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Now through Thursday, March 1
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Office of Multicultural and International Student Services and the Office of Housing and Residential Services sponsor "Expressions in Black: One Photographer's Perspective," an exhibition of work by acclaimed artist Antwon Jones. University Center East lounge. For more information, call 202-319-5618.
Wednesday, Feb. 28
Ash Wednesday. University Mass. 12:10 p.m., Crypt Church, Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
4 p.m., Department of Physics Colloquium, "Exploring Quark-hadron Duality at Medium Energies," by Ioana Niculescu, professor, George Washington University. Room 106, Hannan Hall. Refreshments served at 3:45 p.m. Free and open to the public. For more information, call Daniel Sober at 202-319-5856 or Hall Crannell at 202-319-5315.
Return to top of page Tuesday, March 6 Noon, the Office of Human Resources Seminar I: "Taking Control of Your Personal Finances," offered by TIAA-CREF. Open to the university community. First Floor Conference Room, Leahy Hall. This seminar focuses on how to develop the skills and strategies you need to move down the road to financial independence. A variety of topics will be covered, including goal setting, analyzing cash flow, debt reduction and asset allocation strategies.To R.S.V.P., visit www.tiaa-cref.org/moc or call Darlene Stevens at 202-637-0090. Thursday, March 8, through Saturday, March 10 Monday, March 12 4 p.m., the Department of Education presents the Annual Dr. Euphemia Lofton Haynes Colloquium, with keynote speaker Jacqueline Jordan Irvine, Charles Howard Candler Professor of Urban Education at Emory University. Caldwell Hall Auditorium. A reception precedes the colloquium. Free and open to the public. Please r.s.v.p. to 202-319-5800 or e-mail polite@cua.edu. Tuesday, March 13 Wednesday, March 14 5:30 p.m., the Department of History presents "Sacramental Privacy: the Myth, Law and History of the Seal of Confession," by Thomas Tentler, professor emeritus of history, University of Michigan. Commentator, the Rev. John E. Lynch, professor emeritus of canon law and history, The Catholic University of America. Discussion will be based on a precirculated paper; to obtain a copy, call 202-319-5484 or e-mail
Monday, March 5
Spring recess begins.
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Staff Advisory Council Annual Staff Fair. Door prizes, food and lots of information. University Center East, Main Lounge. For more information, call Lani Mullaney at 202-319-5795.
Department of Physics sponsors a Scientific Workshop, "Mass Outflow in Active Galactic Nuclei: New Perspectives." The conference will address new and exciting results on mass outflow from active galactic nuclei and quasars now becoming available through new space missions, ground-based observations and sophisticated models. The purpose of the workshop will be to review the new observations and their implications, investigate the correspondence between the observations and models and stimulate new directions for future collaborative efforts. Herzfeld Auditorium, Hannan Hall. For more information, contact Steven Kraemer at 202-319-5315.
Classes resume.
7 p.m., the Center for Irish Studies presents a poetry reading by published poets Dennis Driscoll and Julie O'Callaghan, a husband and wife residing in Dublin, Ireland. Mr. Driscoll is a Lannan Literary Award winner. Life Cycle Institute Auditorium. For more information, call 202-319-5065 or e-mail Meagher@cua.edu.
4 p.m., Department of Physics Colloquium, "Photoproduction Experiments at CLAS Using Linearly Polarized Photons," by Franz J. Klein, professor, Florida International University. Room 106, Hannan Hall. Refreshments served at 3:45 p.m. Free and open to the public. For more information, call Daniel Sober at 202-319-5856 or Hall Crannell at 202-319-5313.
7 p.m., the Department of Modern Languages will sponsor a play, "La Belle au bois dormant" (Sleeping Beauty), performed in French and English by Le Neon Theatre. Caldwell Hall Auditorium. Tickets are $8; $6 for students; and may be purchased in the Department of Modern Languages, Room 208, McMahon Hall, or by calling 202-319-5240. For more information, contact Flor Argueta at 202-319-5240.
Thursday, March 15
5 p.m., the Early Christian Studies Program presents "The Jovinianist Controversy: Marriage, Celibacy and Heresy in Christian Late Antiquity," by David Hunter, Monsignor James Supple Professor of Catholic Studies at Iowa State University. Room 201, McMahon Hall. For more information, call 202-319-5795.
Friday, March 16, through Tuesday, March 20
The Department of Drama presents, "Three Tall Women," the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Edward Albee. Director, Naum Panovski. Hartke Theatre. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 16; Saturday, March 17; and Tuesday, March 20; and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 18. Tickets, $15; $8, seniors and students. For more information call 202-319-4000.
Sunday, March 18
3 p.m., Benjamin T. Rome School of Music presents a CUA Faculty Recital with John Robilette, piano. Ward Recital Hall. For more information, call 202-319-5416.
Monday, March 19 - Thursday, March 22
Senior comprehensive examinations.
Wednesday, March 21
5:10 p.m., Center for Medieval and Byzantine Studies lecture, "Mimesis and the Self in Michael Psellos's Rhetorical Theory," by Eustratios Papaioannou, professor of Greek and Latin, The Catholic University of America. Room 200, McMahon Hall. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 202-319-5794.
Thursday, March 22
8 p.m., Benjamin T. Rome School of Music presents a Guest Artist Recital with Igor Zubkovsky, cello, and Irina Koulikova, piano. Ward Recital Hall. For more information, call 202-319-5416.
Thursday, March 22, through Sunday, March 25
Benjamin T. Rome School of Music presents a CUA Musical Theatre Presentation, "Into the Woods," music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Book by James Lapine. Timmy Ray James, director; Maureen Codelka, music director. Performances will be held at 8 p.m. Thursday, March 22, and Saturday, March 24; and at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 25. Tickets are $18; $8 for students and seniors. Hartke Theatre. For more information, call 202-319-5416.
Friday, March 23
2 p.m., School of Philosophy Graduate Student Lecture, "The Genesis of Alterity," by Gail Soffer, associate professor, Philosophy Department, New School University. Life Cycle Institute Auditorium. For more information, call 202-319-5259.
Sunday, March 25
3 p.m., the Center for Irish Studies presents "Patrick R. Cleburne: His Views on Emancipation and Irish Nationalism," by Thomas Rowland, an expert in Irish-American and Civil War history and the author of George B. McClellan and Civil War History: In the Shadow of Grant and Sherman. Life Cycle Institute Auditorium. For more information, call 202-319-5065 or e-mail Meagher@cua.edu.
Monday, March 26
2 p.m., Benjamin T. Rome School of Music presents A Symposium: The Holy Father's "Letter to Artists." Respondents: the Rev. Michael Duggan, O.S.B., the Rev. Michael Morris, O.P., the Rev. Stephen Happel. John Paul II Cultural Center, 3900 Harewood Rd., N.E. Free and open to the public. Reception follows; seating limited. For more information and to R.S.V.P., call 202-319-5417.
8 p.m., Benjamin T. Rome School of Music presents a CUA Faculty Recital with Andrew Earle Simpson, piano. This program of new and contemporary piano music will include the World Premiere of Allan Segall's "Requiem for a Sonatina," CUA faculty member Steven Strunk's "Clones" and Claude Baker's "Flights of Passage: From Silent Sun to Starry Night." Ward Recital Hall. For more information, call 202-319-5416.
Wednesday, March 28
Noon, the Office of Human Resources Seminar II: "Understanding Investments," offered by TIAA-CREF. Open to the university community. First Floor Conference Room, Leahy Hall. This seminar is specifically designed to provide information on the basic types of investments, methods for investing, and how those methods can be incorporated in your retirement planning. Topics include: types of investments, investment strategies and allocation models, basics of successful investing and risk vs. reward.To R.S.V.P., visit www.tiaa-cref.org/moc or call Darlene Stevens at 202-637-0090.
Thursday, March 29
5 p.m., the Early Christian Studies Program presents "The Power of the Desert: Landscape and Ideology in Early Christian Egypt," by James Goehring, Mary Washington College, Fredericksburg, Va. 201 McMahon Hall. For more information, call 202-319-5795.
7 p.m., Benjamin T. Rome School of Music presents a Latin American Center for Graduate Studies in Music Presentation: guest artist, Gloria Machado, piano. Ward Recital Hall. For more information, call 202-319-5416.
Friday, March 30
2 p.m., School of Philosophy Graduate Student Lecture, "Propositionless Belief," by Fred Sommers, professor emeritus, Brandeis University. Life Cycle Institute Auditorium. For more information, call 202-319-5259.
8 p.m., Benjamin T. Rome School of Music presents the CUA Wind Ensemble, Robert Garofalo, director. Ward Recital Hall. For more information, call 202-319-5416.
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Wednesday, April 4 Thursday, April 5 Friday, April 6 Sunday, April 8 Monday, April 9 Tuesday, April 10 Thursday, April 12 Friday, April 13 Sunday, April 15 Monday, April 16 Tuesday, April 17 Friday, April 20, and Saturday, April 21 Sunday, April 22 3 p.m., the Center for Irish Studies presents, "Troubled Journeys: Historical Reflections on Labor, Religion and Race in Ireland and Irish America," by J. Bruce Nelson, Dartmouth College. Life Cycle Institute Auditorium. For more information, call 202-319-5065 or e-mail Meagher@cua.edu. Thursday, April 26 5 p.m., the Early Christian Studies Program presents, "The Restoration Project of the American Research Center in Egypt at the Monastery of St. Antony by the Red Sea," by Michael Jones, projects manager, Egyptian Antiquities Department, American Research Center in Egypt. 201 McMahon Hall. For more information, call 202-319-5795. 8 p.m., Benjamin T. Rome School of Music presents a Faculty Recital. Ivo Kaltchev, piano. Ward Recital Hall. For more information, call 202-319-5416. Friday, April 27 American Cardinals Dinner. New York, N.Y. Saturday, April 28 - Monday, April 30
5:10 p.m., Center for Medieval and Byzantine Studies presents, "Medicinalia Arabo-Graeca. Translations of Arabic Medicine into Greek in the Middle Ages," by Alain Touwaide, Department of History of Science, University of Oklahoma. Room 101, Life Cycle Institute. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 202-319-5794.
8 p.m., Benjamin T. Rome School of Music presents the Cardinal Composer's Society. New works by CUA composers. Ward Recital Hall. For more information, call 202-319-5416.
8 p.m., Benjamin T. Rome School of Music presents the CUA Chorus, Mahlon Peterson, director, performing Faure's Requiem at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Crypt Church. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 202-319-5416.
2 p.m., Benjamin T. Rome School of Music presents the CUA Jazz Ensemble. Paul Scimonelli, director. John Paul Hall. For more information, call 202-319-5416.
7 p.m., Center for Medieval and Byzantine Studies and the Friends of the May Gallery present, "The Vatican Library and Its Collections," by Massimo Ceresa, secretary, Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana. May Gallery, John K. Mullen of Denver Memorial Library. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 202-319-5794.
Founders Day.
Holy Thursday. No classes, Easter recess begins. University closed.
Good Friday. University closed.
Easter Sunday.
Easter Monday. University closed.
Classes resume.
8 p.m., Benjamin T. Rome School of Music presents the CUA Opera Workshop's Agamemnon. Music by Andrew Earle Simpson, libretto by Sarah B. Ferrario. Ellwood Annaheim, director, Mahlon Peterson, music director, and Michael Cordovana, musical preparation. Ward Recital Hall. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 202-319-5416.
2:30 p.m., Benjamin T. Rome School of Music presents a Scholarship Benefit Concert featuring Vivaldi's Four Seasons and Beethoven's Choral Fantasy, performed by the CUA Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. Piotr Gajewski, conductor; Ivo Kaltchev, piano. Columbus School of Law atrium. Tickets: $30; $15 for students and seniors. For more information, call 202-319-5416.
Reading day.
Last day of classes.
Reading period.
Tuesday, May 1 - Saturday, May 5
Final examination period.
Friday, May 11
Baccalaureate Mass.
Saturday, May 12
Commencement Exercises.
Flather Hall Parking Lot Partially Closed
The university’s contractor is scheduled to install a sand filter at the north end of the new residence halls on John McCormack Road. Until about March 13, the Flather Hall parking lot will be partially closed. Vehicles should not be parked in the spaces at the east end (adjacent to John McCormack Road), the first six spaces in the center and the first six spaces adjacent to and facing the children’s education center playground. Contact the Facilities Service Center at 202-319-5121 with any questions and/or concerns.
Registration for Summer Sessions is Launched
The Office of Summer Sessions announces the kick off of admission and registration for summer session courses on Thursday, March 15. CUA students can choose from more than 250 courses and register at http://cardinalstudents.cua.edu. Visiting students are welcome. Parents of high school students should call the office to inquire about CUA’s expanding pre-college programs. These include summer college, architecture, engineering, debate, media and video production, opera and chamber music. For more information, contact the Office of Summer Sessions at 202-319-5257 or stop by Room 330, Pangborn Hall.
Claim Your Property Before It is Auctioned
The Department of Public Safety will hold an auction for unclaimed lost and found property next month. If you think any of the items listed below belong to you, please respond to Public Safety during regular business hours before April 19. Bring proper identification and proof of ownership. Property to be auctioned: three VCR’s, four cassette walkmen, six calculators, two cell phones, 16 watches, 16 pieces of jewelry (nine rings, seven bracelets), one cassette/CD player, one camera, two tape recorders, one laptop computer, one set of binoculars, one electronic dictionary, one organizer, three bicycles, one pair of sun glasses, collectors stamps and musical CD’s. For more information, call 202-319-5111.
Latin with Lunch
Noon - 1 p.m. Mondays throughout the semester, "Latin with Lunch." Brush up on Latin by translating aloud Latin texts with Timothy Noone, associate professor of philosophy. Room 200, St. Bonaventure Hall. For more information, call Professor Noone at 202-319-5636.
Registration Open for Summer Play
Benjamin T. Rome School of Music's Summer Music Theater Workshop for children ages eight to 11 will run 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday from June 25 to July 22, 2001. "Play's the Thing!" culminates in the production of "The Return of Youfoe 6," a musical play by Anna Larson. Workshop tuition is $775. For more information or to reserve a space, call Edith Di Bartolo at 202-319-5223.
University Car for Sale
A university-owned 1992 Buick Park Avenue is for sale. It needs some repair and will be sold "as is" for a best offer, minimum $3,000. Submit bids by March 2 to Ralph Newsom, Department of Business Services. Call 202-319-5044 for more information.
Archives and Collections Closed for Relocation
The Department of Archives, Manuscripts and Museum Collections announces its relocation to larger and more convenient facilities in the Life Cycle Institute building. The collections will be closed for a period of approximately three weeks. The department will not be scheduling research appointments until after Friday, April 6. Please schedule appointments after this date. Please contact a staff member with any questions or concerns, including Timothy Meagher, university archivist and museum director; W. John Shepherd, assistant archivist; Leon Matthias, administrative assistant; and Eric Fair, archives assistant, at 202-319-5065.
March is National Poison Prevention Month
According to the National Center for Health Statistics, deaths from unintentional poisonings continue to increase. The theme for this year is "Children Act Fast…So Do Poisons!" Many accidents happen when adults are using a household chemical or drug but are distracted (for example, by the telephone or doorbell) for a few moments. Unfortunately, young children usually put in their mouths whatever they see and reach for. Children act fast, and adults must make sure that such items are stored away from children at all times. If a child eats or drinks a poisonous substance, immediately do the following:
- Call your Poison Control Center (PCC) - see the inside cover of your phone book.
- Have the product label ready when you call.
- If a medicine has been swallowed, do not give anything by mouth until advised by the PCC. If a household chemical was swallowed, follow the first aid instructions on the label.
- Use child-resistant packaging even if you don’t have children, because young children may visit your home.
For further information, contact Joe Beres at 202-319-6112.
TIAA-CREF Financial Consultants on Campus
As a reminder, TIAA-CREF individual investment consultants are on campus monthly. Our consultant, Melanie Fulstead, can answer your questions regarding tax-deferred investment opportunities, asset allocation strategies, minimizing the effects of inflation, future income flexibilities and your retirement account investment choices. TIAA-CREF is presently accepting appointments for the following dates:
Wednesday, March 14
Wednesday, April 11
Wednesday, May 9
Wednesday, June 13
Meetings are held in Room 414, Gowan Hall, by appointment only. Please call Darlene Stevens at 202-637-0090 to schedule a free, confidential appointment. If you have any questions or require additional information regarding these, or any other benefits offered to you, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 202-319-5050.
D.C. Kids Need You!
The DC READS program is seeking and hiring unpaid volunteers and work-study students to tutor elementary children this semester in reading. Tutors work in public and private schools, and nonprofit organizations. No previous experience is necessary. Training will be provided. If you enjoy elementary school-aged children, love to read, are patient and community service is important to you, stop by Campus Ministry to complete an application. For more information, contact Kentina Smith at 202-319-5575 or
Lifetime Activities and Leisure Studies
Registration is open throughout the academic year for the following classes in the Raymond A. DuFour Center, Room 205I. For more information, call Jone Dowd at 202-319-6043. Classes include:
Aerobic, fitness, step:
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (Body sculpting on Wednesday); $40, $70, $90 per 10-, 20-, 30-class card
Ballet:
10 - 10:30 a.m. Monday and Wednesday, beginner, $150 per semester
11:10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, beginner, $150 per semester
12:30 - 2 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, intermediate, $150 per semester
Jazz:
10:30 - noon Monday and Wednesday, intermediate, $150 per semester
3:10 - 4 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, beginner, $150 per semester
Tap:
3:10 - 4 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, beginner, $150 per semester
4:30 - 6 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, intermediate, $150 per semester
9:30 - 11 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday, intermediate, $150 per semester
4:30 - 6 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, beginner, $150 per semester
Tae Kwon Do:
7:30 - 9 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, beginner to advanced, $100 per semester
Policy on Memorial Mass and Death Notification
Memorial Mass:
In a desire to serve the spiritual needs of the CUA community, the Office of Campus Ministry wishes to remember the deceased loved ones of our staff, faculty and students in a Memorial Mass. The Memorial Mass is held the first Friday of each month at 12:15 p.m. in Caldwell Chapel.
University notification:
Two different notifications are sent depending on the relationship of the deceased individual to the university.
- The entire campus is notified with an individual e-mail when an immediate family member (spouse, parent, sibling or child) of a current CUA staff, faculty or student passes away.
- All other individuals are included in a monthly general e-mail sent to the CUA community.
Necessary information: In order to have a loved one included in the Memorial Mass and death notification, the Office of Campus Ministry requires the following information: deceased’s name, date of death and relationship to the university, present or past; name, address and phone number of the individual making the request; name, address and phone number where condolences can be sent; date, time and location for the wake and funeral, so others may pay their respects. Please send all death notification information to Alecia Maniatis in Campus Ministry at 202-319-5575 or
maniatis@cua.edu.CUA Forum is Available On-line
Members of The Catholic University of America community have frequent access to CUA news and developments with "Inside CUA Online," compiled by the Office of Public Affairs and available at http://inside.cua.edu. The publication includes news and a calendar of events, as well as forums for highlighting CUA people and developments in research. The publication is posted the first week of every month. The publication’s mission is to keep CUA faculty, staff and students informed and to celebrate the accomplishments of the university and members of the CUA community. The Office of Public Affairs welcomes your comments, suggestions and ideas for news articles. Call Chris Harrison at 202-319-5600 or e-mail harrisoc@cua.edu
Daily Mass
Please join us for Mass at 12:15 p.m., every weekday in the Caldwell Hall chapel. The weekly House Mass is at 8 p.m. on Tuesdays. For more information, call Campus Ministry at 202-319-5575.
Any questions or comments? cua-public-affairs@cua.edu
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