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Question of the Month:
For our American culture, this can be a tumultuous time of year, often weighted with traditional rituals and gatherings in December, followed by resolutions for positive change in the New Year. Traditions can either ground us or alienate us, and sometimes they need to be reinvented in order to continue to be meaningful to new generations. Are there any Norwich traditions or rules you would like to see swept away, and why? And are there any you think Norwich has lost or discarded that, if returned, would enrich our students' educational experience?
Please send your reply to: pubrel@norwich.edu.
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December,
2005 Vol. 3 · Issue 7
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| In The News |
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 Cultivating the Next Generation
The "NUcleus" concept grew out of a need to provide an innovative approach to grooming future caretakers of Norwich University. During a recent retreat, alumni were exposed to cutting-edge information on a range of strategic topics. [more]
New Mexico Military Institute visits Norwich
The purpose of the visit was to discuss articulation agreements regarding general education requirements and the criminal justice programs. [more]
Norwich University receives Vermont Campus Compact Service-Learning Grant
The Vermont Campus Compact (VCC) has awarded a $4,000 grant to Norwich to help support the growth and institutionalization of service-learning at the University. [more]
Norwich website wins top innovation award
The Norwich University website was awarded Best Educational Institution site at the 10th Annual Massachusetts Innovation & Technology Exchange (MITX) Awards on
Nov. 2. [more]
Veterans Day Open House a success
Approximately 700 individuals (just over 200 families) attended the Norwich University Veterans' Day Open House, held on Saturday, November 12. [more]
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| Student News |
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 Ecole Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr
On November 15, a group of French students attending Norwich as part of the University's student exchange with the Ecole Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr spoke to freshmen and sophomore cadets about life in their homeland. [more]
Norwich Engineers win national honor
The top honor awarded by the world's largest engineering society went to Norwich University's student chapter of Tau Beta Pi for Outstanding Chapter in 2005. [more]
Norwich students nominated for Rhodes Scholarships
Two Norwich students have been nominated to represent the University in the prestigious Rhodes Scholars selection process. [more]
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| Faculty/Staff News |
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 A citizen-soldier for today's world
After Hurricane Katrina ravaged the Gulf Coast, Assistant Commandant Alan Lane could not just sit back and watch events unfold on television. [more]
Marilyn Rinker named Nurse of the Year
The Vermont State Nurses' Association named Marilyn Rinker - Director of Norwich University's Nursing Program - 2005 Nurse of the Year at its annual convention. [more]
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| NU Athletics |
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Latest Sports News
For the latest sports news, call the NU Sports Hotline: 1.877.683.8368 or check out our Sports News online.
 November Sports Wrap-Up
Women's hockey starts season with five straight wins. [more]
Norwich Athletic Hall of Fame welcomes new members
Nine individuals and the 1979-80 Norwich Football team were inducted into the Norwich Athletic Hall of Fame at the 23rd induction ceremony held November 5. [more]
Empire 8 Honors NU Football Cadets
The Empire 8 All-Conference Teams have been announced, and eight Norwich Football players are among the honorees.
[more]
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| Of
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New tax benefits for charitable donors offered for a limited time
New legislation has recently been passed by the House and Senate to encourage charitable contributions to ALL public charitable organizations. This legislation stemmed out of a need for increased private support for the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. Charitable contributions of cash made between August 28, 2005 and December 31, 2005 will be fully deductible without limitations against a donor’s adjusted gross income. [more]
Norwich Skiers, Family and Friends
Norwich is pleased to announce two great ski events this winter!
· March 3-5, 2006 - NU Ski Weekend at Breckenridge, CO
· March 24, 2006 - NU Ski Weekend at Sunapee, NH
These ski events provide a wonderful opportunity for Norwich alumni and friends to get together and enjoy some great skiing and camaraderie. If you are interested in attending one (or both!) of these events, please be in touch with Giff Slater '79 for more details gslater@norwich.edu or 802.485.2306.
Call for Engineering Summer Internships
It is not too early to be thinking about hiring a summer intern. In 2005, the first year of our program, 28 engineering students had successful summer internships. Our alumni are our best source for opportunities. If you are interested in hiring an intern, or would just like to be kept informed about our 2006 program, please contact Ed Verock ’65 at everock@comcast.net.
NU Alumni and Club Events Calendar
For more information on these and other events, contact the Alumni Office at 802.485.2100, or email alumni@norwich.edu or visit the online Alumni Events calendar.
December/January Highlights
· Dec. 3 - NU Club of Houston Christmas Party, home of Carle and Sandy Drechsel '67, Nassau Bay, TX
· Dec. 3 - 3rd Annual William D. Cahill Alumni Hockey Game, Northfield, VT
· Dec. 4 - Alumni Men's Basketball Game, Northfield, VT
· Dec. 11 - NU Club of DC Holiday Brunch, Fort Myer Officers Club, Arlington, VA
· Jan. 7 - NU Club of Central Florida, Business Club Social, home of Mac Brown, Orlando, FL
· Jan. 10 - NU Club of Boston Annual Meeting, Union Oyster House, Boston
· Jan. 14 - Hockey Pre-Game Event, Babson College
· Jan 31 - Colby Military Writers' Symposium, National Press Club, Washington, DC
Monthly NU Alumni Club Gatherings
· NU Club of DC, first Wednesday of the month, Sine's Irish Pub, Pentagon Row
· NU Club of Ft Leavenworth, KS, first Thursday of the month, TenPenny Restaurant
· NU Club of Hanscom AFB, last Friday of the month, Hanscom AFB Officers Club - for December, the meeting will actually be held on 12/2/2005, since the group did not meet in November
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| Memorial
Announcements |
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The University has received word of the deaths of the following individuals. For more information, please contact kgothard@norwich.edu.
Alumni
· Class of 1938 - John G. Kissane, Esq., 90, St. Albans, VT, 07/19/2005
· Class of 1940 - Carroll F. Stowell, 86, Schenectady, NY, 09/25/2005
· Class of 1944 - Anne W. Welsh, 80, wife of William H. Welsh, Madison, CT, 10/21/2005
· Class of 1950 - Carl R. Johnson, 80, West Hartford, VT, 10/22/2005
· Class of 1952 - Dana C. Whittaker, 75, Stockbridge, GA, 10/19/2005
· Class of 1953 - Bernard P. Cimini, 75, Pittsfield, MA, 10/14/2005
· Class of 1961 - Glen R. Peterson, 66, Saratoga Springs, NY, 10/21/2005
· Class of 1963 - David E. Lewis, 63, Charlotte, NC, 07/23/2005
· Class of 1966 - Dennis B. Underwood, 60, Alta Loma, CA, 11/2/2005
 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, phone 802.485.2301, email pgilbert@norwich.edu.
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