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Campus Alert
Update on Facilities Emergency

Following the electrical incident originating in Building 42, significant progress has been made in assessing the affected facilities. Power is expected to be restored to Buildings 38, 39, 43 and 47 within the next several hours.

Buildings 32 and 42 will remain closed through the end of this week while additional assessments are completed and necessary repairs are implemented.

Academic Operations

  • SEAS will remain on Emergency Remote Instruction (ERI) through the end of the week.
  • Classes for all non-SEAS students will resume normal operations.
  • Classes at the Law School, Community College, Congress Heights and the DCA Aviation Hangar will continue as scheduled.

Administrative Operations

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

SEAS Faculty, Staff and Students

SEAS staff should contact their supervisors regarding remote work expectations. SEAS faculty should coordinate with their supervisors regarding ERI and may contact CAL for instructional technology support, including Blackboard, Zoom and Webex, at [email protected].

The safety of our students, faculty, staff, and community remains our highest priority. We will continue to provide updates as additional information becomes available.

For safety concerns, contact OPSEM at 202-274-5050. For emergencies, call 911.

Dean's Welcome

The School of Business and Public Administration (SBPA), at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC), will prepare you for a leadership role in the ever-changing, dynamic, and complex world of business and government. Our faculty are among the best and our support staff are the most dedicated in the field. Our exemplary education, innovative learning techniques, and pioneering approach provide a unique perspective for collaborative and engaged learning. Our academic programs are designed to help you achieve and to fulfill your dreams and aspirations. We support you through a transformational, student-centered, and experiential learning environment.

The University is in the heart of the nation’s capital, a cosmopolitan mecca, and one of the most exciting and prominent cities in the world. The city embodies vibrant multicultural communities, renowned national museums, leading art and cultural centers, and celebrated ethnic and cultural magnets. Washington provides exceptional prospects and excellent opportunities for research, consulting, and grants at local, District and federal levels. The SBPA has a proud history of training top-level business and public executives in many federal or local organizations in town. We have earned our role and place within Washington, through our high-quality and pragmatic academic programs.

The faculty, through teaching, research, and practice, are dedicated to the development of successful graduates and aspiring leaders. We have great ideas and bold aspirations. We have brought many of these ideas to life, and will continue to innovate in the coming years. We are committed to preparing our students for 21st century challenges, and to become leaders of their communities, the nation, and the world. SBPA is a school that develops leaders who aspire, accomplish, and take on the world through the power of business. High aspirations? We’ll take you higher!

Best Wishes and Warmest Regards,

Mohamad Sepehri, Ph.D.
Dean

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