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Dear AU Community,Ìý

As the spring semester ends, we would like to share with you the details about work that will take place on campus during the summer break, as well as information regarding summer dining.

Progress will continue to be made on numerous capital projects throughout the campus. Some of the projects were scheduled specifically during the break to minimize disruption to the community, as they will take place in high pedestrian and vehicular traffic areas. Those who remain on campus during the summer months may experience localized pedestrian and vehicular traffic redirection, possible construction noise disruption, and occasional service interruptions. Workers will make their best efforts to minimize any inconvenience.  Work will include:Ìý

Construction ProjectsÌý

• Meltzer Center/SCAN – Construction work at the site will continue throughout the summer. The roadway through the site also will remain closed throughout the summer.ÌýÌý

Repairs/RenovationsÌý

• McDowell Renovation – Project work consists of shower repairs at the resident community bathroom PODs, on floors 5 and below. (May 12 – June 5)Ìý

• Letts Hall Transformer Replacement – Work will begin on the morning of May 15, and will require an overnight electrical outage throughout the building until the morning of May 16.ÌýÌý

• Campus-wide Fire Alarm Device Replacements / Software Updates – This work will require testing of the fire alarm systems affected at each location. Testing (ringing of bells / voice systems) will be activated intermittently as part of the testing procedures and acceptance. Advance notifications for each location will be provided. (May 12 – June 23)Ìý

• Leonard Hall Provost Office Air-Handling Unit Replacement – Work will require HVAC outage and will occur when the office is unoccupied. (May 19 – June 9)ÌýÌý

• Campus-wide Resident Hall Summer Painting – Maintenance painting will take place throughout several residence halls campus-wide. (May 8 – August 15)Ìý

• Nebraska Hall Exterior Column Replacements – Work will be on the exterior only and will not affect building occupants. (June 16 – June 27)Ìý

• Window Replacements – Work will take place at Hughes Hall. (June 16 – June 20)Ìý

• Katzen Arts Center Garage Sprinkler Replacement – Work will occur on the first-floor garage area. (July 14 – August 8). Work on the remaining garage levels will begin immediately following the completion of work on the first floor.Ìý

• Roper and Clark Halls – Construction will take place at both locations to transform them into residence halls in time for the fall semester. Ìý

• ACE Sushi – ACE Sushi will move from Kerwin Hall to the Mary Grayden Student Center (MGSC) in a newly renovated and refreshed space next to True Burger.ÌýÌýÌý

• Kerwin Hall Eatery – The space vacated by ACE Sushi will be renovated and transformed into a 24/7 self-service vending and market area.ÌýÌý

• Terrace Dining Room Kosher Kitchen – The kosher preparation space formerly housed behind the closed District Pickle venue will move to a new, larger, and purpose-built space behind the Terrace Dining Room.ÌýÌýÌý

• WCL Yuma Dining and Atrium Café – WCL’s Yuma Dining Room and Atrium café will undergo eatery renovations and begin operations with the university’s dining operator, Chartwells, in the fall.ÌýÌýÌý

• Bender Concessions – The concession area will undergo renovations and refurbishment to deliver an enhanced concession experience for the fall. Ìý

Throughout the summer, we will send periodic university-wide messages regarding specific construction-related news and information. Please contact Jonathan McCann for construction-related questions. We look forward to the continued improvement of our campus facilities in support of student thriving. Ìý

Summer DiningÌý

Beginning Monday, May 19, summer dining hours will take effect. The hours of operation will be as follows: Ìý

RetailÌý

Subway 12 – 8 p.m.ÌýÌý

Eagles Express 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.Ìý

TDRÌý

Breakfast: 7 – 9 a.m.ÌýÌýÌý

Lunch: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.Ìý

Dinner: 5 – 7:30 p.m.Ìý

Campus Store Summer HoursÌý

Monday – Friday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., closed on weekends.Ìý

Mail Services Summer HoursÌý

Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 – 5 p.m., closed on weekendsÌý

Summer Meal Plan OptionsÌý

This summer, you will have three different meal plan options offering flexibility in the number of meals and pricing:Ìý ÌýÌý

To sign up for one of the meal plan options (portal will open May 14), click or visit the One Card Office at Mary Graydon Student Center, Room 123. Ìý

We invite you to contact us at mealplans@american.edu with questions or comments and you can find more information about our dining program online at .  Ìý

Sincerely, Ìý

Jonathan McCannÌý
Assistant Vice President of Planning & Project Management and Interim AVP, Facilities ManagementÌý

Mike ScherÌý
Assistant Vice President, Campus Auxiliary Services & Airlie