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Cardinal Schönborn Explores Christianity’s Role in Europe in CUA Address: 2-4-10 In a speech at Catholic University, the leader of the Archdiocese of Vienna expressed optimism for the future of Christianity in Europe, despite signs of a growing estrangement with religion. See story.

Catholic University Launches Master of Science in Business Analysis: 2-4-10 In the fall of 2010, The Catholic University of America will begin offering a Master of Science in Business Analysis. See story.

CUA Launches Solar-Design Competition for Students: 2-4-10 CUA, one of Washington, D.C.’s newest solar-energy producers, is hosting a solar-design competition to help its students learn more about alternative energy. See story.

CUA to Award Honorary Doctorate to Nursing Pioneer: 2-4-10 A Catholic University graduate from more than 50 years ago will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from the university in recognition of her contributions to the nursing profession and nursing education. See story.

New Biotechnology Master’s Degree Offers Excellent Job Prospects: 2-1-10 Beginning in fall 2010, Catholic University will offer a Master of Science in Biotechnology degree, which will prepare its recipients for an expanding number of well-paying jobs. See story.

CUA Presents “Picnic at Hanging Rock”: 2-1-10 An innocent Valentine’s Day outing for a group of Australian school girls in the early 1900s ends in mystery when three students and a teacher disappear. See story.

CUA Solar Panels Producing Energy for Four Campus Buildings: 1-29-10 Catholic University has joined the ranks of energy producers. See story.

CUA Spring Lecture Series Explores Architecture of India: 1-29-10 Catholic University’s School of Architecture and Planning explores the architecture of India in its 2010 Spring Lecture Series, which starts Feb. 1 with a lecture titled “Bombay — Past Present Future.”  See story.

Architecture Lecture: “Bombay — Past Present Future”: 1-29-10 Catholic University’s School of Architecture and Planning is partnering with the Embassy of India and the Indian Council for Cultural Relations to present a lecture titled “Bombay — Past Present Future” by architect Dhiru A. Thadani. See story.

CUA Student Activities Office Offers Workshops Tied to Current Events: 1-28-10 CUA’s Office of Campus Activities is presenting its second series of Dialogue on Demand workshops by university faculty on topics tied to events in the news this spring. See story.

CUA Announces Spring Philosophy Lecture Series : 1-28-10 Catholic University’s School of Philosophy presents the 2010 Graduate Student Spring Lecture Series. See story.

CUA to Host Lecture by Cardinal Christoph Schönborn, O.P., Archbishop of Vienna: 1-26-10 Cardinal Christoph Schönborn, O.P., archbishop of Vienna and a theologian well known for his work on the Catechism of the Catholic Church, will give a lecture on Christianity Wednesday, Feb. 3, at The Catholic University of America. See story.

Catholic University to Donate $60,000 for Haitian Earthquake Victims: 1-25-10 The Catholic University of America will send a check for $60,000 to Catholic Relief Services for the victims of the earthquake in Haiti. See story.

Record Number of CUA Students Join the National March for Life: 1-22-10 Nearly 550 Catholic University students signed up to participate in today’s 37th annual March for Life in downtown Washington, D.C. See story.

“CUA Cares” Raises $12,000 So Far for Haitian Earthquake Victims: 1-21-10 As of noon on Wednesday, Jan. 20, The Catholic University of America had raised nearly $12,000 as part of “CUA Cares — A Novena of Prayer and Action for the People of Haiti.” See story.

CUA to Host Lecture by Cardinal Christoph Schönborn, Archbishop of Vienna: 1-19-10 Catholic University’s three ecclesiastical schools of theology and religious studies, canon law and philosophy are hosting a lecture by Cardinal Christoph Schönborn, archbishop of Vienna, titled “Christianity — Alien Presence or Foundation of the West?” See story.

Through Prayers and Action, CUA Shows It Cares about People of Haiti: 1-14-10 More than 1,400 miles may separate the Catholic University campus and earthquake-ravaged Haiti, but that divide is being filled with prayers and action. See story.

CUA Student with Family in Haiti Speaks at Mass: 1-14-10 At a lunchtime Mass today, a Catholic University student who hasn’t been able to contact some of his relatives in Haiti urged members of the CUA community to support victims of the earthquake that struck near the capital of Port au Prince on Jan. 12. See story.

CUA to Begin Novena for Haitian Earthquake Victims with Mass Tomorrow: 1-13-10 Members of The Catholic University of America community will gather at Caldwell Chapel tomorrow to offer a Mass for the hundreds of thousands of victims of the earthquake that devastated Port au Prince, Haiti, on Jan. 12. See story.

CUA Experts Available to Discuss United States Terrorism Policies: 1-13-10 In the wake of the failed terrorist attack near Detroit and subsequent public discussions on U.S. national security, experts at The Catholic University of America are available to discuss counter-terrorism and national security policy. See story.

New Exhibit Features Mysterious Rembrandt Etching Found in Nugent Hall: 1-11-10 When CUA doctoral student Paul Wesley Bush first saw the university's Rembrandt etching in January 2009, he wondered if it was real. He studied the print, turned it over and on the back read a handwritten inscription in French, which included the 17th-century Dutch painter's name. Could it be an actual Rembrandt? See story.

CUA Offers Master’s Program in Materials Science: 1-8-10 In a new interdisciplinary offering, Catholic University is introducing a Master of Science degree in materials science and engineering. See story.

CUA Astronomers Present Research at Leading U.S. Conference: 1-8-10 At the largest astronomy conference in U.S. history — the winter meeting of the American Astronomical Society, held in Washington, D.C., earlier this week — 20 Catholic University physics professors, astronomical research scientists and graduate students participated, most of them giving scientific presentations or chairing conference sessions. See story.

CUA Art Exhibit: “Fine Lines: Discovering Rembrandt and Other Old Masters at Catholic University”: 1-7-10 On Jan. 11, The Catholic University of America will unveil a new exhibit that features an original Rembrandt print discovered on campus by CUA’s president, Very Rev. David M. O’Connell, C.M. See story.

CUA Students Greet CUAbroad Programs with Record Participation: 1-6-10 A record number of Catholic University students will be studying abroad this spring, the result of new educational opportunities and outreach efforts. See story.

Catholic University Remembers Smith Bagley: 1-4-10 It is with sadness that The Catholic University of America marks the passing of Smith Bagley, former chairman of the CUA Board of Regents and founder of the American Cardinals Dinner. See story.

A2 Rating on CUA Debt Affirmed by Moody’s Investors Service: 1-4-10 Moody's Investors Service has affirmed an A2 rating for Catholic University’s revenue bonds, citing the university’s solid operating performance and conservative financial practices. See story.

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