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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.

Yellow banner with research-related icons and text - Research Week 2026

Research Week 2026

Celebrating 175 Years of Inspiration, Innovation and Impact

Join Us for UDC Research Week 2026

Research Week is your opportunity to explore some of the transformative research happening every day at UDC.

Engage with faculty and students as they showcase innovative projects that address real-world challenges. From urban farming to the future of AI, tax policy to cybertechnology, this annual event highlights UDC’s commitment to research that makes a difference.

Don’t miss out! Mark your calendar for Research Week, April 6–10!

UDC RESEARCH WEEK 2026 PROGRAM

Research Week 2026 Schedule

Monday, April 6

Opening Remarks: Celebrating 175 Years of Inspiration, Innovation and Impact
9 – 10:30 a.m.
Student Center, Heritage Hall, Van Ness Campus

College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Education and Learning Sciences
10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Building 71, 4th Floor, Atrium, Van Ness Campus

School of Business and Public Administration
1 – 4 p.m.
Building 38, 2nd Floor, Windows Lounge, Van Ness Campus

Tuesday, April 7

Interdisciplinary Research Session
8.45 a.m. – Noon
Auditorium, Lamond-Riggs Campus

David A. Clarke School of Law
Noon – 2 p.m.
Building 52, 5th Floor, Moot Courtroom, Van Ness Campus

UDC Community College
1 – 4:15 p.m.
Auditorium, Lamond-Riggs Campus

Wednesday, April 8

Interdisciplinary Research Day
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Student Center, Ballroom, Van Ness Campus

Thursday, April 9

Interdisciplinary Research Session
8:45 a.m. – Noon
Student Center, Ballroom, Van Ness Campus

School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Student Center, Ballroom, Van Ness Campus

Friday, April 10

College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences
Noon – 7 p.m.
Student Center, Heritage Hall, Van Ness Campus

Water Symposium - Registration required
8:45 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Student Center, Ballroom, Van Ness Campus

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