2024 Independence Day Operations

July 1, 2024


Dear Howard University Community,

Howard University will be closed on Thursday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. The campus will resume regular hours of operation on Friday, July 5. 

Closure Requirements 

Unless designated as essential personnel, employees should not travel to Howard University to work. All buildings will be secured and locked. Essential personnel needing access to campus buildings must check in with the Department of Public Safety (DPS) at 202-806-1100. 

Essential Operations  

  • DPS will provide security coverage and building access to essential employees during the July 4 holiday. 
  • Enterprise Technology Services Help Desk support will be available, and personnel will be on standby for IT-related emergencies. 
  • Howard University Hospital will remain open. 
  • Physical Facilities Management will continue responding to urgent situations and emergencies. 
  • WHUR-FM and WHUT-TV will continue their regular programming schedules. 
  • The Bison One Card Office will be closed. Please contact onecard@howard.edu for any urgent matters. 
  • The Faculty Practice Plan will be closed, and service will resume on Friday, July 5. 
  • Graphics & Printing will be closed and resume normal operations Friday, July 5. 
  • The Herd shuttle service will suspend operations and resume on Friday, July 5. 
  • HU Dining Services will operate on a weekend schedule. Blackburn Café will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 
  • Mail services will suspend operations and resume on Friday, July 5. 
  • The University bookstore will be closed and resume operations on Friday, July 5. 

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

Have a safe and restful holiday.

In Truth and Service, 

Tashni-Ann Dubroy, Ph.D. MBA
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

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