October

Every Thursday in October (Oct. 9, Oct. 16, Oct. 23 and Oct. 30) 
9:30p.m. as part of Disability Awareness Month, join a discussion on The Memory Keeper's Daughter by Kim Edwards (availible in the CUA Bookstore). Pryzbyla Center, Starbucks. For more information call 202-319-5211.

Monday, Oct. 6
Noon-1 p.m., the Office of Career Services presents an information session about Booz Allen Hamilton Consulting. The firm develops student lead consulting clubs across the country allowing students to learn about the field of consulting under the leadership of professionals. Andrew Abela, associate professor of economics, will be the faculty advisor for the newly established club. Open to all majors. Internships are also available. Edward J. Pryzbyla University Center, Room 327. Pre-registration is required. To register, visit http://careers.cua.edu, call 202-319-5623 or stop by the career services office in the Pryzbyla Center, Room 202. For further information, go to www.boozallen.com.

12:15 p.m., the Office of Campus Ministry celebrates the monthly memorial Mass for family members of the CUA Community who have died in September. Caldwell Chapel. For more information, call 202-319-5575.

5:30 p.m., the School of Architecture and Planning presents "The Cube in the Desert," a lecture by Javier Artadi, Artadi Arquitectos, Lima, Perú and Professor, Peruvian University of Applied Sciences. Koubek Auditorium, Edward M. Crough Center for Architectural Studies. This lecture is part of the School of Architecture and Planning's Fall lecture series in cooperation with the Embassy of Peru. For more information, contact Temple Washington, associate professor of practice, at washinga@cua.edu.

Monday, Oct.6, to Friday, Oct. 10
9 a.m. to noon, the Center for the Study of Culture and Values hosts the international seminar “Sacred and Secular: Complementary and/or Conflictual.” This week's discussion will center on the thought of Paul Ricoeur and Mircea Eliade's, The Sacred and the Profane. Gibbons Hall, B12. For more information, contact Rev. George F. McLean at 202-319-5910 or mclean@cua.edu.

Tuesday, Oct. 7
4:30-5:30 p.m., the Columbus School of Law Institute for Communications Law Studies presents "Convergence of Collision? Communications Law in the 21st Century," by Donna Coleman Gregg, communications scholar-in-residece and visiting assocate professor. Columbus School of Law, Slowinski Courtroom.

6:15 p.m., the Men's Discernment Group hold an evening of reflection and dinner with Rev. Bob Schlageter and Rev. John Foster in Caldwell Hall, Happel Room. The event is open to all men discerning a vocation. Those planning to attend should e-mail Fr. Bob at schlagter@cua.edu.

7:30 p.m., as part of Disability Awareness Month, there will be a screening of "Praying with Lior," a documentary about a young boy with Down Syndrome preparing for his Bar Mitzvah.  Before and after the movie, a discussion will be led by the film's director, Ilana Trachtman. Also prior to the movie, winners for the best RA bulliten board contest will be announced. Pryzbyla Center, Great Room.  People needing accommodations (including alternative formats and Interpreters or Transcribers) should contact Disability Support Services at 202-319-5211 or cua-disabilityservices@cua.edu to make arrangements.

Thursday, Oct. 9
Noon-1 p.m., the Office of Career Services presents an information session about Prudential Financial internship and full-time employment opportunities in insurance, investments and real extate led by a CUA alumnus. All students and alumni are welcome. Pryzbyla Center, Room 323. Pre-registration is required. To register, visit http://careers.cua.edu, call 202-319-5623 or stop by the career services office in the Pryzbyla Center, Room 202. For further information, go to www.Prudential.com.

5 p.m., the School of Library and Information Science presents a colloqium on "Achieving Relevance: School Library Media Programs in the 21st Century," with with Gail Bailey, director of school library media programs for the Montgomery County (Md.) Public Schools. Marist Hall, Room 132. For more information, contact David Shumaker, associate professor, at shumaker@cua.edu.

5:15 p.m., the Center for the Study of Early Christianity presents "Gestures and Objects of Devotion in Early Christian Pilgrimage," by Blake Leyerle, John Cardinal O'Hara Associate Professor of Theology at the University of Notre Dame. Pryzbyla Center, Great Room A. Light refreshments to follow. For more information, call Lani Mullaney at 202-319-5795.

Friday, Oct. 10                           
2 p.m., the School of Philosophy presents "Mind and Body in the Life to Come," by Marilyn McCord Adams, Oxford University. This lecture is part of the "Metaphysical Themes, In Honor of John F. Wippel" lecture series. Aquinas Hall, Auditorium. For more information contact the Office of the Dean at 202-319-5259 or e-mail cua-philosophy@cua.edu.

8 p.m., Resident Ministers sponsor the annual HoCo Charity Ball. Tickets are on sale at the Pryzbyla Center during meal hours for $20 per person. All proceeds go toward efforts to help children in Tanzania. For more information, call 202-319-5575.

Friday, Oct. 10 and Saturday, Oct. 11
Homecoming and Reunions Weekend 2008, celebrating 10 reunion years: 1958, 1963, 1968, 1973, 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998, and 2003. Go to www.cuatoday.com for more information.

Sunday, Oct. 12
8 p.m., the Benjamin T. Rome School of Music presents the Chancellor's concert performed by the university chorus, with Robert Grogan and Johathan Laird on organ and conducted by Leo Nestor. Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, 1725 Rhode Island Ave.  N.W. For more information, call 202-319-5416.

Monday, Oct. 13
Columbus Day. Holiday.

Monday, Oct. 13; Wendesday, Oct. 15; and Friday Oct. 17
9 a.m. to noon, the Center for the Study of Culture and Values hosts the international seminar “Sacred and Secular: Complementary and/or Conflictual.” This week's discussion (the final discussion) will center on the effort to elaborate a new paradigm capable of enabling the sacred and the secular to be complementary rather than conflictual. Gibbons Hall, B12. For more information, contact Rev. George F. McLean at 202-319-5910 or mclean@cua.edu.

Tuesday, Oct. 14
Administrative Monday. Monday classes meet instead of Tuesday classes on this day only.

Wednesday, Oct. 15
12:30 p.m., the Life Cycle Institute presents "The Catholic Social Imagination: Activism and the Just Society," by Joe Palacios, department of sociology, Georgetown University. Maloney Hall, Room 302B. This lecture is part of Life Cycle's annual Brown Bag Lunch series. For more information, call 202-319-5999. 

5:15 p.m., the Securities Law Program and Securities Law Students Association present "The Regulation of Investment Banks and Current Market Dislocation," by Erik R. Sirri, director of the Division of Trading and Markets, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Columbus School of Law, Slowinski Courtroom. Light reception to follow. For more information, contact Constantia Dedoulis at 202-319-6081 or Dedoulis@law.edu.

Thursday, Oct. 16, through Sunday, Oct. 19
The Department of Drama presents "The Serpent Woman," by Carlo Gozzi, directed by Jay Brock, Master of Fine Arts candidate in the directing program. Performances take place on Oct. 16, 17, and 18 at 7:30 p.m. and on Oct. 18 and 19 at 2 p.m. There will be a sign-language interpreted performance on Saturday, Oct. 18, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 for general admission, $8 for senior citizens and CUA alumni, and $5 for students. Hartke Theatre. For more information call 202-319-4000 or go to http://drama.cua.edu.

Friday, Oct. 17                           
2 p.m., the School of Philosophy presents "The Role of Metaphysics in Theology according to Godfrey of Fontaines," by Stephen Brown, Boston College. This lecture is part of the "Metaphysical Themes, In Honor of John F. Wippel" lecture series. Aquinas Hall, Auditorium. For more information contact the Office of the Dean at 202-319-5259 or e-mail cua-philosophy@cua.edu.

Friday, Oct. 17, to Sunday, Oct. 19
The Office of Campus Ministry sponsors the Spohomore Retreat. Sign up at http://ministry.cua.edu/Activities/register/registration_dsp.cfm.

Oct. 17, 18, 24, 25 and 26
The Benjamin T. Rome School of Music Presents Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Todd, directed by Jane Pesci-Townsend with N. Thomas Pendersen as music director. Oct. 17, 18, 24 and 25 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 26 at 2 p.m. Ward Recital Hall. For ticket inforamtion, call 202-319-5416

Saturday, Oct. 18
10:30 a.m., the Office of Career Services and Kaplan, Inc., are co-sponsoring free GRE, LSAT, MCAT and GMAT practice tests for CUA students, alumni, faculty and staff. Hannan Hall. Pre-registration is required. For more information and to sign up, go to http://careers.cua.edu and click on "Upcoming Events."

Sunday, Oct. 19
The Office of University Admissions hosts an undergraduate open house for prospective students on Sunday, Oct. 19. For more information, contact Christine Mica at mica@cua.edu or visit http://admissions.cua.edu/undergrad/visiting/openhouse.html.

Monday, Oct. 20
5:30 p.m., the School of Architecture and Planning presents “The Landscape Revealed,” a lecture by Jean Pierre Crousse, Barclay and Crousse Architecture, Paris, France, and Lima, Perú and Professor, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, Koubek Auditorium, Edward M. Crough Center for Architectural Studies. Part of the School of Architecture and Planning Fall lecture series in cooperation with the Embassy of Peru. For more information, contact Temple Washington, associate professor of practice, at washinga@cua.edu.

Wednesday, Oct. 22
5:10 p.m., the Center for Medieval and Byzantine Studies presents a lecture on "The Intersection of Politics, Economics and Piety in Charlemagne's Diplomas," by Jenifer Davis, professor. Caldwell Hall, Auditorium. For more information, contact Lani Mullaney at mullaneyb@cua.edu.

Friday, Oct. 24                           
2 p.m., the School of Philosophy presents "The Transformation of Metaphysics in Late Antiquity," by Dominic O’Meara, University of Fribourg. This lecture is part of the "Metaphysical Themes, In Honor of John F. Wippel" lecture series. Aquinas Hall, Auditorium. For more information contact the Office of the Dean at 202-319-5259 or e-mail cua-philosophy@cua.edu.

Sunday, Oct. 26
1-3 p.m., in celebration of Disabilities Awareness Month, DC Best Buddies Chapters will go Halloween Bowling at the GW Hippodrome. The group will meet at noon at Campus Ministry.  All are welcome. People in need of accommodations (including alternative formats and interpreters or transcribers) should contact the Office of Disability Support Services at 202-319-5211 or cua-disabilityservices@cua.edu to make arrangements.

Wednesday, Oct. 29
12:30 p.m., the Life Cycle Institute presents "Making Citizens: American Film and Civil Discourse," by Jennifer Horne, assistant professor of media studies. Maloney Hall, Room 302B. This lecture is part of Life Cycle's annual Brown Bag Lunch series. For more information, call 202-319-5999. 

Thursday, Oct. 30
10 a.m.-2 p.m., the Office of Disability Support Services sponsors a Resource and Volunteer Fair in the Pryzbyla Center, 3rd Floor Atrium. Come learn about the various resources availible to people with disabilities and volunteer activities for everyone. The particpants include the DC Autism Society, Down Syndrome Association of northern Virginia, National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic, Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind, Best Buddies, American Council of the Blind and more. People needing accommodations (including alternative formats and Interpreters or Transcribers) should contact DSS at 202-319-5211 or cua-disabilityservices@cua.edu to make arrangements.

4 p.m., the School of Canon Law hosts “Liturgy and Ecclesiastical Law: Some Canonical and Pastoral Challenges,” by Rev. R. Kevin Seasoltz, O.S.B., S.T.L., J.C.D, professor of Theology at the College of St. Benedict, St. John’s University. His lecture is the second in a series to honor Monsignor Frederick R. McManus, an alumnus and former professor/dean of the School of Canon Law. Przybyla Center, Great Rooms A and B. Reception to follow. For more information, call 202-319-5492 or e-mail cua-canonlaw@cua.edu or visit http://canonlaw.cua.edu/events.

Friday, Oct. 31                          
2 p.m., the School of Philosophy presents "The Fragile Convergence: Structures of Metaphysical Thinking," by Andreas Speer, University of Cologne. This lecture is part of the "Metaphysical Themes, In Honor of John F. Wippel" lecture series. Aquinas Hall, Auditorium. For more information contact the Office of the Dean at 202-319-5259 or e-mail cua-philosophy@cua.edu.

Oct. 31, Nov. 1 and 2
The Benjamin T. Rome School of Music Presents Giacomo Puccini's La Boheme, directed by Matthew Gardiner and Fabiana Bravo with music direction by David Searle. Performances will take place on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 2 at 2 p.m. The opera will be sung in Italian with English supertitles. Hartke Theatre. For ticket inforamtion, call 202-319-5416.

November

Monday, Nov. 3
10 a.m.-4 p.m., the Office of Human Resources sponsors an Open Enrollment Kick-Off. Flu shots will be offered to employees, their spouses and children 14 and older at a cost of $26 at the Pryzbyla Center Great Room. The kickoff will also include seated massages, vision screenings and more. For more information, call Human Resources at 202-319-5050.

5:30 p.m., the School of Architecture and Planning presents “Architecture and Context: A Changing Definition,” a lecture by Frederick Cooper Llosa, Arquitecta, Lima, Perú, Cooper Grana Nicolini Arquitectos, Lima, Perú, Dean, School of Architecture and Urbanism, PUCP, Director, ARKINKA. Koubek Auditorium, Edward M. Crough Center for Architectural Studies. Part of the School of Architecture and Planning Fall lecture series in cooperation with the Embassy of Peru. For more information, contact Temple Washington, associate professor of practice, at washinga@cua.edu.

Wednesday, Nov. 5
12:30 p.m., the Life Cycle Institute presents "Post Election Debriefing," by Matt Green, assistant professor of politics. Maloney Hall, Room 302B. This lecture is part of Life Cycle's annual Brown Bag Lunch series. For more information, call 202-319-5999. 

Friday, Nov. 7   
10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Office of University Admissions in conjunction with the Benjamin T. Rome School of Music, the School of Nursing and the School of Engineering, hosts an academic event day for prospective students interested in studying music, nursing or engineering at CUA. For more information, contact Christine Mica at mica@cua.edu or visit http://admissions.cua.edu/undergrad/visiting/aed.html.  
   
2 p.m., the School of Philosophy presents "On Angels and Human Beings," by Carlos Bazan, University of Ottawa. This lecture is part of the "Metaphysical Themes, In Honor of John F. Wippel" lecture series. Aquinas Hall, Auditorium. For more information contact the Office of the Dean at 202-319-5259 or e-mail cua-philosophy@cua.edu.

Sunday, Nov. 9
The Office of University Admissions hosts an undergraduate open house for prospective students on Sunday, Nov. 9. For more information, contact Christine Mica at mica@cua.edu or visit http://admissions.cua.edu/undergrad/visiting/openhouse.html.

Monday, Nov. 10
5:30 p.m., the School of Architecture and Planning presents “Desert Matters,” a lecture by Ruth Alvarado Pflücker, Arquitecta, Lima, Perú, Koubek Auditorium, Edward M. Crough Center for Architectural Studies. Part of the School of Architecture and Planning Fall lecture series in cooperation with the Embassy of Peru. For more information, contact Temple Washington, associate professor of practice, at washinga@cua.edu.

Wednesday, Nov. 12
12:30 p.m., the Life Cycle Institute presents "The Momentum of Posthumous Conception: A Model Act," by Ray O'Brien, professor of law. Maloney Hall, Room 302B. This lecture is part of Life Cycle's annual Brown Bag Lunch series. For more information, call 202-319-5999. 

Friday, Nov. 14                         
2 p.m., the School of Philosophy presents "God's Simplicity, the Knowledge of Persons, and the Knowledge of God," by Eleonore Stump, Saint Louis University. This lecture is part of the "Metaphysical Themes, In Honor of John F. Wippel" lecture series. Aquinas Hall, Auditorium. For more information contact the Office of the Dean at 202-319-5259 or e-mail cua-philosophy@cua.edu.

 Wednesday, Nov. 19
12:30 p.m., the Life Cycle Institute presents "Resiliency Among People Who Were Homeless During the 2002 DC Area Sniper Attacks," by Linda Donaldson, assistant professor of social work, and Fred Ahearn, professor of social work. Maloney Hall, Room 302B. This lecture is part of Life Cycle's annual Brown Bag Lunch series. For more information, call 202-319-5999. 

Friday, Nov. 21                         
2 p.m., the School of Philosophy presents "Merely Metaphysical Possibility," by James Ross, University of Pennsylvania. This lecture is part of the "Metaphysical Themes, In Honor of John F. Wippel" lecture series. Aquinas Hall, Auditorium. For more information contact the Office of the Dean at 202-319-5259 or e-mail cua-philosophy@cua.edu.

The Benjamin T. Rome School of Music presents Solemn Vespers for the Feast of St. Cecilia for the Catholic University Community. The University Chorus, Chamber Choir and musicians of CUA Campus ministry will perform. The concert will be conducted by Leo Nestor, Justine Bayard Ward Professor of Music, accompanied by Jonathan Laird, graduate minister for music, on organ. Crypt Church, Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. For more information, call 202-319-5416.

Wednesday, Nov. 26, and Thursday, Nov. 27
Thanksgiving Recess. University Closed.

December

Friday, Dec. 5
Last day of classes.

Friday, Dec. 5                         
Last day of classes.

2 p.m., the School of Philosophy presents "The Science of Being as Being," by Msgr. Robert Sokolowski, Elizabeth Breckinridge Caldwell Professor of Philosophy. This lecture is the final lecture in the "Metaphysical Themes, In Honor of John F. Wippel" lecture series. Aquinas Hall, Auditorium. For more information contact the Office of the Dean at 202-319-5259 or e-mail cua-philosophy@cua.edu.

Monday, Dec. 8
Patronal Feast of the Immaculate Conception (Holiday and Reading Day).

Monday, Dec. 22 to Fraday, Jan. 2
Christmas Break. (University closed)

January

Monday, Jan. 19
Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday. (University Closed)

Tuesday, Jan. 20
Innauguration Day. (University Closed)

Sunday, Jan. 25
The Office of University Admissions hosts an undergraduate open house for prospective students. For more information, contact Chrstine Mica, dean of admissions, at mica@cua.edu, or visit http://admissions.cua.edu/undergrad/visiting/openhouse.html.

Tuesday, Jan. 27
12:10 p.m., the university community celebrates the Patronal Feast of St. Thomas Aquinas with Mass. No classes from 11:50 a.m. to 1:20 p.m.

February

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September