Busy Man, Big Agenda:
Douglas Kmiec, the New Dean
of the Columbus School of Law
The former holder of the position that propelled William Rehnquist and Antonin Scalia into the Supreme Court, Dean Kmiec hopes to lead the Columbus School of Law into the first tier of U.S. law schools. He also has five children whose first names start with "K." See People.
Shabby Lounge Becomes
Snazzy VIP Boardroom
Dedicated to Vincent Walter
Former CUA Vice President and General Secretary Vincent Walter was killed in an automobile accident in August 2000. Now, a special room in Curley Hall has been created to host the VIP occasions Mr. Walter was so expert at orchestrating. See story.
2 New Nursing Grants
Bring in $650,000
The grants will help working nurses further their education and also create a new master's degree and certificate program. See story.
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The First Years of Priesthood
Are Put Under the Microscope
Celibacy and loneliness are two major reasons that between 10 and 15 percent of Catholic priests resign within five years of ordination. That's one of the findings of Professor Hoge's study on new priests. See Research & Teaching.
Philosophy With a Frappachino:
CUA Faculty Teach for Smithsonian
Assistant Professor Michael Gorman will teach philosophy in a Starbucks this winter, and five other CUA faculty will teach other courses — all as part of the premier museum-sponsored adult education program in the country. See story.
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