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The Catholic University of America, in partnership with The Opus Prize Foundation, recently announced the finalists for the 2007 $1 million humanitarian Opus Prize. For their dedication to transforming the lives of others, the following have been selected finalists: Rev. John Adams, president of Washington, D.C.’s SOME; Brother Constant Goetschalckx, F.C., director of AHADI International Institute, Kigoma, Tanzania; and the Homeless People’s Federation Philippines, represented by its executive director, Rev. Norberto Carcellar, C.M.
To l earn more about the finalists and the Opus Prize, click here. |
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The CUA Online Community continues to welcome new alumni every day, and registration is a snap! All you'll need is your security information — which is included in your e-mail copy of this newsletter. Click here to register today. |
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Exclusive Offer for CUA Alumni!
From Thursday, Oct. 4, to Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007, the CUA Department of Drama presents the John Gay musical, The Beggar's Opera. The Beggar's Opera has had an influence on British stage comedies and on 19th-century British comic opera (notably Gilbert and Sullivan) — but it is above all the ancestor of the modern musical.
For the 2 p.m. matinee performance on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007, the Office of Alumni Relations has secured a special admission price for alumni of $5/ticket (limit of 4 tickets per alum; at this price we cannot offer refunds). CUA lecturer Tom Pederson will give a special pre-performance talk at 1 p.m. in the upper lobby of the Hartke Theatre.
To purchase your tickets with a credit card, call the alumni office at 202-319-5608, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m to 5 p.m. |
CUA ALUMS IN NEW ENGLAND: TENNIS, EVERYONE?
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This summer, eight young alums hit the clay in the Constitution State for a friendly afternoon of competition which they dubbed "The First Annual Sachem's Head CUA Alumni Tennis Tournament," in Guilford, Conn.
Back row (left to right): David Madden, B.A. 2004; Annie Titus, B.A. 2005; Corey Higgins, B.A. 2005; Patrick Hamrock, B.A. 2005; Brianne O' Toole, B.A. 2005; Emmet Donnelly, B.A. 2005. Front row: Michael Kairouz, B.A. 2005 and Amanda Griffiths, B.A. 2005.
Have you caught up with some old friends or former classmates? Send in a photo of your get-togethers and let us know where and when you reconnected! Click here to submit your photo. |
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The Office of Alumni Relations and the CUA football team (who've opened the season with an impressive 3-0 record) will sponsor a pre-game tent party prior to each home football game this season, with free food and drinks!
Saturday, Sept. 22
Undefeated 1997 CUA Football Team Reunion
Saturday, Oct. 20
Homecoming and Reunions Weekend – Bring the Kids!
Saturday, Oct. 27
Pre-Game Pumpkin Decorating – Bring the Kids!
Saturday, Nov. 3
Class of 2007 CUA Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony
To R.s.v.p. for any of these games, contact Brandon Romanchok. For complete details on each of the CUA Alumni Association Athletics Events, click here. |
Join a team of CUA graduate students and alumni in the AIDS Walk Washington on Saturday, Oct. 6! For complete details on the walk or to join the CUA team, click here. |
ALUMNI WEBSITE GETS A VIRTUAL FACELIFT
 In a continuing effort to provide our alums with Web site that is vibrant, informative and easy-to-use, the Office of Alumni Relations has made a number of revisions to our online home. To check out the site, click here. |
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Highlighted Event: Reunions Dinner Dance
Saturday, Oct. 20
Great Room, Edward J. Pryzbyla University Center
7 – 11:30 p.m.
Alumni from the classes of 1957, 1962, 1967, 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997 and 2002 are invited to a special event in your honor. Join us for an elegant dinner, followed by a night of dancing, which will include class photos as well as a special ceremony to honor our 50-year returners as Golden Cardinals. This will be an evening to remember!
The cost for dinner is $65 per person, advanced registration is required.
Register today by calling 800-288-ALUM (outside Metro D.C. Area) or 202-319-5608. Be sure to check out the preliminary schedule of events and other information on the Homecoming and Reunions Weekend 2007 Web site. |
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Are you living "far out" on the west coast? Perhaps you're reading this newsletter from somewhere north or south of the U.S. borders — or beyond?
We're looking for globe-trotting alums to let us know just how "far out" from CUA they are these days. Are you a long way from "home?" Let us know! Send your name, degree year, and current address to cua-alumni@cua.edu. Do you know of a fellow alum living even farther away from CUA than you do? Forward this message their way to let them know, too! Prizes will be sent to the longest-distance alumni (both in the U.S. and abroad), and their names will be listed in next month's newsletter — just in time for Homecoming and Reunions Weekend 2007. |
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From Friday, Oct. 26, through Sunday, Oct. 28,the Benjamin T. Rome School of Music presents Evita, with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice. Shows held on the main stage of the Hartke Theatre begin at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday evenings; Sunday matinee is at 2 p.m.
For ticket information, please call the School of Music main office at 202-319-5416. | |
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 Originally a native of New Jersey, this month's CUA Spotlight alum always knew that he wanted to be in Washington, D.C.
Since graduation, he has made quite a name for himself!
Kevin McVicker, B.A. 1991, M.A. 1994, received two degrees in political science from CUA, and he credits "the university's well-rounded liberal arts curriculum" with preparing him for his career in media relations. To learn more about this month's spotlight alumnus, click here.
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Are you one of the CUA thespians hamming it up in this month's Photo Flashback? If so, we'll send you a free CUA t-shirt! Simply click here to let us know if you are one of the alums in the picture above!
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ALUMNI OFFICE SAYS GOODBYE
The CUA Office of Alumni Relations says goodbye to Dani Barnett, B.A. 1996, who’s been with us for more than five years. Dani recently married Matt Herzog and is moving to a new job and a new home in his hometown of Omaha, Neb. Please join us in wishing her well! Stay tuned for an introduction to the person who will assume Dani’s duties in next month's newsletter. | |
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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! | |
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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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