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Promotion Parade Recognizes Seniors
The son of a former Cadet Colonel has been named Regimental Commander for the 2004-2005 academic year. Zachary Knoebel '05 is the son of Col. Scott Knoebel '76, a professor of military science for the Army ROTC department at Norwich, and a former NUCC Regimental Commander. Zachary was appointed to the position of during the April 6th promotion parade. [more]

Commencement Schedule
Graduating students will have a chance to reflect on the past and look to the future during this year's commencement weekend. Saturday, May 8th, will feature commissioning and pinning ceremonies, along with a Baccalaureate service in the White Chapel. On Sunday, May 9th, General Gordon R. Sullivan USA (ret.) will address the graduating class during the 185th commencement ceremony in the Shapiro field house. [more]

2004 Bowen Award Recipients
Three employees have been recognized for their outstanding service to Norwich University. Anita Ford, Fadila Numanovic, and Paula Gills were the recipients of the 2004 Bowen Awards, presented during the April 13th Employee Recognition Dinner. [more]

Colby Symposium
Cadets attending the ninth annual Colby Military Writers' Symposium learned that modern warfare is not against a country or state, but against a group of individuals with a common ideology. A panel of distinguished military and international affairs writers shared their views on this new face of war, as well as the situation in Iraq, during the event's April 8th public session. [more]

Academic Work Recognized
The number and amount of research fellowships awarded during the 2004 Student Scholarship Celebration was double that of 2003. "Last year we funded nine students and three faculty members with a budget of $15,000 from Norwich and $20,000 from outside sources," said Dave Westerman, Dana Professor of Geology and coordinator of Student Research. "This year's totals were 23 students and thirteen faculty members, with a budget of $18,300 from Norwich and $53,000 from outside sources." [more]

Class of 2005 Earn Their Norwich Ring
One hundred-sixty-nine cadets reached a milestone in their Norwich careers when they were issued their class rings during an April 16th ceremony. [more]

New Major Gifts Officer Jason Springer
Director of Major Gifts Charlie Crosby '63 recently announced the addition of Jason Springer '00 to the Major Gift Officer Staff. Jason comes to us as a Norwich graduate with fund-raising experience. He most recently was employed by Xaverian Brothers High School in Westwood, Mass. Jason was directly involved in their $12 million fund raising campaign. Jason will be moving to Northfield and will assume the Boston/Eastern Massachusetts territory. [more]

Norwich Rugby at the Nationals
The Norwich University men's rugby team achieved a first in team history when it advanced to the 16-team USA Rugby's Division I Men's Collegiate Championship. [more]

Alumni Lacrosse Game
Ten former Norwich lacrosse players returned to "The Hill" to take on this year's varsity team and honor the memory of Brendan T. MacDonald, a freshman lacrosse player who died in an accident last April. [more]

Norwich names 2004 football captains
Senior offensive linemen Jason Lewis and Tim Phelps, senior defensive lineman Anthony Purdy and junior safety Taylor Brown have been named captains of the Norwich University football team for 2004. [more]

Wrestler sets new Norwich record
Norwich University junior wrestler Jon Capen set a school record this year by pinning his 55th career opponent, breaking the previous record of 53, which was held by John Brigham '84. [more]

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Club May Events Calendar
· May 5 - NU Club of DC monthly luncheon, Rosslyn, VA
· May 6 - NU Club of Ft. Leavenworth, KS, monthly gathering
· May 6 - NU Club of Tampa, FL, monthly luncheon, Oldsmar, FL
· May 21 - NU Club of Hanscom AFB monthly luncheon
· May 25 - NU Club of San Antonio fun get-together

June Highlights:
· June 11 - NYC alumni gathering, NYC, NY
· June 11 - NU Club of W/Ctrl NH dinner cruise, Sunapee, NH
· June 13 - Hockey Jamboree, Hingham, MA
· June 30 - NU Club of Boston night at the Pops, Boston, MA

Golf Tournaments:
· June 14 - NU Club of Boston Golf Tournament, Devens, MA
· July 13 - NU/NSB 10th Annual Golf Tournament, Sugarbush, VT
· July 22 - Mike Frangos/Jack Abare Golf Outing (formerly the North Shore Golf Tournament), Beverly, MA
· Aug 2 - Walter Neville Levy Memorial Golf Outing, Basking Ridge, NJ
· Aug 16 - Allen Doyle Golf Tournament Lake Morey, VT
· Sept 17 - Golf Tournament in Atlanta, GA

Freshman Send-offs:
· July 10 - NU Club of Philadelphia
· July 25 - NU Club of Richmond, VA, Chester, VA
· July 31 - NU Club of the North Shore, Beverly, MA
· July 31 - NU Club of Maryland
· Aug 1 - NU Club of DC, Ft. Ward, VA
· Aug 3 - NU Club of San Antonio
· Aug 5 - NU Club of Boston
· Aug 9 - NU Club of Burlington
· Aug 14 - NU Club of the Capitol District (Albany, NY), Lake Luzerne

Spring Fundraising Reminder in the Mail
This is a special time of year on campus, as the Class of 2004 completes its last requirements before receiving hard-earned diplomas. These young men and women have been afforded an opportunity to become Norwich alumni as a direct result of the financial support we receive from our generous contributors. The President's Report acknowledges all gifts received during the fiscal year (June 1 - May 31). Each name listed represents a vote of confidence in the University and its mission. Your gift, if received by May 31st, will ensure that you join your classmates in supporting our University and furthering its mission. You may make your gift online at http://www.norwichalumni.org/Contributions.asp or contact the Office of Institutional Advancement at 802.485.2300 or advancement@norwich.edu for more information. Thank you for your support!

Homecoming 2004 plans are underway!
Mark your calendars for Homecoming 2004 on September 17-19, 2004 with special honor to class years ending in "4" and "9". It promises to be a fun filled and nostalgic weekend. [more]

Ads Welcome for the Class of 2004 War Whoop
The War Whoop Committee welcomes ads from businesses and organizations to support the publication of the Class of 2004 War Whoop (yearbook). The War Whoop is a valuable keepsake that captures precious memories and experiences of a graduating class over their tenure at Norwich. Help support his important project! [more]

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