Dear AU Community,

As the nation honors former President Jimmy Carter, memorial services and activities are occurring throughout Washington DC. This includes a day of mourning and a state funeral at the Washington National Cathedral on Thursday, January 9.

As is the case with other local universities, AU will be open on Thursday. During the funeral service, there will be significant security at the National Cathedral – located about one and a half miles from the main AU campus – and in the surrounding neighborhoods. If you drive to campus, please plan ahead for any potential traffic disruptions and leave extra time to travel to and from campus.

Flags on the AU campus will be flown at half-staff for 30 days in honor of President Carter.

Sincerely,

Vicky Wilkins 
Acting Provost and Chief Academic Officer

Bronté Burleigh-Jones 
CFO, Vice President, and Treasurer