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Emergency Alert

UDC Operating Remotely on Friday, Jan. 30

The University of the District of Columbia’s academic and administrative offices will conduct business remotely on Friday, Jan. 30. All on-campus activities, including athletic-related activities, are cancelled.

Campuses will reopen on Monday, Feb. 2.

Staff: Contact your immediate supervisor with questions or for further instruction regarding remote work expectations.

Faculty: Reach out to your immediate supervisor and/or the dean for questions and further instruction regarding the transition to emergency remote instruction (ERI). The Center for the Advancement of Learning (CAL) is available to support faculty with instructional continuity, including support for Blackboard, Zoom, Webex and other teaching and learning technologies.

CAL Faculty Support Resources

calhelpdesk@udc.edu
Virtual Office Hours
Consultation Request Form

For learning technology tools and on-demand faculty resources, please visit CAL’s website.

Students: Due to inclement weather, the university will be closed to face-to-face operations. Instruction will be moved to emergency remote, including synchronous and asynchronous methods. Certain laboratory, clinical, and other hands-on classes for which in-person instruction is a requirement may necessitate a make-up lesson, but every effort will be made to pursue virtual learning to the extent possible. Where synchronous virtual instruction is intended, published class meeting times must be observed so that students’ schedules are not disrupted.

The safety and security of our students, faculty, staff, and the broader community remain our top priority. We will continue to provide updates regarding the status of the university’s academic and administrative offices as conditions change.

Please continue to check our website and social media channels for the latest information.

If you have any safety concerns, contact OPSEM at 202-274-5050. For all immediate emergencies, call 911.

Thank you for your continued dedication to our students and to UDC’s mission.

First Lady Tonya Barge Edington

First Lady Tonya Barge Edington

First lady Tonya Barge Edington

Tonya Barge Edington is the First Lady of the University of the District of Columbia and the wife of President Maurice Edington. A dedicated professional, community advocate and mentor, she brings a strong commitment to service, education and leadership to her role.

Mrs. Edington holds a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management and a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in management, both from Eastern College (now Eastern University) in St. Davids, Pennsylvania. She has more than 20 years of experience in human resources, having worked in retail, manufacturing and higher education. She currently serves in HR at a marketing agency, where she focuses on organizational growth and employee development.

A proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Mrs. Edington pledged with the Delta Kappa Omega graduate chapter in Tallahassee, Florida. She has been active in a variety of service initiatives, including scholarship programs, back-to-school drives and community health projects.

Originally from DeFuniak Springs in West Florida, she grew up on a farm as one of seven siblings in a large, close-knit family. She enjoys mentoring and supporting her 11 nieces and nephews and eight great-nieces and great-nephews. She is also a proud stepmother to President Edington’s daughter, Dr. Gabriella Edington.

As First Lady, Mrs. Edington remains dedicated to fostering community engagement, supporting educational access and empowering future leaders.

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