Highlights of the Norwich University Board of Trustees Reception and DinnerThursday, October 16, 2003
Addressing the Trustees, Sullivan spoke of the uniqueness of Norwich, and of the board's duty to remain faithful to the guiding values put forth by Norwich founder Captain Alden Partridge USA. "We are charged by him, and we live by his mission today, to work alongside President Schneider, his staff and faculty, to ensure that, as we move together toward our next milestone, the Norwich of 2019, we maintain what he desired this place to be from the early 1800s," Sullivan said
Following the General's remarks, President Schneider introduced nine
Norwich undergraduate students whose educations were interrupted by deployment
in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, The students who stood and were recognized are: Todd Collins, USAF; Beth Carriere, USA; Anne McShane, USCG; Joseph Benete, USCG; Francis Collyer, USMC; Andrew Kettner, USMC; Bill Franks, USMC; Daniel Daugherty, USMC; and Stephen Kulawiak, USMC (unable to attend). The president then introduced five students currently receiving Trustee
scholarships as part of the $8.5 million in scholarships given annually
to Norwich undergraduates. The students are: Next on the program, Library Director Ellen Hall, and Friends of the Norwich University Library (FONUL) President Rock Wheeler '58, presented Trustee Bob Mack '64 with a Partridge print in appreciation for his service as the past president of FONUL, and in acknowledgment of his generous support of the University through continuing scholarships and fellowships.
President Schneider then recognized the efforts of the Admissions and Financial Aid staff, congratulating them on their "world-class" job in recruiting the class of 2007, largest, most qualified freshman class ever to arrive on "The Hill."
To conclude the evening's program, Partridge Society President Ed Giannattasio '79 and President Schneider presented 2-Star General Pins to Trustee Mark Kisiel '59 and Board Chairman Gordon R. Sullivan '59 and 1819 Circle Pins to Trustee Charley '67 and Kathleen Holden, Gordon R. Sullivan '59, and Trustee Pierson Mapes '59. Finally, Trustees Francis Brooks '67, Mark Kisiel and Pier Mapes '59 were presented with their Leadership Campaign Banners. dweggler@norwich.edu, October 2003 |
In
his remarks at the Trustees' reception and dinner on October 16, 2003,
Chairman of the Board General Gordon R. Sullivan '59, USA (Ret.), recalled
his earliest days as a Norwich student, and how the depth of feeling for
the school, engendered in him as a cadet, remains intact to this day.
"Forty-eight years ago, I put on my cadet uniform and this badge
with the motto, 'I WILL TRY.' I am truly honored to be a part of this
Board of Trustees and Norwich University's life, as we move this great
university 
forward
into this new century."
Referring
to today's students as "the lifeblood, the heart, of this university,"
Sullivan pledged, "I will do all I can within my capabilities, and
appropriate limits of the job, to serve the board of trustees, and to
serve the president and the staff and faculty, as we develop the next
generation of leaders of the United States of America."
Operation
Enduring Freedom, and Operation Noble Eagle. Lauding the students for
their altruism and service to their country, the president stated, "This
is exactly what Partridge would have wanted. They put aside their personal
lives for the good of the Republic, and they have done us proud."
Terrence
O'Neill, recipient of a scholarship established by George and Bridget
Donovan; Michael Anderson, recipient of a scholarship established by Jo-Anne
Kennedy; Matthew Angoy, recipient of a scholarship established by Doug
and Naomi McCracken; Amanda Cookson, recipient of a scholarship established
by Larry and Christine Wesneski; and William Dougherty, recipient of a
scholarship established by Bob Mack.
Rising
to the podium next, Hubert Maultsby, Provost and Dean of the Faculty,
outlined the Charles A. Dana Professorship Program, which annually provides
Category I Grants to deserving faculty. The 2003-04 recipients of the
Dana Category I Grants are: Richard Dunn, geology; Milt Hammond, psychology;
Mary Hoppe, chemistry; Gregory Wight, mechanical engineering; David Woolf,
Architecture and Art. 
Next
on the program, General Sullivan and President Schneider presented John
Bride '60 with a Leadership Campaign print in recognition of his loyalty
and generosity on behalf of the recently completed Leadership Campaign,
which raised $28.9 million in support of the university.