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Emergency Alert
UDC Closed Monday, Jan. 26

Ahead of the winter weather storm, Mayor Muriel Bowser declared a State of Emergency for the District beginning Friday, Jan 23. Mayor Bowser also declared a snow emergency that will go into Saturday, Jan. 24, and will stay in effect until 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27.

DC Mayor Bowser declares state of emergency, requests help from National Guard.

All administrative and academic offices within the University of the District of Columbia will be closed effective 5 p.m. EST on Friday, Jan. 23, until 9:30 a.m. EST on Tuesday, Jan. 27.

The safety and security of our students, faculty, staff and the broader community remain our top priority. We will continue to provide updates regarding the status of the university’s administrative and academic offices as conditions change. 

Please continue to check our website and social media channels for the latest information.

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Avis Marie Russell, Esq.

General Counsel

Avis Marie Russell, Esq.

Avis Marie RussellAvis Marie Russell, Esq. has been an attorney for over 40 years holding positions in both the public and private sectors. Russell currently serves as General Counsel at the University of the District of Columbia. Her previous management roles include City Attorney and Executive Counsel to the Mayor of New Orleans, Louisiana; General Counsel, District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority, Washington, DC; and Vice-President, Director of Contracts and Procurement at Parsons Corporation. Russell also served as Parsons’ first Chief Compliance Officer. She is an experienced litigator and transactional attorney and has handled matters in various areas, including construction, environment, personal injury and wrongful death, real estate, labor and employment, municipal law, compliance, procurement and public-private partnerships. She has also taught trial advocacy at Tulane and Emory law schools and the National Institute of Trial Advocacy (Gulf Coast Region). Russell is a graduate of Wellesley College and Tulane University School of Law.

 

 

Contact Information

Avis Marie Russell, Esq.
General Counsel
202-274-5400
avis.russell@udc.edu

For Media Inquiries

Rachel Perrone
Assistant Director of Media Relations
Van Ness Campus
rachel.perrone@udc.edu
202-274-6759

For General Requests

udc-communications@udc.edu
202-274-6155
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