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March 2 at St. Anthony's School
Washington, D.C.
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March 7 at The Franklin Institute
Philadelphia, Pa.
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March 31 at CUA
Washington, D.C.
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NEW ONLINE PHOTO GALLERIES NOW OPEN!
The Catholic University of America Office of Alumni Relations is proud to announce our brand new online photo gallery, powered by Google and Picasa. This service is free and available to all CUA alumni, and it can be used to view, save, print and order photos taken at many of the events hosted by the Office of Alumni Relations! To visit our complete collection of Web albums, click here.
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Are you a CUA alum who graduated before 1957? Then you are invited to a Golden Cardinals Luncheon! Come join us on Saturday, June 9 at 12:30 on CUA's campus for an elegant luncheon with our guest speaker, Christine Mica, director of undergraduate admissions. For more information, contact Dani Barnett at 202-319-5608.
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 | The Eighteenth Annual American Cardinals Dinner will be held on Friday, April 27, at the Four Seasons Hotel in Las Vegas. Join the American cardinals, Most Rev. Joseph Pepe, bishop of Las Vegas; and Very Rev. David M. O'Connell, C.M., president of The Catholic University of America, for this important scholarship fundraiser. To read the president's message about this event and complete details, click here.
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SENIOR CLASS PICNIC VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Free food and drinks for all who volunteer.
On Sunday, May 6, the Office of Alumni Relations needs a handful of enthusiastic volunteers to help run the Class of 2007 Senior Picnic. The event is scheduled from noon to 3 p.m., and all volunteers receive free food and drinks. Contact Brandon Romanchok in the Office of Alumni Relations to volunteer today. |
CUA WELCOMES A PARADE OF FAMOUS FACES
Thanks to a number of famous visitors and guest lecturers, CUA has had a busy start to spring! On March 7, CUA welcomed U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu (D-La.) to discuss U.S. relief and rebuilding efforts in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. On March 22, Chilean ambassador Mariano Fernández spoke as part of the School of Arts and Sciences centennial lecture series. And on April 2, CUA welcomed Adrian Fenty, mayor of Washington, D.C., to discuss new legislation, initiatives and job opportunities in the District of Columbia.
On April 22, CUA welcomes Thomas Patrick Melady, Ph.D., former U.S. ambassador to Burundi, Uganda and the Holy See. For complete details on this event, contact Brandon Romanchok in the Office of Alumni Relations.
The date is not so far away – Homecoming and Reunions Weekend, Oct. 19-20, 2007. And we'd love to have your help! Come join the Homecoming and Reunions Committee and help spread the word about the weekend and join in the fun!
Attendance at the festivities last year was our largest in recent history, and we want it to get even bigger this year! Your fellow classmates want to hear from you, not only from the alumni office. Please consider being involved as a Homecoming and Reunions Committee member.
To sign up, contact Dani Barnett or call 202-319-5608. Be sure to check out the tenative schedule of events and other information on the Homecoming Web site. |
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From Nov. 29 to Dec. 4, Frank Persico, B.A. 1974, M.A. 1976, CUA vice president for university relations and chief of staff and former director of alumni relations, will lead a CUA alumni tour through the shops, pubs and sights of Ireland. Kiss the world-famous Blarney Stone, see the breathtaking Cliffs of Moher, feast at a medieval dinner, and more! To download a brochure with the complete travel itinerary, pricing information and registration form, click here.
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Rev. Stephen Privett, S.J., M.A. 1982, Ph.D. 1985, began his current tenure as the 27th president of the University of San Francisco on Sept. 15, 2000. Prior to his appointment at USF, Father Privett served as provost and academic vice president at Santa Clara University. As provost, he was responsible for oversight of student life, intercollegiate athletics, and academic affairs. To learn more, click here. |
CUA OFFERS PRAYERS AND SUPPORT TO VIRGINIA TECH
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On Monday, April 16, Very Rev. David M. O’Connell, C.M., sent a message of condolence to Charles Steger, the president of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, regarding the murder of more than 30 individuals on the Blacksburg, Va., campus. Father O'Connell also sent a letter to the Catholic University community that afternoon, which is available at this Web page.
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Join the Office of Alumni Relations in a city near you as we hit the road for a summer full of Major League Baseball fun! We've secured blocks of tickets for each of the games listed below, and we'll be throwing alumni pre-game parties at nearby venues just prior to the opening pitch of each of these games.
Friday, May 18
Boston Red Sox vs.
Atlanta Braves
7:05 p.m. |
Pre-game event: 5 – 7 p.m.
Canestaro’s
16 Peterborough Street
SORRY, THIS GAME IS
COMPLETELY SOLD OUT! |
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Friday, June 8
Chicago White Sox vs.
Houston Astros
7:11 p.m. |
Pre-game event time and
location T.B.A.
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Thursday, June 14
Baltimore Orioles vs.
Washington Nationals
7:05 p.m. |
Pre-game event: 5 – 7 p.m.
The Wharf Rat
206 W Pratt St. |
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Saturday, July 14
Philadelphia Phillies vs.
St. Louis Cardinals
3:55 p.m. |
Pre-game event: 2:30 – 4 p.m.
McFadden’s
Citizen’s Bank Park |
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Thursday, Aug. 3
Washington Nationals vs.
St. Louis Cardinals
7:05 p.m. |
Pre-game event: 5 – 7 p.m.
Tailgate party
Parking Lot 7 |
Please note: The May 18 Red Sox game is completely sold out. We have no remaining tickets for this game, and the wait list is full. Refunds will only be given for cancellations made two weeks prior to each game. According to MLB, all game times are subject to change.
To order tickets to any of these events, contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 800-288-ALUM.
Join us in San Antonio, Texas, on Thursday, May 3, for a Catholic University Alumni Reception in the Lone Star State, in conjunction with the 2007 AIA National Convention and Design Exposition. For complete details, click here.
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On Saturday, May 5, the Office of Alumni Relations is proud to join University Row as part of the 82nd annual Virginia Gold Cup steeplechase race at Great Meadow in The Plains, Va. Due to an overwhelming turnout, this event is sold out. We thank all who have expressed their interest in attending, and we look forward to seeing many of you at the races on May 5! |
ALUMNUS-TURNED-ACTOR RETURNS TO CUA
At the invitation of Very Rev. David M. O’Connell, C.M., president of Catholic University, one of CUA’s most famous alumni visited campus on Friday, March 30. Academy Award-winning actor Jon Voight, B.A. 1960, who was in town filming a movie, returned to CUA for the first time since his graduation. Click here to learn more!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR 2007 COMMENCEMENT
White House Press Secretary Tony Snow will address graduates at The Catholic University of America’s 118th Annual Commencement Ceremony, to be held Saturday, May 12, 2007. The topic of Snow’s address will be "Reason, Faith, Vocation." Alumni volunteers are needed prior to the commencement exercises to assist in the distribution of CUA alumni pins. To learn more or to volunteer for this event, contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 202-319-5608 or 800-288-ALUM.
Are you in this photo? If so, we'll send you a free CUA t-shirt! Simply click here to let us know if you are one of the CUA students in the picture above!
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New job? Recently married? New baby? Submit an Alumni Class Note to keep your old friends and classmates up to date on the latest chapter in your life or professional career! Don't forget, new CUA babies will receive an "I'm a Little Cardinal" bib courtesy of the Office of Alumni Relations! | |
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The Fund for The Catholic University of America
You help create a world of possibilities for our students with your annual gifts to CUA. Please support The Fund for The Catholic University of America by clicking here. Thank you in advance for your continued support of CUA. |
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