Monday, May 9
Pre-summer Session begins.

Tuesday, May 10
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., the Office of Alumni Relations hosts a free lunch and raffles for faculty and staff who are alumni. Edward J. Pryzbyla University Center, Great Room. For more information, call 202-319-5608.

Friday, May 13
1 p.m., Honors Convocation. Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Great Upper Church. For more information, visit http://commencement.cua.edu/Honors-Convocation.cfm.

4 p.m., Baccalaureate Mass. Basilica, Great Upper Church. For more information, visit http://commencement.cua.edu//baccalaureate-mass.cfm.

Saturday, May 14
10 a.m., The Catholic University of America's 122nd Annual Commencement Ceremony. University Mall, east steps of the Basilica. For more information, visit http://commencement.cua.edu/commencement.cfm.

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University Masses
There will be no University daily Masses beginning Monday, May 9. Daily Masses are held at the Basilica.

There will continue to be one University Mass on Sundays at 9 p.m. in the St. Vincent dePaul Chapel. Students who would like to assist as a liturgical minister (altar server, reader, extraordinary minister of the Eucharist, etc.) should contact David Pennington, associate campus minister, at penningd@cua.edu.

Donation Drive
The Office of Campus Ministry sponsors the annual Grab and Go Donation Drive. Students leaving campus are encouraged to donate unwanted items in good condition, which will be given to the Salvation Army, Goodwill, and Better World Books. For a schedule and locations of donation drop-off spots, or to volunteer to help, visit http://service.cua.edu/donationsdrive.

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Monday, May 9
Pre-summer Session begins. 

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Dining Services Hours of Operation
The Office of Dining Services announces the following hours of operation for the week of May 9:

• Law School Café
  Monday, May 9, to Thursday, May 12: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  Friday, May 13: 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
  Saturday, May 14: 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
  Sunday, May 15: Closed
• Starbucks
  Monday, May 9, to Friday, May 13: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  Saturday, May 14: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  Sunday, May 15: Closed
• Student Restaurant
  Monday, May 9, to Sunday, May 15: Closed
• The Loft C-Store
  Monday, May 9, to Saturday, May 14: Noon to 7 p.m.
  Sunday, May 15: Closed
• Food Court
  Monday, May 9, to Friday, May 13: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  Saturday, May 14: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  Sunday, May 15: Closed

For more information, e-mail cua-diningservices@cua.edu.

Car Detailing
The Office of Procurement Services has arranged for Detailing Dynamics to offer its car-washing services in the parking lot behind O’Boyle Hall Wednesday, May 11, from 8 a.m. until the last car is finished. Members of the CUA community are invited to take advantage of this opportunity to have their cars washed while they’re at work. The cost is $15 for a basic exterior wash; $35 for exterior and interior. Other services are available for an additional fee. Cash and Visa and MasterCard will be accepted. No R.s.v.p. is necessary. For more information, contact Willandria Blount at 202-319-6401 or blount@cua.edu.

Accommodations for Commencement Ceremonies
To ensure that disability accommodation needs can be met, graduating students who need them or who have invited guests who require them should contact the Office of Disability Support Services as soon as possible at cua-disabilityservices@cua.edu or 202-319-5211.

Cap and Gown Information
The CUA Bookstore announces the following important dates for graduates needing to pick up or obtain regalia for the May 14 Commencement ceremonies. Those who have pre-ordered master’s/doctoral rental gowns as well as walk-ins (anyone who has not pre-ordered) can pick up gowns at the CUA Bookstore, lower level, on Thursday, May 12, and Friday, May 13, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Saturday, May 14, from 8 a.m. to noon.

Individuals must present ID, receipt, or online confirmation. Master’s and doctoral graduates must also provide a $60 cash deposit to pick up their rentals.
 
Master's and doctoral rental regalia must be returned to the CUA Bookstore immediately following the last ceremony the graduate participates in, no later than 5:30 p.m. on May 14.
 
The bookstore also offers a full selection of CUA diploma frames and graduation-related merchandise. For more information, call 202-319-5232.

Summer Housing
The Office of Housing Services is accepting applications from CUA students for summer housing. Current CUA students do not need to be enrolled in summer classes to be eligible for summer housing. Space is still available in Opus Hall from May 15 to Aug. 7. For more information, visit http://housing.cua.edu.

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New Staff
New employees recently joined the staff of Catholic University. The Office of Human Resources invites the University community to see who was hired and read other helpful information for new CUA employees.

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