Christine Mica

Dean of University Admissions
Hometown: West Palm Beach, FL

My favorite thing about working at CUA:
Meeting so many wonderful students, dedicated faculty and caring staff members. Each person I meet has his/her unique life story. Hearing parts of it make me feel connected to the campus community.

When in DC you must:
See the Korean War Veterans Memorial near the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall. This memorial dedicated on July 27, 1995 consists of 19 statues that are approximately 7'3" tall in heroic scale and consist of 14 Army, 3 Marines, 1 Navy and 1 Air Force.

Julie Schwing

Director of Graduate Admissions
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH

My favorite thing about working at CUA:
The incredible students

When in DC you must:
Take the Monuments at Night Tour. DC is a totally different city at night; all the landmarks look different with their dramatic lighting. The World War II Memorial is my favorite.

Kara Burritt

Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Hometown: Fairfield, CT

My favorite thing about working at CUA:
The welcoming campus community.

When in DC you must:
Check out the waterfront in Georgetown. It's a great spot for dinner with a view.

Michael Cummings

Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions
Hometown: Syracuse, NY

My favorite thing about working at CUA:
It is gorgeous and close to everything but you would never know you were in our nation's capital.

When in DC you must:
The Dubliner on Capitol Hill, excellent corn beef and cabbage.

Erin Zimmerer

Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Hometown: Lewisburg, PA

My favorite thing about working at CUA:
The amazing people and beautiful campus.

When in DC you must:
Go paddle boating on the Tidal Basin!

Caroline Allen

Admissions Counselor
Hometown: Syracuse, NY

My favorite thing about working at CUA:
Sharing what the University has to offer with high school students

When in DC you must:
Visit the National Zoo, especially since it is free and there is a great variety of animals to check out, like the giant pandas

Ben Hines

Graduate Admissions Counselor
Hometown: Charlottesville, VA

My favorite thing about working at CUA:
The diversity of programs and the opportunity to interact with students and scholars from all
over the globe.

When in DC you must:
Take a walk down Embassy Row and check out all the amazing architecture. Visit the National Cathedral over on Wisconsin Ave as well if you get the chance. And the vegetarian plate at Zorba's Greek Cafe near DuPont Circle is life-changingly delicious.

Amy Levine

Admissions Counselor
Hometown: Rockville, Maryland

My favorite thing about working at CUA:
The great campus and being in Washington, D.C.

When in DC you must:
Go for a walk on the C&O Canal. It's actually 185 miles long and runs from Washington, D.C. to Cumberland, Maryland!

Joe Musmanno

Admissions Counselor
CUA Class of 2007
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA

My favorite thing about working at CUA:
The campus community is such an inviting atmosphere, in that being here becomes a home a way from home. Also, it's great to be back on campus of my alma mater!

When in DC you must:
Free jazz in the sculpture garden downtown in the summer and other free concerts around town during the year ... you can't beat it!

Andrew Nolan

Admissions Counselor
Hometown: Horsham, PA

My favorite thing about working at CUA:
Working in my favorite city, with so many opportunities

When in DC you must:
Check out all the neighborhoods, like DuPont Circle, Adams Morgan, Columbia Heights, Chinatown, and Downtown to name a few, and what each has to offer in terms of restaurants, shopping, and nightlife.

Joe Amaral

North Carolina Regional Admissions Representative
Hometown: Cape Cod, MA

My favorite thing about working at CUA:
The people who comprise the in house Admissions staff. They are a caring group who go out of their way to ensure potential applicants and their families see CUA as a university that truly cares about their student body.

Why I think students from North Carolina would like D.C.:
The fact that DC is the home of the US government and provides an atmosphere and opportunities not found in other large cities.

Diense Selix Baniak

Midwest Regional Admissions Representative
Hometown: Des Plaines, Illinois

My favorite thing about working at CUA:
I love working with the students and helping them make educated decisions about their future. The CUA campus is warm and inviting and the faculty and administrators truly care about their students.

Why I think students from the Midwest would like D.C.:
D.C. is a bustling, world wind of activity. There is always something to do and most of the museums are free. The city is overflowing with opportunities for eager students to learn more about the field or major they have chosen.

Peter Smith

Florida Regional Admissions Representative
Hometown: St. Augustine, FL

My favorite thing about working at CUA:
The academic atmosphere

Why I think students from Florida would like D.C.:
The location in the nation's capitol is a wonderful place to attend college and is full of opportunities.