This issue of @NU contains stories posted on the NU Web site through March 26, 2007. For the latest news, visit www.norwich.edu. Please note that future editions of @NU will be released between the 4th and 6th of the month to ensure a complete summary of the previous month.

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Shock platoon repeats in Southern California
The Regimental Drill Team returned to the Southern California Invitational Drill Meet last month and placed first in the Best Overall category for a second year in a row. [more]

Sullivan Museum to open two new exhibits
The lives and careers of Captain Alden Partridge, USA, and General Gordon R. Sullivan '59, USA (ret.) will be featured in two new exhibits opening at the Sullivan Museum and History Center on April 27. [more]

VC campus and MFA programs to be sold this summer
Dr. Peter Sublett, President of Union Institute and University (UI&U), has announced his intent to sell the Vermont College campus and the three MFA programs to the newly formed Vermont College of Fine Arts (VCFA), effective July 1, 2007. Read a letter from Dr. Sublett addressed to all Vermont College alumni/ae.

Trustee co-produces major motion picture
Norwich Trustee Nancy Archuleta and her husband, Danny, are executive producers of "Constellation", an award-winning major motion picture starring Billy Dee Williams that opened February 2. For synopsis, theatrical trailer, cast bios and theatre locations, visit the "Constellation" Web site.

DiMasi '76 steps down as Purple Knights skipper
Lou DiMasi, Jr., '76 is stepping down after 25 years on the bench as head coach of St. Michael's Men's Ice Hockey Team. Ted Ryan of the Burlington Free Press covered [the story].

NU faculty to lead information security workshops
Two Norwich professors will lead information security workshops this spring in Colorado and California respectively. Dr. Peter Stephenson's Master Class in End-to-End Digital Investigation will take place May 31 in Denver, and Dr. Mich Kabay's annual InfoSec Year in Review will take place June 4-5 in Marina del Rey. [more]

NU grads from afar find a home at Norwich
Thanks to Norwich, three current NU staff members--all NU alumni--have found a permanent home in Northfield. Read how Bizhan Yahyazadeh '80, Rija Rahamatra '05, and Jose Sinclair '06 made their way to the hill as students, and eventually decided to stay on as staff. [more]

Academic Divisions are renamed Schools; Division Heads become Deans
President Richard Schneider has approved an initiative by Dr. Bjong Wolf Yeigh, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty, to rename Norwich's seven Academic Divisions "Schools". With the change, Division Heads assume the title of "Dean", and the greater responsibilities that go with it. [more]

Norwich students featured on CBS Evening News
Three Norwich communications students were featured on a CBS Evening News segment on March 13, talking about their moving documentary, "Vermont Fallen." You may view the broadcast as it aired on CBS. You also may order a dvd of the documentary for $10. Make checks payable to Norwich University and mail to Professor Bill Estill, c/o Norwich University, 158 Harmon Drive, Northfield, VT 05663, and be sure to include shipping address.

Women's rugby heads to the Nationals
The Norwich women's rugby team is preparing for its first ever appearance at USA Rugby's Div. II Collegiate National Championships. The Cadets will travel to Sanford, Fla., a suburb of Orlando, for the "Elite Eight" over April 21 and 22. Times-Argus reporter Anna Grearson covered [the story].

Against all odds: Football player to make comeback
Justin Collens '08 can't wait to strap on the pads again come fall. The junior tight end from Manchester, Mass., who suffered a near-crippling neck injury in a game last fall, has been given the green light by doctors to return to the gridiron. [more]

NU hockey players earn ECAC-East honors
Norwich's Rick Cleaver was named ECAC East Player of the Year, while teammates THompson, Kashirsky, and Sbrocchi also earned post-season accolades. View a list of all members (pdf) named to the 2007 ECAC-East All-Conference Teams.

March sports summary
Norwich University delivered its own version of March madness. [more]

MGAA membership available online!
Norwich sports enthusiasts can now join the booster fan club(s) of their choice by going to www.norwichalumni.org/mgaa, or, download a printable membership registration form (.pdf) using Adobe Acrobat Reader.

More Sports news
For the latest sports news, call the NUEVENTS Hotline: 1-877-683-8368, or check out our Sports News web page.

Norwich more than halfway toward Kresge Goal; Phonathon coming for recent graduates
The Norwich Forever! capital campaign has passed the halfway point toward its $2.2 million goal for the Kresge Foundation Challenge, and Alumni from the Classes of 1986 to 2006 can expect to receive a call during April, asking if they will step up and support construction of the Wise Campus Center through the Fuller Foundation Challenge. [more]

Attention Old Guard: Mapes Match doubles your gift!
Norwich Forever! campaign chair Pier Mapes ’59 and his wife, Pat, will match planned gifts of $10,000 or larger made by a member of the Class of 1957 or earlier. But hurry! This offer expires at Homecoming 2007. [more]

New IRA legislation increases charitable giving options!
Do you have unneeded retirement assets that you will be forced to withdraw when you turn 70 1/2? Are you concerned about the impact this will have on your tax bracket and eligibility for benefits, credits and other deductions? Do you want to make a gift to Norwich? Now, after seven years of deliberations, there is a temporary solution to all of these problems. Until year-end 2007, individuals will be allowed to give their Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) directly to non-profit organizations, such as Norwich, with no tax consequences. [more]

Alumni lacrosse game April 29
The 4th Annual Brendon T. MacDonald '06 Memorial Alumni Lacrosse Game will take place Sunday, April 29 at 1:00 p.m. on Howard Field, Norwich University, Northfield, VT. The Men's Alumni Lacrosse Team will defend its unblemished record against the current team. Even if you no longer lace up your cleats and toss the ball around, we still welcome you back. Bring your family, relive the memories and have fun visiting with old teammates and friends. A special lodging package is available at the Hollow Inn & Motel, 278 S. Main St, Barre, VT (Exit 6 off Interstate 89) for $50/night, double occupancy including continental breakfast! Call 802.479.9313 or 800.998.9444 for reservations.

Summer golf tournaments announced
Calling all Norwich golfers! The snow may still be deep here in Northfield, but the summer golf season is nearly upon us. Mark your calendars for these exciting tournaments and outings..

May 29: NU Club of New York City Levy Golf Tournament
June 11: NU Club of Boston Annual Golf Tournament
July 9: Northfield Savings Bank/Norwich University Golf Tournament
July 20: NU Club of Colorado Golf Outing
August: Allen Doyle Norwich Hockey Golf Classic (date TBD)
Sept 7: Joe Sabol Golf Tournament at Homecoming

Registration at all golf tournaments is limited. Please contact the NU Alumni Office at 877.485.2019 or alumni@norwich.edu or visit www.norwich.edu for more information..

Last call for NUAA Award nominations
The NU Alumni Association presents several awards to deserving alumni who truly represent the Norwich ideals of service to others and give above and beyond their time, talents, and resources to the University. Awards will be presented at the Alumni Parade during Homecoming Weekend September 6-9, 2007. For more information or to nominate a deserving alumnus/a download a printable form (pdf) now. Nominations are due April 30!

Ring Found
Back in 2003 a ring was found in one of the dorms on the UP. The ring is 10k gold and was on a chain. If you think it might belong to you and you can describe the ring, the chain, and where you might have lost it, please contact melissa072585@yahoo.com or call (802) 839-9373.

NU Alumni and Club Events Calendar
For more information on these and other events, contact the Alumni Office at 802-485-2100, 877-485-2019 or e-mail alumni@norwich.edu or visit the online Alumni Events calendar.

Special Club Events

• April 7 NU Club of Rhode Island Spring Social, Gator’s Pub, North Smithfield, RI
• April 19 NU Club of the Upper Valley Dinner, Hotel Coolidge, White River Junction, VT
• April 21 NU Club of Washington, DC Tour of Arlington, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA
• April 21 NU Club of Central Florida welcomes NU Women’s Rugby, Lake Sylvan Park, Sanford, FL
• April 23 NU Club of San Antonio Wreath Laying, Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX

Monthly Gatherings

• April 4 NU Club of Washington, Sine's Irish Pub, Arlington, VA
• April 5 NU Club of Leavenworth, TenPenny Restaurant, Leavenworth, KS
• April 5 NU Club of Tampa, Daddy’s Grill, Oldsmar, FL
• April 6 NU Club of the Gold Coast, Gigi’s Tavern, Boca Raton, FL
• April 26 NU Club of Fort Bragg, Sports USA, Fort Bragg, NC
• April 27 NU Club of Hanscom AFB, Hanscom AFB Officers Club, MA

Upcoming events at the Pritzker Military Library in Chicago
The Pritzker Military Library in Chicago has several exciting events planned for the month of April. Visit the library calendar.

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.

Full obituaries can be found at www.norwichalumni.org.

Alumni
Class of 1941 - Herbert P. Bailey, 86, of Presque Isle, Maine, 09/29/2006
                   - Bradford J. Sibley, Sr., 88, of Westerville, Ohio, 11/25/2006
Class of 1947 - Richard A. Davis, 80, of Seattle, Wash., 12/25/2006
Class of 1952 - John P. McQuillin, 79, of Lindenhurst, N.Y., 12/28/2006
Class of 1964 - Robert O. Seebach, 65, of Rochester, N.Y., 10/29/2006
Class of 1966 - William E. Mahar, 62, of Lewiston, Maine, 11/13/2006

Staff
Virginia P. Webber, 63, of Northfield Falls, Vt., 12/15/2006. Virginia was the "House Mother" at the Norwich University infirmary for the last four years.

Friends
Peter Gerald Higgins, 79, father of deceased alumnus Graham Higgins ’90, of Dover Foxcroft, Maine, 03/04/2007. Mr. Higgins was a lifetime member of the Partridge Society.
Kathy M. Mulligan, 57, wife of Jack Mulligan '72, of Katy, Texas, March 6, 2007.
Naomi Waddell, 80, wife of William Waddell, '44, of Dallas, Texas, 12/8/2006.

Obituaries
The Norwich University Cemetery
The Ernest Harmon Memorial Wall

For more information on, the Norwich University Cemetery or the Harmon Memorial Wall, visit the In Memoriam page on the NU Web site, or contact Priscilla Gilbert, Norwich University Cemetery Assn., 158 Harmon Drive, Northfield, VT 05663, (802) 485-2742, or pgilbert@norwich.edu.

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