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Facilities Emergency and Operational Update, Tuesday, Oct. 20

This morning, UDC was notified of a power outage affecting Building 47, with simultaneous outages reported in Buildings 38 and 39. At approximately 6 a.m., DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the Van Ness campus following an alarm activation. While their investigation continues, power remains unavailable in Buildings 32, 38, 39, 42, 44, 46 and 47.

There is no disruption to operations at the Student Center (4200 Connecticut Ave.), Student Success Center (4225 Connecticut Ave.), Building 71 (4250 Connecticut Ave.), or the UDC David A. Clarke School of Law (4340 Connecticut Ave.).

Academic Operations

  • Students scheduled for 8 a.m. classes should report to Building 71.
  • Classes beginning at 9:30 a.m. and later will transition to Emergency Remote Instruction (ERI).
  • Classes at the Law School, Community College, Congress Heights, and the DCA Aviation Hangar will continue as scheduled.

Administrative Operations

  • All administrative functions will operate remotely until further notice.

 

For Faculty and Staff

  • Staff should contact their immediate supervisor for guidance regarding remote work expectations.
  • Faculty should contact their dean or supervisor for instructions related to ERI. The Center for the Advancement of Learning (CAL) is available to support instructional continuity, including Blackboard, Zoom, Webex, and other teaching technologies.

 

CAL Faculty Support Resources

 

For Students

Due to this facilities emergency, the university will suspend in-person operations beginning at 9:30 a.m. today, Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Instruction will continue remotely through synchronous and asynchronous methods. Courses requiring in-person laboratory, clinical, or hands-on instruction may require make-up sessions; however, every effort will be made to maintain instructional continuity through virtual learning. Faculty conducting synchronous instruction should adhere to published class meeting times to minimize disruption to student schedules.

The safety and well-being of our students, faculty, staff and community remain our highest priority. Additional updates regarding academic and administrative operations for the remainder of the week will be provided by close of business today.

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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The UDC Student Center – A Hub for Student Community and Involvement

The Student Center at UDC provides a variety of quality facilities, services and other amenities to all students, faculty, staff and guests of the university. Meet, mingle and learn with others at the Student Center, attend various programs, check out our spacious fitness center or lend a hand by joining one of our student employment programs!

Visit us on social media to learn more about the Student Center or stay updated on our events, programs and activities. We look forward to seeing you!

UDC Center

Facilities and Operations

The Student Center at UDC is a mixed-use space featuring an information center, ballroom, student government hub, activity offices, an assembly space for university programs and a gathering area for you and your peers to meet and mingle. 

Browse our resources listed below to learn more about our offerings, contacts, employment programs and certifications:

Student Employment ProgramL.E.E.D.

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Fitness and Recreation Services

Explore our 5,000+ sq. ft. fitness center and join in on a variety of exercise classes, intramural programs and more!

Fitness Center

UDC Center

Programs and Promotions

Through our programs and promotions at the UDC Student Center, we strive to reflect what it means to be a Firebird. Attend events and learn what it takes to plan and put on signature events and spirit-based activities for our community!

Programs and Promotions

UDC Student Center History and Sustainability

On January 20, 2016, the Student Center at UDC's Van Ness campus was established as the university's multi-faceted event center and communal space for the Firebird community. It is not only the focal point of our university, but it also serves as a beacon for all that we have achieved and stand for. 

Having earned the highest available level of design sustainability, the UDC Student Center is one of only two college unions on the East Coast considered a LEED Platinum building. As a part of that sustainability, we have two rain gardens cycling rainwater throughout the building's sanitary fixtures, as well as automatic sensors that conserve heating, cooling, lighting and water.

 

Contact Us

Student Center

202-274-6900
[email protected]
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Hours of Operation

Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday, CLOSED
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