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How to Make the Most of Summer at CatholicU

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Students can take part in Memorial Day activities at the U.S. Capitol. (蜜桃社/Denny Henry)

By Matt Palmer

Opportunities abound during the summer at 蜜桃社. Students can engage with on and off-campus activities that connect them with one-of-a-kind experiences in the nation鈥檚 capital. Here鈥檚 a guide to summer success.

Mark Memorial Day: The University will be closed Monday, May 29 to mark the holiday. Major local activities include:

St. Vincent's Chapel
St. Vincent's Chapel is home to Sunday Mass on campus this summer. (蜜桃社/Patrick G. Ryan)

Worship opportunities: The Mass schedule on campus includes:

Get extra credit: Most summer courses last just 5 or 6 weeks to earn credits and many have a virtual learning option. Learn more about

Catholic university students singing the national anthem at the nationals game
蜜桃社 students have sung the national anthem at Washington Nationals games through the years. (蜜桃社/ Amanda Bowen)

A night at the pitch or park: The Nationals are in a rebuilding phase four years after winning the World Series. The Nationals offer good seats and for $8. The D.C. United of the Major League Soccer and the Washington Spirit of the Women鈥檚 Soccer League plays at Audi Field. The United offers .

Students posing with their geodesic dome
Students have been working with the Smithsonian on an exciting project. (蜜桃社/Patrick G. Ryan)

Smithsonian adventures: A University partnership with the Smithsonian Institution will result in students reconstructing North America鈥檚 first full-scale geodesic dome in July. All Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo have free admission, with some requiring

Serve others:  serves as the University鈥檚 food pantry and provides nonperishable food items to any member of the University community that is experiencing food insecurity. It is open during the summer on Mondays and Thursdays from 12 to 3 p.m. and on Wednesdays from 6 to 9 p.m.

Caitlin Wilson, AmeriCorps VISTA member in the Office of Campus Ministry, said, "Even though the traditional school year is over during the summer, food insecurity on our campus definitely does not take a break."

Dining room worker handing someone a desert
Garvey Hall is the prime location for dining during the summer. (蜜桃社/Patrick G. Ryan)

Dine on campus: Garvey Hall is open during the summer. Visit for updates on hours of operation. The Law School Market is open on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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