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Facilities Emergency and Operational Update, Tuesday, Oct. 20

This morning, UDC was notified of a power outage affecting Building 47, with simultaneous outages reported in Buildings 38 and 39. At approximately 6 a.m., DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the Van Ness campus following an alarm activation. While their investigation continues, power remains unavailable in Buildings 32, 38, 39, 42, 44, 46 and 47.

There is no disruption to operations at the Student Center (4200 Connecticut Ave.), Student Success Center (4225 Connecticut Ave.), Building 71 (4250 Connecticut Ave.), or the UDC David A. Clarke School of Law (4340 Connecticut Ave.).

Academic Operations

  • Students scheduled for 8 a.m. classes should report to Building 71.
  • Classes beginning at 9:30 a.m. and later will transition to Emergency Remote Instruction (ERI).
  • Classes at the Law School, Community College, Congress Heights, and the DCA Aviation Hangar will continue as scheduled.

Administrative Operations

  • All administrative functions will operate remotely until further notice.

 

For Faculty and Staff

  • Staff should contact their immediate supervisor for guidance regarding remote work expectations.
  • Faculty should contact their dean or supervisor for instructions related to ERI. The Center for the Advancement of Learning (CAL) is available to support instructional continuity, including Blackboard, Zoom, Webex, and other teaching technologies.

 

CAL Faculty Support Resources

 

For Students

Due to this facilities emergency, the university will suspend in-person operations beginning at 9:30 a.m. today, Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Instruction will continue remotely through synchronous and asynchronous methods. Courses requiring in-person laboratory, clinical, or hands-on instruction may require make-up sessions; however, every effort will be made to maintain instructional continuity through virtual learning. Faculty conducting synchronous instruction should adhere to published class meeting times to minimize disruption to student schedules.

The safety and well-being of our students, faculty, staff and community remain our highest priority. Additional updates regarding academic and administrative operations for the remainder of the week will be provided by close of business today.

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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Division of Arts and Humanities

DAAH

Welcome to the Division of Arts and Humanities

Aparajita DeWe guide your four-year college experience to help you nurture community, curiosity and creativity. We celebrate who you are and nourish the energy of who you will become. DAAH opens portals to help you study and celebrate the joy of the familiar and the adventure of finding the unfamiliar. This is your chance to become acquainted with creatives and writers such as Toni Morrison, Gordon Parks, Florence Price, Julia Alvarez, Dorothy Hayes, among others. This is where you learn how to make compelling arguments and productive connections through our programs in Art, Music, Photography, English and Digital Media.

DAAH courses introduce broad and critical knowledge with interdisciplinary reach and encourage you to foster inclusive thinking that reflects the voices and experiences of the community. At UDC, we believe in inclusive excellence, and we strive to be a community where all members have a strong sense of belonging. Our division advocates for flexible learning modalities and encourages individuals to explore diverse pathways, nurturing critical and creative thinking. With our dedicated and high-caliber instructional and research faculty, both current and incoming residents of the DMV area can rest assured that we are committed to supporting your journey toward sustainable growth.

In practicing your imagination and strengthening your passion for the Arts & the Humanities, DAAH will enhance your powers of engagement and empathy. We will deepen your understanding of our shared humanity and prepare you for the world that beckons you beyond UDC.

I am humbled and proud to serve your needs as the Chairperson of the Division and endeavor to give you the best learning experience along with a supporting crew of mentors, teachers, staff members, and community partners that will guide your journey.

Welcome to the fold!

Aparajita De (she/her; pronounce: Aw-paw-ra-gee-ta Day)
Chair, Division of Arts and Humanities

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