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

As a Norwich alum, parent, family or friend, you are an important and valuable part of the Norwich Family. Today, the Alumni and Family Relations Office is launching a powerful tool to help you stay connected and engage with others, both on the Hill and around the world! We would like to invite you to join us today on our new improved online home. Be sure to change your bookmarks and favorites settings to reflect the new address!

LOG IN: FAST AND SIMPLE!

1. Visit www.alumni.norwich.edu
2. Click on the "First Time Login" tab at the top
3. Follow the prompts and enter your last name and your Constituent ID (Email alumni@norwich.edu or call 802.485.2100 if you do not know yours).

A Call for Women Serving in Iraq and Afghanistan!
The Norwich Women’s Hockey Team is hosting a special "Tribute to the Troops" on Tuesday, February 5, in Kreitzberg Arena. If you are a Norwich alumna or student who has served or is currently serving in Iraq or Afghanistan, we would like to honor you. Please contact the Alumni Office at 877.485.2019 or alumni@norwich.edu and provide your full name, class year, service branch, rank/grade, e-mail address and mailing address. Thank you for representing Norwich with pride and distinction and for your service to our nation.

Walking by history
Not all of Norwich's historical artifacts are housed in the Sullivan Museum and History Center. Each day, as students and faculty go about their daily routines on campus, they pass by objects with a history all their own. Senior Brian Anthony '08 is researching several of these artifacts, including the WWII tank on Sabine Field, the Spanish naval war gun behind the Wise Campus Center, and a pair of mortars atop the University’s southern gate. [more].

Trustees approve construction of new residence hall
On Saturday, October 27, the Norwich University Board of Trustees approved the construction of a new residence hall on campus. The 65,000 sq. foot building will provide living space for 283 civilian students and help Norwich achieve residential housing goals set out in the University’s strategic plan “NU2019.” [more]

Soldier poet captivates NU audience
Brian Turner, who served in Iraq with the 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, was at Norwich recently reading poems from his award-winning collection, Here, Bullet.[more]

Peace conference attracts media attention
Norwich University provided the venue for a three-day peace conference jointly sponsored by the Vermont Peace Academy, Norwich University and the Vermont Council on World Affairs. Aptly dubbed, “Creating Connections: New Partnerships for Understanding in the Middle East," the conference's aim was to mobilize grassroots and social organizations into taking action to improve American understanding of the Middle East. Or, as Norwich President Dr. Richard W. Schneider puts it, “to build bridges, and not tear them down.” Read the story as reported by Patrick Ripley in Seven Days.

Debating the Constitution
Norwich used Constitution Day as a springboard to get students thinking and talking about provocative and timely topics. [more]

Men's chorus performs at Civil War rededication ceremony
The Regimental Men's Chorus traveled to Gettysburg, Pa. to perform at the rededication of a civil war memorial dedicated to Gen. George Sears Greene. [more]

EMS courtyard dedicated in honor of Fred Weintz '47
A Trustee since 1983, Fred Weintz '47 and his late wife, Betsy, were honored on October 25 with the dedication of the Engineering, Math & Science courtyard. In his remarks, General Gordon R. Sullivan '59 recognized Fred's "years of dedicated service and strategic thinking, which has provided Norwich a financial foundation few could have imagined possible." [more]

Rook’s patron honored in dining room naming ceremony
Jack and Lona Abare '57 were on campus recently for the dedication of the Rook Dining Room in the new Wise Campus Center. The ceremony recognized the Abares' longtime sponsorship of the Abare Family Rook Dining Out as well as their significant contributions to the Norwich Forever! campaign. [more]

Men's rugby faces big name foes
Depending on the week, the Norwich Men's Rugby Team scrums down against the likes of Harvard, Dartmouth, Yale, Army, and other Division I teams. Read the story as reported by Anna Grearson of the Times Argus.

Norwich volleyball on the rise
In just its second season as a varsity sport, the Norwich women's volleyball team is already improving by leaps and bounds, and folks around the Great Northeast Athletic Conference had better take notice. [more]

Cadets lose GNAC final, but still hope for at-large NCAA bid
After falling in overtime to Johnson & Wales, Norwich men’s soccer sets their sites on an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament. Read the story as reported by James Biggam of the Times Argus.

Men's Cross Country: Norwich Wins Third Straight GNAC Championship
John Pomeroy, Zach Charney and Brendan Thompson all placed within the Top 10 to lead the Norwich men's cross country team to its third straight GNAC Championship on Saturday afternoon. [more]

Women's rugby eyes national title
The nationally ranked Norwich women's rugby team, who outscored its opponents 320-0 in the regular season last fall before eventually earning a third-place finish at the NCAA tournament, has only gotten better. Read the story as reported by Anna Grearson of the Times Argus.

More Sports news
Women's Cross-country places third in the GNAC Championships, Women's Soccer advances to GNAC semi-finals, and Women's Volleyball continues its winning ways. For the latest sports news, call the NUEVENTS Hotline: 1-877-683-8368, or check out our Sports News web page.

Time is Running Out!
You have until December 31 to help Norwich meet the 2007 Fuller Foundation Challenge. This is a dollar-for-dollar challenge up to $100,000. You can help us meet the goal this year if:

• Your class year is between 1986 and 2007 (SGS graduates are included!)
• You are making your first gift to Norwich.

You can designate your gift to the student club, academic program, activity or scholarship of your choice. Remember, the Fuller Foundation matches every dollar you give! To make your gift online, visit www.alumni.norwich.edu and select Give Now, or call 802.485.2308 for more information. Thank you!

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]

Join the Norwich Snow Hares
Norwich alumni interested in participating in skiing and riding adventures with other NU alums in Vermont, New Hampshire, Colorado and Utah this winter, are invited to join the Norwich Snow Hares. The only criterion for membership is a passion for snow-covered mountains and getting together with friends. Members will be updated regularly on events planned for January, February and March 2008. To add your name to the list, contact Giff Slater at giff_slater@yahoo.com

Job Opportunity for Retired Military Officer
Vermont has three Army Junior ROTC programs--Spaulding High School, North Country Union High School, and Enosberg Falls High School. Enosberg Falls is currently looking to fill their Senior Army Instructor position with a commissioned or warrant officer retired less than five years from the Army. Compensation is equal to the retired member’s active duty pay. This is a great opportunity for someone recently retired but still wanting to make a difference in the lives of young Vermonters. More detailed information can be found here.

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.

Sun 11/11 NU Club of Seattle Cocktail Event, Downtown Seattle Hilton
Sat 11/17 NU Club of Washington, DC Remembrance Day, Gettysburg National Park
Sat 11/17 NU Club of Punta Gorda, FL Fall Brunch, The Captain’s Table Restaurant
Sat 11/17 NU Club of the Capital District NY Reception and Hockey Game, Times Union Arena
Sat 11/17 England - Social Gathering at the Founders Arms in London
Sun 11/18 NU Club of Maryland Fall Brunch, Fort George Meade, MD
Fri 11/30 NU Club of Houston Christmas Party, home of Carl and Sandy Drechsel, Nassau Bay, Texas

Monthly Gatherings
The following NU Clubs gather monthly and invite you to join them. No need to RSVP, just come and have a great time.
1st Friday 5:30 pm, NU Club of the Gold Coast, Gigi’s Tavern, Boca Raton, FL
1st Sunday 12:00 pm, NU Club of Iraq, Coalition DFAC
1st Wednesday 12:00 pm, NU Club of Washington, DC, Sine’s Irish Pub, Arlington, VA
1st Thursday, NU Club of Leavenworth, TenPenny Restaurant, Leavenworth, KS
1st Thursday, 11:30 am, NU Club of Tampa, Daddy’s Grill, Oldsmar, FL
5th Thursday (for November only), 11:30 am, NU Club of Fort Bragg, Sports USA, Fort Bragg, NC
4th Friday 12:00 pm, NU Club of Hanscom AFB, Hanscom AFB Officers Club

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.

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.