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MARTIN PURYEAR at the NATIONAL GALLERY
On Saturday, Sept. 27, the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. presents a major exhibition of the sculpture of the acclaimed American artist and CUA alumnus Martin Puryear, B.A. 1963.
The retrospective will feature approximately 45 sculptures, following the development of Puryear's artistic career over the last 30 years, from his first solo museum show in 1977 to the present day.
Tickets to this event are $30 each. To purchase tickets, please call the Office of Alumni Relations at 202-319-5608. | |
WEST COAST ALUMS: WE'LL "C.U." IN SEATTLE
On Friday, Oct. 3, CUA alumni living in the greater Seattle area are invited to join Very Reverend David M. O'Connell, C.M., president of The Catholic University of America, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Columbia Tower Club (701 5th Avenue, #75, Seattle, Wash.) for a special reception celebrating Catholic University.
This event is free, but registration is required. For complete details or to R.s.v.p., click here.
On Monday, Sept. 22, CUA's School of Arts and Sciences cordially invites all graduates and friends of the CUA drama department to an evening reception at the Roundabout Theatre Company's American Airlines Theatre in New York City.
For complete details on this event, click here. | |
SEPT. 23: JOHN CARROLL SOCIETY LECTURE
On Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 6:45 p.m., join us at Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle (1725 Rhode Island Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. Red Line, Farragut North), as Very Reverend David M. O'Connell, C.M., president of The Catholic University of America, delivers an address titled "The Journey Continues Today: Year of St. Paul" as part of the John Carroll Society Lecture Series.
A concert prior to the lecture will begin at 6:15 p.m. There is no charge for this event. For complete details, call 301-229-1171 or click here.
With wedding season in full swing, Sally Oram, B.A. 2003, simply couldn't resist having a cadre of fellow Cardinals fly in to Gary, Ind. when she tied the knot with beau Louis Santellano on June 14.
Back row (left to right): Meaghan Roach, B.A. 2003; Sarah Yaklic, B.A. 2003; Julia Strukely, B.A. 2003; Dan Lyons, B.A. 2003; bride Sally Oram Santellano, groom Louis Santellano, Meghan Touey O'Connell, B.A. 2003; Luke O'Connell, B.A. 2003; Erin Mullaney, B.A. 2003. Front row: Stephanie Roscher, B.S.N. 2003; Kelly Meyers, B.A. 2003, M.S.W. 2005; Laura Collins, B.A. 2003; Susan Tramazzo, B.S.N. 2003, and Sasha Fles, B.A. 2003.
Have you reconnected with fellow CUA alums in a far-out locale or a neighborhood near you? Let us know. Send your name, degree year, current address, and a photo of you and your loved ones to cua-alumni@cua.edu.
Is that the "Fab Four?" Well not quite, but these CUA musicians certainly seem to be born entertainers nonetheless. Are you one of the aspiring rock stars in the photo above? If so, we'll send you a free CUA T-shirt! Just click here to let us know if you are one of the alums in the picture above!
After graduating from CUA, singer and activist Carol Lynn Maillard, B.A. 1973, wasted no time making her dreams a reality. That same year, this CUA alumna helped found Sweet Honey In The Rock — now an internationally renowned a cappella ensemble. In the 35 years since, this extraordinary African-American female vocal group has become a vital and innovative presence in the music culture of our nation's capital and beyond.
To learn more about Carol, click here. | |
From Feb. 28 to March 7, 2009, take advantage of CUA’s spring break week and explore the natural wonders of Costa Rica. Located on the Central American isthmus, Costa Rica is known not only for its dynamic plant and wildlife, but also for its efforts in environmental preservation.
This spring break tour is open to the entire CUA community — students, staff, faculty, alumni and friends! For complete details on this week-long EcoTour, click here.
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Following the Orientation Mass on Friday, Aug. 22, incoming students from the Class of 2012 whose parents are CUA alums joined Very Reverend David M. O'Connell, C.M.,president of The Catholic University of America, for a photo in the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception to commemorate their living legacy. For a closer look, click the photo above. | |
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We hope you'll join us Friday, Oct. 10 and Saturday, Oct. 11, for all the Homecoming & Reunions Weekend festivities! Your complete brochure of this year's events should be arriving in your mailbox shortly.
To see a complete schedule of what we have planned, scout area hotels and more, click here.
GOLD PARTY AT ROCKET BAR WAS A BLAST!
The Office of Alumni Relations would like to thank all of the Graduates Of the Last Decade (GOLD) alums who joined us last month at Rocket Bar. To view photos from this event, click here.
We'd also like to extend a special "thank you" to the following alums for serving as members of the event's Host Committee:
Adam Radman, B.A. 2006
Crystal Hiatt, B.A. 2006
Harry Cradic, B.A. 2006
Jon Gentile, B.A. 2006, M.A. 2008
Stephanie Salvagno, B.A. 2007
Would you and a group of your CUA friends like to help host a future GOLD event? To sign up for a host committee and start planning today, contact Brandon Romanchok in the CUA Office of Alumni Relations or call 202-319-5608.
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Kathryn M. V. Wasneski, B.A. 2006, married Sgt. Timothy J. Maurer (USMC) on June 14, 2008, in Scottsdale, Ariz. They currently live in Jacksonville, N.C. where Tim is stationed. They will honeymoon in Jamaica upon his return from a seven-month tour in Iraq.
John Walsh, B.A. 2008, gained his first employment out of CUA with the Republican National Committee. John hopes to help Senator John McCain and other Republicans in this year's upcoming elections.
Patrick J. Rohan, B.A. 2008, accepted a teaching position on the Caribbean island of Saint Maarten. He will be teaching French at Saint Dominic High School. | |
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SEND-OFF PARTIES WELCOME NEW 'CARDS
The Office of Alumni Relations would like to thank all of the alums and their families who volunteered their homes for this summer's New Student Send-Off Parties. To view photos from just a few of these events, click here.
Rev. Frank S. Donio, SAC, B.A. 1989; M.A. 1993
Joseph M. Della Ratta, B.A. 1953
Brendan O'Reilly, B.A. 1987 and
Maureen O'Reilly, B.A. 1987
Kathryn Besheer, Ph.B. 2005
Gregory X. Wagner, B.A.G.S. 1999
Vince O'Neill, B.A. 1993
ARCHITECTURE & ENGINEERING RECEPTION
On Thursday, Sept. 25, Dean Charles Nguyen, D.Sc., School of Engineering, and Dean Randall Ott, AIA, School of Architecture and Planning, cordially invite all CUA architects and engineers to join us for an Alumni Reception and Briefing at Fresco by Scotto (34 East 52nd Street, New York, NY).
For complete details on this event, click here. |
HOT OFF THE PRESSES: CUA MAGAZINE
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The summer issue of the CUA Magazine is now online and should have arrived in your mailbox in early August. If you haven't received your hard copy or would like to read the latest issue online, click here. |
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You help create a world of possibilities for our students with your annual gifts to CUA. To learn more or to make a gift today, click here. |
Are you an up-and-comer in the business world looking to network with fellow alums and career professionals in your line of work and beyond? Join the CUA LinkedIn Alumni Group to start making those all-important business contacts today!
To join this group, you will first need to set up a LinkedIn user's account. To get started, click here.
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