February 2, 2024 Issue 47

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Black History Month

As we celebrate Black History Month this February, we honor the rich legacy that Black people played in the history of the United States, and to that end, we should celebrate the contributions of UDC alumni. Stay tuned for future issues of UDC Forward that will explore how UDC’s alumni changed the landscape of UDC and impacted the nation.

UDC professor launches exhibit on early 20th-century Black DC neighborhood

UDC professor launches exhibit on early 20th-century Black DC neighborhood


UDC Political Science Associate Professor Amanda Huron launched a history exhibit last month in the Pepco gallery windows at the Harrison Substation of Friendship Heights that details the stories of two early 20th-century Black families in the neighborhood. Read More

#FacesofUDC

UDC alumna Yaneth Guillen-Diaz serves as executive director of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ). (Photo courtesy of NAHJ)

UDC alumna Yaneth Guillen-Diaz serves as executive director of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ). (Photo courtesy of NAHJ)

UDC alumna serves as leader of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists


UDC alumna Yaneth Guillen-Diaz leads the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ), a 3,600-member journalism nonprofit dedicated to the recognition and professional advancement of Hispanics in the news industry. 


Guillen-Diaz was recently appointed as the organization’s executive director after serving for more than 20 years in various roles of increasing responsibility in NAHJ, including chief operations officer. She is the association’s longest-serving staffer.  Read More

Announcements

Dr. Waheed Arian, a leading National Health System emergency room doctor in the U.K.; Extinction Rebellion Co-Founder Argentine Flavia Broffoni; Sean Binder, who rescued drowning refugees in Greece; and CDIMA Founding Director Trinice McNally. (Photo courtesy of Paramount+)

Dr. Waheed Arian, a leading National Health System emergency room doctor in the U.K.; Extinction Rebellion Co-Founder Argentine Flavia Broffoni; Sean Binder, who rescued drowning refugees in Greece; and CDIMA Founding Director Trinice McNally. (Photo courtesy of Paramount+)

CDIMA Director Trinice McNally featured on Paramount+ docuseries ‘The Changemakers’


Trinice McNally, founding director of the Center for Diversity, Inclusion and Multicultural Affairs (CDIMA) at UDC, is being featured on a docuseries on the Paramount+ streaming platform. “The Changemakers” is an eight-episode docuseries that premiered on January 1 and follows “an A-team of impassioned campaigners as they discover the work of several remarkable activists and their respective communities around the world.” Read More

Washington Wizards celebrates HBCUs, D9 night

Washington Wizards celebrates HBCUs, D9 night


Join UDC and the Washington Wizards to celebrate the legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and the Divine Nine Organizations at the annual HBCU and D9 night at the Capital One Arena on Saturday, February 10. Ten dollars from every ticket purchased will be donated to the UDC Foundation. Show your school pride or celebrate your sorority or fraternity with UDC gear or Divine 9 apparel. Purchase Your Tickets

College of Arts and Sciences’ Science and Math Program chosen for Beckman Scholars

College of Arts and Sciences’ Science and Math Program chosen for Beckman Scholars


The College of Arts and Sciences’ (CAS) Division of Science and Math Program has been selected as a 2024 Beckman Scholars Program awardee. The Beckman Scholars Program is a 15-month mentorship research program for exceptional undergraduate students in chemistry, biological sciences or related interdisciplinary combinations. The program application is by invitation only. Read More

In the News

Fox 5 DC: Catching Up with University of the District of Columbia Student!

Featured Events

Delivering on the Promise - Founders Day 2024

Join us for the 2024 Founders’ Day Celebration


The 2024 Founders’ Day Celebration will be held on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 10 a.m at the Theater of the Arts. President Maurice D. Edington, Ph.D., will be the keynote speaker. The theme is “Delivering on the Promise.” RSVP to Lee Brian Reba, Senior Advisor for University Events and Protocol, at lbreba@udc.edu no later than Friday, February 9, 2024.

 Join us for the Inauguration of President Maurice Edington

 Join us for the Inauguration of President Maurice Edington


The inauguration of President Maurice D. Edington will be held on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at the Theater of the Arts on the Van Ness Campus with a reception to follow. Please also mark your calendars to plan to attend the week-long celebration of inauguration events from March 11 through March 14. Additional information will be shared.



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Athletics

Athletics Hall of Fame 2024

Athletics Hall of Fame 2024


The UDC Athletics Hall of Fame Luncheon is scheduled for noon on Saturday, February 10, at Maggiano’s Little Italy, 5333 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20015. To purchase tickets, click here


This year’s induction class features four former student-athletes and a coach. The inductees are Leon Cunningham (UDC Class of '98), Kaneesha Hollis (UDC Class of '12), Tracey Oaks Jordan (UDC Class of '93, MA '07), Ronald Lewis (DCTC Class of '73, MA UDC '78) and C. Francis A. Silva. Read More

Support your fellow Firebirds! Cheer on the men’s and women’s basketball teams at an upcoming game.

Support your fellow Firebirds! Cheer on the men’s and women’s basketball teams at an upcoming game. 

 

Men’s Basketball 

February 3 at 3 p.m. vs. Roberts Wesleyan 

February 9 at 7:30 p.m. vs. D’Youville 

February 11 at 3 p.m. vs. Daemen 

 

Women’s Basketball 

February 3 at 1 p.m. vs. Roberts Wesleyan 

February 9 at 5:30 p.m. vs. D’Youville 

February 11 at 1 p.m. vs. Daemen 

 

For the latest sports news, check out the UDC Athletic Website

Seen on Campus

CAS Reads Big welcomes author Jamila Minnicks

CAS Reads Big welcomes author Jamila Minnicks


The College of Arts and Sciences welcomed author Jamila Minnicks on January 18 for the spring CAS Reads Big lecture. Minnicks’ award-winning book, “Moonrise Over New Jessup,” explores the story of Alice Young, a Black woman navigating love and other challenges in the independent Black community of New Jessup, Alabama, in 1957. 

Student STEM Expo showcases hands-on activities

Student STEM Expo showcases hands-on activities

 

A student watches a robot demonstration given by Gabriel Rizk with the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Dahlgren Division at the January 27 STEM Expo hosted by UDC, in partnership with the Air Force Office of Scientific Research. The Expo also featured representatives from the U.S. Department of Defense, National Science Foundation and other civilian agencies.

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