Schedule of Events

Hit the links with your fellow Cardinals! Join us for our annual gathering of alumni athletes, parents, and other members of Catholic Athletics to hear from coaches and other departmental administrators, meet current student-athletes, and support the Catholic Athletics program. To learn more and to register, click here.

 

Join your fellow family business partners and the Busch School of Business for the annual Fall Meeting of the Family Business Consortium on Friday, October 16, 2026. To learn more and to register, click here.

 

Rediscover the University campus you remember and explore what's new.  Our Cardinal Ambassadors, current students, will take you around campus and show you all the amazing transformations. 

Each tour takes 45 minutes to an hour. 

Event Price: Free

 

Raise a glass with your fellow alumni as President Peter Kilpatrick and our alumni engagement team welcome you home to Catholic University.

Event Price: Free

 

Busch School of Business: Luke Burgis Book Launch: The One and the Ninety-Nine
Location: Maloney Hall | Della Ratta Auditorium
In his new book, The One and the Ninety-Nine, Busch School professor and Cluny Project director Luke Burgis explores how we forge a stable identity in a noisy world – how to know who you are, where you belong, and who you’re called to become. It’s the question at the heart of the college years, and Burgis offers a genuine path through it. The first 100 registrants receive a signed copy. To learn more and to register, click here. 

College of Arts and Sciences: Hartke Theatre Behind-the-Scenes Experience
Location: Hartke Theatre
Ever wondered what happens behind-the-scenes for our performing arts students? Join the College of Arts and Sciences for an exclusive backstage tour of Hartke Theatre, where you'll step into rehearsal spaces, catch students in action as they prepare for upcoming productions, and see firsthand the work that brings each production to life. Whether you studies the arts or simply enjoy the theatre, this is a unique opportunity to see the next generation of performers and artists at work. 

College of Arts and Sciences: Back to the Classroom: Ancient Worlds Escape Room
Location: McMahan Hall
Return to the classroom for an interactive experience with the Department of Ancient and Medieval Languages and Cultures. Guided by faculty, alumni working together to solve an "escape room"-style challenge by examining ancient artifacts, deciphering clues, and uncovering how scholars piece together evidence to better understand the ancient world. Discover the excitement of hands-on research while experiencing the curiosity and critical thinking that define a Catholic University education. 

College of Arts and Sciences: History and Anthropology Department Alumni Open House
Location: McMahan Hall | Room 300
Whether you studied History or Anthropology, we invite you to reconnect during Cardinal Weekend. Join current faculty and students for refreshments, catch up with fellow alumni, explore the Department's academic space, and learn how the two disciplines have come together in the unified Department of History and Anthropology.

College of Engineering, Physics, and Computing: The Cutting Edge Lab: Beyond the Blueprint
Location: Pangborn Hall | Scullen Room
Join us for a special reception celebrating our alumni community during Cardinal Weekend. The evening will feature welcome remarks from the Dean, a tour of the College of Engineering, Physics, and Computing's cutting-edge research labs, and an opportunity to hear directly from faculty and their cutting-edge research teams, including undergraduate and graduate students whose work is shaping the future of the field. Alumni will also have the chance to hear current students share their experiences, offering a firsthand look at life at the School today. 

Conway School of Nursing: Conway School of Nursing Building Tours
Location: Conway School of Nursing
Haven't had a chance to visit the Conway School of Nursing's new home yet? Join us during Cardinal Weekend for a student-led tour of our state-of-the-art facility and see firsthand how our innovative learning environments are preparing graduates to lead with skill, compassion, and confidence in today's healthcare landscape. 

National Catholic School of Social Service: Trauma-Informed Simulated Learning Experience
Location: Conway School of Nursing | Simulation Lab
Come see how the National Catholic School of Social Service is translating classroom learning into compassionate, real-world practice This interactive simulation, modeled after the Trauma-Informed Practice Scholars Program (TIPSP), offers alumni a unique opportunity to engage with the same experiential, evidence-based learning activities shaping the next generation of social workers.

School of Architecture and Allied Arts: Architecture in Action
Location: Crough Center | Miller Exhibition
This engaging session invites alumni back into the heart of the School of Architecture and Allied Arts with general remarks from the Dean, a faculty member with Q&A, and a firsthand look at a student's journey. Come reconnect with old friends at a Dean-sponsored bar and capture new memories with a class photo opportunity. The experience concludes with an inspiring call to stay deeply involved and help shape the next generation of architects, artists, and designers.

School of Philosophy: Philosophy &AI: Conversation around Pope Leo XIV’s Magnifica Humanitas
Location: Aquinas Hall | Auditorium
Join the School of Philosophy for a thoughtful conversation on the philosophical questions surrounding Pope Leo XIV's recent encyclical Magnifica Humanitas on artificial intelligence (AI). Dean V. Bradley Lewis will moderate a discussion with School of Philosophy Working Group members Kenneth Archer, M.A. 2009 and Mark Ryland as they bring together expertise in philosophy, technology, and AI governance for a thoughtful discussion on one of the defining issues of our time and the Church's emerging reflections.

Registration is not required to attend these events.

Event Price: Free

 

Welcome back! Join us for a kick-off reception to celebrate Law Reunion at Cardinal Weekend. Reconnect with your friends and favorite professors, and meet current students in the Law School Atrium and Courtyard. 

Event Price: Free

 

Rediscover the University campus you remember and explore what's new. Our Cardinal Ambassadors, current student, will take you around campus and show you all the amazing tranformations.

Each tour takes 45 minutes to an hour.

Event Price: Free

 

Grab your friends and head to Murphy's Grill, the campus’s successor to The Rathskeller. 

Event Price: Free to attend but cash bar for food and drink.

 

Catch up with friends at our famous tent party while you enjoy festive tailgate fare with mimosas, bloody marys, beer, and wine. This year's party will include additional activities such as facepainting, balloon artists, and a general admission ticket to cheer on the Cardinals as they play the Western Connecticut State University Wolves.

Same day ticket sales end at 12:30 p.m.

Tent party ends promptly at 1 p.m.

Early Bird Event Price (Ends September 11):

Early Bird Adults: $60
Early Bird Loyalty Society Members: $50
Early Bird Red Feather Society Members: $50
Early Bird Adolescents (Age: 13-20) : $35
Early Bird Class of 2026 Seniors: $40
Early Bird Children (Age 5-12): $30
Early Bird Kids (Age 4 and under) : Free
Early Bird Staff/Faculty: $50

Regular Event Prices:

Adults: $75
Loyalty Society Members: $65
Red Feather Society Members: $65
Adolescents (Age: 13-20): $40
Class of 2026 Seniors: $50
Children (Age : 5-12) : $35
Kids (Age 4 and under) : Free
Staff/Faculty: $60

 

Bring your family and friends for a picnic on the Law School lawn featuring food, drinks, games, and children’s activities.

Event Prices:
Per person: $20
Children (age 10 and under): Free

 

Connect with Cardinals across generations and recognize the current recipients of the Thaddeus F. Aubry and Leon A. LeBuffe Scholarship, named for two visionary leaders whose work helped establish the Partnership Program and opened doors for generations of Catholic University students.

Event Price: Free

 

As Golden Cardinals, come back and celebrate your reunion. The Class of 1976 will be honored during our Golden Cardinals Celebration.   

Event Prices:
Early Bird (Ends September 11): $50
Regular: $65

 

Mix and mingle with your former classmates over food and drinks!

Please use the Carriage Way entrance on 8th Street.

Event Prices:

Early Bird (Ends September 11): $50

Regular: $65

 

Join alumni, students, and families for Mass of Thanksgiving for CatholicU.

 

Wrap up Cardinal Weekend over coffee and pastries.

Event Price: Free