Homecoming and Reunions Golden Cardinals Brunch - October, 2009
These CUA alums aren't just good, they're "Golden" (Golden Cardinals, that is)! As the grand finale of Homecoming and Reunions 2009, CUA was proud to celebrate with these, our oldest friends. To view photos from this event, click the icon to the left.
Homecoming and Reunions Mass - October, 2009
Three generations of Catholic University students joined in prayer as we concluded Homecoming and Reunions Weekend 2009 with a memorial mass in honor of our dearly departed members of past graduating classes. To view photos from this event, click the icon to the left.
All-Class Homecoming and Reunions Bash - October, 2009
Food, friends, drinks and dancing. Sounds like a pretty great party, no? Close to 200 CUA alumni certainly thought so, as they danced the night away at the 2009 All Class Homecoming Bash. To view photos from this event, click the icon to the left.
Homecoming and Reunions Pre-Game Tent Party - October, 2009
Five hundred plus alums jam-packed this year's Catholic University Homecoming pre-game tent party adjacent to the DuFour Center athletic grounds, which kept spirits sunny in spite of the occassional morning rain shower.To view photos from this event, click the icon to the left.
Homecoming and Reunions Class of 1954 Dinner - October, 2009
Who says school spirit fades with time? Catholic University alumni from the graduating class of 1954 came out in full force over Homecoming and Reunions Weekend 2009, and kickstarted their weekend with a reunion class dinner. To view photos from this event, click the icon to the left.
Homecoming and Reunions Cap City Gathering - October, 2009
Across the street from the Irish Times lives one of DC's most beloved microbreweries. On the Friday of Homecoming and Reunions Weekend 2009, more than 100 CUA alumni stopped by to raise a glass and catch up on old times. To view photos from this event, click the icon to the left.
 | Homecoming and Reunions Class of 1959 - October, 2009
To kick off Homecoming and Reunions Weekend 2009, CUA welcomed our newest "Golden Cardinals," the Class of 1959, with an exclusive class dinner in the Pryzbyla Center great room. To view photos from this event, please click the icon to the left.
Homecoming and Reunions Irish Times Gathering - October, 2009
The Irish Times has long been one of the most famed and familiar of CUA haunts, and it served as the perfect gathering place for our Young Alumni Reunion event during Homecoming and Reunions Weekend 2009. To view photos from this event, click the icon to the left.
Homecoming and Reunions Architecture Reception - October, 2009
Each fall, CUA's many schools and academic departments welcome hundreds of former students back to their hallowed halls to hear the latest news from their old professors, deans, and friends. This year's School of Architecture and Planning reception played host to more than 100 guests. To view photos from this event, click the icon to the left.
C.U. at The Irish Pub in Philly - October, 2009
To celebrate the arrival of October, the CUA Alumni Association traveled to the City of Brotherly Love and reconnected with 25 of our closest friends and young alumni at the aptly named "Irish Pub." To view photos from this event, click the icon to the left.
CUA Pre-Game Get-Together - October, 2009
Before each home game of the CUA Football season, the CUA Alumni Association is onhand to throw a pre-game celebration with alumni and friends as we root for the red and black. To view photos from this event, click the icon to the left.
"C.U." at the Eleventh Street Lounge - September, 2009
In September, CUA Graduates Of the Last Decade ("GOLD") reconnected at the Eleventh Street Lounge just outside of Washington, D.C. for a night of young alumni nostalgia and merriment. To view photos from this event, click the icon to the left.
My First Day at CUA - August, 2009
Every year, the CUA Alumni Association welcomes the incoming class with a family photo-op right alongside Catholic University's beloved cardinal mascot. This year, the Cardinal was onhand to greet more than 900 incoming freshmen and their families. To view photos from this event, click the icon to the left.
 | CUA Coaches Meet Alums in Philadelphia - July, 2009
CUA is home to a proud "college of Cardinals" on the athletic fields, so our coaches were proud to share their Cardinal pride with our alums in the City of Brotherly love. In July, 2009, representatives from CUA's Department of Athletics reconnected with Catholic U. sports fans in Philadelphia's Field House restaurant. To view photos from this event, click the icon to the left.
CUA Visits Fenway Park - July, 2009
Bean Town is a veritable hub of CUA expatriotism. And every summer, the CUA Alumni Association makes the long trek up I-95 to catch up with Catholic University graduates at Boston's famed Fenway Park. This year, we watched the Red Sox rack up a decisive victory over the Baltimore Orioles. To view photos from this event, click the icon to the left.
CUA New Alumni Barbecue - May, 2009
On May 10, Catholic University kicked off senior week by welcoming more than 350 graduating seniors to the New Alumni Barbecue. Featuring music, games, giveaways and (of course!) plenty of great barbeque, the lawn party was the perfect way to celebrate our graduating class! To view photos from this event, please click the image to the left.
KTG Reunion Tea - April, 2009
On April 19, KTG sisters past and present reunited in the Vincent P. Walter, Jr. Board Room of Curley Hall for a multi-generational tea reception to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the Kappa Tau Gamma sorority. More than thirty alumnae from the past five decades were in attendance. To view photos from this event, please click the image to the left.
CUA Alumni Achievement Awards - April, 2009
On April 18, The Catholic University of America recognized seven alumni as part of the 2009 Alumni Achievement Awards. This annual awards luncheon played host to more than 100 Catholic University alumni, friends, and family members. To view photos from this event, please click the image to the left.
Class of '08 and '09 Happy Hour - April, 2009
To welcome CUA's graduating seniors to their life after Catholic University, members of the Class of 2008 hosted a young alumni meet-and-greet happy hour for the Class of 2009. By night's end, more than 100 alums convened at Kelly's Irish Times to share in their CUA pride. To view photos from this event, please click the image to the left.
Catholic University Senior Leaders Reception - April, 2009
Just weeks before CUA's Class of 2009 took their official place as the newest members of the CUA Alumni Association, Catholic University honored the student leaders of the Class of 2009 with a reception. To view photos from this event, please click the image to the left.
CUA Capitol Hill Networking Reception - March, 2009
CUA grads are connected all across our nation's capital. And in March, 2009, more than 300 CUA guests gathered at the Capitol Visitor Center to share professional advice, swap business cards, and start networking! To view photos from the event, please click the image to the left.
 | Read Across America - March, 2009
A team of 20 CUA alumni volunteers spent the morning of March 5 reading to elementary school students from St. Anthony's Catholic School. This marked the third year in a row that CUA has partnered with our Brookland neighbors to celebrate Read Across America. To view photos from this event, please click the photo to the left.
CUA Sweet Hearts - Feb. 2009
Thousands of couples have found love while at CUA, and we were proud to welcome our "CUA Sweet Hearts" back to campus in Feb., 2009, for a Valentines celebration that featured wine-tasting, fruit-carving, and (of course!) plenty of love in the air! To view photos from the event, click the photo to the left.
CUA Celebrates Franny Murray - Jan. 2009
Hundreds of former CUA athletes and friends gathered at CUA in January, 2009 to celebrate the living legend that is CUA athletics manager Franny Murray. The weekend's festivities included a celebration dinner, and a dedication ceremony during a CUA Basketball game. To view photos from the event, click the photo to the left.
CUA Big Apple Happy Hour - Jan. 2009
The CUA Alumni Association visited New York City in January, 2009, to reconnect with alums living in the Empire State. At a friendly meet-and-greet at the Brass Monkey, more than 50 CUA alums turned out and reconnected with old friends. To view photos from this event, please click the photo to the left.
Boston Happy Hour - Jan. 2009
To ring in the new year, more than 50 alumni living in the heart of Boston reconnected with old CUA friends and classmates at an alumni happy hour at the Sail Loft restaurant. In attendance was Frank Persico, CUA vice president and chief of staff. To view photos from this event, please click the photo to the left.
Wreaths Across America Volunteer Event - Dec. 2008
To commemorate the Holiday Season, more than 100 CUA alumni joined with volunteers from the Yellow Ribbon Fund to lay Christmas wreaths on the graves of fallen U.S. soldiers interred at Arlington National Cemetery. To view photos from this event, please click the photo to the left.
Philadelphia Holidaze - Dec. 2008
In December, 2008, dozens of Catholic University alumni living in the greater Philadelphia area gathered to celebrate the holiday season at Mad River Bar & Grille for our annual "Holidaze" bash. This was the third year in a row that CUA has thrown a holiday get-together in the City of Brotherly Love. To view photos from this event, please click the photo to the left.
CUA's 4th Annual Boston Christmas Party - Dec. 2008
In December, 2008, CUA revived one of its most popular holiday traditions with the fourth annual Boston Christmas Party in the historic Commander's Mansion at Watertown Arsenal. This was our merriest and brightest Bean Town event of the year! To view photos from this event, please click the photo to the left.
CUA's 20th Annual Christmas Concert for Charity - Dec. 2008
In December, 2008, thousands of music-lovers visited the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception to witness the 20th Annual Christmas Concert for Charity. Prior to the event, the CUA Alumni Association welcomed alums for a pre-concert reception. To view photos from this event, please click the photo to the left.
Senators Club Fall Luncheon - Nov. 2008
In November, 2008, alumni from The Senators Club, one of CUA's oldest and most distinguished alumni groups, returned to campus for their semi-annual Fall meeting and luncheon. More than 50 CUA architects and engineers attended this get-together. To view photos from this event, please click the photo to the left.
GOLD Happy Hour at Kelly's Irish Times - Nov. 2008
On the heels of the 2008 Presidential Election, more than two dozen young CUA alumni gathered in the heart of downtown Washington, D.C. to mix and mingle with fellow CUA grads. And where better to celebrate than that old, familiar CUA haunt, Kelly's Irish Times? To view photos from this event, please click the photo to the left.
"C.U." in California - Oct. 2008
After hosting two events in New York City and welcoming hundreds of CUA alums back to campus as part of Homecoming & Reunions Weekend 2008, the CUA Alumni Association hit the road and headed back across the country for a week in California to say hello to our alums living in the Golden State. To view photos from the week's events, please click the photo to the left.
Homecoming & Reunions Weekend - Oct. 2008
Hundreds of alumni from all corners of the globe returned to their alma mater on Oct. 10-11, 2008 to celebrate the memories and share their CUA pride. The weekend was highlighted by the annual Pre-Game Tent Party, a big win for the CUA football team, and the All-Class Homecoming Bash. To view photos from the weekend, please click the photo to the left.
NYC Architecture & Engineering Reception - Sept. 2008
In the Fall of 2008, the CUA Office of Alumni Relations hit the road to reconnect with Catholic University alumni living on opposite ends of the United States. Our first stop was a trip through The Big Apple, as we visited CUA Architects and Engineers living in New York. To view photos from this event, please click the photo to the left.
Seattle Alumni Reception - Sept. 2008
In addition to being the birthplace of Starbucks coffee, Seattle is also home to a number of Catholic Unversity alumni. In September, 2008, the CUA Alumni Association returned to the West Coast and caught up with friends who currently reside in the nation's other Washington (state, that is). To view photos from this event, please click the photo to the left.
NYC Drama Alumni Reception - Sept. 2008
If "all the world" is indeed a stage, then Catholic University alumni are certainly among the finest players on all of the globe. To celebrate their accomplishments in the field of performing arts, the CUA Alumni Association hosted a reception for all drama alums living (and working!) in New York. To view photos from this event, please click the photo to the left.
My First Day at CUA - Aug. 2008
For the third straight year, The Office of Alumni Relations greeted new CUA students and their families with a free, keepsake photo-op alongside the beloved CUA mascot. These candids were snapped as new students made their way to the Pryzbyla Center. To view photos from this event, please click the photo to the left.
Young Alumni Happy Hour at Rocket Bar - Aug. 2008
As we closed out the dog days of the summer of 2008, CUA's Graduates Of the Last Decade (GOLD) mixed and mingled with old friends and classmates at D.C.'s Rocket Bar for a night of drinks, billiards and more. To view photos from this event, please click the photo to the left.
Washington Nationals Alumni Baseball Outing - May, 2008
To celebrate America's pastime and the opening of the new Major League Baseball stadium in our nation's capital, the CUA Alumni Association kicked off our summer of baseball outings with a trip to catch the Washington Nationals. To view photos from this event, please click the photo to the left.
New Alumni Barbecue - May, 2008
With final exams in the books, it was time for the newest addition to the CUA alumni family to celebrate as only a Catholic University graduate can. This year's New Alumni Barbecue featured food, inflatable games, music, and a prize raffle for a Nintendo Wii! To view photos from this annual crowd-pleaser, please click the photo to the left.
Pope Benedict XVI Visits CUA - April, 2008
On two sunny days in April, 2008, The Catholic University of America was honored to welcome His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI to our Washington, D.C. campus. Thousands of guests including a total of more than 3,000 CUA alumni, family members and friends returned to campus to greet the Holy Father. To view photos from this historic visit, please click the photo to the left.
"A Cardinal Celebration" Alumni Awards Luncheon - April, 2008
On Founder's Day in April, 2008, CUA hosted "A Cardinal Celebration;" a luncheon that recognized six outstanding recipients and the newest additions to the long and decorated line of CUA Alumni Awardees. To view photos from this event, please click the photo to the left.
CUA Seniors Student Leaders Luncheon - April, 2008
In April, 2008, the CUA Alumni Association recognized more than 50 outstanding student leaders from the graduating Class of 2008 with a Senior Leaders Luncheon. CUA takes great pride in celebrating the student leaders of today, as many of whom so often become the alumni leaders of tomorrow. To view photos from this event, please click the photo to the left.
Easter Egg Hunt & Brunch - March, 2008
In March, 2008, more than 60 CUA alums and their family members gathered on the CUA campus for the second annual Alumni Family Easter Egg Hunt & Brunch, which featured an egg hunt, and a special cameo appearance from You-Know-Who! To view photos from this event, please click the photo to the left.
Senators Club Reception - March, 2008
The Senators Club is one of CUA's oldest and most prestigious alumni groups. In March, 2008, alums from this storied club returned to their alma mater to reconnect with old classmates while they welcomed and networked with prospective new members. To view photos from this event, please click the photo to the left.
"C.U." in Florida - March, 2008
While the CUA campus battled the wintry chill, the CUA Alumni Association traveled to sunny Florida to reconnect with our "snowbird" alums in and around Naples and Tampa. To view photos from this sunny getaway (which featured receptions, a play, a baseball game, and more), please click the photo to the left.
Read Across America & Celebrate Dr. Seuss - March, 2008
For the second year in a row, CUA alums volunteered at St. Anthony's School in nearby Brookland for "Read Across America" day (which also happens to be the birthday of the legendary children's author, Dr. Seuss). To view photos from this event, please click the photo to the left.
CUA Sweethearts "Wine With Your Valentine" - Feb. 2008
Did you know that there are more than 2,600 "CUA Sweetheart" marriages? In honor of Valentine's Day and World Marriage Day, we celebrated 30 of these "CUA Sweetheart" couples in February, 2007. To view photos from this event, please click the photo to the left.
Wreaths Across America Volunteer Event - Dec. 2007
To commemorate the Holiday Season, more than 40 CUA alumni joined area residents to lay Christmas wreaths on the graves of fallen U.S. soldiers interred at Arlington National Cemetery. To view photos from this event, please click the photo to the left.
CUA's 3rd Annual Boston Christmas Party - Dec. 2007
This annual tradition featured Christmas carols sung by the Boston Community Gospel Choir, holiday cocktails, and a sumptuous holiday dinner in the historic Commander's Mansion at Watertown Arsenal. To view photos from this event, please click the photo to the left.
CUA Travel Club: Ireland Pub & Shopping Tour - Winter. 2007
The CUA Travel Club made its way to the Emerald Isle late in 2007 for "a vacation as only the Irish could live it." Featuring pubs, castles and plenty of Irish hospitality, the tour was a blast for all involved... and that's no blarney! To view photos from this event, please click the photo to the left.
CUA Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony - Nov. 2007
In Nov. 2007, we recognized six of Catholic University's most decorated former student athletes by inducting them into the CUA Athletics Hall of Fame. This ceremony took place in The Edward J. Pryzbyla University Center at CUA. To view photos from this event, please click the photo to the left.
Pumpkin-Decorating Pre-Game Event - Oct. 2007
To celebrate Halloween and all-things-autumn, we welcomed alums and their families to CUA in Oct. 2007 for a home football game and a pre-game pumpkin decorating party. This event was held in the upstairs foyer of the Raymond A. DuFour Athletic Center on CUA's campus. To view photos from this event, please click the photo to the left.
Homcoming and Reunions Dinner Dance - Oct. 2007
As part of Homecoming and Reunions Weekend 2007, CUA celebrated Reunions Classes from 2002, 1997, 1992, 1987, 1982, 1977, 1972, 1967, 1962, and our newest "Golden Cardinals" from the Class of 1957. To view photos from this event, please click the photo to the left.
Homcoming and Reunions Alumni Mass - Oct. 2007
"Faith. Reason. Service." At CUA, it's not just a University motto... it's a way of life. The annual Alumni Mass saw Caldwell Chapel filled to capacity (and more!) with CUA grads young and old alike. To view photos from this event, please click the photo to the left.
Homcoming and Reunions Tent Party - Oct. 2007
One of the most popular events of the CUA calendar year is the annual Homecoming Tent Party. Featuring food, music, and all sorts of fun events for the kids, this annual tradition is always a big hit. To view photos from this event, please click the photo to the left.
CUA Alumni Board of Governor's Meeting - Oct. 2007
The CUA Alumni Board of Governor's returned to their alma mater for their fall meeting in Oct. 2007. The meeting was highlighted by the election of a number of new alumni representatives. To view photos from this event, please click the photo to the left.
Campus Ministry Reunion - Oct. 2007
In the Fall of 2007, former student ministers reunited with the current chaplains, Resident Ministers and members of "The House" to celebrate generations of a lived faith community at CUA. To view photos from this event, please click the photo to the left.
Alpha Delta Gamma Charity Event - Oct. 2007
Brothers new and old proudly donned their ADG colors as they gathered for a charity card game to benefit a scholarship fund established for future members of this CUA fraternity. For the second year in a row, this event was held in Caldwell Auditorium on CUA's campus. To view photos from this event, please click the photo to the left.
Class of 1957 Cocktail Reception - Oct. 2007
To kick off Homecoming and Reunions Weekend 2007, CUA welcomed our newest "Golden Cardinals," the Class of 1957, with a cocktail reception in the foyer of McMahon Hall. To view photos from this event, please click the photo to the left.
Capitol City Brewing Company Reunions Classes Gathering - Oct. 2007
As the "Golden Cardinals" returned to the CUA nest of McMahon Hall, our remaining Reunions Classes joined to celebrate together at the Capitol City Brewing Company near Union Station. To view photos from this event, please click the photo to the left.
Chicago Presidential Reception - Sept. 2007
In Sept. 2007, the CUA Alumni Association visited the world-famous Palmer House Hilton to mingle with fellow alumni and share the latest university news from CUA’s president, Very Rev. David M. O’Connell, C.M., J.C.L. 1987, J.C.D. 1990. To view photos from this event, please click the photo to the left.
1997 Football Team Reunion - Sept. 2007
In conjunction with one of our home football games in Sept. 2007, we welcomed members from the unbeaten 1997 CUA Football Team. In addition to pre-game festivities, this celebration also featured a halftime recognition ceremony on the field. To view photos from this event, please click the photo to the left.
My First Day at CUA - Aug. 2007
For the second year in a row, The Office of Alumni Relations greeted new CUA students and their families with a free, keepsake photo-op alongside the beloved CUA mascot. These candids were snapped as new students made their way to the Pryzbyla Center. To view photos from this event, please click the photo to the left.
DC United / David Beckham Young Alumni Event - Aug. 2007
Lead by superstar David Beckham of the Los Angeles Galaxy, "The British Invasion" of Major League Soccer took the U.S. by storm in the Summer of 2007, and the CUA Alumni Association helped young alums score some of the hottest tickets in town! To view photos from this event, please click the photo to the left.
Washington Nationals Baseball Outing - Summer, 2007
Each summer, the CUA Alumni Association visits our chapter cities for a chance to enjoy "America's Pastime" with old classmates and friends across the country. This particular outing took place in Washington, D.C. To view photos from this event, please click the photo to the left.
CUA Travel Club: Chianti in a Tuscan Villa - Summer. 2007
The CUA Travel Club was revived with a bang in the Summer of 2007, as more than one dozen CUA alums and their loved ones made the once-in-a-lifetime trip to the Tuscan countryside! Plenty of sites to see meant that there are a number of photos albums to share from this event. To view each of these collections, please click the photo to the left.
CUA "Wild Cards" Alumni Softball - Summer, 2007
The CUA "Wild Cards" alumni softball team was probably about as rag-tag a squad as you're likely to find. And the win/loss record from our ignaugural season shows it! Regardless, it was fun taking the field (and enjoying the pre-and-post-game picnics) with fellow alums. To view photos of the team, please click the photo to the left.
Golden Cardinals Luncheon - June, 2007
The "Golden Cardinals" represent CUA alumni celebrating fifty years (or more!) since graduating from the hallowed halls of dear old alma mater. We welcomed them back to campus and celebrated their legacy with a lunch in Caldwell Auditorium. To view photos from this event, please click the photo to the left.
New Alumni Barbecue - May, 2007
As the 2006-2007 school year drew to a close, we hosted the mother of all send-off parties to formally welcome the Class of 2007 into the CUA Alumni Association. This event was a real highlight of Senior Week for many, and featured plenty of great food, cold drinks and cool giveaways. To view photos from this event, please click the photo to the left.
Kappa Tau Gamma High Tea - April, 2007
Sororities have long been one of the proud traditions for many an alumna of The Catholic University of America, and so we welcomed sisters from the CUA chapter of Kappa Tau Gamma back to campus with a High Tea celebration in the Spring of 2007. To view photos from this event, please click the photo to the left.
GOLD Gathering at Jay's Saloon - April, 2007
Alumni gatherings needn't always be the fanciest of affairs, and young alum get-togethers often take the form of a much less formal meet-and-greet. Such was the case when the CUA Alumni Association caught up with area alums at Jay's Saloon in Arlington, Va. To view photos from this event, please click the photo to the left.
Easter Egg Hunt & Brunch- March, 2007
The CUA Alumni Association hosted an Easter Egg Hunt & Brunch the week prior to the Easter holiday. Highlighted by a cameo appearance by none other than Peter Cottontail himself, this was a great chance for the "CUA family" to share in our school spirit with members of our own families. To view photos from this event, please click the photo to the left.
Cosmos & Candide Alumni Reception - March, 2007
In March of 2007, students of the Benjamin T. Rome School of Music staged a CUA production of Candide. The CUA Alumni Association celebrated this show with a sumptuous pre-performance soiree, held on the CUA campus in nearby Curley Hall. To view photos from this event, please click the photo to the left.
Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs Exhibit - March, 2007
The CUA Alumni Association joined alumni in Philadephia on a snowy night in March, 2007, for a chance to experience the wonders of the Franklin Institute's King Tut showcase. To view photos from this event, please click the photo to the left.
Read Across America & Celebrate Dr. Seuss Volunteer Event - March, 2007
On national "Read Across America" day (which also happens to be the birthday of the legendary children's author, Dr. Seuss) CUA alumni volunteers read to elementary school children in Washington, D.C. To view photos from this event, please click the photo to the left.
CUA Basketball Game Break Gatherings - Winter, 2007
The CUA Alumni Association became a regular fixture at home basketball games in 2007, hosting alumni get-togethers in the upper tier of the CUA athletic center and giving alums a perfect "bird's eye" view of all the action on the court below! To view photos from these events, please click the photo to the left.
CUA Young Alumni Capitals Hockey Game - Feb. 2007
Young alumni from CUA traveled to D.C.'s Verizon Center to cheer for the Capitals hockey team as they took the ice against the Boston Bruins (well o.k., so maybe a few of us were cheering for the Bruins instead). To view photos from this event, please click the photo to the left.
"Bridge to Terabithia" Exclusive CUA Movie Screening - Jan. 2007
Thanks to CUA alumnus-turned-screenwriter David Paterson and the kind folks at Disney, CUA alums were treated to a free and advance screening of Bridge to Terabithia. To view photos from this event, please click the photo to the left. |
