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Come with all questions and concerns that you have about the university to see what we can do better for students.
The President, along with his cabinet, will be ready to answer questions!
Free Chick-Fil-A will be provided!
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Cheer on your Gyrenes as they take on Fort Lauderdale!
Come Join us this Wednesday for a Holy Hour with Jesus exposed in the Eucharist offered up for the unborn. Please bring a Bible for we will be led by Father Richard in Mental Prayer and Meditation on Life related passages in the Scriptures. Be at the ARK Chapel in the cafeteria at 9pm and sit beside our Lord and pray for the unborn for an hour! For any questions contact Michael Long at Michael.d.long@my.avemaria.edu
Join the Dominican Sisters of Mary for Tenebrae on the mornings of Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday. This ancient form of the Liturgy of the Hours will be sung according to the Dominican Rite. All are welcome to pray with us!
Join the Dominican Sisters of Mary for Tenebrae on the mornings of Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday. This ancient form of the Liturgy of the Hours will be sung according to the Dominican Rite. All are welcome to pray with us!
Join us for a powerful Live Stations of the Cross on Good Friday at 5:00 p.m. Walk with us step-by-step through Christ’s passion, held on the Academic Lawn.
He is Risen! Come join in the Easter celebration!
Rejoice with all of those entering the church and enjoy some amazing food and fun, including an Easter Egg hunt on the lawn and dancing!
Serving Chik-fil-a, Moe’s, and soft drinks!
Sponsored by the Household of Filli in Filio.
Join the Dominican Sisters of Mary for Tenebrae on the mornings of Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday. This ancient form of the Liturgy of the Hours will be sung according to the Dominican Rite. All are welcome to pray with us!
Want to grow closer to your Mother? Join us at Marian Mondays, sponsored by the Marian Culture Team and speaker, Mattie Harte! Each week, Mattie dives into another aspect of our Queen of Heaven, Mediatrix of the World. Every Marian Monday starts at 8:45 p.m. in Sebastian Lobby. Join us for donuts, ice cream, and Mama Mary!
Join the AMU music department for a piano recital featuring our esteemed guest artist, Dr. Chee Hyeon Choi.
The program will feature music by Bach, Brahms, and our very own Dr. Lee.
Are you passionate about music and considering a career in music ministry?
If so, we invite you to join us for the Liturgical Music Ministry Career Panel on Wednesday, April 23, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. It promises to be an insightful event where you can gain valuable perspectives and advice from seasoned professionals in the field. Below are the esteemed panelists who will be sharing their experiences and expertise:
Mark Haas, MFA
- Director of Music
- Ave Maria Catholic Church, Ave Maria, FL
John Nastasi
- Music Director
- Our Lady of Lourdes, Venice, FL
Cynthia Dallas
- Music Ministry Director
- St. William Catholic Church, Naples, FL
Come Join us this Wednesday for a Holy Hour with Jesus exposed in the Eucharist offered up for the unborn. Please bring a Bible for we will be led by Father Richard in Mental Prayer and Meditation on Life related passages in the Scriptures. Be at the ARK Chapel in the cafeteria at 9pm and sit beside our Lord and pray for the unborn for an hour! For any questions contact Michael Long at Michael.d.long@my.avemaria.edu
Fr. Gregory Pine, OP will deliver a lecture for the Thomistic Institute at Ave Maria University: "The Tongue is a Fire: Meditations on Sins of Speech.”
Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. was the Aquinas Center for Theological Renewal's Dissertation Award Recipient for 2023.
He is an instructor of dogmatic and moral theology at the Dominican House of Studies and an Assistant Director of the Thomistic Institute. He holds a doctorate from the University of Fribourg (Switzerland). He is the co-author of Credo: An RCIA Program and Marian Consecration with Aquinas as well as the author of Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly. His writing also appears in Aleteia, Magnificat, and Ascension’s Catholic Classics series. He is a regular contributor to the podcasts Pints with Aquinas, Catholic Classics, The Thomistic Institute, and Godsplaining.
All men on campus are welcome to listen to a talk by Brandon Pannel. Come hangout with other guys on campus striving to grow in virtue and brotherhood. Food will be provided!
Come join us for an evening of fellowship and write a postcard for your religious sister/brother thanking them for their “spiritual adoption!”
Supplies and Refreshments will be provided.
All AMU men, join us for an inspiring presentation on the life of Fr. Vincent Capodanno, a true warrior for Christ who gave everything in service to God, country, and his fellow men in Vietnam. His story is one of courage, sacrifice, and unwavering faith—a powerful example for all men striving to live with purpose.
Come for brotherhood, inspiration, and free Chick-fil-A—stay to be challenged and strengthened in your own mission as a man of faith.
Come join us for a Praise and Worship night every Thursday evening from 9:00-10:00 p.m.
It is a great way to give gratitude for all the Lord has done!
Fiat is hosting a wine and cheese night for all female students, faculty, and staff!
Cheer on your Gyrenes as they take on Webber!
Cheer on your Gyrenes as they take on St. Thomas!
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Scott Baier, the CEO of Community Pregnancy Clinics, the clinic across the street from Planned Parenthood, providing free and confidential care to mothers, fathers, and children in need, will speak on his experience on the front lines of the pro-life movement!
Free Chick-Fil-A first come first serve!
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Join the art groups on campus for Ave Maria University’s first annual Arts Festival! Our theme is “Magnify,” where we will celebrate how the visual, literary, and performing arts magnify the beauty of our Catholic Faith!
Schedule:
5:00 p.m. - Art show and music by St. Cecelia Chamber Music Society
7:00-8:00 p.m. - Launch Party for Magnify our student run magazine
8:00-8:30 p.m. - Award Ceremony for Magnify and Art show, music by St. Cecelia Chamber Music Society
All events will be sponsored by the AMU Art Club, Literature Club, Magnify Editorial Team, and St. Cecelia Chamber Music Society.
Please join us for this celebration of the arts in the AMU community and see the artistic work of your peers!
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Come join the Ordo Amoris household for a showing of the Live Action version of Cinderella!
It will be in the Academic lecture hall at 8pm on Friday April 25th.
Snacks will be provided!
This presentation offers a personal encounter with the powerful witness of faith throughout the history of the Ukrainian Catholic Church—both past and present. Through the lives of remarkable figures such as Blessed Omelyan Kovch, Patriarch Josyf Slipyj, and modern-day confessors of the faith like Fr. Bohdan Haleta, Fr. Ivan Levytsky, and Fr. Oleksandr Bohomaz, we will explore the Church’s enduring legacy. This journey traces the Church’s resilience during times of persecution and provides a glimpse into its current mission amidst the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian war.
Cheer on your Gyrenes as they take on Webber!
Cheer on your Gyrenes as they take on St. Thomas!
Join us this Saturday at 8:00 a.m. in front of the Megadorm Breezeway parking lot area to go to Planned Parenthood and offer up a prayerful and peaceful witness to the unborn. We will have free Dunkin Donuts for the first 24 people to show up, and we will take vans to Planned Parenthood and be back by 11:30am. Bring a rosary and a willingness to pray and sacrifice for the unborn!
Sign up on Helper Helper and contact Michael Long for any questions at Michael.d.long@my.avemaria.edu
Join the AMU Dance Team for their annual Dance Showcase!
The show will feature new solos and group performances and a guest performance by the Colorguard Team!
Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show starts at 6:45 p.m.
Free Admission!
Suggested donations of $5 per person are encouraged and welcomed!
Join us for Praise & Worship during Eucharistic Adoration from 7-8pm every Sunday! Hosted by Talitha Koum, Lions of Judah, and Cor Ad Cor. All are welcome!
Want to grow closer to your Mother? Join us at Marian Mondays, sponsored by the Marian Culture Team and speaker, Mattie Harte! Each week, Mattie dives into another aspect of our Queen of Heaven, Mediatrix of the World. Every Marian Monday starts at 8:45 p.m. in Sebastian Lobby. Join us for donuts, ice cream, and Mama Mary!
Preparing for life after graduation? Join our Weekly Job Club, a dedicated space to keep you motivated and on track with your job search. Each session provides both expert guidance and independent work time:
🔹 Hour 1: Group check-in with the Director of Career Services and peers to share progress, ask questions, and get expert advice on résumés, interviews, networking, and more.
🔹 Hour 2: Focused job search time to work on applications, update your Handshake and LinkedIn profiles, or receive one-on-one support.
Whether you're actively applying or just starting to explore opportunities, this club provides structure, accountability, and a supportive community to help you succeed.
The time has come to celebrate the outstanding members of the Class of 2025 at Senior Awards Night!
This exciting event will take place on Tuesday, April 29, from 5:00-7:30 p.m. in the SUB Ballroom.
We’ll kick off the evening with a special cocktail hour for senior students, faculty, and staff from 5:00-6:30 p.m., with the award ceremony to immediately follow.
We can’t wait to celebrate our seniors at this memorable event!
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End-of-Semester Bash - Student Park
*Sponsored by the Founder’s Scholarship Program*
*Hosted by the Student Activities Board*
Come enjoy a finals study break and drop by the Student Park on Friday, May 2nd any time from 12:30 - 3:00 PM to celebrate the end of the semester with us!
There will be food trucks, snow cones, yard games, and music.
We can’t wait to see you there!
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SENIORS - get ready to celebrate SENIOR WEEK with your fellow graduating members of the class of 2025!
Senior Week 2025:
Sunday, May 4th – Friday, May 9th
Sunday, May 4th:
Senior Bonfire Night
OLG Statue Fire Pits
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Join us for s'mores, snacks, drinks, and music!
Monday, May 5th:
Senior Wine & Trivia Night
The Daily Grind
7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Join us for some fun senior class trivia! Wine and snacks will be served.
Tuesday, May 6th:
Senior “The Final Ave Experience” Night
Annunciation Circle Restaurants & Oil Well Brewery
6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Campus transportation to Oil Well will be available.
Wednesday, May 7th:
Senior Water Park Day
Ave Maria Water Park
All Day (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
Thursday, May 8th:
Senior Night on 5th Avenue
5th Avenue Naples and Beach
5:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Friday, May 9th:
President’s Dinner & Awards Ceremony
SUB Dining Hall and Ballroom
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Senior Bonfire Night
OLG Statue Fire Pits
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
SENIORS: Join us for s'mores, snacks, drinks, and music!
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Senior Wine & Trivia Night
The Daily Grind
7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
SENIORS: Come out to enjoy some fun senior class trivia! Wine and snacks will be served.
Senior “The Final Ave Experience” Night
Annunciation Circle Restaurants & Oil Well Brewery
6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
SENIORS: Come out to enjoy some specials from various restaurants in Annunciation Circle and from Oil Well Brewery!
Campus transportation to Oil Well will be provided.
Senior Water Park Day
Ave Maria Water Park
Open all day - 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
SENIORS: Come out to enjoy a fun day at the water park!
Senior Night on 5th Avenue
5th Avenue Naples and Beach
5:00 PM – 11:30 PM
SENIORS: Come out to enjoy a fun night on 5th Avenue with your fellow seniors!
Transportation from campus to 5th Avenue Naples will be provided.
The President's Dinner & Award Ceremony is open to all graduating seniors, their families, and AMU faculty and staff. Tickets are required for entry and must be purchased no later than April 29, 2025. All sales final. Dinner begins at 6:30 pm, and is served buffet style. Soft drinks and dessert are included; cash bar for beer and wine. Program to honor President's Award finalists and Class of 2025 faculty speaker will begin promptly at 7:30 pm.
