The University District of Columbia (UDC) “Firebirds” held the president’s annual holiday celebration for faculty and staff on Friday, Dec. 19. The event was hosted by UDC President Maurice D. Edington and First Lady Tonya Barge Edington. Faculty and staff enjoyed the food and took to the dance floor to have a good time.
Dr. Maurice D. Edington and Tonya Barge Edington serve as president and first lady of the University of the District of Columbia (UDC). (AFRO Photos/ Patricia McDougall)
Dr. Michelle Chatman (left), an associate professor of College of Arts and Sciences at the University of District of Columbia, and M. Ama Giddens, a licensed graduate professional counselor for the institution, enjoy the president’s holiday celebration.
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University of District of Columbia staff and faculty leave it all on the dance floor. (AFRO Photos/ Patricia McDougall)
Fatima Elshobokshy (left) the director of the Center for the Advancement of Learning at University of District of Columbia, Angela Wade, director of Enterprise Applications, and Malva Reid, director of graduate education, fellowship together.
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Dr. Anteneh Girma (left), Anne Lankford and Dr. Pradeep Behera from University of District of Columbia School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, enjoy the event.
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Shown here, University of District of Columbia Staff Samantha Garvin (left), Zillard Wesley and Donte Brooks.
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University of District of Columbia Board Chair Warner H. Session speaks to those gathered at UDC on Dec. 19.
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Shantell Forney (front, left), Monica Gaskin, Elizabeth Jordan and Dr. Lee Brian Reba (back) show some holiday spirit. (AFRO Photos/ Patricia McDougall)
Denise Slaughter, special assistant to the Office of Institutional Advancement at University of District of Columbia, shows her UDC pride. (AFRO Photos/ Patricia McDougall)