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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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Greek Life Organizations

Active Greek Life Organizations

The following organizations are currently recognized charter organizations on the university campus:

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. – Omicron Omicron Chapter
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. – Beta Lambda Chapter
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. – Beta Kappa Chapter
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. – Omicron Gamma Chapter
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. – Beta Iota Chapter
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. – Gamma Lambda Chapter
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. – Kappa Alpha Chapter
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. – Beta Chapter
Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. – Theta Chapter*

National Pan Hellenic Council (NPHC)

National Pan Hellenic Council (NPHC) – All active Greek Sororities and Fraternities must be represented on the University Pan Hellenic Council.

Students in the organization must be currently enrolled at the Van Ness campus (4-year).

Members must have a minimum cumulative 2.5 grade point average and be in good standing with the university. *Please be advised that student members are required to adhere to all eligibility criteria determined by Greek-Letter Organization.

Each organization must have an advisor approved by the Office of Student Life and Services (advisor must be an employee of the University).  Greek-letter organizations are required to have a campus and graduate advisor.

Each organization must at the beginning of each semester provide to the Office of Student Life and Services:

  • A membership roster (students’ names, UDC student ID numbers, telephone numbers, addresses and email addresses)
  • Officers’ roster (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer)
  • Advisors’ (Campus and Graduate) contact information
  • Recent copy of the organization’s constitution/by-laws, if amended
  • Current copy of certificate of liability insurance (see Office of Student Life and Services for additional information)

Completed registration forms should be submitted to the Office of Student Life and Services.  A status letter will be sent to organization.

Current UDC Students –  Learn More About Greek Life on The Nest

Organization Reactivation

For all requirements regarding Greek life at UDC, please refer to the UDC Student Handbook.

If an organization is in “inactive” status for one academic year or less and would like to reactivate the organization, a completed Greek-Life Stimulus Plan should be submitted to the Office of Student Life and Services, Student Center, Suite 130A. A copy of the Greek Life Stimulus Plan may be obtained from the Office of Student Life and Services, Student Center, Suite 126. After review of the submitted Greek Life Stimulus Plan, a status letter will be sent to the organization.

Contact Us

Reach out for more information on Greek life at UDC.

Percy Henry, III

Director of Student Life and Services
[email protected] 

 

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