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Update on Facilities Emergency as of Friday, Oct. 23

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.

Academic Operations

  • The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) will remain under Emergency Remote Instruction (ERI) while Buildings 32 and 42 are unavailable.
  • Classes for all non-SEAS students will resume normal operations.
  • Classes at the UDC David A. Clarke School of Law, Community College, Congress Heights campus and DCA Aviation Hangar will continue as scheduled.

Administrative Operations

  • Administrative and support functions at the Van Ness campus will resume normal business operations and maintain regular business hours.

Guidance for SEAS Faculty and Staff

  • SEAS staff should contact their immediate supervisors regarding remote work expectations.
  • SEAS faculty should consult their supervisors for ERI-related guidance.
  • The Center for the Advancement of Learning (CAL) remains available to support instructional continuity, including Blackboard, Zoom and other teaching and learning technologies.

CAL Faculty Support Resources

Guidance for SEAS Students

  • Due to this facilities emergency, SEAS in-person operations will remain suspended through Monday, Nov. 2. Instruction will continue remotely through both synchronous and asynchronous formats.
  • Courses requiring laboratory, clinical, studio or other hands-on instruction may require makeup sessions. However, every effort will be made to maintain academic continuity through virtual learning whenever possible. Faculty conducting synchronous instruction should continue to meet during published class times to minimize disruptions to student schedules.

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.

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Chemistry Students Attend NOBCChE Conference, UDC Receives New Charter for Student Chapter

October 11, 2022
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Chemistry students Nazharie Brandon (center, left) and Jade Witter (center, right) at the NOBCChE conference on September 29.

On September 29, UDC received the charter for the new National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE) Student Chapter at the annual conference in Orlando, Florida. Two UDC chemistry majors, Jade Witter and Nazharie Brandon (former and current Student Chapter President, respectively) attended and participated in the banquet ceremonies with NOBCChE National President Rena Robinson, the Southeast Regional Chair Sharon Neal, and one of the organization’s founders, William Jackson.

Dr. Alexandra Taraboletti, Assistant Professor of chemistry, is the faculty advisor for the BioChem club, which now houses the NOBCChE student chapter.

The BioChem club is interdisciplinary organization that works to build communities amongst students (for social events, networking and peer tutoring), engage in community outreach, and introduce members to diverse speakers sharing their stories and paths in the world of STEM.

Thanks to the hard work from the BioChem club’s student body leaders, our members will now have access to the many benefits that come with the NOBBChE charter. This includes:

· NOBCChE membership

· Access to scholarships and awards

· Funding for research projects and travel to conferences

· Career development workshops

· Targeted recruiting by partner companies

Founded in 1974, NOBCChE has established both professional and student chapters across the country in five regions. NOBCChE’s membership exceeds five thousand professional and student members. Its mission is to create an eminent cadre of people of color in science and technology to change the world.

The annual conference attracts over 100 exhibitors from industry, government and academia and over 1,000 students and professionals delivering papers on the latest advancements in chemistry, chemical engineering and the related sciences. NOBCChE received the 2022 Public Service Award from the National Science Board.

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