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Office of Community Relations

Maintaining good relations with our neighbors is a priority for Â鶹ÊÓƵ and we welcome the opportunity to be a valuable and valued community partner

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Did you know that many of the university's resources are available to neighbors? Join us for free family events, cheer on Â鶹ÊÓƵ sports teams, attend lectures and art exhibits, enroll in lifelong learning opportunities, and enjoy public access to many campus amenities. We welcome our neighbors as an important part of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ community.

Find Â鶹ÊÓƵ in the neighborhood at these upcoming community events:

Dec 29: Men’s & Women’s Basketball - Doubleheader & Scout Day
Jan 11: Men’s Basketball vs Bucknell - Local Elementary School Night
Jan 18: MLK Weekend Day of Service - DC Central Kitchen
Feb 8: Women’s Basketball vs Lehigh - Girls Postgame Sports Clinic
Feb TBD: Â鶹ÊÓƵ Design and Build Lab Family Session
Mar TBD: Garden Spring Forward with the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Arboretum

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Campus Plan

Â鶹ÊÓƵ's Campus Plan is a roadmap that details proposals and objectives to enhance and build upon our campus facilities.

Campus Plan

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ in the Neighborhood Newsletter

A monthly electronic newsletter of events & activities

Current and Past Issues

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Community Liaison Committee

The CLC fosters positive relationships and maintains regular communications between Â鶹ÊÓƵ and our neighbors.

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ Neighborhood Partnership

The Partnership is a forum for discussion and consensus based decision making.

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Community members gather for Osher Lifelong Learning classes

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

OLLI is dedicated to the idea that learning is a lifelong process and that curiosity never retires.

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ Neighbor Resources

Â鶹ÊÓƵ offers a number of resources and programs for our neighbors.  

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Arboretum and Gardens

With more than 2,000 trees on campus, Â鶹ÊÓƵ is a designated an arboretum and public garden.

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Building at Â鶹ÊÓƵ

Information and updates on new buildings and construction at Â鶹ÊÓƵ.

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Katzen Arts Center

Features the extraordinary 30,000 square foot Â鶹ÊÓƵ Museum.

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Public Safety Contact Information

  • In case of emergency call 911 to notify MPD.
  • Non-emergency line: 202-885-2527
  • Emergency line:
    202-885-3636
Jim Obergefell (photo by Grace Ibrahim)

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Jim Obergefell Discusses His Historic Role in Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage

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Report a Conduct Concern

In the rare occasion when student conduct-related issues arise, neighbors are encouraged to report it.

  • For ongoing disturbances such as excessive noise
    call 311, then call Â鶹ÊÓƵPD at 202-885-2527
  • For an after-the-event response, .