This issue of @NU contains stories posted on the NU Web site through August 2007. For the latest news, visit www.norwich.edu.

Dog River Run: The tradition continues
It’s 8:30 a.m. and Rooks in face paint and camouflage are running along the banks of the Dog River. They get to the worm pits, essentially ditches filled with water, and begin to crawl through as the yells and encouragement of their leaders and cannon fire further down the river echo through the surrounding hills.[more].

Summer camps offer a taste of University life
What is summer like at Norwich? Kolinalani Lua, who attended three summer camps at Norwich, feels that Northfield is the perfect place to spend summer break. [more]

Stories to tell: NU Class of 2011 arrives
On a warm Sunday morning in August, 382 Rooks in pressed white shirts and khaki pants flood the campus. It’s the first day of Rook Orientation Week, and many look unsure of exactly what they’ll experience in the days ahead. [more]

Ready for a career move?
Have you ever considered working at Norwich? Now may be the time! The Office of Development and Alumni Relations is currently looking for a couple of good people to fill the positions of Associate Vice President for Development and Director of Class Relations and Individual Giving. For more information, click on the titles above or contact Dave Whaley, VP for Development and Alumni Relations at 802-485-2347.

Drill Team plans reunion in 2008
The Norwich University Drill Team Class of 1995 invites any and all members of the Drill Team, past and present, to a family-friendly reunion in Las Vegas in spring 2008. Please contact Rob Colatarci '95 at RColatarci@Patmedia.net or 908-507-8122 for details.

Parent and Family Weekend September 28-30
Parents and guardians, join your student for a fun filled weekend on campus. Information on two special events follows!

• Early Bird Buffet: The NU Parent & Family Association will host a buffet at the Capitol Plaza Hotel on Thursday, September 27, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Cost for the dinner: adults, $10.00; children 6-12, $5.00; under 6, free. Pay at the door. If interested, respond to the Alumni Office by September 21 with your name and number in your party. Call 877.485.2019 / 802.485.2100 or email nupfa@norwich.edu. (Sorry, Rooks will not be able to attend as they are restricted to campus.)


• Norwich Legacy Reception: The NU Alumni Office will be hosting the 7th Annual Norwich Legacy Reception on Friday, September 28, under a tent on the Upper Parade Ground from 5:00-6:00 p.m. (immediately following the NUCC Retreat Parade). If you or any member of your immediate or extended family, living or deceased, attended Norwich, we hope to see you at the Legacy Reception with your Norwich student. For information call 877.485.2019 / 802.485.2100 or e-mail nupfa@norwich.edu.

Allen Doyle ’71 Golf Tournament raises funds for hockey
One hundred fifty-nine golfers competed in the 8th Annual Allen Doyle Norwich Hockey Golf Classic on Aug 6, 2007, at the Lake Morey Country Club, in Fairlee, Vermont. Allen and Kate Doyle were in attendance, along with Allen’s father, Joseph, and brother, Jim. The team of Fred Bashara ’63, Lili Cain, Brian Cain, and Richard Bashara came in first, and approximately $20,000 was raised in support of men’s hockey. Major sponsors included John Stabile ’69 (John P Stabile II Family Foundation), Charlie Orcutt ’71 (Preferred Temporaries), Steve Toomey ’71 (Toomey Industries), and Bob Campo (Rock of Ages). Alumni and friends who have registered with the Norwich Online Community may view tounament photos here. Register for the online community here.

NU Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2007
Ten individuals and one team will be inducted into the NU Athletic Hall of Fame on Saturday, September 22, 2007. A reception will take place in Milano Ballroom beginning at 6pm, followed by the Hall of Fame dinner at 7pm.

Honorees:

John Hughes '42 - Football, Basketball, Track
Mary Clouatre Mason '82 - Field Hockey, Basketball, Track
Portia Babcock '87 - Soccer
Bill Avery '92 - Hockey
Geoff Liska '97 - Hockey
Paul Pecor '97 - Basketball
Mike Yesalonia '82 - Distinguished Letterwinner - Football
Don Brown '77 - Distinguished Letterwinner - Football
William Harding '61 - Distinguished Letterwinner - Football
Linda Mitchell - Honorary - Athletic Secretary
Team: 1981-82 Cross Country

Profiles on these honorees may be found here. Dress for the dinner is business attire; cost is $30 per person. All meal tickets must be purchased in advance by calling Cathy Diego at 802-485-2230.

Last chance to register for Joe Sabol golf tourney
On Friday, September 7, in conjunction with Homecoming 2007, the Touchdown Club will host the Joe Sabol Memorial/Alumni Golf Tournament on the Robert Trent Jones course at Sugarbush Golf 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. To register, please call Cathy Diego at 802-485-2230.

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

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.

Special awards to be given out at Homecoming

MCW exhibit featured at Homecoming
The Sullivan Museum and History Center will open a new exhibit Homecoming Weekend recognizing 60 Years of Mountain Cold Weather 1947-2007. Visitors are invited to: learn about the 10th Mountain Division roots of this unique ROTC program; try their hand at knot-tying – an essential skill for climbers and rescue personnel; watch video highlights from recent MCW years; and jot down their own MCW experiences on the interactive bulletin board.

In addition, on Sunday, Sept. 9, there is a full day of events scheduled at the Museum that you won't want to miss!

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.

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.

Monthly Gatherings
Sept. 5    NU Club of Washington, DC Monthly Luncheon
Sept. 6    NU Club of Leavenworth - Monthly Gathering
Sept. 6    NU Club of Tampa - Monthly Gathering
Sept. 7    NU Club of the Gold Coast - Monthly Gathering
Sept. 27  NU Club of Fort Bragg Luncheon
Sept. 28  NU Club of Hanscom AFB Gathering
Oct. 3     NU Club of Washington, DC Luncheon
Oct. 4     NU Club of Tampa Luncheon
Oct. 4     NU Club of Iraq Gathering (Thursday Oct 4, 2007 at 12:00 PM)
Oct. 4     NU Club of Ft Leavenworth, KS Gathering
Oct. 5     NU Club of the Gold Coast Social
Oct. 7     NU Club of Iraq Gathering

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.

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.