The CUA Cardinal - Official Newsletter of the Catholic University of America Alumni Association
Volume I, Issue 10
October 2006




Homecoming and Reunions Weekend 2006 is almost here! Check out this exciting schedule of events below to see what we've got planned for all of our returning alumni. Reunions classes, be sure to check your personalized schedule! 


Friday, October 13, 2006

A Cardinal Celebration: 
Alumni Awards Banquet
Edward J. Pryzbyla University Center
6:30 - 10:00 p.m.

Join "A Cardinal Celebration" and meet some of CUA's most accomplished alumni. Andrea Roane, co-anchor of 9News and university trustee, will be the distinguished Master of Ceremonies. The evening includes an elegant dinner and awards program that will celebrate six accomplished CUA alumni. Help us honor these wonderful representatives of CUA!

Click here to read all about this year's alumni awardees!





 














Class of 1956 Cocktail Reception
McMahon Hall Foyer
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.





 

Classes of 1961, 1966, 1971,
1976, 1981, 1986, 1991 and 1996
Are invited to an informal gathering at
The Dubliner - 520 N Capitol St NW,
Washington, DC 20001
8:00 p.m.










Saturday, October 14, 2006

Pre-Game Tent Party
DuFour Athletic Center Field
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

We've moved the tent back up to the fields!

This is not your father's tent party! Ice cold beer, plenty of food, great music and good friends! Plus a Moonbounce & face-painting for the kids! What more could you ask for?!

Don't miss this event - bring your friends and be sure to register early so you don't pay extra at the door. Get your reservation in today! 
    *Special tent reserved for 
     Reunions classes






















Homecoming Football Game
DuFour Athletic Field
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Come stomp and cheer as the 'Cards tackle the LaSalle Explorers! Go CUA!












 




DC Alumni Chapter Post Game Parties

Colonel Brooks' Tavern/
Island Jim's Crab Shack and Tiki Bar
901 Monroe St., N.E., Washington, DC

and

Kelly's Ellis Island Restaurant & Pub
3908 12th St., N.E., Washington, DC
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

 













 

Reunions Classes Dinner
Classes of 1956, 1961, 1966, 1971,
1976, 1981, 1986, 1991 and 1996
Great Room, Edward J. Pryzbyla University Center
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
    * Reservations Required









Alpha Delta Gamma Charity Event
Caldwell Hall Auditorium
7:00 p.m. start time
Click here for details.







Sigma Pi Delta Alumni Gathering
McMahon Hall Foyer
8:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Click here for details.





 

Class of 1956 Post-Dinner
Champagne Reception
Upstairs Atrium, Edward J. Pryzbyla University Center
9:00 - 10:00 p.m.








Sunday, October 15, 2006
 

Undergraduate Student
Government Reunion
McMahon Hall Foyer
10:30 a.m.



Check out these highlighted Homecoming and Reunions Weekend events scheduled exclusively for your school!

SLIS Celebrates 25 Years

This month, CUA's School of Library and Information Science
kicks off a celebration of its 25th Anniversary. To start, the SLIS Alumni Board will be hosting an Afternoon Tea at D.C.'s famous Mansion on O Street on Saturday, October 14 with proceeds to benefit the School's Elizabeth Stone scholarship.

For complete details or to R.s.v.p., visit this Web page.



NCSSS Hosts Fifth Annual Homecoming Conference

On Saturday, October 4, the National Catholic School of Social Service will host the Fifth Annual NCSSS Homecoming Conference.

This full morning of events will include a workshop, an alumni breakfast, and a keynote presentation by NCSSS alumna Eileen Dombo, PhD, LCSW-C, titled "Self-Care and the Social Worker: Improving Your Professional Self."

For more information on this event, visit this web page.



School of Nursing Welcomes 2006 Alumni Awardee

On Saturday, October 14, CUA's School of Nursing Alumni Chapter will host their Annual Meeting and Homecoming Reunion from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Caldwell Auditorium.

The event will combine a brunch, silent auction, & citrus sale, and will feature a presentation titled "Care and Justice: Distinct Moral Orientations" given by Carol R. Taylor, R.N., M.S.N.,'79 and 2006 distinguished CUA Alumni Award Recipient.

For more details on this event, visit this web page.




If you haven't signed up, it's not too late to register for
Homecoming and Reunions Weekend 2006!

You can register any one of the following ways:

1) By Phone - Alumni can register for Homecoming and Reunions Weekend 2006 by calling 202-319-5608 or 1-800-288-ALUM (toll-free outside the Washington, D.C., metro area)!

2) Send In Your Brochure - You should have already received a brochure in your mailbox that detailed this year's schedule of Homecoming and Reunions Weekend events! Simply fill out the attached form and send it back our way!

3) Download a Brochure Today - If you haven't received a copy of the Homecoming and Reunions Brochure (or if you've lost or misplaced it), don't panic! Just click here to download a duplicate form. Then simply print a copy, fill out your information, and mail it back to us!

If you have any last-minute questions or changes to your R.s.v.p., please don't hesitate to give us a call. We look forward to seeing you back "home" on the 13th!

See you soon! And "Go Cardinals!"



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