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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.

Scholarships

SBPA Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships

Several organizations offer scholarships to SBPA students. Available scholarships vary from year-to-year. Deadline to apply is April 15th.

SBPA Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships
Name of Scholarship	Program/Major	Eligibility Requirements GPA (cumulative)	Coverage	Coverage	Deadline to Apply varies
School of Business & Public Administration (SBPA) Scholarship	Business	3.0 GPA	Undergraduate or Graduate Full-Time Enrollment	$1,000	Apply
Structured Finance Foundation Scholarship	Finance, Accounting, or Business Mgt.	3.0 GPA	Undergraduate or Graduate	$10,000	Closed
James Edward Miller Chapman	Business	2.75 GPA	D.C. Resident D.C. Public Schools Graduate Available to Undergraduate and Graduate Students Full-Time Enrollment	Tuition, Fees, Books ($1000)	Closed
PRT	Business	3.0 GPA	Junior, Senior, or Graduate Student Must show financial need	$1,000	Closed
The Odessa Starks Davis Memorial Scholarship	Business	3.0 GPA	D.C. Resident D.C. Public Schools Graduate Available to Undergraduate and Graduate Students	Varies	Closed
School of Business & Public Administration (SBPA) Dean’s Award Scholarship	Business	3.4 GPA	Junior, Non-graduating Senior or Graduate Level	$1,500 ($750 per semester)	Closed

Scholarships are awarded in May for the upcoming academic year. For information contact [email protected].

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