Representative Hochul Inspires Students to Serve Nation
Joseph Jablonski, Tower Staff
February 17, 2012
Rep. Kathy Hochul, Catholic University’s only current alumnus in Congress, spoke to the College Democrats yesterday about her achievements and political career, as well as the attitudes that enabled her to win a special election last May in upstate New York. Beginning by writing press releases in high... Read more »
Writing Center Launches Additional Locations
Samantha Cannon, Tower Staff
February 17, 2012
Since January, the Writing Center has launched satellite locations in the Pryzbyla Center and Mullen Library in hopes of making their services more accessible and convenient for students. Undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to explore the recent developments of the Writing Center as it... Read more »
ROTC Recognized Best In US
Bridget Geiran, Tower Staff
February 17, 2012
The Hoya Battalion, the ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) program that includes the Catholic University platoon, was honored as the top Army ROTC program in the United States. The Battalion, given the Order of the Founders and Patriots of America National Outstanding ROTC Unit Award in association... Read more »
Contagious Virus Affects GW Students
Amanda Pellegrino, Tower Staff
February 17, 2012
Students at the George Washington University have recently been diagnosed with the norovirus, a highly contagious gastrointestinal illness that spreads easily. Catholic University administrators are urging students to take precautions to avoid contracting and spreading the disease. The norovirus has... Read more »
Contraception Act Reaches Compromise
Sam O'Mahony, Tower Staff
February 17, 2012
Catholic University President John H. Garvey testified before the U.S. House of Representatives this past Thursday, reading a prepared statement to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform that contested the Department of Health and Human Services mandate which necessitates religiously affiliated... Read more »
Disability Activist Speaks on Human Rights
Frances MacKinnon, Tower Staff
February 17, 2012
The Catholic University of America hosted Dr. Judy Heumann this past Thursday to discuss the history of the disability rights movement in the United States. Heumann, who suffers from polio, has fought for the rights of disabled individuals since her early twenties. She inspires other people with disabilities... Read more »
University Mobile App Created
Lily Alvarez, Tower Staff
February 17, 2012
Michael McCarthy, senior mathematics major at Catholic University, has developed the first CUA app available on the Android market. With the help of Dr. Hanney Shaban, a computer science professor, McCarthy created the app, which includes resources such as the shuttle status, a building locator, emergency... Read more »
University Accomodates Students with Special Diets
Frances MacKinnon, Tower Staff
February 17, 2012
Students who walk into the Edward J. Pryzbyla Student Cafeteria are immediately surrounded by several food counters with a cornucopia of food options. However, if students have certain eating conditions, such as allergies or a moral preference, food choices are limited. Although the salad bar has expanded... Read more »
African Leader Speaks on Peacebuilding
Lily Alvarez, Tower Staff
February 10, 2012
Reverend Emmanuel Ntakarutiman, a priest from Burundi, spoke to university students this week in effort to bring peace to the war- ravaged country. About 40 people gathered in Hannan Hall for the lecture on transitional justice, peace-building and human rights in Burundi and its neighboring countries. Burundi,... Read more »
Student Organization Talks Protocol
Frances MacKinnon, Tower Staff
February 10, 2012
The three branches of the Catholic University Student Association held their first meeting together on Wednesday, February 1st to cover policy changes to be implemented this year. Changes approved for the Student Fee Allocation Board include alterations to their bylaw institution process, transparency... Read more »
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