Alumni Relations

ALUMNI HONORED AT GALA
Congratulations to all of the alumni awardees at this past Saturday's Alumni Awards Gala: -- Back (from left to right): President John Garvey; Father James Shea, Ph.B. 1997, Ph.L. 1998; Kevin Ryan, B.A. 1989; Thomas Beckett, M.E.E. 1981; Joseph Kenny Jr., B.A. 1976; Alumni Association President Thomas Zoeller, B.A. 1984; Front (from left to right): Siobhan Fallon Hogan, M.F.A. 1985; Annette Tyree Debisette, RN, Ph.D. 1999; Ann Brogioli, B.A. 1989; Samuel Mok, M.A. 1982.  To view photos from the event, click here.

NEW ALUMNI CENTER DEDICATED

The new Craves Family Alumni Center was dedicated by Donald Cardinal Wuerl, B.A. 1962, M.A. 1963, chancellor of The Catholic University of America on Friday, April 13. The center was made possible by a generous gift from Robert E. Craves, B.A. 1965, and his wife, Gerri. Next time you're on campus, stop by the new center, which is on the patio level of Father O'Connell Hall. To view photos from the dedication, click here.

THE CRUCIBLE PERFORMANCE -- APRIL 20
Join the Alumni Association for a performance of Arthur Miller's The Crucible on Friday, April 20. Come at 6 p.m. for a pre-show reception with the show's director, alumnus Bill Largess, B.A. 1976, followed by the performance at 7:30 p.m. To buy your tickets, visit www.cuatoday.com.

COMMENCEMENT RESERVED SEATING 2012
The Office of Alumni Relations has reserved seats exclusively for CUA alumni and their guests at this year's CUA Commencement Exercises on May 12. To reserve yours, contact LaTonya Holland in the Office of Alumni Relations at 202-319-5608 or 800-288-ALUM (2586) by May 1.

PLAY BALL!



Baseball season is right around the corner. Join fellow CUA alumni at our baseball outings nationwide this summer. The CUA Alumni Association has secured blocks of tickets exclusively for CUA alumni and their guests for the following games:

Washington, D.C., May 18, Young Alumni Baseball Outing: Nationals vs. Baltimore Orioles at 7:05 p.m.
Los Angeles, May 29, Angels vs. New York Yankees at 7:05 p.m.
Washington, D.C., June 3, Family Outing at Nationals Park: Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves at 1:35 p.m.
New York, June 7, Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays at 7:05 p.m.
Baltimore, June 8, Orioles vs. Philadelphia Phillies at 7:05 p.m.
Boston, June 8, Red Sox vs. Washington Nationals at 7:05 p.m.
Philadelphia, June 27, Phillies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates at 7:05 p.m.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY AT THE KENNEDY CENTER
Join the Alumni Association at the production of The Addams Family at the Kennedy Center on July 18, 2012, at 7:30 p.m. "The Addams Family brings the darkly delirious world of Gomez, Morticia, Uncle Fester, Grandma, Wednesday, Pugsley and, of course, Lurch to life" (Kennedy Center). Tickets are $75. For more information, visit www.cuatoday.com.

SUMMER TRIP TO ITALY: JULY 24 - AUG. 1
Mark your calendars, July 24 - Aug. 1, 2012, for a trip to the Amalfi coast in Italy. Delight in the area's scenic grandeur, varied architecture, and beautiful vistas. For more details, visit www.cuatoday.com.

NEWS

URBAN HERMITAGE DESIGN COMES TO LIFE AT FRANCISCAN MONASTERY

About a dozen current and former members of the School of Architecture and Planning's design collaborative (CUAdc)
visited the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America March 29. They gathered to watch the construction of a
building they have been designing for more than two years. To read more about the hermitage and students, click here.

PROFESSOR RECEIVES FRENCH ACADEMIC HONOR

Joan Tasker Grimbert, professor of French and medieval studies, has been named a Chevalier (knight) in the Ordre des Palmes Académiques (Order of Academic Palms). The academic honor is awarded by the French government to those who make significant contributions to French education and culture. To read the full story, click here.

FOLLOW US ON TWITTER!

Follow the CUA Alumni Association on Twitter @CUAalumni and @CUAyoungalumni. Right now the Alumni Association has 804 followers.

Alumni Staff and Faculty Get-together Mark your calendars now and watch your emails for more information on the Alumni Staff and Faculty Get-together on Thursday, May 17, 2012. If you are an alum who works at CUA, please plan to join us!

Alumni Invited to Luaupalooza Please join the CUA community for Luaupalooza 2012 on Friday, April 27, from 5 to 10:30 p.m. on the Pryzbyla Center Lawn, CUA Campus. Come celebrate the end of another successful school year with current CUA students. There will be a barbecue, live entertainment and rides all evening! We look forward to seeing you!

125 Years Today and Tomorrow... At the end of a very full academic year of activities commemorating the University's 125th Anniversary, we invite you to join us in the celebration by making a gift to the University's Annual Fund. Your financial support, no matter the size, helps CUA offer the highest quality of education to students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. By supporting the Annual Fund, you are ensuring the University will remain competitive with peer institutions and continue to provide an outstanding education for the next 125 years -- and beyond.

Homecoming and Reunions 2012: Oct. 26 - 28 Does your class year end in a 2 or 7? 2012 is your Reunion year! Fill out the reunion volunteer form found here to join in the planning. Contact Paula Caruselle, assistant director of alumni relations, at caruselle@cua.edu for more information.

Athletics Congratulations to CUA Baseball coach Ross Natoli who earned his 500th career win. In an 8-6 victory over Stevenson University on April 7. Natoli is the second CUA coach to win 500 games, joining men's tennis coach Marty Dowd, who accomplished the feat in 2010. To read more about the win, click here.