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Update on Facilities Emergency

Following the electrical incident originating in Building 42, significant progress has been made in assessing the affected facilities. Power is expected to be restored to Buildings 38, 39, 43 and 47 within the next several hours.

Buildings 32 and 42 will remain closed through the end of this week while additional assessments are completed and necessary repairs are implemented.

Academic Operations

  • SEAS will remain on Emergency Remote Instruction (ERI) through the end of the week.
  • Classes for all non-SEAS students will resume normal operations.
  • Classes at the Law School, Community College, Congress Heights and the DCA Aviation Hangar will continue as scheduled.

Administrative Operations

  • Administrative and support functions at the Van Ness campus will resume normal business operations.

SEAS Faculty, Staff and Students

SEAS staff should contact their supervisors regarding remote work expectations. SEAS faculty should coordinate with their supervisors regarding ERI and may contact CAL for instructional technology support, including Blackboard, Zoom and Webex, at [email protected].

The safety of our students, faculty, staff, and community remains our highest priority. We will continue to provide updates as additional information becomes available.

For safety concerns, contact OPSEM at 202-274-5050. For emergencies, call 911.

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Albert Cacozza

Albert Cacozza

Studio headshot of a middle-aged man with glasses and a mustache, wearing a dark suit and striped tie against a gray background.Albert Cacozza is a retired Partner of Ropes & Gray LLP with deep experience in governance, compliance, risk management and organizational leadership. Over his career, he advised national and global organizations on regulatory, policy, and corporate matters, led complex internal investigations and supervised regulatory due diligence for major transactions. He also developed policies, procedures and training programs to strengthen institutional compliance and accountability.

Within the firm, he served as Co-Chair of the Digital Health Initiative, Co-Chair of the Diversity Committee, and Member of the Corporate Department Associate Training Committee, helping the firm achieve national #1 rankings in diversity and associate training. A strong advocate for access and equity, he was a longtime member of the Pro Bono Committee and received the firm’s Lifetime Achievement Pro Bono Award in 2021. His community involvement includes voter protection efforts in multiple presidential elections, fundraising leadership for City Year Washington, DC, and years of volunteer service in youth education and athletics. He brings a strong commitment to educational excellence, equity and student success.

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