Following Tuesday morning's electrical incident originating in the mechanical room of Building 42, power disruptions impacted Buildings 32, 38, 39, 42, 43 and 47.
Power has since been restored to Buildings 38, 39, 43 and 47. Buildings 56 and 71 were not impacted by this incident. Additionally, Buildings 44, 46 east and 46 west were unaffected and remained fully operational throughout the event.
The university's electrical contractor continues to assess the damage and determine options for restoring and redistributing power to Buildings 32 and 42. As a result, Buildings 32 and 42 will remain closed through Monday, Nov. 2, while assessments are completed and necessary repairs or equipment replacements are identified and implemented.
The safety and well-being of our students, faculty, staff and community remain our highest priority. We will continue to provide updates as additional information becomes available.
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.
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we commemorate the 175th anniversary of the University of the District of Columbia, a historic milestone honoring a legacy of innovation, opportunity and community leadership.
This elegant black-tie affair will bring together distinguished alumni, civic leaders, corporate partners, faculty, students and friends for a night of celebration, reflection and inspiration.
The Fairmont Hotel, 2401 M St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20037
Cocktail Reception: 6-7 p.m.
Dinner Service and Program: Begins promptly at 7 p.m.
After Party: Immediately following dinner, featuring a live band and DJ for dancing.
Celebrate with live music from:
Sharnice Cubana & JUST4NOW
Elise Nicole and Soul Sessions
Edwin Miranda Trio
The Brown Duo
Accenture, CRP Inc., Document Systems, Inc., T-Mobile, Virginia State University, Washington Gas
Esther Barazzone, Rachel Petty, PRM Consulting, U Street Parking
AllianceBernstein, Comcast, Ken Grossinger, Corey Griffin, Ellucian Support, Inc., JP Morgan Chase, James A. Kilgore, Joshua Lopez, Bisi Oyedele, RSC Electrical & Mechanical Co, Selvon Waldron, Winmar Construction
UDC is historic and modern, all at the same time. Public higher education in the District is rooted in the school for “colored girls” that Myrtilla Miner founded in 1851 in Washington, D.C., which came to be called the Miner Normal School.
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The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) officially launched its new five-year strategic plan, Delivering on the Promise.
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The UDC Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the University of the District of Columbia. Our goal is to enhance educational opportunities, promote academic excellence and foster innovation.
DonateAs UDC prepares to celebrate its 175th anniversary in 2026, the university is undertaking an ambitious campaign to collect oral histories, photographs and artifacts from alumni and their family members.
