The CUA Cardinal - Official Newsletter of the Catholic University of America Alumni Association
Volume II, Issue 10
October 2007


Homecoming and Reunions Weekend, Oct. 19–20, 2007 is almost here! This month, we've added online photo galleries of the classes of 1962 and our newest Golden Cardinals, the Class of 1957. Click any of the icons above to see photos from your class year! 

Check out this exciting schedule of events below to see what we've got planned for all of our returning alumni: 

Thursday, Oct. 18, 2007

School of Engineering
Homecoming Luncheon

Pangborn Hall; Scullen Room
Noon – 4 p.m.

This year, alumni, students, faculty and staff will honor Robert C. Burns, B.M.E. 1951, with the 2007 Engineering Distinguished Alumni Award. For more information, call 202-319-5178.


Friday, Oct. 19, 2007

Class of 1957
Cocktail Reception

McMahon Hall Foyer
7–10 p.m.

Join the newest "Golden Cardinals" as we celebrate our 50-year returners!


Classes of 1962, 1967, 1972,
1977, 1982, 1987, 1992,
1997 and 2002
Are invited to an informal gathering in a private room reserved exclusively for CUA alumni at Capitol City Brewing Company (Red Line, Union Station) 2 Massachusetts Ave., NW
8 p.m.

*Appetizers will be provided, beverages are at your own cost.


President's Society Reunion
Phoenix Park Hotel
520 N. Capitol St. N.W.
6 – 9 p.m.

President's Society alumni will gather at the Phoenix Park Hotel (across from Union Station) for drinks and heavy hors d'oeuvres. To R.s.v.p., contact Frank Persico at
persico@cua.edu.



Saturday, Oct. 20, 2007

Alumni Association
Board of Governors Meeting
Pryzbyla Center Great Room
8:45 a.m. – Noon

All alumni are welcome to attend our semi-annual meeting of the CUA Alumni Association Board of Governors. Call 800-288-ALUM to R.s.v.p.


Annual Nursing Alumni
Awards, Meeting and Lunch
Caldwell Auditorium
9 a.m. – Noon
$35 requested donation from alumni
$20 requested donation from students


Distinguished CUA School of Nursing alumni will share how their experiences at CUA provided "Skills to Succeed and the Values to Guide." For complete details, 
click here.


Sixth Annual NCSSS
Homecoming Conference
Hannan Hall; Herzfeld Auditorium
9 a.m. – Noon

NCSSS alumni are invited to this year's conference, featuring a guest lecture titled "Honoring the Spiritual: Dimensions of Spiritually-Sensitive Social Work Practice." For complete details, click here.


Newly Renovated Mullen Library Tour
Mullen Library; Main Seating Area
10 – 11 a.m.

The tour will include highlights of the Mullen Library renovations, which were completed in 2005, as well as several of the special libraries and collections housed in the building. All are welcome; please meet in the seating area on the main floor of the library at 10 a.m.


Pre-Game Tent Party
DuFour Athletic Center Field
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
$20.06 for Class of 2006 alumni
$25 in advance for all other alumni, $30 at the door
$8 for kids 8-12, Kids under 8 are free


It's a CUA tradition featuring food, drinks, giveaways, music, and more! And for the kids, there's a Moonbounce, Safety Town (sponsored by Liberty Mutual Insurance), and face painting.

*Special area reserved for Reunions classes, alums from ADG and SPD fraternities, and alums from KBG and The President's Society.


Homecoming Football Game
DuFour Athletic Field
1 – 4 p.m.
Admission is included for alums attending the Tent Party
$5 for alums not attending the Tent Party


Yell, stomp and cheer as the 'Cards tackle the Hampden-Sydney Tigers! Admission to the football game is included in your ticket price for the Pre-Game Tent Party.




DC Alumni Chapter Post-Game Gatherings
Brookland-Area Watering Holes
4 – 6 p.m.

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

Kelly's Ellis Island Restaurant & Pub
3908 12th St., N.E., Washington, DC


*Appetizers will be provided at each venue. Beverages are at your own cost.


History Alumni Homecoming Housewarming
University Center West
4 – 6 p.m.

The Department of History has moved; join us as we celebrate our new home! For complete details,
click here.

CUA Campus Walking Tour
McMahon Hall; Main Steps
4:30 – 5:15 p.m.

Join us for a guided walking tour of the CUA campus as we explore some of the university's familiar (and not-so-familiar) student stomping grounds. See how the campus may have changed since your graduation, and learn what's in store for Catholic University in the near future!


Homecoming and Reunions
Alumni and Student Mass
Caldwell Chapel
6 – 7 p.m.

Join students, fellow alums, friends and family as we celebrate Mass for all CUA alumni past and present.


Campus Ministry Reunion
Spaghetti Dinner
Caldwell Hall; Happel Room
7 p.m.
$15 per alum, Kids under 12 are free

We are going back to our roots and gathering after Mass for a spaghetti dinner! The reunion will be an opportunity for renewal — of friendships and of spirit — and to interact with the current Campus Ministry staff and volunteers. This event is open to all alumni, so come join us!

Please contact Erin Craine by email (
craine@cua.edu) or by phone (202-319-5575) for more details.


Reunions Classes Dinner Dance
Classes of 1957, 1962, 1967, 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997 and 2002
Great Room, Edward J. Pryzbyla University Center
7 – 11:30 p.m.
$65 per person

This year's reunions classes are invited to a special event in your honor. Join us for an elegant dinner, followed by a night of dancing. The evening will also include a photo slideshow from each of our reunion class years, plus a special ceremony to honor our 50-year returners. This will be an evening to remember!

*Reservations are required for this event. Call 800-288-ALUM to R.s.v.p.


SLIS Homecoming Reception
May Gallery; Mullen Library
7 – 9 p.m.

Bring a guest and come network with other SLIS alums and members of the SLIS community. To R.s.v.p., e-mail
Anita Coleman.


Kappa Beta Gamma
Sorority Reunion Dinner

La Tasca (7th St, N.W., Washington, D.C.) 
Time TBD

Join fellow KBG sisters as we celebrate and reunite! For complete details,
click here.


Alpha Delta Gamma Charity Event
Caldwell Hall Auditorium
7 p.m. – 12 a.m.

Alpha Delta Gamma, a national fraternity that founded its Kappa chapter on CUA's campus in 1950, welcomes its brothers to reconnect during the Third Annual Alumni Texas Hold 'Em Charity Poker Tournament. Proceeds from the event will help fund the ADG Fraternity Academic Scholarship at CUA. All Alpha Delts and friends of the fraternity are welcome.
Click here for details.



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