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On Sunday, May 6, the Office of Alumni Relations welcomed more than 300 members of of the Class of 2007 to the CUA Alumni Association at our annual Senior Class Barbecue. To see photos from this fun and exciting event, 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 p.m. on CUA's campus for an elegant luncheon with our guest speaker, Christine Mica, director of undergraduate admissions. Reservations are required, so R.s.v.p. today. Call 202-319-6745 or e-mail Dani Barnett.
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Your save-the-date card is in the mail! Homecoming and Reunions Weekend, Oct. 19–20, 2007 is only 6 months away — and we'd love to have your help. Come join the Homecoming & Reunions Committee. 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! However, we can’t do that alone. Your fellow classmates want to hear from you, not only from the alumni office. Please consider being involved as a Homecoming & Reunions Committee member.
To sign up, contact Dani Barnett or call 202-319-5608. Be sure to check out the preliminary schedule of events and other information on the Homecoming Web site. |
CARDINALS DINNER GALA RAISES $1.2 MILLION FOR CUA
The 18th American Cardinals Dinner, held April 27 in Las Vegas, raised $1.2 million for student scholar-ships for The Catholic University of America. Five of America’s Catholic cardinals and about 500 guests attended the gala at the Four Seasons Hotel.
To read more about this fundraising gala, click here.
Stay connected to Catholic University — join the hundreds of fellow Cardinals who volunteer their time, talents and energy to CUA. Along the way, you'll meet new people, acquire new skills, and support your alma mater.
Check out the following volunteer roles to see how you can contribute your talents:
Host a CUA Event
Do you own a bar or restaurant? Work at a museum? Are you producing or involved in a play or movie? Willing to arrange a unique tour for fellow alumni? We'd love to plan an event showcasing your business or talent!
Help Out at Homecoming
Come help encourage your fellow classmates to attend Homecoming and Reunions Weekend by joining the 2007 Homecoming and Reunions Committee. For further details, visit the Homecoming and Reunions Web site.
Welcome Students with Send-off Parties
Welcome incoming freshmen and their families to the CUA family by hosting a summer get-together! Scheduled in late July, we're looking to expand this successful program beyond the East Coast.
Showcase Your Business with
CUA's Executive Network Luncheon
Interested in hosting a lunch to tell fellow alums about your business or company? The CUA Executive Network Luncheon series presents successful CUA alumni who are at the forefront of companies helping to shape the D.C. area.
Share Your Talents with CUA's Students
CUA students meet the most interesting people. Alumni and friends continue to visit the school to meet with students in various forums from special alumni events to career fairs. Here are a few recent visitors:
- David Paterson, B.A. 1989, hosted a screening of his film, Bridge to Terabithia, for CUA alumni and students.
- Adrian Fenty, mayor of Washington, D.C., came to campus at the invitation of the College Democrats to discuss new legislation, initiatives and job opportunities in the District of Columbia.
- Joseph Hall, B.A. 1988, VP Investment Services, Goldman Sachs, headlined a panel for the juniors interested in pursuing a career in business.
For more information or to volunteer in any of these areas, contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 800-288-ALUM or
e-mail Sarah Richards Burton.
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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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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 just prior to the opening pitch of each of these games we'll be throwing alumni pre-game parties at nearby family-friendly venues where we'll pass out tickets.
Friday, June 8
Chicago White Sox vs.
Houston Astros
7:11 p.m. — $25 |
Tickets will be held under your
name at the will-call window of
the box office! |
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Thursday, June 14
Baltimore Orioles vs.
Washington Nationals
7:05 p.m. — $22 |
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. — $22 |
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. — $20 |
Pre-game event: 5 – 7 p.m.
Tailgate party
Parking Lot 7 |
Please note: Refunds will only be given for cancellations made two weeks prior to each game. According to MLB, all game times are subject to change.
For more details on any of these games, click here. To order tickets to any of these events, contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 800-288-ALUM.
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JOIN THE CUA ALUMNI SOFTBALL TEAM TODAY!
 The "Wild Cards" — the official softball team of the CUA Alumni Association — is still looking for a few good men (and women!) in the D.C. area to round out our ragtag roster of weekend warriors. No experience necessary, and registration is only $20 per player for the entire summer season! For complete details, click here. To register today, contact Brandon Romanchok in the Office of Alumni Relations. |
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS FAST APPROACHING!
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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In the days following this year's Senior Class Barbecue, more than 175 members of the Class of 2007 joined the CUA Online Community. Click here to register today. |
On Sunday, June 24, from 5 to 7 p.m., the CUA School of Library and Information Science invites all SLIS alumni to attend a special reception at Clyde's Restaurant of Gallery Place (Red line, Gallery Place/Chinatown). For complete details, click here.
In April of 2003, Captain Patrick Koucheravy, B.A. 2003, was preparing to defend his senior thesis in CUA’s Department of Business and Economics. Three months later, Koucheravy found himself in basic training with the United States Army, preparing to defend his country on the front lines in Iraq and Afghanistan as a member of the Airborne Rangers.
To learn more about this month's spotlight alum, click here. |
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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