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Campus Closure

In observance of Veterans Day, all University of the District of Columbia administrative and academic offices will be closed and classes will not be held on Wednesday, Nov. 11.

Administrative and academic offices will resume regular operations on Thursday, Nov. 12.

 
UDC Facilities Update

At this time, a definitive timeline for reopening Buildings 32 and 42 has not been established. The reopening of these facilities remains contingent upon the successful completion of repairs, testing, inspections and confirmation that the affected electrical distribution equipment can be safely re-energized.

Although we understand the critical role these facilities play in supporting academic programs, student success and university operations, safety must remain our highest priority. Re-energizing the system before it is fully restored could result in additional equipment damage, create electrical safety risks and potentially prolong the closure of both buildings.

Visit the Campus Alerts page for more information. 

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

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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.

Russell's 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
[email protected]

For Media Inquiries

Rachel Perrone
Assistant Director of Media Relations
Van Ness Campus
[email protected]
202-274-6759

For General Requests

[email protected]
202-274-6155
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