Norwich Senior Administrator, David Whaley ’76, Retires After 41 years of Service

Following his older brother Hank onto the grounds of Norwich University as a ‘rook’ 51 years ago, Whaley went on to become part of the Norwich Class of 1976.

Returning to his alma mater to accept the role as its Director of Alumni Affairs in 1981, Whaley’s continuum of service has included titles from Alumni Director and Director of Planned Giving to Executive Vice President and his current role as Corporate Secretary to Pres. Mark Anarumo.

During his tenure as Alumni Director, Whaley conceptualized and introduced to Norwich the idea of creating a transcendent university that has an impact felt across generational, ethnic, and cultural divides. Later, as Norwich’s Director of Planned Giving, Whaley used his interpersonal prowess to engage and cultivate the planned giving of Norwich graduates - the world over.

Whaley took over the reins of what was then called Institutional Advancement at the dawn of the new millennium and created an infrastructure that would forever reimagine fundraising at Norwich. Over time, he also curated a strong and diverse development team capable of tackling everything from prospect research to donor recognition.

Today, as Whaley prepares to enter a new season in his life’s journey, it is easy to see his influence all throughout Norwich University. From the 10,000 plus students he’s impacted during his time on the Hill, to the strong, capable Board of Trustees he has served as counsel to, there isn’t a square inch of the Norwich brand that doesn’t bare his imprint.

Norwich will host a celebratory gathering in honor of the four decades of service of David Whaley on Saturday, June 3, 2023. The event will be held at the Plumley Armory on Norwich University’s Northfield Campus and is open to all. 

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