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Question of the Month:
Many current Norwich students are involved with volunteer community service projects, such as mentoring local young people, assisting with food drives, building low income housing, etc. We're interested in hearing about any project or incident in your memory in which Norwich students assisted the local community (or vice versa). Were you on an MCW mission that rescued someone? Did you provide assistance to a victim of a traffic accident? Help search for lost elderly? Work with a team to construct a neighborhood playground? If so, please tell us your story by emailing pubrel@norwich.edu.
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April,
2005 Vol. 2 · Issue 11
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| Norwich
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 Norwich alumnus dies in plane crash
It is with great sadness that we report the untimely death of a Norwich alumnus. Cpt. Todd Bracy USAF, class of '92, died on April 1 in a plane crash in Albania while participating in joint military exercises. Bracy's C-130 military transport was assigned to the 352nd Special Operations Group based in Mildenhall, England.
Bracy is survived by his wife, Tina, and family.
Colby Symposium comes to Norwich April 6-8
The tenth annual William E. Colby Military Writers' Symposium will take place on the Norwich University Campus April 6,7 & 8, 2005. To order a 10th anniversary commemorative poster, contact the public
affairs office at 802.485.2080. [more]
Celebration of Scholarly Achievements by NU faculty
Norwich kicked off a week-long celebration of faculty presentations, publications and research with a wine and cheese reception hosted by President Schneider and Provost Maultsby in Kreitzberg Library's Multi-Purpose room. [more]
 Logo Launch to take place April 8
The Norwich Community is cordially invited to attend the celebration of
the official launch of Norwich University's new logo. The festivities
will take place on April 8 from 1-2:00 PM in Harmon Hall. The event is
open to everyone and will feature refreshments, giveaways,
entertainment and door prizes.
Norwich Admissions ad campaign receives additional accolades
Norwich University just received its second advertising award for its N to the Power of Infinity design. The publisher of the Admissions Marketing Report, the national newspaper of admissions marketing, awarded Norwich their Bronze Award.
In February, the same design earned an ADDY, which was awarded to Stamats, Inc. as the agency of record for the ad campaign.
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 Talent Show Raises $1600 for Charity
The Annual NU Student Talent Show raised more than $1600 to benefit the March of Dimes, NU's Mentoring Program, and UNICEF's Tsunami Relief Fund. [more]
Students volunteer during spring break
While many of their peers were taking a much-needed break from classes, nine Norwich University students spent Spring vacation in Franklin, Virginia, helping to build houses for low income families. [more]
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Norwich alumnus volunteers to aid tsunami victims
Jonathan Kissane '74 and his wife Kathi have just returned from a month serving as volunteers aboard the USNS Mercy, which is providing emergency medical services to victims of the December 26 tsunami. [more]
Tribute to Rob Soltes '90
The 2004 Medical Service Corps Annual Report features a two-page tribute to Major Charles "Rob" Soltes '90, who was killed in Mosul, Iraq, while serving as a public health officer with the 426th Civil Affairs Battalion, U. S. Army Reserves. [more -- scroll to page seven]
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| NU
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For
the latest sports news, call the NU Sports Hotline: 1.877.683.8368,
or check out our Sports
News web page.
 NU wrestler is two-time Scholar All-American
Senior Silver Oghayore has been named to the 2005 National Wrestling Coaches Association Scholar All-American team for the second consecutive year. [more]
NU sports recap for March 2005
The month of March featured exciting playoff action, individual honors, and more! [recap]
Spring sports schedules available online
Check out the spring teams sports schedules to find out when NU's baseball, softball, lacrosse, men's rugby, women's rugby, and tennis teams will be in 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.
Norwich Coach Yesalonia accepts new position
Norwich head football coach Mike Yesalonia is stepping down to take a job as Director of New Markets/Athletic Recruiting at the University, while offensive coordinator Shawn McIntyre '88 has been named interim coach. [more]
Hockey's McLean is first ever four-time All-American
Norwich senior forward Kurtis McLean has become the first four-time First Team All-American in NCAA Division III history. McLean also received the 2005 Sid Watson Award as Div. III Player of the Year. [more]
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OGP Scholarships extended to include children of alumni
Beginning in September 2005, all Norwich University alumni, their spouses, and their children will automatically receive a $2500 scholarship when they enroll in any one of Norwich's online graduate programs. [more]
War Whoop seeks alumni support
Great things are happening in the yearbook office this year. Our staff is bigger and better than ever and working hard to produce one of the biggest and best yearbooks Norwich has seen in years. The 2005 yearbook will be expanding from 100 pages to over 300 pages.
To assist in this effort, the yearbook staff is seeking alumni to show their support through paid advertisements. Funds raised will be used to purchase necessary equipment and to reduce the price of the yearbook. If you or your business might be interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact nuyearbook@norwich.edu to receive more information. Thanks for your support!
Engineering Summer Internships Sought
Several alumni have already responded to our request for leads on summer internships! Thanks to their efforts, we are on the way to developing a strong summer internship program for our students. If your company is interested in providing a summer internship for an engineering student, please contact Ed Verock (NUEE'65) at everock@comcast.net.
NU Alumni Club Events Calendar
For more information on these events, please go to the alumni events calendar. For more information, to start up a club, or for help in planning an event, contact the Alumni Office at 802.485.2100 or alumni@norwich.edu.
· April 6 - NU Club of DC monthly luncheon, Arlington, VA
· April 7 - NU Club of Ft. Leavenworth, KS monthly gathering, Ft.
Leavenworth, KS
· April 6-8 - William E. Colby Military Writers' Symposium, Northfield, VT
· April 16 - Spring Scholarship luncheon, Northfield, VT
· April 17 - NU Club of Montpelier, VT, Spring Brunch
(guest speaker - Pres. Schneider)
· April 22 - Portsmouth Seacoast Norwich Alumni Club, Portsmouth, NH
· April 29 - NU Club of Hanscom AFB monthly luncheon, Hanscom AFB, MA
Calling all NU alums living in Virginia!
As you know, Virginia has a substantial number of special license plates - everything from lighthouses to universities. There is an initiative underway to create a new specialized VA license plate for Norwich University using the new logo, which will allow NU alums to display their affection for and affiliation with the University. We have already secured the approval of the University for this endeavor, but we need your commitment! Please add your name to the growing list of alumni and friends who have committed to purchasing a Norwich University VA license plate for their cars. We need 350 pledges in order for the plate to be cast! Print the form found online at the VA Department of Motor Vehicles, complete it, and return it, along with payment and email information as necessary, by 30 April 2005 to Megan Gray,
12307 Ox Hill Rd,
Fairfax, VA 22033.
For more information, contact Megan Gray at mgray@neworksolutions.com or Bill Altorfer at
william.altorfer@us.army.mil. Many thanks in advance for your support!
Homecoming - September 23-25, 2005
Mark your calendar on September 23-25 to attend NU Homecoming 2005, honoring class years ending in "0" and "5." 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!
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| Memorial
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The University has received word of the deaths of the following individuals. An obituary will appear in a future edition of The Record. For more information, please contact kgothard@norwich.edu.
Alumni
· Class of 1942 - Eugene Edward Peer, 84, Kerrville, TX, 01/14/05
· Class of 1957 - Norman Schneider, 70, Greenfield, MA, 09/05/04
· Class of 1958 - Colonel Albert L. Fournier, 70, Monmouth, ME, 03/12/05
· Class of 1981 - Lance R. Smith, 46, Douglasville, GA, 02/21/05
· Class of 1992 - Todd Bracy, 34, Murphysboro, IL, 04/01/05
· Class of 2001 - Jeffrey O'Neil, 25, Boston, MA, 03/14/05
The
Ernest Harmon Memorial Wall
Inscribed on the wall are the names of alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of Norwich University who have made a significant contribution to the improvement of the 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 more information about the Harmon Memorial Wall, please contact Priscilla Gilbert, Planned Giving Officer, 158 Harmon Drive, Northfield, Vermont 05663 or phone 802.485.2301 or email pgilbert@norwich.edu. |
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