You Are Invited: Community Mental Health Fair
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Join UDC-CAUSES on May 16 at the East Capitol Urban Farm in #WashingtonDC. A day filled with family friendly activities, wellness, and community support. Don't miss out on this uplifting Free Event to meet your neighbor and learn about local resources.
#supportoneanother #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #wellnessfair
#WashingtonDClife #washingtondcliving #washingtondcevents #washingtonDC #thingstododc #freeevents #oldtownalexandria #oldtownalexandriava
Join us at East Capitol Urban Farm to kickoff the Farmers Market Season starting on May 30 - Let's Go!
Come support local farmers and small businesses while enjoying the community!
UDC–CAUSES offers hands-on programs to help learners build real-world skills—from urban agriculture to workforce development.
🌱 Learn by doing. Grow by experience.
✳️ Become a vendor at one of our farmers markets
🎤 Got talent? We’re looking for performers.
📲 Click the link in bio.
#freshfood #urbanfarming #communitysupport #farmtotable #seasonalfarming #urbancommunities #CommunityEngagement #FoodSecurity #EatLocalGrown #SmallFarmers #ShopLocal #ShopSmallBusiness #DCEvents #FreshFromTheFarm
Summer Summer Summer Time!!!
Click the link in bio to register. Spots are limited.
#youthsoccer #supportyouryouth #youthdevelopment #summer2026 #washingtondcevents #soccerkids #youthsports
You Are Invited: Community Mental Health Fair
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Join UDC-CAUSES on May 16 at the East Capitol Urban Farm in #WashingtonDC. A day filled with family friendly activities, wellness, and community support. Don't miss out on this uplifting Free Event to meet your neighbor and learn about local resources.
#supportoneanother #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #wellnessfair
#WashingtonDClife #washingtondcliving #washingtondcevents #washingtonDC #thingstododc #freeevents #oldtownalexandria #oldtownalexandriava
UDC-CAUSES Lamond Riggs Farmers Market officially kicks off the season from 4 pm - 8 pm🥕🍅🥒
Visitors will enjoy an amazing opening day with small businesses and local farmers bringing the best in fresh produce, music, handmade goods, and more.
Catch the UDC Lamond Riggs Market every Fridays from 4 PM – 8 PM! Bring your friends, shop local brands, and support the community!
#farmer #farmersmarket #localproduce #localfood #freshfood #smallbusinessowner #marketday #urbanfarming #localmarket #communitysupport #thingstododc #dmvfreeevents
Some days are heavy. Some weeks feel impossible. And sometimes, all we need is to surround ourselves with people 🫂 and nature 🌿 Being a Neighbor Changes People - Hopefully for the better.
This Saturday, we invite other fellow neighbors to enjoy this Mental Health Fair at East Capitol Urban Farm.
May marks the 77th year our nation has paused to say: Your Mental Health Matters. This year’s theme, “More Good Days, Together,” isn’t just a phrase — it’s a promise we’re making to our community.
Come Breathe. Come Heal. Come Connect. All Ages Welcome.
🌿 Hydration & Wellness Workshops
🫁 Breathwork — The Life of Breath
🎭 Puppet Show for the little ones
🎨 Art Expression for Children
💪 Men’s Wellness Group
👩🏽🤝👩🏾 Women’s Stress & Anxiety Breakout
🥗 Mental Wellness Health Fair
This Saturday | 9AM – 2PM | East Capitol Urban Farm
There’s something here for every member of your family. Come as you are. 🌱
Tag someone who needs a good day. 👇
#MentalHealthEducation #MentalHealthMonth #CommunityHealing #dcevents #FamilyWellness
Employee Appreciation Day ⭐️ was recognized on May 6, 2026. However, at UDC-CAUSES, we recognize the staff's dedication throughout the year. Dean Jones and Dr. Crockett presented the Top Moral Booster Award to Mr. Donta Thornton.
The Top Morale Booster Award recognizes individuals who are the driving force of positivity and teamwork in the workplace.
🌟Donta motivates and inspires staff, students, and faculty while boosting employee morale and creating a supportive and collaborative environment.
Donta exemplifies dedication, enthusiasm, and commitment while fostering team spirit.
🌟Donta is the Encourager and Motivator.
🌟Donta is the Role Model.
🌟Donta is the Problem-Solver.
🌟Donta is the Positive Influencer.
Congratulations, Donta, for receiving the Top Moral Booster Award. This guy deserves this award 1000%.
#employeeofthemonth #employeeoftheyear #employeerecognition #employeeexperience #udc #udc1851 #coworkerlove #officebuddy #awardwinner
National Nurses Week runs from May 6th to May 12th every year. At UDC, we know that Nurses Make a Difference.
👩🏽⚕️Nurses are Our Future
👨🏻⚕️Nurses are Essential.
🧑⚕️Celebrate a Nurse!
For more information on becoming a nurse, click the link in bio. UDC offers programs from associate to doctoral degrees.
#udc1851 #nursingstudents #nursinglife #nursingstudent #nursingcare #nursingjobs #nursingstudentlife #nursingschoolife #nursingeducation #nursingnotes #collegestudent
Join us at East Capitol Urban Farm to kickoff the Farmers Market Season starting on May 30 - Let's Go!
Come support local farmers and small businesses while enjoying the community!
UDC–CAUSES offers hands-on programs to help learners build real-world skills—from urban agriculture to workforce development.
🌱 Learn by doing. Grow by experience.
✳️ Become a vendor at one of our farmers markets
🎤 Got talent? We’re looking for performers.
📲 Click the link in bio.
#freshfood #urbanfarming #communitysupport #farmtotable #seasonalfarming #urbancommunities #CommunityEngagement #FoodSecurity #EatLocalGrown #SmallFarmers #ShopLocal #ShopSmallBusiness #DCEvents #FreshFromTheFarm
🎉🌎 Cinco de Mayo ~ Enjoy 🌶️
Today we celebrate culture, history, and community.
At UDC–CAUSES, we value diversity and the importance of cultural awareness in education and community engagement. Learning about different cultures strengthens understanding and connection.
🌟 Celebrating culture. Building community
👉 UDC-CAUSES is here to build healthy cities, healthy programs! Click the 🔗 in the bio and select “Cooperative Extension Programs” to explore how you can make a difference right in your backyard!
Swipe for a delicious Tex-Mex vegetarian recipe to try today. Let us know in the comments how the meal turned out.
#CincoDeMayo #UDCCAUSES #CulturalAwareness #CommunityImpact #UDC1851 #EducationMatters #CelebrateCulture #HigherEducation #CommunityEngagement #GlobalLearning #May5 #CulturalCelebration
UDC-CAUSES doesn’t just work in offices- we plant our hands in the soil to grow! The Center for Urban Resilience, Innovation and Infrastructure (CURII) decided to host their team meeting at the UDC Firebird Research Farm located in Beltsville, MD.
Nature encompasses the college’s mission and vision. CURII works with UDC students, partners, and community members on developing integrated resilience solutions to improve urban resilience and community health.
The center offers various community education and training programs.
✅ Green Infrastructure Program ~ is now accepting applications for their summer cohort certification, offered at no cost to District residents who qualify.
✅ DC Master Naturalist program is a six week instruction training + 40 hours of volunteer services to understand local habitats and engage in citizen science activities.
🌱UDC Van Ness Farmers Market- Saturdays, 9 am - 2 pm - Main campus
🌱Lamond Riggs Farmers Market- UDC Community College, Fridays, 4 pm - 8 pm
🌱Lamond Riggs Urban Food Hub - offers a living learning classroom; a 5000 sq. ft. of hydroponics and aquaponics research facility, native plant nursery, a community garden with compost training, commercial kitchen, and a newly installed “Ag Pod” unit.
🌱UDC Green Roof - offering tours at the Van Ness campus.
And many more opportunities for you to take advantage of at the college.
✅To learn more, click the link in the bio. #udc1851 #faculty #urbanfarm #cooperativelearning #urbanagriculture
The American Water Resources Association (AWRA) hosted the 14th National Capital Region Water Resources Symposium on April 10, 2026, at the University of the District of Columbia. The full-day event brought together professionals from government agencies, academia, the private sector, and nonprofit organizations to examine challenges and opportunities in the sustainable management of water resources and infrastructure at regional, national, and international levels.
The symposium included panel discussions, student and faculty research presentations, and poster sessions, along with time for networking throughout the day, including shared meals and an evening gathering. Dr. Tolessa Deksissa, Ph.D., Director of the Water Resources Research Institute, Professional Science Master’s Program, and Environmental Quality Testing Laboratory within the College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences (CAUSES), participated in the symposium alongside his students. Their presentations contributed to the exchange of research and perspectives, highlighting ongoing work and emerging issues in water resources.
UDC students and faculty showcased their research throughout the event, offering insight into current challenges and practical approaches.
To learn more about the The Professional Science Master's (PSM) Degree Program, click the link in the bio.
#watersystems #watersystem #watermanagement #waterresources #environmentalscience #academicresearch #studentresearch #professionaldevelopmentforteachers #networkingevent #sustainability #AWRA
