125th Anniversary Historical Exhibit

"A Home Away from Home: 125 Years of the Student Experience at Catholic University" Exhibit to Open Jan. 10

Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012, 9 a.m.

Catholic University will unveil an historical exhibit highlighting 125 years of the student experience at CUA on Jan. 10. Part of the University's celebration of its 125th anniversary, the exhibit features displays on athletics, academics, campus buildings, CUA songs sung by students, and student life. Items in the exhibit include photographs, historical athletic trophies, musical instruments from the original campus band, and objects from the University's museum and archival collections that include beanies and varsity sweaters.

Catholic University's anniversary celebration also includes the Cardinal Service Commitment to perform 125,000 hours of service in gratitude for the blessings of the past 125 years by Founders Day, April 10, 2012. For complete coverage of 125th anniversary events, visit www.cua.edu/125 .

The exhibit will be open between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday until May 18, 2012. It is free and open to the public. For more information, call 202-319-5065.