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On Thursday, April 3, join fellow CUA alums at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia as fantasy and reality join forces in "Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination."
We've purchased a block of tickets exclusively for CUA alumni. Tickets are just $25, and include appetizers before the tour at The Public House (1801 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19103) from 6 to 8 p.m.
To purchase tickets, please call the Office of Alumni Relations at 800-288-ALUM (outside the D.C. area).
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 We need more readers! Read-Across-America Day is also the birthday of everyone’s favorite author, Dr. Seuss. Join CUA students and fellow alums on March 3, 2008, at St. Anthony’s School, 12th and Monroe streets in Brookland (across from the Brookland-CUA Metro station, adjacent to Colonel Brooks’ Tavern).
Between 8:30 a.m. and noon, read your favorite Seuss book (or any book!) to a small student group and have a slice of birthday cake. To view photos from last year's event, click here.
To participate, please call 202-319-5608.
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"THE O.C." IS NOW www.CUATODAY.com
It's a brand-new year, a brand-new look, and a brand-new name for the CUA Alumni Online Community. We've given our site a facelift and rolled out a slew of new user-friendly upgrades for 2008, including online class notes (with photos!), online event registration for select events, and a whole lot more. More than 100 alumni have already joined the site since its relaunch (bringing our number of registered users to well over 6,500).
To join them, all you'll need is your security information. Yours is: XXXX. Click here to register today. | |
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The NCSSS Alumni Board will be hosting the annual Dean's Cocktail Reception on Wednesday, March 12, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the University Club of Washington, D.C.
This gathering is open to all graduates and friends of CUA's National Catholic School of Social Service, as well as undergraduate alums who majored in social work. It's a great opportunity to socialize and network with friends and fellow graduates. Alums are encouraged to bring any guests who are considering pursuing an M.S.W. or Ph.D. at NCSSS.
This event is free, but reservations are required. To R.s.v.p. for this event, contact Janet Rosenkrantz, or call 202-319-5454. | |
Are you the camera-toting CUA alum in this iconic photo from the last Papal visit to campus? If so, we'll send you a free CUA T-shirt! Just click here to let us know if you are the alumna in the picture above!
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On Thursday, April 24, we invite CUA alumni and friends in the Boston area to join us for a reception at the Atlantic Ballroom of the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel (606 Congress Street).
From 6 to 8 p.m., mingle with fellow alums and friends of CUA and hear the latest news about your alma mater from Very Reverend David M. O'Connell, C.M., president of The Catholic University of America. Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will be served.
This reception is free, but registrations are required. To R.s.v.p., contact 202-319-5608 or 800-288-ALUM (toll-free outside of the Washington, D.C., area). | |
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March Madness is just around the corner, and that means college athletic programs from across the country will come together for the 2008 NCAA Basketball Tournament.
In keeping with this spirit of regional camaraderie, D.C. area young alumni from American, Catholic, George Mason and Georgetown universities have organized a FREE social gathering for the second round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 27.
Starting at 5:30 p.m., join alums from each of these schools at the two-story Penn Quarter Sports Tavern (639 Indiana Avenue, N.W. — Red Line, Gallery Place; Yellow/Green Line, Archives-Navy Memorial). There'll be food and drink specials, prizes and more!
Reservations are required. To R.s.v.p. or for more details, contact Brandon Romanchok at 202-319-5608. | |
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Francis "Franny" J. Ryan, B. Arch., 2004, died suddenly on Friday, Nov. 30, 2007, in Washington, D.C., when he was struck by a car while crossing the street.
On Friday, March 14 at 7 p.m., Canine Creature Comforts (81 Lancaster Ave., Malvern, P.A. 19355) will host a "Bark 'n Ale Yappy Hour" fundraiser for the Ryan family.
Friends and dog owners in the area are invited to come with their dog(s) to enjoy some food and raise a glass in Franny's honor. A donation of $25 is asked from those wishing to attend. There will also be a raffle for merchandise donated by local businesses.
For more information, contact Canine Creature Comforts by calling 610-590-2192. | |
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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 (now with photos)! |
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CUA EAGERLY PREPARES FOR PAPAL VISIT
 His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI will visit the campus of The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, April 17, 2008.
On Jan. 28, two CUA architecture students won a design contest for their model of the altar that will be used when Pope Benedict XVI celebrates Mass in Washington, D.C. For complete details, click here.
As we prepare for this monumental event, CUA is providing a special Web site with complete details, FAQs and more. To visit the site, click here. | | |
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 On Saturday, March 15, from 10 a.m. to noon, join CUA alums, their families, and the Easter Bunny at the Edward J. Pryzbyla University Center on the CUA campus for the second annual Easter Egg Hunt & Brunch.
This is a great family event, so join us for brunch, kiddie crafts, a photo with the Easter Bunny, and an exciting Easter Egg Hunt!
Reservations are required, so R.s.v.p. today by calling 202-319-5608.
$12.00/per adult, $10.00/child, children under 4 are free (this event is intended for ages 12 and under).
For more information, click here. To see the wonderful photos from last year, click here. | |
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Please join us at the Alumni Achievement Awards Luncheon on April 12, 2008, at 12:30 p.m. to recognize our distinguished alumni and celebrate Founder’s Day. This champagne luncheon will be held in the Great Room of the Pryzbyla Center. Tickets are $50 a person; to R.s.v.p., contact Meghan Comey, associate director of alumni relations, or call 202-319-5608, by April 2, 2008!
2008 Alumni Awards Recipients:
Dorinda A. Cavanaugh, B.A. 1966, M.A. 1977
International Adoption Specialist
Gerald L. Gordon, Ph.D. 1981
President/CEO, Fairfax (Va.) County
Economic Development Authority
Michael D. Griffin, M.S. 1974
Director of NASA
David L. Paterson, B.A. 1989
Playwright and Author
Rosanna D. Scotto, B.F.A. 1980
FOX 5 New York News Anchor
2008 Frank A. Kuntz '07 Award:
Rev. Robert Schlageter, O.F.M. Conv. (pictured)
CUA Chaplain and Director of Campus Ministry | |
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HOMECOMING AND REUNIONS WEEKEND 2008!
October 10–11, 2008
Calling all members of the classes of 1958, 1963, 1968, 1973, 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998 and 2003! Make your class reunion spectacular by joining your Reunion Committee! Each Reunion is directly impacted by the individuals on the committee rallying their classmates, planning signature events, and making their mark on CUA's Homecoming Weekend!
If you are interested in serving on your Reunion Committee and making your mark, please contact Meghan Comey, associate director of alumni relations at comey@cua.edu or 202-319-5608. | | |
Wedding season is almost upon us, and love is certainly in the air for CUA alumni. Jason Campbell, M.A. 2006, and Serena Gibian, M.A. 2007, were married on October 6, 2007, in Chevy Chase, MD. Many CUA alumni witnessed their vows: pictured at far left, Daniel Nielsen, M.A. 2007, the bride (wearing purple sash), Emily Brazer, M.A. 2007 (in silver), and the groom (far right).
Other alumni in attendance (not pictured) included Naintang Ngeh, M.A. 2007, Kelly Kenyhercz, M.A. 2007, Lauren Sellers, M.A. 2006, William Combes, M.A. 2007, and Sean Connors, M.A. 2007.
Have you reconnected with fellow CUA alums in a neighborhood near you? Let us know. Send your name, degree year, current address, and a photo of you and your loved ones in a "far out" locale to cua-alumni@cua.edu.
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As a CUA student, Joe Fisher, B.A. 1975, enjoyed an outstanding running career. He performed on two Mason-Dixon cross country championship teams (1973-74) and one indoor track title-winning squad (1973). For his efforts, Joe was awarded AAU and NCAA All-American honors.
These days, Joe's known as "Coach" Fisher to the CUA women's track and field and cross country squads. To learn more about this student athlete-turned-CUA coach, click here . | |
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