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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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Educational Talent Search

What is the Educational Talent Search Program?

Educational Talent Search is a school year college preparatory program that provides high school youths with a disadvantaged background academic assistance, educational and career counseling.

Also, it encourages their students to graduate from high school and continue on to post-secondary education. Educational Talent Search is one of the several programs sponsored by the University of the District of Columbia’s Office for TRIO and College Preparatory Programs. It is a part of UDC’s Student Development and Success.

Mission Statement

Educational Talent Search is funded by the US Department of Education for students who want to attend college. Educational Talent Search introduces the student to educational, career and financial aid opportunities available beyond high school and assists them to prepare success.

Services

  • Provides activities that encourage youth to complete high school and go on to college
  • Informs students of the availability of financial aid services provided to persons who wish to attend college
  • Provides pre-college orientation and college placement assistance
  • Exposes students to college(s) and college life

Target Schools

  • Ballou Senior High School
  • Cardozo Senior High School
  • H.D. Woodson Senior High School
  • Roosevelt Senior High School

Calendar

Educational Talent Search is an Academic Year Program: August –June. Also there may be summer activities at some locations.

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