For Immediate Release
Sept. 20, 2010
Contact: Daphne Larkin
802-485-2886 or 595-3613(m)
dlarkin@norwich.edu
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ADVISORY
Norwich’s Sullivan Museum and History Center program series: “The Role of Remembrance: Norwich University and WWII”
• Thurs. Sept. 30, 12 p.m.: “Stories from a War Artist” with Michael Fay, war artist and former combat Marine, will share his adventures as an artist-correspondent in Iraq and Afghanistan.
• Tues. Oct. 5, 12 p.m.: “WWII & Norman Rockwell’s Four Freedoms” with Tom Daly, Curator of Education of the Norman Rockwell Museum, Stockbridge, MA, will examine the stories behind the four paintings that Rockwell created to reinforce the ideals in President Roosevelt’s now famous speech.
• Tues. Oct. 12, 12 p.m.: “Readings from The Silver Lady” with Jim Facos, former NU Professor of English and recipient of The Distinguished Flying Cross, will read excerpts from his 1972 World War II novel which features Wyatt, the ball-turret gunner of the Flying Fortress, The Silver Lady.
• Tues. Oct. 26, 7 p.m.: “Walking Alone: the Love Songs of World War II” with Michael Lasser, nationally recognized music historian and author, will present how popular songs reflected what was happening in people’s hearts and lives during WWII. (at the Kellogg Hubbard Library, Montpelier, Vt.)
• Wed. Oct. 27, 12 p.m.: “Music and World War II: God Bless America and White Christmas: with Michael Lasser, nationally recognized music historian and author, will share Irving Berlin’s two famous songs, which embodied and shaped American attitudes and were written for a world about to go to war.
• Tues. Nov. 2, 12 p.m.: “Women in the Military Service for America Memorial” with NU Architecture Professor Wendy Cox will present her design strategy for creating a memorial for women in the service.
All events are held at the Sullivan Museum and History Center, unless otherwise noted, and are free and open to the public.
For more information, please contact Museum Director Marilyn Solvay at 802-485- 2448 or msolvay@norwich.edu.
Norwich University is a diversified academic institution that educates traditional-age students and adults in a Corps of Cadets and as civilians. Norwich offers a broad selection of traditional and distance-learning programs culminating in Baccalaureate and Graduate Degrees. Norwich University was founded in 1819 by Captain Alden Partridge of the U.S. Army. Norwich University is the oldest private military college in the United States of America and the birthplace of our nation's Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC). www.norwich.edu
Monday, September 20, 2010
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Norwich hosts expert on gun rights on Constitution Day
For Immediate Release
Sept. 15, 2010
Contact: Daphne Larkin
802-485-2886 or 595-3613(m)
dlarkin@norwich.edu
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Norwich hosts expert on gun rights on Constitution Day
NORTHFIELD, Vt. – Celebrate Constitution Day on Friday, Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. in Norwich University’s Dole Auditorium with a talk from special guest Steven Halbrook, J.D., Ph.D., on “Preserving Freedom: How Your Right to Bear Arms Was Saved.”
Halbrook argued for the National Rifle Association in court cases DC v. Heller and McDonald v. Chicago.
The event is sponsored by the School of Social Sciences and is free and open to the public.
For more information, contact professors Adler, Jagemann or Newton or the School of Social Sciences at 802-485-2360.
Norwich University is a diversified academic institution that educates traditional-age students and adults in a Corps of Cadets and as civilians. Norwich offers a broad selection of traditional and distance-learning programs culminating in Baccalaureate and Graduate Degrees. Norwich University was founded in 1819 by Captain Alden Partridge of the U.S. Army. Norwich University is the oldest private military college in the United States of America and the birthplace of our nation's Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC). www.norwich.edu
Sept. 15, 2010
Contact: Daphne Larkin
802-485-2886 or 595-3613(m)
dlarkin@norwich.edu
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ADVISORY
Norwich hosts expert on gun rights on Constitution Day
NORTHFIELD, Vt. – Celebrate Constitution Day on Friday, Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. in Norwich University’s Dole Auditorium with a talk from special guest Steven Halbrook, J.D., Ph.D., on “Preserving Freedom: How Your Right to Bear Arms Was Saved.”
Halbrook argued for the National Rifle Association in court cases DC v. Heller and McDonald v. Chicago.
The event is sponsored by the School of Social Sciences and is free and open to the public.
For more information, contact professors Adler, Jagemann or Newton or the School of Social Sciences at 802-485-2360.
Norwich University is a diversified academic institution that educates traditional-age students and adults in a Corps of Cadets and as civilians. Norwich offers a broad selection of traditional and distance-learning programs culminating in Baccalaureate and Graduate Degrees. Norwich University was founded in 1819 by Captain Alden Partridge of the U.S. Army. Norwich University is the oldest private military college in the United States of America and the birthplace of our nation's Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC). www.norwich.edu
Friday, September 10, 2010
For Immediate Release
Sept. 10, 2010
Contact: Charlie Crosby
802-485-2011
ccrosby@norwich.edu
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Norwich announces staff changes in Sports Information
NORTHFIELD, Vt. – Norwich University officials announced today staff changes to Norwich’s Sports Information Department.
After three years at Norwich, Sports Information Director Christian Anderson has resigned to return to the United States Military Academy as assistant director of Sports Information.
During his tenure at Norwich Anderson made considerable contributions to the advancement and recognition of Norwich athletics and athletes.
Karen McGrath, vice president of Enrollment Management and Communications, has named Charlie Crosby NU’63 as director of Sports Information.
Crosby has served as assistant SID for the past four years. During that time he established the electronic communications program for Norwich athletics and provided the energy and leadership for CadetsVision - live video streaming of 50 key Norwich events.
“I am thrilled that Charlie has accepted this position, and I am confident that his love of Norwich and commitment to athletics will further the expansion of an integrated sports information program,” McGrath said.
Crosby will be joined by several new members to the Norwich team.
Kelley Ruch has been named assistant director of Sports Information.
Ruch is a 2009 graduate of St. Michaels College. She majored in journalism and mass communication and was a standout varsity athlete and team captain. After graduation Ruch remained at her alma mater as a Sports Information intern.
Derek Dunning, a journalism major from SUNY Oswego, will also be joining the department as an assistant director.
Dunning has extensive experience in sports reporting and media relations. He is currently a sports reporter for a local newspaper and a writer for U.S. College Hockey.
Rounding out the team is Matthew Albury, a 2010 Norwich communications graduate.
Albury worked in the Sports Information department for four years as an undergraduate and will be serving as a Sports Information intern.
McGrath also announced that Mike Yesalonia NU’82, director of Athletic Recruiting and New Market Development, will provide the senior management to the department.
“Athletics is a key component to our recruitment strategies and the advancement of our brand, so the integration of Sports Information into our broader enrollment plan will create a positive synergistic plan,” McGrath said.
Norwich University is a diversified academic institution that educates traditional-age students and adults in a Corps of Cadets and as civilians. Norwich offers a broad selection of traditional and distance-learning programs culminating in Baccalaureate and Graduate Degrees. Norwich University was founded in 1819 by Captain Alden Partridge of the U.S. Army. Norwich University is the oldest private military college in the United States of America and the birthplace of our nation's Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC). www.norwich.edu
Sept. 10, 2010
Contact: Charlie Crosby
802-485-2011
ccrosby@norwich.edu
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or on Twitter at norwichnews
ADVISORY
Norwich announces staff changes in Sports Information
NORTHFIELD, Vt. – Norwich University officials announced today staff changes to Norwich’s Sports Information Department.
After three years at Norwich, Sports Information Director Christian Anderson has resigned to return to the United States Military Academy as assistant director of Sports Information.
During his tenure at Norwich Anderson made considerable contributions to the advancement and recognition of Norwich athletics and athletes.
Karen McGrath, vice president of Enrollment Management and Communications, has named Charlie Crosby NU’63 as director of Sports Information.
Crosby has served as assistant SID for the past four years. During that time he established the electronic communications program for Norwich athletics and provided the energy and leadership for CadetsVision - live video streaming of 50 key Norwich events.
“I am thrilled that Charlie has accepted this position, and I am confident that his love of Norwich and commitment to athletics will further the expansion of an integrated sports information program,” McGrath said.
Crosby will be joined by several new members to the Norwich team.
Kelley Ruch has been named assistant director of Sports Information.
Ruch is a 2009 graduate of St. Michaels College. She majored in journalism and mass communication and was a standout varsity athlete and team captain. After graduation Ruch remained at her alma mater as a Sports Information intern.
Derek Dunning, a journalism major from SUNY Oswego, will also be joining the department as an assistant director.
Dunning has extensive experience in sports reporting and media relations. He is currently a sports reporter for a local newspaper and a writer for U.S. College Hockey.
Rounding out the team is Matthew Albury, a 2010 Norwich communications graduate.
Albury worked in the Sports Information department for four years as an undergraduate and will be serving as a Sports Information intern.
McGrath also announced that Mike Yesalonia NU’82, director of Athletic Recruiting and New Market Development, will provide the senior management to the department.
“Athletics is a key component to our recruitment strategies and the advancement of our brand, so the integration of Sports Information into our broader enrollment plan will create a positive synergistic plan,” McGrath said.
Norwich University is a diversified academic institution that educates traditional-age students and adults in a Corps of Cadets and as civilians. Norwich offers a broad selection of traditional and distance-learning programs culminating in Baccalaureate and Graduate Degrees. Norwich University was founded in 1819 by Captain Alden Partridge of the U.S. Army. Norwich University is the oldest private military college in the United States of America and the birthplace of our nation's Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC). www.norwich.edu
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