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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. 

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Call for Abstracts

The University of the District of Columbia invites undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, and staff to submit abstracts for presentation at UDC Research Week 2026, April 6 to 10.

UDC Research Week 2026 Abstract Submission Guidelines

  1. Abstracts represent original work, ideas and research based on peer-reviewed evidence.
  2. Abstracts will be accepted from UDC undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty and staff. Authors are permitted to submit and present more than one abstract if accepted.
  3. Abstracts should be no more than 250 words in length and should be formatted following the appropriate abstract category template (see below).
  4. Abstracts with data/outcomes not yet finalized by the February 6th deadline are encouraged to submit. In lieu of results, please include a detailed description of evaluation and data analysis.
  5. The deadline for submitting abstracts is Feb. 6, by 11:59 p.m. EST.
  6. Those submitting abstracts will be notified of their acceptance status by early March.
  7. Link to submit abstract proposals: https://forms.gle/761JPYEDfafD1uGM6

Abstract Types

Paper Presentations

Paper presentations should explore a focused topic. The paper outlines the research context and objectives, describes the methodology or analytical approach, and summarizes the key findings or arguments. The abstract emphasizes the paper’s original contribution and its significance for the field.

Abstract Template

Research context/background:
Objectives/arguments:
Methodology/analytical approach:
Summary of key findings/arguments:
Contribution to current discussions/directions in the field:

Panel Discussions

The panel discussions should bring together diverse perspectives to examine a particular topic. The panel outlines the central issues to be addressed, introduces the range of viewpoints or expertise represented by the panelists, and highlights key questions that will guide the discussion. The panel session aims to foster critical dialogue, audience engagement, and insight into current challenges and emerging directions in the field.

Abstract Template

Central issues to be addressed:
Viewpoints and expertise of panelists:
Key questions to guide discussion:
Insight into current challenges and emerging directions in the field:

Poster Presentations

Poster presentations should highlight an overview of a focused study or project. The poster outlines the background and objectives, summarizes the methods or approach, and highlights key findings or preliminary results. The poster emphasizes the significance of the work and encourages discussion and engagement with attendees.

Example of poster categories:

1. Research Abstracts

Research abstracts including a brief description of the author’s original research methodology including design, subject characteristics and procedures, major findings, and conclusions or implications for dietetics practice.

Research Abstract Template

Introduction: Provide a brief background description of the concept or idea to be presented.
Objective/Hypothesis: State the study’s objective and/or hypothesis to be tested.
Methods: Provide a clear description of the methods and analytical procedures used, including research design.
Results: State the study’s major findings.
Conclusions: Discuss the implications of the results and a statement of their relevance to practice or research.

2. Case Report

Case Report abstracts including detailed analyses of a person or group with a particular disease or condition, noting the characteristics of the disease or condition.

Case Report Abstract Template

Introduction: Provide a brief background description of the concept or idea to be presented.
Case description: Include relevant information on individual and the appropriate diagnosis based on the assessment (i.e. history, mechanism, initial clinical examination) and subsequent diagnostic imaging and laboratory tests or other healthcare professional examinations.
Discussion: Include the professional medical evaluation and state the results of diagnostic imaging and laboratory results if performed. Describe nutrition strategies used to treat the individual and include monitoring and evaluation strategies. The final diagnosis of the condition and subsequent treatment and clinical course followed should be clearly detailed.
Conclusions: Discuss the implications of the results and a statement of their relevance to practice or research.

3. Project/Program Abstracts

Project/Program abstracts containing information about the need or purpose for such a program, project, or tool development; the theory or previous research upon which it is based, or setting for its use, if appropriate; the unique characteristics of the project, program, or tool; the characteristics of subjects or the target audience involved; and the type of evaluation or proposed use for the tool or instrument developed.

Project/Program Abstract Template

Introduction: Provide a brief background description of the concept or idea to be presented.
Needs Assessment: Include an appropriate description of the needs of the target population based on the assessment to explain what guided the development of the project/program.
Project / Program: Write a short summary of the project/program components that were developed. This may address areas such as content, unique characteristics of program, target audience involved, setting, etc.
Discussion: Explain how the project/program was evaluated and the impact. What outcomes or indicators were expected to change and how did the project/program impact these measures?
Conclusions: Discuss the implications of the results and a statement of their relevance to practice or research.

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