UDC Homecoming Week, Firebird Reunion to Celebrate Community, Legacy and the Path Ahead
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Posted By: Reginald Culpepper on November 04, 2024 It’s a Firebird Reunion! The University of the District of Columbia’s Homecoming 2024, running Nov. 9-Nov. 16, will honor UDC’s proud legacy as the District’s only public university and the nation’s second-oldest HBCU, with roots dating back to 1851. To celebrate, we are inviting every member of our community—alumni, current and prospective students, faculty, staff, families, friends and neighbors—to join in honoring our past and revving up for our future. As we look to the future, we’re also thrilled to announce the launch event for UDC’s new strategic plan, Delivering on the Promise, to be held as part of Homecoming 2024 on Friday, Nov. 15 at 2:30 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom. This gathering will officially introduce our community to the bold vision guiding UDC’s next chapter, with insights from UDC President Maurice Edington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and key stakeholders on the university’s strategic priorities and goals. It will be an opportunity to hear firsthand how UDC’s renewed focus on excellence in student achievement, alignment with workforce needs and impactful community service will propel the university forward as a leading institution in the District and across the nation. This year’s festivities include something for everyone—from a community service project in Congress Heights to a fashion show in Lamond-Riggs to an alumni basketball game in Van Ness—bridging generations from UDC and its predecessor schools and lifting up the shared history that has shaped our Firebird family. UDC has evolved considerably over the decades, but one thing has remained the same—its commitment to its students. Homecoming 2024 Event Schedule Saturday, Nov. 9 Homecoming Kick-Off Silent Headphone Party/Brunch Theater of the Arts, Black Box Theater 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10 Homecoming Worship Nineteenth Street Baptist Church 4606 16th St. NW, Washington, DC 20011 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12 Career Fair Student Center, Heritage Hall 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008 1 to 5 p.m. Coronation Theater of the Arts 6 p.m. Coronation Ball Student Center, Ballroom 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13 Community Service Project Congress Heights 3100 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE Washington, DC 20032 10 a.m. Homecoming BBQ Cleveland L. Dennard Plaza 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008 1 p.m. Fashion Show UDC-CC Lamond Riggs Auditorium 5171 South Dakota Ave NE, Washington, DC 20017 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14 Alumni Reception Student Center, Heritage Hall 6 p.m. Turnt Thursday: Homecoming Edition Student Center, Ballroom 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15 Homecoming Fish Fry, Day Party, Firebird Festival Cleveland L. Dennard Plaza Noon Strategic Plan Launch: Delivering on the Promise Student Center Ballroom 2:30 p.m. UDC Alumni Basketball Games E. B. Henderson Sports Complex, Gymnasium 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008 • Women Tip-Off: 5 p.m. • Men Tip-Off 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16 The Nest – Tailgate Experience Cleveland L. Dennard Plaza 11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. UDC Basketball Games E.B. Henderson Sports Complex UDC Women vs. Bloomfield College 1 p.m. UDC Men vs. Virginia Union 3:30 p.m. # # # The University of the District of Columbia is the only public university in Washington, D.C., and the second-oldest Historically Black College or University (HBCU) in the United States, dating back to 1851. UDC is home to more than 80 academic programs, a nationally recognized law school, a bustling community college and workforce development programs on multiple campuses. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Reginald Culpepper
President, Fulfillment and Web Services, HBCUCONNECT Clark Atlanta University class of 1998 Member Since September 2000 |
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