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Campus Alert

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.

Advisory Board

2021-2022

Advisory Board Members

Samuel T. Mok

Chair, Managing Member
Condor International Advisors, LL

D. Michael Lyles

Co-Chair Executive Director, The Prince George’s County
Human Relations Commission

Selvon M. Waldron

Secretary
Alumnus, Executive Director, Genesys Work – National Capital Region

Ralph Bazilio

Alumnus
Chief Executive Officer
Bazilio Cobb & Associates

Norma Bullock

Alumnus
Retired/US Coast Guard

Calvin Rice

Sr. Operations Manager
General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT)

John Darvish

President & CEO
DARCARS Automotive Group

Brian T. Kenner

Deputy Mayor
Planning and Economic Development, Office of the Deputy Mayor

Shelly R. Graham

Alumnus
Budget Director for Public Safety and Justice – DC Government

George Dines

Associate Chief Financial Officer Government Services
Government of the District of Columbia, Office of the Chief Financial Officer

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