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Campus Alert
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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Music Organizations and Activities

Performance Ensembles at UDC

UDC Chorale

Joining the UDC Chorale offers students a unique opportunity to be part of UDC’s prestigious Concert Choir, performing at significant university events such as Convocation, Founder’s Day, and Commencement, as well as engaging with the community through various performances. This experience is ideal for students passionate about singing and eager to gain professional choir performance experience. By joining the UDC Chorale, students can enhance their musical skills, build lasting friendships, and create unforgettable memories, all while contributing to the vibrant cultural life of the university. Don't miss the chance to be part of this dynamic and enriching musical community!

Learn more about the Chorale

UDC Jazz Ensembles

UDC’s jazz studies program produces premier jazz ensembles that have performed at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and at local jazz clubs. The program’s JAZZAlive series culminates each year with the Calvin Jones BIG BAND Jazz Festival, organized in conjunction with the Felix E. Grant Jazz Archives.

Learn More About the UDC Jazz Ensembles

UDC Chamber Ensembles 

UDC also offers woodwind, chamber, brass and percussion ensembles. 

The Voices 

The university’s gospel music choir, The Voices, has been featured in concert at UDC Gospel Music Festivals, the Smithsonian Institution, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and various churches, schools and community centers. 

Other Student Organizations

For more information, contact Judith Korey at [email protected].

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