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Norwich alumnus killed in helicopter crash
Colonel James M. Moore, USA, '80, died on the morning of Nov. 29 in a helicopter accident near Fort Hood, Texas, where he had been stationed since July 2002. Colonel Moore was killed when the UH-60 Black Hawk he was riding in crashed and burned in the fog after hitting a web of support wires on a TV transmission tower. Six other Army personnel also perished in the accident. He leaves his wife, Amy, a daughter, and a son. Cards and letters of condolence may be sent to the family at: 6776 24th St., Fort Hood, TX 76544-1302.

Vermont National Guard deploys 600 in emotional sendoff
On the morning of November 19, 2004, sixteen Norwich students joined six hundred fellow guardsmen and women in an emotional send-off at Norwich University, commencing the largest VNG deployment in history. [more]

Norwich University receives service-learning grant
The Vermont Campus Compact (VCC) has awarded a $4,000 grant to Norwich University to support the growth and institutionalization of the school's Service-Learning program. [more]

Veterans' Day Observance
Brigadier General Eugene Sevi, ANG, (Ret.), Norwich Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, served as the reviewing officer and honored guest speaker at Norwich's Annual Veterans' Day Observance. The occasion was marked with much ceremony, including the Roll of Wars, Echo Taps, and a wreath-laying. [more]

Norwich students to present paper at mathematics conference
As part of their coursework for Senior Seminar MA411, senior mathematics majors Charity Combs and Timothy Phelps presented a paper at the fall conference of the Northeastern Section of the Mathematics Association of America. [More]

Norwich University Drill Team shocks nation
The Norwich University Drill Team (aka Shock Platoon) took home first place honors in the Cornell University Invitational Drill Competition at Ithaca, New York. [More]

Chase gift to help fund academic initiatives to benefit students, faculty
President Richard Schneider has approved a recommendation to use $300,000 annually to fund several academic initiatives at Norwich. Programs that will benefit include international travel and study abroad, undergraduate research and scholar-in-residence. [More]

Norwich students nominated for Rhodes Scholarships
Javonne Gray, a Political Science major from North Miami Beach, Florida, and Jamie Colby, a Civil Engineering major from Hillsboro, New Hampshire, have been nominated to represent the University in the prestigious Rhodes Scholar selection process. [More]

Making Connections - students, alumni network at career fairs
The Career Development Center, in conjunction with the David Crawford School of Engineering, held a highly successful engineering, science, and technology career fair in early November. [More]

Alumni hockey spirit glimmers on ice
The 2nd Annual William D. Cahill Alumni Hockey Game brought both the young and young-at-heart back to the Hill to renew old friendships, ignite old rivalries, and play a pretty good brand of ice hockey. [More]

DC Alumni host reception following AUSA event
The Norwich Club of Washington, DC recently hosted a reception for President Schneider and six Cadets who were in Washington for the Association of the Unites States Army's (AUSA) annual convention. [More]

Alumnus reunited with his Norwich Class ring
Every time Hadwen Perry '52 looks down at his right hand, he has to pinch himself to make sure he isn't dreaming. Staring up at him is an object he was separated from for 53 years - one that he was sure he would never lay eyes on again. [More]

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Athletics Committee recommends adding four varsity sports for women
The Athletics Committee of the Norwich University Board of Trustees recently completed a comprehensive review of Norwich's Athletic Programs. At its October meeting, Board of Trustees voted to accept the committee's recommendations. [More]

Freshman named to Empire 8 All-Conference Team as Football enters post-season
Wide receiver Pierre Garcon is named to the Empire 8 First Team Offense after hauling in a single season record 13 touchdowns, and the Cadets qualify for a bowl game for the second year running. [More] and [more]

McShane notches 200th victory as team wins Prime Link
Men's Ice Hockey Coach Mike McShane garners his 200th win as Norwich captures its fourth Primelink Great Northern Shootout title. [More] and [more]

Men's Hockey, Wrestling, and Women's Basketball start strong
Norwich sports teams gear up for a great winter season as they head into 2005. [More]

Winter Sports' Schedules available online
Check out the winter teams' sports schedules to find out when NU's men's basketball, women's basketball, men's ice hockey, women's ice hockey, men's and women's swimming and diving, and rifle teams will be coming to your area for competition. Also, see the alumni events schedule for Norwich activities connected to home and away games. Alumni and/or parents interested in hosting an event around a game, please contact the Alumni Officel at 802.485.2100 or e-mail alumni@norwich.edu.

Four holiday events scheduled for Dec. 5
Norwich University Alumni, Parents, and Friends are cordially invited to attend the following seasonal events taking place on Sunday, December 5:
· FONUL holiday reception featuring artist Sabra Field, 3-4:30 p.m., Kreitzberg Library Multipurpose Room.
· Holiday Concert with performances by the Regimental Chorus, Regimental Band, and Grenadiers Jazz Ensemble at 3:00 p.m., White Chapel.
· Annual Tree-lighting: 4:30 p.m., outside White Chapel, directly following Holiday Concert.
· Illumination night on the UP, featuring Carillon Concert of Seasonal Music: 5:00 p.m.

The Ernest Harmon Memorial Wall
Inscribed in this wall are the names of alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of Norwich University who have made a significant contribution to the improvement of this institution. The list of names, recorded by year of death, commemorates a commitment to Norwich that has sustained the University in the past and will carry it proudly into the future. For further information on the Memorial Wall and how to list a name, contact: Priscilla Gilbert, Planned Giving Officer, pgilbert@norwich.edu, 802.485.2301.

Can we help you plan a gift to Norwich?
· Do you have a question about making a year-end gift?
· Are you considering a gift of stock?
· Are you looking for ways to make a tax-wise gift?
· Would you like to make a bequest to Norwich?
· How does a life income gift benefit both you and Norwich?
We can answer a host of questions regarding planning your gift to Norwich. Let us know how we can help! Call the Office of Institutional Advancement at 802.485.2300 or e-mail advancment@norwich.edu.

Homecoming 2005 - Save the Date! September 23-25
Mark your calendar on September 23-25 to attend NU Homecoming 2005, honoring class years ending in "0" and "5". Homecoming weekend will include Joe Sabol Memorial Golf Tournament, NUCC on Parade, Welcome Home Party, 1819 Circle Dinner, Harmon Memorial Wall Ceremony, Alumni Parade, Partridge Society and All Class Luncheon, NU Football vs. Plymouth State, Goal Post Party, Class Banquets and Alumni Softball, Rugby and Soccer Games. Call your classmates and make plans to reconnect at Norwich. For reunion class information, contact your class agent. For Homecoming Weekend information, contact the Alumni Office at 802.485.2100 or e-mail alumni@norwich.edu. Hope to see you back on the Hill in September 2005!

NU Alumni Club Events Calendar
For more information on these events, please go to the online alumni events calendar. To start up a club or for help in planning an event, please contact the Alumni Office at 802.485.2100 or alumni@norwich.edu.
· December Events
  · Dec 1 NU Club of DC monthly luncheon, Arlington, VA
  · Dec 2 NU Club of Ft. Leavenworth, KS., monthly gathering
  · Dec 2 NU Club of Tampa Florida monthly luncheon, Oldsmar, FL
  · Dec 3 NU Club of Hanscom AFB monthly luncheon, MA
  · Dec 5 The Rockettes are coming to Boston, Boston, MA
  · Dec 12 NU Club of DC Holiday Brunch, Ft. Myers, VA
· January Events
  · Jan 8 NU Club of Hawaii New Year celebration, Honolulu, HI
  · Jan 11 NU Club of Maine Business/Networking Social, TBD
  · Jan 15 Class of 1967 Mini-Reunion, Northfield, VT

Shop for Norwich University items
From ties to flags to diploma frames, the Norwich Alumni Affairs Office has it all! [more]