In The News

April 11, 2003

Col. Michael Kelly returns to Norwich as new Commandant and VP for Student Affairs

Kelley will assume duties as commandant and VP for student affairs on Aug., 2003.

Oles responds to questions about next year's Corps

On Tuesday, April 8, the announcement of the president's choice for the next regimental commander of the Corps of Cadets was made during the annual promotion parade.

Vt. Sec of State speaks at NU about sexual assault

Vermont Secretary of State Deborah L. Markowitz was the guest speaker at a dinner dedicated to observing that April is prevention and awareness of sexual violence month.

The Youth Mentoring Program, March of Dimes host Norwich's finest students at the Talent Show

On March 28, Dole auditorium was filled with some of the university's most talented students, who performed their hearts out in hopes of winning the grand prize of $250. The really big winners were the charities which benefitted from the fundraiser.

NU hosts annual 'e-protect IT' information assurance conference

The fifth annual e-ProtectIT Information Assurance Conference ran into trouble this year when several speakers were forced to cancel at the last minute because their services were needed elsewhere due to the threat of war.

NU hosts annual science fair; 190 students attend

On Saturday, April 5, Norwich University hosted the 24th Vermont State Principals' Association science fair, which drew students from 12 high schools statewide, with over a 190 students, according to NU Science Professor and fair Co-director Martha McBride.

NU women's softball team starts with strong season

The Norwich Women's Softball team beat one of the top-ranked teams in the nation in Women's softball, while going to 8-2 during their spring break trip to Florida.

Students, faculty complain about lack of weight room cleanliness

According to Hasenfus, the salt sticks to the rubber flooring, and it goes in the wood floors, and it is slowly beginning to ruin the equipment.

NU men's baseball team looks to rebound after slow start

The Norwich baseball team has played nine games this season and is hungry, looking to grab their first win.

NU Scuba club travels to Cozumel for spring break underwater adventure

Within the last four years the club has made a comeback. The reason for this is due in large part to trips like the most recent one to Cozumel.

NU swim team strives to improve for next season

Looking back at this past season, the team did well but still needs to improve in some areas, according to team members.

New tech programs help kids create art

Kids today are replacing their old paper and crayons with more high-tech forms of artistic expression.

NU barber competes in Mrs. U.S. pageant

Since 1986, the pageant annually pays tribute to married women throughout the United States for their strength, beauty, intelligence, and resilience.

Boston: short drive, long list of reasons to visit

Northfield is a small quiet town, great for studying and spending quiet time with friends. But for those who crave a little more entertainment without the hassle of a long drive, there is a place only three hours away that can provide almost any kind of entertainment you want.

Trustee donation to relocate museum to Kreitzberg library

On Feb. 3, Norwich University received a $2.5 million gift from James N. Pritzker, a member of the school's Board of Trustees. According to Norwich President Richard Schneider, the gift will be used to support the planning and construction of a new museum, which will showcase the history of the university.