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Question of the Month: Wanted—War Stories
The Norwich University English department is soliciting war stories from Norwich alumni for publication in its student-produced literary journal, "Work Sighted". Any fictional or non-fictional account that takes place during wartime, whether occurring stateside or overseas, combat-related or not, will be considered. Please email your submissions to Professor Patricia Ferreira at pferreir@norwich.edu, or send to P. Ferreira, English department, Norwich University, 158 Harmon Drive, Northfield VT 05663.
For those of you who are slow to respond, it is not too late to send in your photographs and memories of SGT Adam Kennedy '04 and CPT Anthony Palermo '02 from their time as students at Norwich. Our hope is to publish them in a future edition of @NU. Please respond to pubrel@norwich.edu.
Thank you.
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June 2007 Vol. 5 · Issue 1 |
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This issue of @NU contains stories posted on the NU Web site through May, 2007. For the latest news, visit www.norwich.edu.
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| In the News |
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Multimedia presentation of Commencement 2007
Pomp and Circumstance marked Norwich University's Commissioning and Commencement ceremonies on May 13 & 14, 2007. For a weekend summary, slide show, time-lapse bird's eye view, and audio clips of the commencement and valedictory speeches, visit the Norwich Web site.
2007 Commencement address
Former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Richard B. Meyers, USAF (Ret.) told the 381 graduates at Norwich University's 188th graduation ceremony that the world expects them to lead with integrity and character. Read a complete (PDF)transcription of General Meyers' speech, as well as speeches by President Schneider and co-valedictorians Julia Shedd and Amanda Benson.[more]
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| Student News |
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Norwich team prepares for Tanzania
Norwich students and staff are spending three weeks in Pommern, Tanzania, in Southern Africa, where they will take part in several community service projects.[more]
An altered perspective
Senior Cameron Stanuch traveled to the opposite side of the globe to study Mandarin Chinese. He returned with not only new language skills, but a completely new perspective on China and her people. [more]
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| Athletics |
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Senior athletes recognized
Nearly 50 Norwich seniors were recognized for their athletic accomplishments at the 2nd Annual Senior Athlete Recognition Reception hosted by the Norwich Athletic Department and the Maroon and Gold Athletic Association. [more].
President Schneider named "Distinguished American"
The National Football Foundation honored Norwich President Richard Schneider and Cadets linebacker Micah Lieberman at its 14th annual Scholar-Athletes Awards Dinner on May 6. [more]
Women ruggers compete on VT select side
Ten players from the Norwich Women's Rugby team were selected to the Vermont All-Star team and competed against other all-star teams from New England. [more].
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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Kresge Foundation Challenge update: Two-thirds the way to success!
Norwich is two-thirds the way towards meeting The Kresge Foundation Challenge.
More than 400 alumni, friends and corporations have given or pledged approximately $1.5 million to help Norwich meet The Kresge Foundation Challenge. This challenge 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 raises $2.2 million in gifts and pledges restricted to the Wise Campus Center by January 1, 2008, the Kresge Foundation of Michigan will award the University a $500,000 grant for the new facility, which will open in August.
To learn more about The Kresge Foundation Challenge, call (802) 485-2307 or email the Office of Institutional Advancement at advancement@norwich.edu.
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!
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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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.
Summer Golf Outings
June 11 - NU Club of Boston Annual Golf Tournament
July 9 - NSB/NU Golf Tournament, Country Club of Vt, Waterbury, Vt
August 6 - Allen Doyle Golf Tournament, Lake Morey Country Club, Fairlee, Vt
July 20 - NU Club of Colorado Golf Outing
September 7 - Joe Sabol Golf Tournament, Sugarbush Country Club
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.
Special Events
June 9 NU Club of Maryland Social, Capitol City Brewing Company, Baltimore, MD
June 23 NU Club of Central NH, Day on the Harbor, Sunapee, NH
Monthly Gatherings
June 6 NU Club of Washington, DC, Sine’s Irish Pub, Arlington, VA
June 7 NU Club of Leavenworth, TenPenny Restaurant, Leavenworth, KS
June 7 NU Club of Tampa, Daddy’s Grill, Oldsmar, FL
June 28 NU Club of Fort Bragg, Sports USA, Fort Bragg, NC
June 29 NU Club of Hanscom AFB, Hanscom AFB Officers Club
July 1 NU Club of Iraq, Coalition DFAC
July 4 NU Club of Washington, DC, Sine's Irish Pub, Arlington, VA
July 5 NU Club of Tampa, Daddy's Grill, Oldsmar, FL
July 6 NU Club of the Gold Coast, Gigi’s Tavern, Boca Raton, FL
July 6 NU Club of Leavenworth, TenPenny Restaurant, Leavenworth, KS
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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 1942 - Joseph W. McCloskey, 89, of Girdwood, Alaska, 05/10/2007
Class of 1942 - Col. George D. Styer, USA (Ret.), 87, of Sun City Center, Fla., 06/01/2007
Class of 1942 - Eldon E. Davidson, 87, of Savannah, Ga., 05/14/2007
Class of 1950 - Warren P. Ritchie, 82, of Newbury, N.H., 12/02/2005
Class of 1966 – Theo G. Georgelos, 62, of Clifton Park, N.Y., 05/29/2007
Class of 1969 – Dr. Raymond C. Houghton, Jr., 60, of Delmar, N.Y., 05/30/2007
Class of 1988 – Frank R. Brux, 41, of Dousman, Wis., 05/28/2007
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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