Dear Howard University Community, 

In observance of Labor Day, Howard University will close today, Friday, August 30, at 3 p.m. and remain closed on Monday, September 2, 2024. The University will resume regular hours of operation on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.

Closure Requirements
Unless designated as essential personnel, employees should not travel to Howard University to work.

All buildings will be secured and locked. Essential employees who need access to campus buildings must check in with the Department of Public Safety (DPS) at 202-806-1100. 
 
Essential Operations and Reminders
 
Department of Public Safety
DPS will provide continuous safety, security coverage, and building access to essential employees during the holiday. We remind all community members to be mindful of best practices for safety during the holiday break. 
 
Remember public health guidance from the Centers for Disease Control, DC Health, and the Bison S.A.F.E. pandemic response protocol during the weekend and holiday activities. All community members are encouraged to use sound judgment in social gatherings and areas of close contact. 

• Be mindful of heavier traffic patterns and plan to avoid congestion and potential accidents. 
• When walking during the evening hours, be aware of your surroundings and only walk in well-lit and populated areas. Never park in an unlit area or parking lot, no matter how convenient. 
• Carry your cell phone and keep it accessible. 
• If you are approached, take note of the person’s appearance, clothing, and anything that will help identify the subject. 
• Immediately report any suspicious activity or suspicious individuals to HU Public Safety at 202-806-1100, and program this number into your cell phone for quick access. 
• Remember to practice moderation in consuming alcohol and avoid the use of illicit or illegal drugs. 

Physical Facilities Management
PFM will continue to respond to urgent situations and emergencies. Over the extended weekend, the campus area may be subject to maintenance and repairs scheduled by PEPCO, which could result in temporary disruptions in power. All students and employees are encouraged to unplug unused electrical equipment and to back up work and research which could be impacted by surges or loss of electricity. All researchers working with animals are advised to plan for care and contingency for weekend access to laboratories. 
 
Enterprise Technology Services
We remind the University community that good digital citizenship is the responsibility of every Bison. All users are charged with following protocols for multi-factor authorization and completing network security training to ensure the stability of our digital environment. 
 
Please remember to protect work files and back up data. Over the break, all students and employees are encouraged to disconnect unused devices from the network to reduce potential incursions and to conserve energy usage. 
 
ETS Help Desk support will be available on the following weekend and holiday schedules: 
 
iLab: 

• Saturday, August 31, 2024 (8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.)  
• Sunday, September 1, 2024 (1:30 - 10 p.m.)  
• Monday, September 2, 2024 (Closed for Labor Day Holiday Observance) 

Wayne A. I. Frederick Undergraduate Library (UGL): 
Please know that Wayne A. I. Frederick Undergraduate Library (UGL) hours of operation for the Labor Day weekend 2024 are as follows: 

• Saturday, August 31, 2024
  9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 
• Sunday, September 1, 2024 
  1:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 
• Monday, September 2, 2024 
  Closed in observance of Labor Day 2024 
• Tuesday, September 3, 2024 
  Regular hours resume at 8:00 a.m. 

Note: The Founders Library continues to be offline to users and visitors while renovations are ongoing. All library services have been temporarily transferred to the UGL. 

Auxiliary Enterprises:

• There will be no shuttle service on Monday, September 2. Shuttle services will resume on Tuesday, September 3. 
• The Bison One Card Office will be closed. Please contact onecard@howard.edu for any urgent matters. 
• The University bookstore will be operating its normal business hours.  
• Graphics & Printing will be closed.  
• Mail services will be suspended for the federal holiday and resume operations when the campus reopens. 
• HU Dining services will operate on a weekend schedule. Blackburn café will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

Howard University Hospital, Student Health Center, FPP, and WHUR/WHUT:

• Howard University Hospital will remain open.
• The Student Health Center and Faculty Practice Plan will be closed August 31 through September 2 and will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.
• WHUR-FM and WHUT-TV will continue their regular programming schedules. 

All other requests for staff to work on Labor Day are to be restricted to critical and time-sensitive activities in accordance with Howard University’s policies and federal guidelines. 

Have a safe, relaxing, and peaceful holiday. 
 
In Truth and Service, 
 
Tashni Dubroy, Ph.D., MBA 
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer