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Rain, smiles continuous at Special Olympics Vermont soccer tournament
The rain was continuous, but so were the smiles of the 200+ participants at the annual Special Olympics Vermont Soccer Tournament - planned, organized, staffed and executed by Norwich Physical Education majors for the third straight year. [more]

Worldwide leader in sports entertainment comes calling
On October 24, four members of sports network ESPN's management team drove up from Bristol, Connecticut to meet with Communication students and get a sense of life at Norwich. [more]

NU awards diplomas to Iranian alumni at Homecoming
On Friday, September 23, Norwich awarded honorary diplomas to ten Iranian students who began their education at Norwich but who never had an opportunity to complete their studies at the University. - ALSO - Vermont Public Radio recently broadcast an interview of President Schneider entitled, "Norwich University honors former Iranian Students." [more]

Lions and tigers and bears, (and flying monkeys!), oh my!
Haunted Hayride raises $$$ for local charities. [more]

Marathon relay benefits families of deployed National Guardsmen
Q. What has 120 legs and can run 68 miles per hour? [more]

Ranger Challenge Team makes good showing
Norwich University's Ranger team took second place at the U.S. Army's Eastern Regional ROTC Ranger Challenge this year, beating all but one of the 20 other teams entered in the competition. [more]

Student volunteers contribute to success of annual clothing swap
According to organizers, the first-ever Drop-N-Swap clothing exchange at Norwich University, held October 21 and 22, was a great success. [more]

Commander of Regimental Band hits high note
For her ability to thrive in a challenging learning environment, Cadet Heather Waite was awarded the Confessore Leadership Trophy at halftime during the annual Homecoming football game. [more]

Norwich recognized by Vermont Food Bank for outstanding community service
Norwich University is the first Vermont college or university to be awarded the "Higher Education Community Service Award" by the Vermont FoodBank during their annual "Big Event" Awards Ceremony" on October 20, 2005. [more]

NU Student Senate president nominated for VT Citizen Award
Moriah Gavrish, a senior architecture major from Derry, NH, has been nominated as a finalist for the Vermont Teddy Bear Company's Student Citizen Award, which recognizes exceptional volunteer efforts by college students across the state. [more]

Latest Sports News
For the latest sports news, call the NU Sports Hotline: 1.877.683.8368 or check out our Sports News online.

NU X-C Coach wins Bay State Marathon
With four members of his team cheering him on, Cross-Country Coach Rob Lukaskiewicz won the 17th Annual Bay State Marathon with a time of 2:37:18, nearly three minutes ahead of the second place finisher. [more]

Soccer goalkeeper recognized by GNAC
Norwich University Women's Soccer goalkeeper Megan Fleshman has been named Great Northeast Athletic Conference Goalie of the Week for the week ending October 16. [more]

Cross-Country runner makes GNAC Honor Roll
Norwich Men's Cross-Country freshman Michael Monaghan has been named to the Great Northeast Athletic Conference Weekly Honor Roll for the week ending October 16. [more]

Sports Recap for the month of November
Men's soccer defeats 7th-ranked Middlebury! For a summary on how all Norwich's fall sports teams fared last month, visit [more].

Rob Soltes' memory honored at rededication ceremony
Soldiers from Task Force Freedom gathered at the Civilian Military Operations Center (CMOC) at Forward Operating Base Courage on October 13, 2005, to rededicate the CMOC to Maj. Charles R. Soltes, Jr. [more]

'66 Grad's Artwork displayed in National Museum
In September, Angus Macaulay '66 learned that his painting, "F Troop Gypsies," had been accepted by the National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum in Chicago. [more]

Former NU athletes join Cadets coaching ranks
Several new faces on the Norwich athletic staff are not really new at all, but alumni returning to their alma mater to help lead their former teams to success on the playing fields. [more]

Homecoming 2005! How well did we do? Let us know!
Please take a few minutes to let us know what you felt about your overall Homecoming experience and any suggestions for improvement in the future. Were you unable to attend? That’s okay; there are a couple of questions for you to answer, too. If you attended, it will only take about five minutes of your time. Your feedback is important! [take online survey]

New Alumni Relations Officer for Clubs Hired
We welcome Allison Sultan as the new Alumni Relations Officer for Clubs, replacing Carrie McDougall. Many of you already know Allison, who has worked in the Alumni Center for the past three years as the Stewardship Officer. Allison, who lives in Montpelier with her husband, Steven and son, Jacob, brings to the position a wide range of experience in events planning and program management. You may contact her directly at 802.485.2308 or email clubs@norwich.edu.

Alumni urged to encourage prospective students to attend "Service Academy Night" on Nov. 9
Norwich University will be one of 16 military schools and organizations represented at the Massachusetts Career Development Association's annual "Service Academy Night", on Wednesday, November 9, 2005, from 6:30-9:30 pm. Each year, approximately 250-300 students in grades 8-12 attend the event to learn about military education opportunities and careers in the military. Captain Edward Bryant, USCG (Ret.) P'81, GP'09, co-chairs the event, which takes place in Danvers, Mass., at the Danversport Yacht Club. Ed, former president of the NU Parent Family Association and an honorary member of the Board of Fellows, hopes that alumni in Eastern Mass. and Southern N.H. will encourage parents and prospective students to attend "Service Academy Night" and visit the Norwich booth. The Danversport Yacht Club is located on Route 62 East, 1/2 mile from Route 128's Exit 22. For more information, call Ed Bryant at 978.356.5453 or email captecb29@aol.com.

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]

2006 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.

Norwich community reaches out to hurricane victims
The Norwich University community continues to reach out to alumni in Louisiana and Mississippi who were impacted by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. [more]

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.

November-December Highlights
· Nov. 5 - Women's Basketball Alumni Game, Northfield, VT
· Nov. 12 - NU Touchdown Club Pre-Game Social Event, Springfield College, Springfield, MA
· Nov. 18 - NU Club of Western Mass Pre-Wrestling Match Get-Together, Marriott Hotel, Springfield, MA
· Nov. 20 - NU Club of Maryland Annual Fall Brunch, Ft George Meade Officers Club, Ft Mead, MD
· Nov. 24 - NU Club of San Antonio Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner, location TBD
· Dec. 3 - NU Club of Houston Christmas Party, home of Carl and Sandy Drechsel '67, Nassau Bay, TX
· Dec. 3 - 3rd Annual William D. Cahill Alumni Hockey Game, Northfield, VT
· Dec. 3 - Men's Basketball Alumni Game, Northfield, VT
· Dec. 11 - NU Club of DC Holiday Brunch, Fort Myer Officers Club, Arlington, VA

Former NU athletes invited back to particpate in alumni games
· NU Women's Basketball Alumni Game on November 5 at 4:00 PM at Andrews Gym. Connect with old friends and the current Lady Cadet players. A reception will follow the game in the Hall of Fame Room. For information, contact Coach Steve Lanpher, NU Women's Basketball, at 802.485.2229 or slanpher@norwich.eduslanpher@norwich.edu
· Mark your calendar and plan on participating in the William D. Cahill Alumni Hockey Game on Saturday, December 3! The occasion promises to be a great time! For information, contact the Alumni Office at 802.485.2100 or alumni@norwich.edu.
· Men's Alumni Basketball Game on Saturday, December 3, and witness the raising of the '04-'05 NCAA Conference participation banner on December 2. For information, contact Coach Paul Booth, NU Men's Basketball, at 802.485.2229 or pbooth@norwich.edu.

Upcoming events at the Pritzker Military Library in Chicago
The Pritzker Military Library in Chicago has seven exciting events planned for the month of November. [more]

The University has received word of the deaths of the following individuals. For more information, please contact kgothard@norwich.edu.

Alumni
· Class of 1953 - MAJ Paul W. Tourigny, USA (Ret.), 74, Sutherland, Va., 10/17/2005
· Class of 1970 - Peter J. Tsitsos, 55, Mount Jackson, Va., 12/03/2003

Faculty
· Russell B. Capelle, 88, Northfield, Vt., 10/09/2005
· Richard O. Hathaway, 71, Montpelier, Vt., 09/01/2005

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.

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