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For a detailed schedule of events, please see "Regular Events" below and check for variations in location and time. We look forward to an exciting schedule of outstanding events. Hope to see you there!

 
AMU's Fifth Year Yields 184 Graduates and Three Honorary Degrees (New)

May, 2009: AMU alumni now have new members to welcome, as AMU held its 2009 baccalaureate Mass and commencement exercises in Ave Maria, Florida. Taking place the weekend of May 8-9, the Class of 2009 is the fifth to graduate from Ave Maria University. More

Mr. Monaghan Gives 70 Year Projection of AMU’s Impact on Church and Society (New)

The vision for AMU is taking shape in many ways, and your prayers and support have been critical to this process. People often ask me, why start a new university? I answer that a university founded on faithfulness to the Church is the best way I know how to help the Church and society. Over the last couple months, I have put some numbers to my projections to show what kind of “ripple effect” I believe AMU can have! More  (Note: File may take a while to download, but it is well worth it!)

AVE MARIA UNIVERSITY DEDICATORY FOUNDERS WALL INSTALLED

Ave Maria University remembers its "Founders" otherwise known as "Alumni in Faith" and those who give $120 or more in support of the University – look up and see your name on the beautiful Founders Wall (if you are already a Founder).  If you're not a Founder, please consider becoming one!  We’d love to have you “on the wall!”   More

AMU Athletics – Here’s the latest in Sports!

Ave Maria University has a dynamic athletics page to keep you current on schedules, updates, scores and more! Please visit http://www.amuathletics.com/  to get the latest on AMU sports! 

Mid-Winter Get-Away to Sunny Ave Maria, Florida

Michigan Founders made their second annual mid-winter get-away to Ave Maria, Florida.  The trip was a three day visit, that included a tour throughout the new campus and town. Spiritual highlights included daily Mass and Lenten reflections led by Ave Maria priests and faculty.

The Michigan Founders enjoyed being a part of the university life and just being at Ave Maria, Fla. and taking advantage of the lovely Southwest Florida weather in February!   Some highlights of the trip included a dinner with Mr. Monaghan at a wonderful local seafood restaurant.  But the big event was attending the 4^th annual Ave Maria University Gyrene Gala. This black tie event encompassed both the exquisiteness of Ave Maria University and the elegance of Naples.

The trip took place from Friday, February 27 to Sunday, March 1, 2009. The cost was $1,000 per person and included flight, lodging in Naples, ticket to the Gyrene Gala and luxury shuttle service throughout the 3-day trip.

What a great mid-winter get-away!

Please keep this trip in mind for next year in 2010!  We would love to have you join us!  For more information contact Marita Ladosenszky, University Relations & Regional Founders Club Coordinator, at 734-667-5601 or email: marita.ladosenszky@avemaria.edu. 

Group picture in front of the Oratory

Lunch at the Bean of Ave Maria. The Oratory is in the background.

On the beach with Cathy Dailey, National Founders Director

Club leadership

Our leaders are our trusted servants who serve both the Founders and Ave Maria University with the support of the local Founders and the National Founders Office. Please let us know your gifts and talents that you would like to share with us to build the Ann Arbor Founders Club.

regular events

Each month we gather together as Founders and friends to learn and be inspired by great speakers from Ave Maria University and the local community on a featured topic. All are welcome to attend our events where you will also hear the most recent updates on Ave Maria University and Ave Maria, Fla., enjoy refreshments, and visit with friends.

Schedule

Special events

There are many exciting events and programs at Ave Maria University that are available to the general public. Especially note the following events and consider checking the Event Calendar on our website.

How to participate

We invite you to help make our events a success! If you are interested in helping with the Ann Arbor Founders Club, please contact us at the number below.

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