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Update on Facilities Emergency as of Friday, Oct. 23

Following Tuesday morning's electrical incident originating in the mechanical room of Building 42, power disruptions impacted Buildings 32, 38, 39, 42, 43 and 47.

Power has since been restored to Buildings 38, 39, 43 and 47. Buildings 56 and 71 were not impacted by this incident. Additionally, Buildings 44, 46 east and 46 west were unaffected and remained fully operational throughout the event.

The university's electrical contractor continues to assess the damage and determine options for restoring and redistributing power to Buildings 32 and 42. As a result, Buildings 32 and 42 will remain closed through Monday, Nov. 2, while assessments are completed and necessary repairs or equipment replacements are identified and implemented.

Academic Operations

  • The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) will remain under Emergency Remote Instruction (ERI) while Buildings 32 and 42 are unavailable.
  • Classes for all non-SEAS students will resume normal operations.
  • Classes at the UDC David A. Clarke School of Law, Community College, Congress Heights campus and DCA Aviation Hangar will continue as scheduled.

Administrative Operations

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

Guidance for SEAS Faculty and Staff

  • SEAS staff should contact their immediate supervisors regarding remote work expectations.
  • SEAS faculty should consult their supervisors for ERI-related guidance.
  • The Center for the Advancement of Learning (CAL) remains available to support instructional continuity, including Blackboard, Zoom and other teaching and learning technologies.

CAL Faculty Support Resources

Guidance for SEAS Students

  • Due to this facilities emergency, SEAS in-person operations will remain suspended through Monday, Nov. 2. Instruction will continue remotely through both synchronous and asynchronous formats.
  • Courses requiring laboratory, clinical, studio or other hands-on instruction may require makeup sessions. However, every effort will be made to maintain academic continuity through virtual learning whenever possible. Faculty conducting synchronous instruction should continue to meet during published class times to minimize disruptions to student schedules.

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

Please continue to monitor the university website and official social media channels for the latest information.

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

Thank you for your flexibility, cooperation and continued commitment to UDC and our students.

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Joshua Lopez

Alumni Representative—Board of Trustees

Joshua Lopez

Smiling man in a dark suit and red tie against a gray studio background.Joshua Lopez is the founder and CEO of Lopez & Associates, LLC (“Lopez & Associates”). Lopez & Associates is a business development, community and government relations firm based in Washington, DC. Since its inception in 2014, Lopez & Associates has worked hand in hand with industry leaders to ensure maximum inclusion of District-based small businesses on construction and development projects. With over 15 years of private and public sector experience, its founder, Joshua Lopez, has been a community leader and firm advocate for local and small business enterprises. In addition to business development, Lopez & Associates has coordinated opportunity fairs and other networking activities to generate awareness for local business participation and created hiring opportunities for District residents. Lopez & Associates’ knowledge of business procedures, governmental regulations, policies and legislation, and business inclusion have proved invaluable for industry and community partners alike.

As a native Washingtonian, Joshua Lopez is a graduate of the University of the District of Columbia, where he holds a B.A. in History and M.S. in Homeland Security. Mr. Lopez is also a political strategist, having worked on political campaigns in both local and national settings. Mr. Lopez brings 20 years of civic engagement experience having served as a political appointee for three mayoral administrations and as an elected civic official in Washington, DC. Currently, Mr. Lopez serves as the Chair of the DC Hispanic Contractors Association, Board of Trustees member for The University of the District of Columbia and as an Operations Specialist in the Coast Guard Reserve.

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