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Question of the Month: In a few short weeks we will welcome the Class of 2011 to The Hill. Thinking back on your first semester at Norwich, what were you least prepared for, and how did you overcome it? Please send your responses to pubrel@norwich.edu, and we will publish them in the September edition of the enews.
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August 2007 Vol. 5 · Issue 3 |
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This issue of @NU contains stories posted on the NU Web site through July 2007. For the latest news, visit www.norwich.edu.
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| In the News |
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Office of Institutional Advancement undergoes name change
Bill Passalacqua ’88 named director; structural changes put in place. To ensure that Norwich University is adequately prepared to meet the expectations and needs of its alumni, parents and friends well into the future, fiscal year 2008 has ushered in some exciting changes in the area of Development and Alumni Relations.[more].
A Wise Investment
At 71,420 square-feet, the new Wise Campus Center is now the largest part of a sweeping transformation of the Norwich campus.[more]
Summer passion afoot at Norwich
According to newly appointed Associate Vice President of Research Dave Westerman, Norwich expects its faculty and staff to “remain engaged in curious inquiry as part of their development through the years.” And this summer, that expectation is being met as more than forty-five faculty and multiple staff members are involved in critical research and inquiry. [more]
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| Alumni News |
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Alumnus commands navy destroyer
A third-generation fisherman, Anthony J. Parisi worked as a crew member on his father's boat as a teenager and dreamed of making a career at sea. Now a navy captain, he commands a guided missile destroyer, the USS The Sullivans. Read the story as told by Steven Rosenberg of the Boston Globe.
News from overseas
By John Derringer of the Swampscott Reporter.
Joe Reagan ’04, who has served more than a year in Afghanistan, says American forces are doing far better in that country than most people realize. A first lieutenant in the U.S. Army, he grants that progress in “nation building” is a long-term project. [more]
Ray Veary ’69, prosecutor, actor, playwright
By Ken Hartnett of the Standard-Times
The toughest thing when you write about Ray Veary is deciding where to begin. Perhaps no man in New Bedford, Mass. is more respected, or more down to earth, even when his head is in the clouds. [more]
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| Student News |
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The Cadet Wore a Tiara: Former homecoming queen thrives at NU
In one sense, freshman Jessica Corl fits the typical profile of a Rook in the Corps of Cadets—from a longtime military family, she always knew she wanted to serve in the Armed Forces. In another, she breaks the mold entirely—in her senior year of high school, Corl was crowned Homecoming Queen. It is a title she wears as proudly as she wears her Cadet uniform. [more]
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| Athletics |
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Alumnus selected to Adirondack Lacrosse Hall of Fame
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) head athletic trainer Anthony Ortolano ’76 has been selected to Adirondack Lacrosse Hall of Fame, in recognition of his contributions as a player, coach, trainer, and contributor to the game of lacrosse.[more]
Sabol golf tourney moves to Sugarbush
On Friday, September 7, in conjunction with Homecoming, the Touchdown Club will host the Joe Sabol Memorial/Alumni Golf Tournament on the Robert Trent Jones course at Sugarbush Country Club in Warren, Vt. Registration Fee is $110 and includes green fees, cart, box lunch and post game reception. Several sponsorship levels are also available. For more information or to register, please call Cathy Diego at 802-485-2230 or email her at cdiego@norwich.edu.
Calling all alumni: Cadetsgear.com needs you!
Please take a few moments to complete a brief survey about our new online store, cadetsgear.com. Regardless of whether or not you have visited the online shopping site before, your feedback is very important to us. Access the survey by clicking here. If you have any questions, please contact Kate Becker in the Alumni Office at kbecker@norwich.edu or 802.485.2102. Thank you!
More Sports news
For the latest sports news, call the NUEVENTS Hotline: 1-877-683-8368, or check out our Sports News web page.
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| Norwich Forever! Campaign News |
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The Kresge and Fuller Foundation Challenges: The Big Push Toward Homecoming!
With only a month to go until Homecoming 2007, the big push is on for the Norwich Community to help the University meet the terms of two landmark challenge grant opportunities.
Through July 19, more than 600 alumni, friends, and corporations had given or pledged nearly $1,688,000 to the help Norwich meet The Kresge Foundation Challenge. This challenge grant from the nationally recognized Kresge Foundation of Michigan supports construction of the Wise Campus Center, a top priority for this year’s reunion classes.
If Norwich receives $2,243,650 in gifts and pledges designated to the Wise Campus Center by January 1, 2008, the Kresge Foundation will present the University with a $500,000 grant for the campus center.
The Kresge Foundation awards its challenge grants on an all or nothing basis. The foundation does not pro-rate its grants. Therefore, Norwich must raise the entire $2,243,650 to receive the challenge grant.
The second challenge grant is from the George F. and Sybil H. Fuller Foundation of Worcester, Massachusetts. Targeted at younger alums who are considering their first gift to Norwich, the Fuller Foundation will match dollar-for-dollar all gifts and pledges, up to $100,000, from alumni who graduated since 1986 and who are making their first gift or pledge. Eligible gifts from alumni can be for any charitable purpose – an academic program, scholarship fund, or the Corps of Cadets.
Through late July, the University had received nearly $38,000 in gifts and pledges from 468 alumni toward the Fuller Foundation Challenge. When young alumni who are making their first gift to Norwich choose to restrict the money to the Wise Campus Center, they help the University meet both challenges!
The George F. and Sybil H. Fuller Foundation will match up to another $100,000 from young alumni in 2008. In addition, the Fuller Foundation is pledging another $300,000 outright to support construction of the Wise Campus Center.
To learn more about The Kresge and Fuller Foundation Challenges, call (802) 485-2307 or email the Office of Institutional Advancement at advancement@norwich.edu.
Or, to make a gift right now, click here.
Attention All NU Supporters: Mapes Match now even bigger and renewed until Homecoming 2008!
The Mapes Match, originally only available to members of the Old Guard for gifts from their estate, has now been expanded to include ALL Norwich alumni! [more]
New IRA legislation increases charitable giving options!
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]
For more information on planned gifts, contact Priscilla Gilbert, Planned Giving Officer, at (802) 485-2301 or pgilbert@norwich.edu.
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| Of Special Interest to Alumni |
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 Ten Reasons to Attend Homecoming10. You want to return to Northfield, Vt. and confirm there is still only one stop light in town.
9. You want to enjoy a beverage of choice in the new 21 Club at the Wise Campus Center.
8. You have some Norwich memorabilia to contribute to the Sullivan Museum & History Center.
7. You want to join the Army ROTC Ranger Team for their morning PT session and see if you can hang with the unit.
6. You want to visit your old classroom, sit in the same desk you sat in as a student and look for your initials carved in the desktop.
5. You want to visit White Chapel and show your children where mom and dad were married.
4. You want to join an academic class and fully participate, this time as a wise graduate.
3. You want to walk the Upper Parade Ground and reflect on your Norwich experience.
2. You want to see that special faculty or staff member who served as your mentor and thank this person for helping you make it through the tough times at Norwich.
1. You want to reconnect with your classmates and dear friends, talk about the glory days, and have a wonderful time.
- Mark your calendar for September 6-9. Make your lodging reservations. Come home to Norwich!
- Call or email your roommate and check out your class page on the online community - and if there isn't one, volunteer to get one started.
- For Homecoming Weekend 2007 information click here.
- To contact your class agent click here.
- For general information call 877.485.2019 / 802.485.2100 or e-mail alumni@norwich.edu.
Engineering, Science & Technology Carreer Fair
Alumni working in the fields of engineering, science, or technology are encouraged to represent their firm at the EST Career Fair on November 7. Our students will be looking for full and part-time positions, and summer internships. Talk with your company's recruiting office today to see if you can be part of the career fair on November 7! For more information or a registration form, please contact the Career Development Center at (802) 485-2125.
Present and former residents of VT - Do you have any unclaimed property?
The Vermont State Treasurer’s Office is making an effort to return various forms of unclaimed financial property -- forgotten bank accounts, uncashed pay checks, unclaimed security deposits, unused gift certificates, etc. -- to the rightful owners. If you are or were a resident of Vermont for a period of time, visit the Vermont State Treasurer's Office website.
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, alumni@norwich.edu or visit the online Alumni Events calendar.
Student Sendoffs
It is Student Sendoff Season! We hope you will join your area NU Club as they gather to send local students to Norwich with best wishes and great NU camaraderie. Visit the online Alumni Events Calendar for times and locations.
Aug. 3 NU Club of Central Massachusetts Student Sendoff
Aug. 4 NU Club of Rhode Island Student Sendoff
Aug. 4 NU Club of Hampton/Tidewater, VA Student Sendoff
Aug. 4 NU Club of the Hudson Valley Student Sendoff and Alumni Luncheon
Aug. 4 NU Club of Colorado Student Sendoff
Aug. 4 NU Clubs of Boston and the North Shore Student Sendoff
Aug. 4 NU Club of San Antonio Student Sendoff, Alumni BBQ and Pool Party
Aug. 4 NU Club of Southern NH Student Sendoff
Aug. 5 NU Club of Maine Student Sendoff
Aug. 5 NU Club of Seattle Student Sendoff
Aug. 5 NU Club of Connecticut Student Sendoff and Family Picnic at the New Britain Rock Cats
Aug. 5 NU Club of Central NH and the Upper Valley Student Sendoff
Aug. 6 Allen Doyle Golf Tourney, Lake Morey Country Club, Fairlee, Vt. 802-485-2458.
Aug. 8 NU Club of Portsmouth, NH/Seacoast Student Sendoff
Aug. 11 NU Club of the Gold Coast - Student Sendoff
Aug. 11 NU Club of the First Coast and Golden Isles Summer Get-Together
Aug. 11 NU Club of Southern California Student Sendoff
Aug. 11 NU Club of the Capital District Student Sendoff
Aug. 11 NU Club of Central Vermont Student Sendoff
Aug. 12 NU Club of Philadelphia Student Sendoff
Monthly Gatherings
July 6 NU Club of the Gold Coast
Aug. 3 NU Club of the Gold Coast
Aug. 23 NU Club of Fort Bragg Monthly Luncheon
Aug. 31 NU Club of Hanscom AFB - Monthly Gathering
Sept. 5 NU Club of Washington, DC Monthly Luncheon
Sep. 6 NU Club of Leavenworth - Monthly Gathering
Sep. 6 NU Club of Tampa - Monthly Gathering
Sep. 7 NU Club of the Gold Coast - Monthly Gathering
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| In Memoriam |
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The University has received word of the deaths of the following. Complete obituaries can be found at http://www.norwichalumni.org/inmemory. For more information, or to notify the University of a recent passing, please contact kgothard@norwich.edu.
Alumni
Class of 1924 – Mildred P. Arthur, 94, of Mount Crawford, Va., 06/12/2002
Class of 1941 – Roe S. Clark, 87, of Westfield, Mass., 06/04/2007
Class of 1945 – Rolf C. Armer, 73, of Lake Bluff, Ill., 07/06/1996
Class of 1950 – George E. Frulla, 82, of Lee, Mass., 06/19/2007
Class of 1951 – Bernard E. Day, 78, of Seminole, Fla., 06/07/2007
Class of 1951 – Colonel Arthur J. Goss, USA (Ret.), 79, of Montpelier, Vt., 06/22/2007
Class of 1958 – Colonel Anthony J. Carbone, USA (Ret.), 72, of Northfield, Vt., 06/24/2007
Class of 1961 – Francis A. Forrest, 67, of South Weymouth, Mass., 06/20/2007
Class of 2006 – Justin Hughes, 24, of Holden, Mass., 07/22/ 2007
Staff
Duke Benz, 89, of Glens Falls, N.Y., 06/23/2007
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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