Elon University is expecting nearly 2,000 families and 2 to 5 inches of rain this weekend. Hurricane Ian hit the U.S. earlier today and is expected to bring rain and possible winds to campus this weekend.
Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley said in an email to students, faculty and staff the university is excited for family weekend and based on the forecast, believes “most of the events planned will occur without disruption.”
Assistant Director for Family Engagement Will Roberson said roughly 100 families have canceled their reservations for this upcoming weekend.
Roberson said the Office for Family Engagement is holding safety as top priority.
“We are telling them safety is number one and encouraging them to make best decision for their family,” Roberson said.
Various events throughout the weekend have either been canceled or rescheduled.
The Office for Family Engagement said there were discussions with each organization and department about rain plans for events. The decision to move inside or cancel was up to each organization.
Canceled Events
Friday, Sept. 30
Loy Farm open house
Downtown Burlington bike tour
Sept. 30 and Oct. 1
Golf driving range open hours
Dancing in the Landscape
Moved Events
Sept. 30
Phoenix Winds Concert
5 p.m., McCrary Theater
Hillel Oneg Shabbat
6 p.m., Lakeside Meeting Rooms
Oct. 1
Coffee with the president
8 a.m., Koury Athletic Center Concourse
Oak Originals at the Marketplace
10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., Global Commons Lobby
Phoenix Fan Fest
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.,Schar Center Concourse
Night on the Commons
10 p.m. - 2 a.m., Moseley Center
The Office for Family Engagement said they do not plan to reschedule any canceleld events and that all other family weekend events are set to occur at their scheduled time and location.