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Question of the Month:
Norwich always strives to provide its students with a practical education. When you think back to your first years out in the "real world," was there a subject or academic discipline that might have prepared you better for the challenges you encountered? What could Norwich do to better prepare its current and future students to be useful citizens?
Please send your reply to pubrel@norwich.edu.
Our August Question of the Month to our civilian alumni, "Looking back, do you think your unique identity as a civilian student at Norwich permanently affected any of your attitudes toward the military, cultural diversity, politics, gender relations, civic responsibility, etc.?” prompted many thoughtful responses. |
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September,
2005 Vol. 3 · Issue 4
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| In The News |
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 Norwich Vietnam veterans honored at I-89 memorial
Norwich University alums who served and lost their lives in the Vietnam War have been honored with a special plaque at a veterans' memorial in Sharon, Vermont. During a grand opening for the newly reconstructed Sharon Rest Area on I-89 - a state-sanctioned Vietnam Veterans' memorial - a plaque was unveiled, honoring the more than 1,000 Norwich Alums who served in the war, and the 22 who gave their lives in the conflict. [more]
Classes begin for 2005-2006 academic year
Norwich University's 2005-2006 academic year officially began on August 29, with a freshman class of 607 new students, which include 356 Rooks, 201 civilian residential students, and 50 commuter students. [more]
Norwich in top tier of U.S. News & World Report ranking
For the second year in a row, Norwich University was listed in the top tier of the U.S. News & World Report rankings of Best Universities- Masters North. This year, Norwich improved in several categories, including "average freshmen retention, average graduate rate, and percentage of full-time faculty." [more]
Norwich University celebrates Convocation
Norwich University celebrated the start of the 2005-2006 academic
year with the 187th convocation ceremony, held in the Shapiro Fieldhouse on August 30. The event, which was attended by faculty, staff
and the entire student body, welcomed the Norwich community back to
campus and recognized individual academic achievements of
underclassmen. [more] |
| Student News |
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 Gaining leadership experience through the student senate
The Norwich University Student Senate provides leadership opportunities for both civilian and corps students. Together, students in these two lifestyles can work on issues that affect the student body and make Norwich a better University for everyone. [more]
2005 War Whoop unveiling
On August 30, a large kick-off party was held in the Shapiro Fieldhouse to unveil the 2005 War Whoop yearbook. "This yearbook is a symbol of pride to our university," Commandant and Vice President of Student Affairs Michael Kelley said to the several students in attendance. As part of the celebration, the Norwich Regimental Band and cheerleading squads performed, and door prizes were awarded to participants. [more]
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 A new look for Norwich University athletics
During the August 23 Media Day festivities, Norwich unveiled a new set of logos that will be used by all of the University's sports teams. Norwich has taken this step - uniting all of the teams with the same logo for the first time in the school's history - as part of the new branding campaign. [more]
Maroon and Gold Athletic Association
Norwich is pleased to announce the formation of the Maroon and Gold Athletic Association, a new organization which will provide fan and fundraising structure to support all of the University's teams and athletes. [more]
Sports news/schedules
For
the latest sports news, call the NU Sports Hotline: 1.877.683.8368,
or check out our Sports
News web page.
Football
· 9/3 @ home vs. Mount Ida 1:30 p.m.
· 9/10 @ home vs. St. Lawrence 1:30 p.m.
· 9/17 @ Coast Guard 1:30 p.m.
· 9/18 JV @ RPI
1:00 p.m.
· 9/24 @ home vs. Plymouth State 2:00 p.m.
Men's Soccer
· 9/1 @ home vs. Lyndon State 4:00 p.m.
· 9/3 @ home vs. Castleton State 1:00 p.m.
· 9/6 @ Plattsburgh State 7:00 p.m.
· 9/10 @ home vs. Daniel Webster 1:00 p.m.
· 9/14 @ Elms College 4:30 p.m.
· 9/17 @ Suffolk TBA
· 9/21 @ Johnson State 3:30 p.m.
· 9/24 @ home vs. Emerson College Noon
· 9/27 @ home vs. Green Mtn 4:00 p.m.
· 9/30 @ Emmanuel College 8:00 p.m.
Women's Soccer
· 9/1 @ Castleton State 4:00 p.m.
· 9/3 @ Worcester State 2:00 p.m.
· 9/7 @ home vs. Plymouth State 4:00 p.m.
· 9/10 @ Emerson College Noon
· 9/14 @ home vs. Middlebury 4:00 p.m.
· 9/17 @ Pine Manor College 1:00 p.m.
· 9/21 @ home vs. Simmons College 3:30 p.m.
· 9/24 @ home vs. Johnson & Wales 2:00 p.m.
· 9/28 @ home vs. Lyndon State 3:30 p.m.
Men's & Women's Cross-Country
· 9/3 @ New England 10:00 M/11:00 W
· 9/10 @ Plattsburgh St. 11:00 a.m.
· 9/17 @ Middlebury 1:00 M/2:00 W
· 9/24 @ Gordon College 10:30 W/11:30 M
Men's Rugby
· 9/3 @ home vs. Bishop's 1:00 p.m.
· 9/7 @ Dartmouth 1:00 p.m.
· 9/10 @ U-Mass Amherst 1:00 p.m.
· 9/17 @ Harvard 1:00 PM
· 9/24 @ home vs. Amherst 1:00 p.m.
Women's Rugby
· 9/17 @ Beantown Tournament TBA
· 9/24 @ Keene State TBA
 Norwich honors Ted Ryan at annual media day luncheon
Burlington Free Press sports Editor Ted Ryan was the guest of honor on August 23rd at Norwich's Media Day ceremony. Ryan, who has been a reporter and sports writer in Vermont for 40 years, has been with the Free Press since 1974. [more]
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| Alumni News |
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Trustee's gift helps with expansion of women's athletics
Norwich University Board of Trustee member Nancy Archuletta has donated a gift of more than $200,000 to upgrade several Norwich women's sports programs. Archuletta's donation will set a plan in motion to add women's volleyball and lacrosse as varsity sports and upgrade women's ice hockey and rugby from club sport to varsity status. [more]
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| Of
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| Final reminders about Homecoming 2005!
Homecoming weekend (September 23-25) will soon be here, and we have just a few reminders to help you plan your return to The Hill. [more]
Hall of Fame Induction Dinner
The 2005 Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Dinner will be held on Saturday, November 5. The event will begin with a reception in the Plumley Armory at 6:00 p.m., followed by a dinner at 7:00 p.m. (dress: business attire). Tickets are $25 per person and can be obtained by contacting Cathy Diego in the Athletic Office at 802.485.2230 or email cdiego@norwich.edu. This year's inductees are: Mark Bolding, '95, hockey; John Brigham, '90, football/wrestling; William (Bruce) McGill, '80, football; Carleton (Paul) Graham, '70, soccer/basketball; Robert Nolan, '65, football/basketball; Martin Wasserman, '55, football/basketball; Dr. Kevin Crowley, '70, honorary; Anthony Campano, '65, Distinguished Alumni letterwinner; Richard Bullens, '40, Distinguished Alumni letterwinner, 1979-1980 football.
Air Force vets with legacies attending Air Force ROTC
The Norwich University Air Force ROTC detachment would like to capture comments from WWII or Vietnam War veterans who have a child or grandchild going through, or commissioned through, AFROTC at Norwich or any other university. Information is desired in order to assist recruiting efforts. Veterans interested in sharing thoughts and information should contact Colonel Timothy Van Splunder '77, Professor of Aerospace Studies, Norwich University, at 802.485.2461 or tvanspl@norwich.edu.
Norwich Football Touchdown Club events
There will be a pre-game social event prior to the first two home football games (Sept. 3 and 10) on the small green space at the south end of Central Street, across from the Armory and the Garrison (Commandant's) House.
Grilling will start at approximately 11:00 a.m. and continue until the fun and the food run out. Donations will be accepted to help defray the cost, or you may bring a salad, beans or veggies to share.
This event is alcohol-free and is a carry-over from the very successful "Tailgate Parties" we held at away games last year. Come join parents, alums, friends & football boosters of all sorts!
For information, contact Barry Mynter, 802.485.9081 or bcmynter@tds.net.
Support Norwich Football!
Alumni Events Calendar
Alumni, parents, students and friends - check out the new Events Calendar on the Norwich website! There are a variety of events coming up in Northfield and around the country, from pre-game get-togethers at athletic events to monthly luncheons and informal get-togethers. Please note, if you have difficulty viewing the alumni events calendar using Internet Explorer, you may need to upgrade your browser or use an alternative (e.g., Netscape or Mozilla Firefox).
For more information on these and other events, contact Valerie Solof Monette in the Alumni Office at 802.485.2100 or e-mail alumni@norwich.edu.
Successful Sendoffs
Thanks, to the more than 30 clubs and regional volunteers who hosted freshmen sendoffs this summer! With more than 600 freshmen entering Norwich this fall, these events were a great way to welcome incoming students and their families into the Norwich family. More than 650 people attended send-off events this year, from Alaska and Hawaii to Florida and Vermont.
Alumni Clubs
If you would like to contact a club in your area, or are looking for information about clubs, please visit the Norwich website and select "Alumni and Friends" or contact the Alumni Office at 802.485.2100 or email alumni@norwich.edu.
Note from the Career Development Center
All alumni are welcome to use the services of the Career Development Center. Please contact us at 802.484.2125 or email careers@norwich.edu. We look forward to working with you.
Employers Needed!
On Wednesday, November 2, the Norwich University Career Development Center will host the annual Engineering, Science and Technology Career Fair. If you own a business or work for a company in any of these industries, please consider attending the career fair. [more] |
| Memorial
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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 1940 - George B. Lord, 86, Eustis, FL, 01/06/2005
· Class of 1942 - Charles Otto, 84, Lakeland, FL, 05/10/2005
· Class of 1945 - Richard P. Ashton, 81, Fort Myers, FL, 07/01/2005
· Class of 1945 - John J. Kiley, Jr., 82, North Andover, MA, 08/03/2005
· Class of 1949 - Stuart H. Barondess, 77, Virginia Beach, VA, 12/15/2004
· Class of 1955 - Floyd K. Palmer, 72, Atkinson, NH, 07/28/2005
· Class of 1964 - Robert M. Inglis, 62, Wallingford, VT, 08/13/2005
· Class of 1965 - David J. Craig, 62, Windsor, CT, 08/11/2005
· Class of 1993 - Sharon L. Miller, 52, Corinth, VT, 09/13/2004
Friends
· Virginia Lee Bessom, 75, wife of Col. Russell R. Bessom, USAF (Ret.) NU'40, Albuquerque, NM, 03/04/2005
· James C. Geddes, Sr., 87, Scarborough, ME, 11/26/2003
Faculty
· Prof. of Economics & Finance Frank Murtaugh, 63, Northfield, VT, 08/31/2005
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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