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Question of the Month:
Last month, we asked alumni to search their memory banks for significant world events that occurred during their years at Norwich, and to tell us how they and their classmates were affected. This month, in honor of Superbowl XL, we invite you to write and tell us what major sports or sports-related events you remember from your undergraduate years. For instance, can you recall where you were and what you were doing when you learned that Magic Johnson had HIV? Or that the U.S. Olympic team had beaten the Russians? When you respond, please also explain why the event held meaning for you.
Email your stories to pubrel@norwich.edu, and include your name and class year. All submissions will be considered for publication.
Our January question of the month, "Thinking back on your time at Norwich, what world events do you remember most vividly, and how did they affect you and your classmates?" prompted the most responses ever. Thank you to the alumni from the classes of 1950-2003 who wrote to us about historical events dating from the Korean War through 9/11. We are pleased to publish them [here].
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February,
2006 Vol. 3 · Issue 9
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| In The News |
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 Trustee Archuleta speaks on diversity for MLK, Jr. week
Calling Norwich a place that "builds leaders," Archuleta used examples from her own life--both personal and professional--to illustrate how one's attitude toward other people and their differences is what makes someone a successful leader. [more]
Fred and Betsy Weintz commit $1.0 million to endowment
At the Board of Trustees Winter Meeting, Trustee J. Fred Weintz, Jr. '47, and his wife, Betsy, announced their intention to donate $1.0M to the University's endowment. [more]
Campus Center construction project to commence ahead of schedule
The Board of Trustees has authorized the Administration to proceed with
plans to renovate and expand Harmon Hall and to create the new Norwich University Campus Center. [more]
 Engineering internships--The wave of the future
While at BitWave, Krenar Komoni did not expect to actually get his hands on a real engineering problem or participate in the development process of a cell-phone chip, but it turned out he was quite wrong. [more]
Norwich receives NASA grant
Norwich University has received $45,000 from NASA's National Space Grant Program to fund research over the next four summers as part of Norwich's Summer Research Program.
[more]
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| Student News |
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Swimmers make splash at FoodBank
The Norwich swim team volunteered a few hours at the VT food bank during their winter training in January. While there they packed nearly 860 boxes of food and 24 palettes of boxes that will be distributed all over Vermont. [more]
Hockey player checks cancer
Cadets right winger Jason Wilson is behind a community effort to raise funds to help children with cancer attend summer camp. [more]
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 A model soldier
Mike Lind '01 leads a double life: Army captain during the week, fashion model on weekends. [more]
Alumnus publishes book on the Civil War
Norwich President Richard Schneider presented a signed copy of "They Could Not Have Done Better," by NU Alumnus Robert Poirier '66, to Vermont Governor James Douglas. [more]
Aucoin makes NHL debut
Former Cadets standout Keith Aucoin '01 made in his National Hockey League debut on January 23, 2006. The 27-year-old Aucoin assisted a goal in the third period to help the Carolina Hurricanes defeat the Montreal Canadiens 7-3. A member of the Norwich hockey team that won a National Championship in 2000, Aucoin has been in the AHL for five years, most recently with the Lowell Lockmonsters, where he is the leading scorer.
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Rotarians recognize NU staff member
The Northfield Rotary Club recently honored Norwich University Vice President Fred Snow and his wife, Gloria, for their contribution to the service organization's international charitable foundation. [more]
NU student life staff honored
Gail Mears, Director of Substance Abuse Education and Prevention at Norwich University, received the Kathy Fionda Award during the 2005 Vermont Substance Abuse Conference. More at [more]
Museum Director hired
Karen Petersen has been hired as the new director of the Sullivan Museum and History Center. [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.
January Sports Wrap-Up
A month of winning streaks and broken records.... [more]
NU Wrestlers take 2nd at New England duals
The Norwich wrestling team lost in the tournament title match to Johnson and Wales at the New England College Conference Wrestling Association (NECCWA) Dual Meet Tournament. [more]
MGAA now available online!
The Maroon and Gold Athletic Association would like to inform all Norwich sports enthusiasts that they can now join the booster fan club(s) of their choice online.
Last Call for 2006 HOF Nominees
Persons wishing to nominate a Norwich coach, player or team for induction into the Norwich University Athletic Hall of Fame may do so by mailing in a letter of nomination and supporting information to: Tony Mariano, Director of Athletics, Norwich University, 158 Harmon Drive, Northfield, VT 05663. The deadline for submitting nominations is February 3, 2006. For consideration, individuals must have graduated before 1997, and preference is given to graduates whose class year ends in 1 or 6. There are four levels of membership. [criteria and selection process]
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Alumni input needed for bike ride survey
Norwich University has announced the establishment of an Annual Scholarship Bike Ride. Designed to be a fun event, the ride reinforces Norwich's 5th Guiding Value that states, "We stress being physically fit and drug free," while providing scholarship support for future students. The ride will take most of the day and includes a BBQ/social at its conclusion.
The event will be corporately sponsored, which means that 100% of every dollar raised by participants will go to the scholarship fund. Riders will be asked to either raise their entry fee or make a gift to Norwich University.
In order to determine the best date and length for the ride, we need your input. If this is an event that might possibly interest you, please spend a few minutes filling out the online survey. The survey also offers you the opportunity to request registration information.
Thank you for your help!
Rick Van Arnam '84
Assistant Vice President, Office of Institutional Advancement
Ad campaign feedback opportunity
If you haven't yet had a chance to check out the new ad campaign, take a look! We value your feedback.
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Criminal Justice Career Fair to be held March 30
The Career Development Center will hold its annual Criminal Justice Career Fair on Thursday, March 30. If you work in any branch of the CJ industry (security agency, corporate security, security consulting and investigation, federal, state or local law enforcement, prisons, parole, law school, and so on) please consider attending the fair. If interested, contact Sherri Campbell at 802.485.2125, or careers@norwich.edu for details. We look forward to seeing you!
Engineering Alumni - hire a Norwich student intern this summer!
If you are interested in hiring a Norwich Engineering student for the summer, or would just like to be kept informed about our 2006 program, please contact Ed Verock '65 at everock@comcast.net. Norwich alumni may also post internships as well as job opportunities directly on NU's website.
Two great ski events!
· March 3-5, 2006 - NU Ski Weekend at Breckenridge, CO
· March 24, 2006 - NU Ski Day at Sunapee, NH
Get together with NU alumni and friends for great skiing and camaraderie. For more information or to register contact Giff Slater '79, gslater@norwich.edu, or 802.485.2306.
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.
February Calendar Highlights
· Feb 9-10 - NUAA Board of Directors Winter Meeting, Northfield, VT
· Feb 11 - 2nd Annual Class and Club Volunteer Summit, Northfield, VT
· Feb 11 - NU Club of Connecticut bus trip to NU Hockey, Northfield, VT
· Feb 17 - NU hockey vs. Bowdoin pre-game event, Topsham, ME
· Feb 18 - NU hockey vs. Colby pre-game event, Waterville, ME
· Feb 18 - NU Club of Las Vegas Kickoff Event, Henderson, NV
· Feb 25 - NU Club of Brevard County Kick-off event, Melbourne, FL
· Feb 25 - NU Club of Alaska Annual Meeting, Anchorage, AK
· Feb 25 - NU Club of West Point event, West Point Officers Club
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
Upcoming events at the Pritzker Military Library in Chicago
The Pritzker Military Library in Chicago has several exciting events planned for the month of February. [learn more]
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| Memorial
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The University has received word of the deaths of the following individuals. For more information, or to notify the University of a recent passing, please contact kgothard@norwich.edu.
Alumni
· Class of 1953 - Herbert J. Attenberg, 76, Easton, CT, 1/05/2006
· Class of 1957 - Calvin A. Lowell, 72, Savannah, GA, 11/20/2005
· Class of 1957 - Robert Steinkamp, 70, Jacksonville, FL, 12/31/2005
· Class of 1966 - Byron L. Tart, Jr., 61, Williamsville, VT, 12/22/2005
· Class of 1987 - Judge "Del" Buttrill, 64, McDonough, GA, 1/16/2006
Friends
· William J. O'Connell, 86, Fort Walton Beach, Fla., 11/22/2005
The Norwich University Cemetery
There are many for whom "The Hill" is a home away from home, so it is not surprising that some choose Norwich as a final resting place. Known locally as "Dole Farm," the Norwich University Cemetery overlooks the campus and provides a beautiful setting in which to memorialize Norwich graduates, friends of the University, Trustees, Fellows, and other members of the Norwich community.
For more information or to secure a plot, please contact Priscilla Gilbert, Norwich University Cemetery Assn., 158 Harmon Drive, Northfield, VT 05663, 802.485.2742, or pgilbert@Norwich.edu.
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, 802.485.2301, pgilbert@norwich.edu.
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