The University is praying intensely for all those who have been impacted by Hurricane Milton. Each Mass today and in the coming days will be offered for this intention. We are grateful to Our Lord for keeping our campus and the members of the University community safe.
Prayer for Those Who Are Suffering Because of Hurricanes Helene and Milton
Sweet Mother, look with compassion on all those who have been affected by destruction and loss, be with them in their suffering, reunite loved ones, and quickly provide them aid and support. We also commend to you all those who have lost their lives and ask for God’s mercy upon them and their families. Amen.
Hurricane Milton made landfall last night in Siesta Key, Florida, approximately 100 miles northwest of Ave Maria. Our campus had little to no impact of the storm. AMU’s campus experienced moderate wind and intermittent rain during the night.
On campus today, we will experience partly cloudy skies with a light breeze and temperatures in the mid-80s. We expect no additional rain or strong winds.
Please review the following updates.
- Curfew: The campus curfew has been lifted, and you may now proceed outdoors as usual.
- Air-Conditioning: Our air-conditioning units were turned off due to power surges at 3:00 a.m and are now back online.
- Power: We experienced no loss of power overnight.
- Elevators: We are working on getting all campus elevators back online A.S.A.P.
- Shuttle Services: Morning shuttle services are cancelled today.
- Common Rooms: Common room hours have returned to their regular schedule, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Visitation will not resume until next week, Wednesday, October 16.
Community Outreach
The Mother Teresa Project is organizing service opportunities to assist those impacted by the storm. If you'd like to join us to distribute food and water and volunteer with Catholic Charities in Immokalee, see below for instructions.
The group will meet in front of the St. John Paul II and Mother Teresa dorms on Friday, October 11, at 9:15 a.m.
- Make sure to wear closed-toe shoes and bring sunscreen and a water bottle.
- Students were sent a separate email to sign up on Volunteer Sign-Up App, Helper Helper, which is the platform used by the Mother Teresa Project to coordinate and communicate with volunteers.
- Volunteers will receive a Mother Teresa Project T-shirt.
- The group plans to return to campus by 12:00 p.m.
As other service opportunities become available, they will be communicated via Helper Helper after the storm.
Classes
Today, October 10, classes will be online only. Friday, October 11, classes will be offered both in person and online, weather permitting, but accommodation may vary based on each course’s needs. Students are responsible for checking communications from their professors and following their instructions.
Our plan is to resume full operations on Monday, October 14, including in-person classes without online accommodation.
Canizaro Library Hours
Canizaro Library will be open 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. today, Thursday, October 10, and Friday, October 11. Usual hours will resume Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Sunday, 1:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Adjusted Weight Room, Golisano Field House, and Fitness Center Hours
- The Bob Thomas Student Union Building (SUB) 1st floor weight room opened at 8:00 a.m. today, October 10.
- The SUB 2nd floor fitness center opened at 8:00 a.m. today, October 10.
- The Golisano Field House will open 10:00 a.m. today, October 10.
- The Golisano weight room and basketball court will be open Thursday to Sunday, 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Food and Dining Hall Updates
- Dining Hall Hours
- Today, October 10
- Breakfast: 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
- Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Dinner: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Late Night: 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- Tepe’s Teepee Cafe
- Today, October 10, the cafe will be closed for breakfast and lunch and re-opening for dinner at 5:00 p.m.
- The Daily Grind
- Today, October 10, the Grind will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Athletics
Student-athletes should contact their coaches for updates regarding practice and game schedules. A decision on Saturday’s soccer games will be made today.
Contact Information
- For immediate needs or concerns related to your residence, please reach out to your Resident Director (RD). All RDs are on standby to assist students as needed during this time.
- For general campus updates, continue to monitor your email and the University’s official communication channels, including https://www.avemaria.edu/weather-updates.
- For other questions, please contact our Student Affairs team at studentaffairs@avemaria.edu or call 239-280-2501.
- For any on-campus emergencies, please contact AMU Campus Security at 239-280-6289.
