - 3:30pm

Information on reserving space is available here.

Anyone is welcome to walk through the building during normal operating hours. For a guided tour, please contact esj@umd.edu to make arrangements.

The lost and found is located in bins outside office 0105B.  You may stop by anytime to leave a found item, or look for a lost one.  If the item was of significant value (phone, computer, airpods, etc) it may be inside office 0105B.  If you don't see it in the bins, you may call 301.405.4702 or email esj@umd.edu to enquire.

Food and catering setups are not allowed in the TERP Classrooms, Huddle Rooms or carpeted areas. Catering for grab-and-go items may be set up in hallways for attendees to utilize during breaks, at an additional rental fee. ESJ does not have space for sit-down catering functions. There are cafés in the building that are open during posted hours.

ESJ does not have an exclusive catering agreement with any company or restaurant. Only UMD Dining Services may serve alcohol in ESJ. The event organizer is solely responsible for procuring safe and certified catering services. All set-up, service, and clean-up must be completed within the event timeline outlined in the User Agreement.

There are no tables in ESJ available for catering set-up. All tables must be brought in by the event organizer. Catering tables may only be set up in designated locations agreed upon by the operations manager and outlined in the User Agreement.

Events that include catering will be required to pay a rental fee for use of the public space.

All deliveries/loading and unloading can occur at the delivery entrance on the east side of the building, facing Symon’s Hall.

Any alcohol served in Edward St. John must be arranged through UMD Dining Services. An outside caterer may not serve alcohol in ESJ.

All parking is handled by the Department of Transportation Services (DOTS). Please review their website for parking rates and locations. ESJ is located near Regents Drive and Union Lane Garages.

The Fire Marshal posted signs inside the classrooms outline the maximum number of people allowed in the room.  This number is slightly higher than the seating capacity for the room.  Seating capacities are available here and in 25Live. ESJ's classrooms cannot be reconfigured to accommodate more people.

ESJ does not allow the posting of bills, advertisements, or other promotions at any time.  To include, but not limited to, chalking on exterior sidewalks, hanging signs in restrooms, or applying stickers to surfaces.

Please review the University's policy on chalking and posting of written materials.   Any postings will be promptly removed.

Faculty or staff may submit a single slide for consideration to play on the building's digital displays.  Submissions must meet the outlined guidelines for consideration. 

Special Events

No event signage may be taped to the walls or other surfaces, including but not limited to, directional signs, room schedules, or other notices. The event organizer is responsible for bringing tripods or sign holders for your event. 

Event organizers may advertise on the building's digital displays leading up to the event. Users can submit a single slide that will play on loop along with other content. Approved slides will be displayed approximately one week after submission. Only faculty and staff are permitted to submit content. ESJ cannot accommodate posting event schedules or any day-of specific content on the building’s monitors.

If your event is on a weekend, Conferences & Visitor Services may require a security sweep of the building following your event. You may also need to arrange for security if you are employing a high-profile speaker or any event where security is deemed necessary. These services can be arranged through the University of Maryland Police Department.

UMD has many venues that support events not suited for General Purpose Classrooms. Alternative venues include the Stamp Student Union, Reckord Armory, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, and Riggs Alumni Center.

If you are a non-campus user, your event falls outside normal operating hours, or is deemed large enough, you must utilize Conferences & Visitor Services to assist in the coordination of the event.

ESJ does not facilitate marketing or ticket sales. If applicable, the organizer is responsible for any marketing, ticket sales, and day-of ticket coordination. Any event that charges participants to attend must pay full rental fees for the space(s).

Merchandise may be sold at your event with prior approval. Rather than a commission rate on merchandise sales, a $25 fee is applied to the Final Invoice for each event during which merchandise is sold. The organizer is responsible for providing the cash box and staff to conduct sales. Note that all book sales must be conducted by the University Book Center. Please contact the operations manager with any questions.

Faculty and staff are invited to advertise student opportunities and resources by submitting a slide via go.umd.edu/esjscreens.

Slides may only

1. Advertise events happening in ESJ.
   
   OR


2. Promote content that is relevant to the general student population and is related to learning or teaching. Slides run for up to three weeks and can take up to a week to be posted after submission. Please use the templates when designing your slide.