The CUA Cardinal - Official Newsletter of the Catholic University of America Alumni Association
Volume V, Issue 2
February 2010

On Sunday, Feb. 7, the Catholic University of America celebrates more than 1,200 pairs of "CUA Sweethearts" who've found love with at Catholic University. For complete event details, click here.

 



On Thursday, Jan. 21, join your fellow young alums for a CUA young alumni get-together at The Front Page (1333 New Hampshire Ave. N.W.; Red Line, DuPont Circle). Look for the CUA banner to raise a glass, reminisce with old classmates, and make some new friends! For complete details, click here.

  



Juana Pita, B.A. 1984, released her new book, Estudio de Chopin, in Oct. 2009. The book is available for purchase through Amazon.com.

Mary Ellen Green Hettinger, B.A. 1976, has been appointed to the New Hampshire Commission on the Status of Women by Governor John Lynch.

CUA sweethearts Michael Scoglio, B.A. 2004, and Jennifer Bacon, B.A. 2005, were married on Oct. 11, 2009, in Rehoboth Beach, DE. 

CUA sweethearts Craig Avallone, B.A. 2004, and Allison Marie Sodo, B.A. 2004, were married on Aug. 1, 2009, in Hoboken, N.J. 

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The CUA Alumni Association is Shipping Up to Boston

From 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 12, join Frank Persico, B.A. 1974, M.A. 1976, CUA vice president for university relations and chief of staff, as the CUA Alumni Association hosts our second annual CUA Boston alumni winter get-together at the Sail Loft. For complete details, click here.

  

 

February is Black History Month, and CUA is proud to recognize the rich history and storied tradition of the Black Organization of Students At The Catholic University of America (BOSACUA). This photo was taken 25 years ago!

Click here to let us know if you are one of the alums in the picture above. If you are the first reader to correctly identify yourself in this month's photo flashback, we'll send you a free CUA T-shirt!

 

  

The Miracle of the Men's Room

Very Rev. David M. O'Connell, C.M., went into the bathroom looking for paper towels. He came out with something a little better: an authentic Rembrandt etching. To read this incredible story, click here.

 

  

CUA Offers Master of Science in Business Analytics

Attention all recent graduates and young alums: CUA now offers a one-year master's program in business for non business majors. Learn the necessary language, skills, tools and processes to give your career an accelerated start in administration — whether in business, government, or not-for-profit. For complete details, click here.

 

January
1/21 – The Front Page Young Alumni Event
1/27 – Beyond Brookland: Job Search

February
2/6 – CUA Basketball Game Break
2/7 – CUA Sweethearts Reception
2/11 – Washington, D.C., Young Alumni Event
2/12 – Boston Sail Loft Event
2/16 – Beyond Brookland: Mock Interviews

March
3/10 – Boston St. Pat's Celebration
3/11 – Washington, D.C., St. Pat's Celebration
3/11 – Philadelphia St. Pat's Celebration
3/16 – Student-Alumni Networking Reception
3/25 – NYC Young Alumni Event
3/27 – CUA Easter Egg Hunt and Brunch

 

 


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Rev. Leo Patalinghug spent one year taking philosophy courses at CUA while he was a seminarian at nearby Theological College. These days, the only thing more fiery than his sermons are his nationally renowned cooking skills.

To read the full story of how this one-time CUA student came to cross paths with The Food Network and Iron Chef Bobby Flay,
click here.

 

 


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Travel to America's National Parks with CUA

      

In the summer of 2010, the CUA Alumni Travel Club will head out to the wild American west for a 16-day tour of some of our most beloved national parks.

To view the complete travel itinerary,
click here. To learn more, call 800-288-ALUM (toll-free outside of the Washington, D.C., area).



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