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Harris Connect/NU Alumni Directory in Progress - Telephone Phase Continues! Norwich has partnered with Harris Connect to produce the eighth edition of the NU Alumni Directory, scheduled for publication in August 2009. Harris started outbound telephone calls on March 23 to our alumni to confirm directory information for those who had not responded by e-mail or calling Harris toll-free at (800) 546.7524. Harris Connect will review the accuracy of your directory listing and ask for additional information to be included in the directory. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to reserve your copy of the alumni directory. Last day for directory changes is May 18. For more information and FAQ's please visit www.alumni.norwich.edu
/harrisconnect or contact Harris Connect Customer Service at 1.800.877.6554 or customerservice@
harrisconnect.com or the Norwich Alumni office at 1.877.485.2019 / 802.485.2100 or alumni@norwich.edu.
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April 2009 Vol. 6 · Issue 11
Hello, welcome to @NU, the Norwich e-Newsletter, your direct link to campus and the entire Norwich Family! Delivered to your inbox monthly, each issue provides a sampling of news, information and features now available to you on our Online Community. We hope you will use this exciting tool to connect with the University, classmates, friends, and other Norwich parents and families.
 Cadets take the plunge in support of Special Olympics
Each year, hundreds of Vermonters jump into the icy waters of Lake Champlain during a fundraising drive for Special Olympics of Vermont. In February, nearly 80 Norwich cadets stood in freezing temperatures facing biting, 20 mph wind gusts. With a sense of calm and courtesy, bundled-up students helped out with all aspects of the event, from crowd control to escorting "plungers" to the lake. "Honestly, it's a cool thing," said Matt Allard, a sophomore history major, as he awaited the start of events.
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2009 Colby Award winners announced
The harrowing account of the ambush of a Navy Seal team in the mountains of Afghanistan and a sweeping narrative of the modern battlefield as seen through the eyes of a seasoned war reporter in Iraq have won the 2009 Colby Award. The awards were presented during the 14th William E. Colby Military Writers Symposium at Norwich University on March 26-27.
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 2004 grad coaches hockey team to national championship
Dominick Dawes '04, in his debut as the head coach of the Div. III Neumann College Knights, led his team to its first ever NCAA Championship. A member of the Norwich men's ice hockey team that won the NCAAs in 2003, Dawes is only the second person ever to have won a national championship as both a player and a coach. The Knights ended their Cinderella season with nine straight wins, upsetting top-seeded Plattsburgh 5-4 in overtime in the quarterfinals, then defeating Hobart 3-2 in the semis, before skating past Gustavus Adolphus in the finals, 4-1.
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Last call for NU Alumni Association Award nominees
The NU Alumni Association presents special awards to deserving alumni and friends who represent the Norwich ideals of service to others, giving generously of their time, talents, and resources to the University. Awards are presented on Saturday of Homecoming Weekend during the Alumni Parade. Primary consideration will be given to alumni nominated with class years ending in "4" and "9". If you would like to nominate a deserving alumnus/na, visit www.alumni.norwich.edu/nuaa or contact the Alumni Office at 877.485.2019 / 802.485.2100 / alumni@norwich.edu. Nominations are due April 30.
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 Women's Ice Hockey makes NCAA debut
Earning a berth in the NCAAs in only their second year as a varsity squad, the Cadets faced Elmira College (Elmira, N.Y.) in the quarterfinal round of the eight-team tournament. Freshman Amanda Wilks and sophomore Brittane Michaud each netted a goal for Norwich in the 3-2 loss to the Soaring Eagles. The game capped a successful season in which the Cadets captured the ECAC-East title.
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Freshman earns All-America honors
Norwich University freshman women's ice hockey player Amanda Wilks was named a second team RBK All-American, the American Hockey Coaches Association. The lanky defenseman from Winnipeg, Manitoba is the first Norwich women's ice hockey player ever to receive All-America honors. Wilks tied for second on the team with 16 goals, and ranked fourth on the club in assists (17) and points (33).
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Last call for 2009 Hall of Fame nominations
The Norwich Athletics Department is requesting the names of candidates for induction into the Athletic Hall of Fame. For criteria, selection process and a downloadable nomination form, visit the Norwich Athletic website at www.norwichathletics.com/hofcriteria. Please send names and supporting information no later than April 30 to Tony Mariano, Director of Athletics, 158 Harmon Drive, Northfield, VT 05663, or email tmariano@norwich.edu. |
Hooked on Hockey? Call for NU Hockey artifacts
It's time to search your closet, attic, and memory.for artifacts and information about Norwich Hockey! An exhibition, Hooked on Hockey: Milestones of Norwich Hockey, 1909-2009, is currently being planned by the NU Athletic Department and the Sullivan Museum for fall 2009. The exhibition will include stories of NU hockey coaches, players, and fans, along with the three "arenas" where the games were held-Sabine Field, Taylor Arena and Kreitzberg! Do not send any artifacts at this time-but call (802-485-2448) or write (msolvay@norwich.edu) to put your hockey treasures and hockey memories on the list. Early game footage also needs to be tracked down! |
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 Architecture students to auction off T-Box in April!
Own an original structure designed and built by Norwich students enrolled in the School of Architecture and Art's Design/Build Program! (And help support the program at the same time!) Constructed from locally milled hemlock, the 128 sq. ft. building can be used as an additional room, storage shed, or a special space for contemplation a la Thoreau's cabin at Walden Pond. The auction will take place April 20-27, and bids may be submitted via email or phone.
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Engineering Summer Academy offered
Do you know of any rising high school juniors or seniors who might enjoy a week in Vermont at Norwich's Engineering Academy this July? Is there a future engineer in your family? Or, in a friend's family? The David Crawford School of Engineering offers a weeklong residential program with exciting programs and enriching benefits.
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NUCC on parade!
Everyone is invited to campus to watch the Corps of Cadets on parade throughout the spring season! Parades are scheduled for April 17, 21 & 24, and May 1.
Complete schedule found at: www.alumni.norwich.edu/spring09parades |
Online Community News: Successful Job Searches
If you have looked at the NU Online Community site recently, you may have noticed a new resource in the "Career Center" section. It's called "Alumni Career Toolkit: Eight Steps to a Successful Job Search," and contains a wealth of information to help alums in every stage of the job search process. Topics covered include: Preparation and Research, Developing Your Communication Plan, Targeting Companies, and more. The Career Development Center wishes to acknowledge Bob Wolfenden '79 and his colleagues at Lehigh University, whose generosity and sharing of information and ideas, made this resource available. |
The Office of Development and Alumni Relations currently has three openings. Alumni interested in a career supporting higher education are encouraged to learn more about these positions:
1. Director of Planned Giving: develops a base of support for Norwich through deferred gifts.
2. Development Officer: identifies, cultivates, and solicit major gift prospects.
3. Assistant Director of Class Relations: manages class activities and reunion giving program.
Norwich is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, group life and long term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care, a retirement annuity plan, and tuition scholarships for eligible employees and their family members.
Additional information about these three positions is available at the University's Employment Opportunities page. | 
The University has received word of the deaths of the following individuals. Complete obituaries, if available, can be found by clicking on the links. For more information, or to notify the University of a recent passing, please contact pgilbert@norwich.edu. In MemoriamClass of 1943 - Paul Glazier, 89, of Hallowell, ME, 12/21/2008 Class of 1960 - Francis "Frank" Lanza, 74, of Winthrop, MA, 3/6/2009 Class of 1967 - Ernest Klint, 66, of McLean, VA, 10/27/2008 Class of 1969 - Paul MacDonald, 61, of Oneonta, NY, 1/27/2009 School of Graduate Studies (SGS)
Mary Tucker, of Papillion, NE, was currently enrolled in the MSOL program and slated to receive her degree this summer, 3/15/2009 Faculty/Staff
Marcelino "Chink" Aja, of Barre, VT, former head pastry chef at Norwich, 3/16/2009 Joseph Bott, 21, of Brookfield, VT, former employee in custodial services of Norwich's Facilities Operations, 3/10/2009 More Helpful Links: Memorial Announcements and ObituariesThe Norwich University CemeteryThe Ernest Harmon Memorial Wall |