Norwich named center of academic excellence in digital forensics

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Nov. 22, 2011

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NORTHFIELD, Vt. – Norwich University officials announced it has been named one of eight colleges by the US Department of Defense Cybercrime Center (DC3) as a pilot university of the Center of Digital Forensic Academic Excellence (CDFAE) program.

The program is designed to partner academia with government in an effort to establish industry standards for digital forensic education.

“This designation spotlights Norwich as the home of one of the top cyber forensics academic programs in the United States, and, perhaps, in the world,” said Dr. Peter Stephenson, an associate professor in the information assurance program and director of the Norwich University center for Advanced Computing and Digital Forensics, where activities related to the designations are carried out.

“Our sophisticated virtual computing systems that support information security and digital forensics labs and research are a model for other colleges and universities. They will add materially to our already advanced courses in both disciplines,” he said.

Norwich offers a Bachelor of Science in Computer Security and Information Assurance (BSCSIA) with concentrations in cyber forensics and advanced information assurance.

This academic excellence pilot program is designed to validate the criteria before other schools apply for the designation.

“CDFAE is a team sport where everybody wins: The college and university partners win through sharpened curricula that becomes a differentiator for the schools and their students; industry wins in receiving smart grads with turnkey knowledge and skills; and beyond that, government wins as CDFAE helps deepen our national bench in scarce skills to support law enforcement and national security requirements,” said DC3 Executive Director Steven Shirley. “CDFAE creates an optimal outcome for all partners.”

The other seven colleges in the pilot program are: Anne Arundel Community College; Howard County Community College; Oklahoma State University; Utica College; Stevenson; Johns Hopkins University and Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT).

Norwich was named a Center of Excellence in information assurance education by the US National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security in 2001.

Norwich is one of only four four-year institutions in the US to hold Center of Excellence designations in Digital Forensics and Information Assurance. Each standard meets separate goals and requirements, but coalesce with the Norwich motto "Expect Challenge. Achieve Distinction."

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Norwich hosts notable speaker on free software movement

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Nov. 9, 2011

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NORTHFIELD, Vt. – Norwich University will host political and free computer software activist Richard Stallman for a presentation titled “Copyright versus Community in the Age of Computer Networks,” on Wednesday, Nov. 16 from 4-6 p.m. in Dole Auditorium.

This event is free and open to the public.

Stallman, a computer programmer, launched the GNU Project in 1983 to create a free Unix-like computer operating system, initiating the free software movement. He is its lead architect and organizer. In 1985 he founded the Free Software Foundation, and in 1989 he co-founded the League for Programming Freedom.

Stallman is known for developing several pieces of widely used free software and is the main author of the most widely used free software license – the GNU General Public License.

His talk will focus on the need to reform copyright laws in order to promote progress for the benefit of the public.

“Richard Stallman has been at the forefront of one of the most important movements in the field of computing, and I consider it an honor to hear what he thinks our students, both technical and nontechnical, can do to help improve the copyright system in the United States,” said Jeremy Hansen, assistant professor of computer science. “I am also interested in hearing about how the recent US patent legislation and cloud computing affect how we look at today’s copyright system.”


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Norwich honors veterans in remembrance ceremony

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Nov. 8, 2011

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NORTHFIELD, Vt. – The Norwich University community and the Corps of Cadets will pay tribute to all veterans on Friday, Nov. 11 with a special remembrance ceremony at 4:15 p.m. on the Upper Parade Ground.

The guest speaker will be Col. Richard J. Van Arnam, Jr., VTARNG, NU ’84, and Commandant of Cadets.

An open reception will follow the outdoor ceremony in the foyer of Jackman Hall.

Members of the Norwich and Northfield communities, area veterans and those currently serving in the Armed Forces of the United States are cordially invited to attend. The uniform for this special event is the Service Class A uniform. Please plan on cold weather and dress accordingly.

The tribute on the UP includes nine minutes of canon fire in the Roll of Wars and a twenty-one gun salute.

Mark Rust, a multi-talented singer and musician will present a Veterans Day Tribute at the Wise Campus Center beginning at 5:30 p.m. This show is appropriate for all ages, and is free and open to the public.

It would be our honor to have you as our guest.


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Alumni plan activities across the country in annual Norwich National Day of Service

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Nov. 2, 2011

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NORTHFIELD, Vt. – Norwich University alumni across the country will be volunteering in their local communities in the third annual Norwich National Day of Service on or around Saturday, Nov. 5.

Last year over 250 alumni participated in these events, which range from work at food shelves; veterans’ support; environmental projects; collecting soldier care package items; clean up of public areas including cleaning and clearing hiking trails in Vermont.

Here is what alumni will be doing this year:

Hudson Valley (NY): Care package drive for troops in Iraq and Afghanistan
Worcester, MA: Cleaning Worcester Korean War Memorial
Boston, MA and the North Shore: Toy drive for military families
Naples, FL: Cleaning Cambier Park Veterans Memorial
Central Florida: Toys for Tots drive
Fort Meade, MD: Packing boxes of food for military families in need at the Fort Meade USO food pantry
Manchester and Nashua, NH: Serving lunch at the local soup kitchen and sorting and preparing Thanksgiving food boxes for families in need
San Antonio, TX: Habitat for Humanity warehouse to cleaning and furniture assembly, etc. Also Operation Snowbird—donating turkeys to the San Antonio food bank
Pittsburgh, PA: Cleaning the National Veteran’s Cemetery of the Alleghenies
Connecticut: Packing care packages for troops at the annual Give2theTroop Day
Colorado Springs, CO: Toy collection for children of military families at the Air Force vs. Army game
Northern NJ: Holiday care packages to wounded warriors at the Bethesda Naval Hospital and veterans living at the NJ Veteran’s Memorial Home
Central Vermont: Corps and civilian students will have their choice of Random Acts of Raking, Door-to-Door Food Drive, flood clean-up in homes, or neighborhood and riverbank clean-up
Riverside, CA: Rob Soltes ’90 Memorial Golf Tournament to benefit Blinded Veterans Association
Chicago, IL: Fall cleaning at the Fisher House, a temporary housing unit for wounded warriors and their families
Philadelphia, PA: Holiday party with residents of the Veterans Community Living Center

“As the nation’s oldest private military college, Norwich University has a long and proud tradition of giving back – to our nation, to our local communities and to our school,” said Allison Sultan, assistant director of Alumni and Family Relations.

“From putting together Thanksgiving food boxes for hungry families to cleaning up war memorials in Worcester, Mass. and Naples, Fla. in time for Veterans Day, the Norwich Day of Service is truly an example of putting our guiding value of ‘service before self’ into action in a really meaningful and special way.”

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Norwich University announces new graduate program in history

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Nov.2, 2011

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NORTHFIELD, Vt. – Officials at Norwich University’s School of Graduate and Continuing Studies (SGCS) announced the launch of the Master of Arts in History (MAH) online program with a concentration in American History to begin in December 2011.

The MAH focuses on increasing the student’s expertise in researching, analyzing, interpreting and synthesizing historical knowledge. Students use these concepts to analyze and debate major historical events and themes. The challenge posed to students is to find and use evidence to support new interpretations of significant events in the nation’s history.

The teaching faculty is comprised of PhD level subject matter experts and published historians in the field of American history.

The 36 credit hour program can be completed in as few as 18 months.

“Norwich University has a long and deep history of contributions to our nation, both in the military and civilian worlds,” said William Clements, dean and vice president of SGCS. “I am pleased that our new program will allow students to study American history in depth and more fully examine our national heritage, as well as afford the opportunity to appreciate how Norwich has evolved as part of that history.”

For more information about the curriculum, the program requirements or Norwich University’s online Master of Arts in History – American History program, go to http://history.norwich.edu or contact a school representative at 1-800-460-5597 ext. 3372.


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Norwich University’s School of Graduate and Continuing Studies (SGCS) builds upon the institution’s 191 year academic heritage with innovative online master’s degrees in a variety of areas. SGCS also offers a certificate in teaching and learning and in continuity of governmental operations and a bachelor’s completion program. The programs are recognized throughout the industry for their rigor, small class size, high student satisfaction and retention. http://graduate.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

Norwich research to appear in television documentary

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Oct. 26, 2011

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NORTHFIELD, Vt. – Research conducted at Norwich University by students and faculty members will be featured in a Vermont Public Television documentary airing tonight at 8 p.m.

Norwich faculty members Danner Friend and Jacques Beneat will be featured in "Emerging Science: Out Of This World," which explores the construction of a miniature cube satellite that is being built by a partnership of professors and students from Norwich University, University of Vermont, St. Michael's College, and Vermont Technical College.

The project, which has the ultimate goal of sending a self-propelled, triple-length CubeSat to the moon in five years, is funded largely from a grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration [NASA]. The money was funneled through the Vermont Space Grant Consortium, one of many academic groups that NASA has encouraged to promote aerospace research.

The CubeSat project has been broken down into three aspects so student teams at each school will have a distinct research goal. The UVM team is mapping out the best possible flight paths to the moon; VTC students will be assembling the CubeSat, itself, including propulsion components; and the Norwich researchers are working on the hardware and software for the satellite’s navigation system.

“This is an exciting opportunity to participate in space exploration and science missions, and we look forward to continuing and building upon that.” said Prof. Danner Friend.

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Norwich to hold annual alcohol awareness event

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Oct. 25, 2011

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NORTHFIELD, Vt. – Norwich University’s Office of Substance Abuse Education and Prevention, in conjunction with several community partners, will hold an annual alcohol awareness event this Wednesday, Oct. 26, from 7-10 p.m. in the Mill in recognition of October as Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Month.

Tables will be set up with free food, door prizes and a short quiz that enters participants in a drawing for two televisions. The quiz focuses on campus resources, such as Safe Rides, a program designed to reduce drinking and driving.

This is the fourth year in a row this event is being held, and last year approximately 350 students participated.

“We do this every year, twice a year, to make sure students have this information about how to get help whether they’re in a crisis or they need longer term education and treatment,” said Gail Mears, director of the Office of Substance Abuse Education and Prevention.

This event is of particular significance this year given the recent tragic car accident in which alcohol is cited as a factor in the death of one student and critical injuries of three others.

The Mill is located in the bottom of Wise Campus Center.

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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

Norwich to host European ambassador to discuss economics

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Oct. 18, 2011

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NORTHFIELD, Vt. – Norwich University will host Ambassador of the Principality of Liechtenstein to the US Claudia Fritsche on Thursday, Oct. 20 at 12 p.m. in the Krietzberg Library to discuss the financial situation in Europe from the Liechtenstein perspective.

This event is sponsored by Norwich University’s School of Graduate and Continuing Studies (SGCS) and the Vermont Council on World Affairs and is free and open to the public.

"Ambassador Frische's visit is exceedingly timely, and gives us an opportunity to see the European financial crisis from within that community,” said SGCS Associate Dean Dr. Harold Kearsley. “The goal is to gain a better understanding of what this crisis means to the US and to Vermonters.”

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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

Norwich University’s School of Graduate and Continuing Studies (SGCS) builds upon the institution’s 191 year academic heritage with innovative online master’s degrees in a variety of areas. SGCS also offers a certificate in teaching and learning and a bachelor’s completion program. The programs are recognized throughout the industry for their rigor, small class size, high student satisfaction and retention. http://graduate.norwich.edu/

Norwich to hold colloquium on cyber crime featuring world renowned forensic psychologist

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Oct. 13, 2011

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NORTHFIELD, Vt. – Norwich University will hold the Colloquium on Cyber Criminology, Criminalistics and Investigation (NUC4I) on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 14-15, featuring Richard Walter, co-founder of the Vidocq Society, an international cold-case crime solving group.

Walter will give the keynote address at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 14 in Milano Ballroom followed by a book signing of The Murder Room, Michael Capuzzo's nonfiction bestseller that features Walter’s work.

Walter will also give a presentation on Jack the Ripper on Friday from 6-7:30 p.m. and will lead a workshop, “Crime Assessment,” on Saturday from 9-11 a.m. in Dewey 309.

The colloquium, which is sponsored by the Norwich University Chapter of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), is free and open to the public.

Schedule of events:

Friday, Oct. 14

7:30-8:30 a.m. – Registration and complimentary continental breakfast

8:30-9:30 a.m. – Introduction to NUC4I by Dr. Frank Vanacek, dean of the School of Business and Management and vice president for technology

9:30-11 a.m. – Keynote address, Mr. Richard Walter

11-11:30 a.m. – Book signing

11:30-12:30 – Presentation on “The Facebook Faker” case, Dr. Peter Stephenson, NU CISO, director of Norwich University Center for Advanced Computing and Digital Forensics, associate professor - cyber investigation

12:30-2:00 p.m. – Lunch with speaker Kris Rowley, chief information security officer for the State of Vermont

2-3 p.m. – Niksun Network Forensics, Dr. Parag Pruthi, Founder and CEO of Niksun

3-3:30 p.m. – Break

3:30 – 5:00 p.m. – Panel discussion, “Is there such a thing as cyber criminology?” NU Professor David Orrick

5:00- 6:00 p.m. – Sponsor dinner

6-7:30 p.m. – Presentation on Jack the Ripper, Mr. Richard Walter

7:30-8:00 p.m. – Closing remarks, Dr. Peter Stephenson

Saturday, Oct. 15 – Workshop, "Crime Assessment and Cyber Crime Assessment -- from the Physical to the Digital”

9-11 a.m. – Workshop led by Mr. Richard Walter

11-12:30 – Brunch

12:30-4 p.m. – Continuation of workshop, led by Dr. Peter Stephenson, and end of colloquium

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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

Norwich cadets march 50-mile legacy route to raise money for veterans

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Oct. 12, 2011

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NORTHFIELD, Vt. – Norwich University students will conduct a three-day, 50-mile march through the state beginning Thursday, Oct. 13 to raise money for The Veterans’ Place in Northfield and The Dodge House, a shelter for women veterans located in Rutland.

This is the second annual Legacy March fundraiser.

Participants will march 50 miles starting from the university’s original site at the village green in Norwich, Vt., arriving at the Northfield campus for the football game on Saturday, Oct. 15 at 1 p.m. against Gallaudet.

Marchers will receive educational instruction pertaining to history and geology along the way in the spirit of educational marches led by Norwich’s founder, Capt. Alden Partridge.

Anyone interested in donating to this fundraiser, please send a check made out to “Norwich University” to the Center for Civic Engagement and Campus Climate at 158 Harmon Dr. Northfield, Vt. 05663. Donations will be split evenly between the two veterans’ organizations.

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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

Norwich University joins the Energy Leadership Challenge to reduce energy consumption by 7.5%

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Sept. 30, 2011

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NORTHFIELD, Vt. – Norwich University officials announced they have joined Efficiency Vermont’s Energy Leadership Challenge, which establishes a goal of reducing energy consumption by 7.5% on the campus over the next two years.

Partnering with Efficiency Vermont and SourceOne, an energy management and consulting services firm out of Boston, Norwich’s campus will undergo a thorough energy audit beginning in late September. The audit will evaluate the use of energy at all levels on campus from the central heating plant to lighting, and it is slated to take several months to complete.

According to SourceOne, a subsidiary of Veolia Energy North America, the campus can reduce its energy use by about 5% per year, saving a minimum of 400,000 kilowatt hours annually—roughly the amount of electricity consumed by more than 44 average Vermont homes (Vermont Department of Public Service figures). With the efforts from SourceOne and other energy saving measures, this puts the challenge goal of 7.5% within reach by 2013.

“The energy conservation measures to be identified by SourceOne and implemented by Norwich will take our long tradition of seeking operating efficiencies to a new level,” said Chief Administrative Officer Dave Magida. “Norwich already has a very energy efficient campus, but with the assistance of Efficiency Vermont and SourceOne, we are looking forward to meeting the goal of the Energy Leadership Challenge.”

“We are very pleased to partner with Norwich University to identify solutions to help reduce energy consumption on campus,” said Vincent Martin, President of SourceOne. “At SourceOne, we share Norwich’s commitment to energy efficiency, and we applaud their efforts to implement measures that will enable the University to operate their facilities in an even more cost-effective, efficient and environmentally-responsible manner.”

The Energy Leadership Challenge is an invitation to the largest businesses and institutions in Vermont to take action to achieve a 7.5% energy savings at their facilities over the challenge’s two-year timeframe – July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2013. The program is geared to the largest 300 or so commercial energy users in Vermont, as well as commercial energy users in Burlington Electric Department territory.

“Norwich’s leadership is exemplary," said Tim Perrin, Efficiency Vermont account manager. "By setting an energy reduction goal and developing a comprehensive plan to achieve it through this partnership, their investments will improve the operation of buildings and tackle deferred maintenance items, while achieving a rate of return that rivals historical endowment performance.”

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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

SourceOne, a subsidiary of Veolia Energy North America, is a nationally recognized energy management and strategic advisory services company, providing support to businesses who view energy as critical to their operations, offering a strategic, customized approach to utilizing available resources, and generating new solutions. With offices in Boston, New York City and Los Angeles, SourceOne manages more than 900 megawatts (MW) of electric power, 3 bcf of natural gas, and $500 million of utility bill processing. www.sourceone-energy.com

Norwich to honor alumni and family in memorial service

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Sept. 28, 2011

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NORTHFIELD, Vt. – Norwich University brings together alumni, family and friends in honor of 27 members of the Norwich community whose names will be added to the Harmon Memorial Wall in a special service during Homecoming on Saturday, Oct. 1 at 9 a.m. in White Chapel.

Among the 27 names will be decorated Navy SEAL Brian Bill, NU’01, who died on Aug. 6, 2011, in the largest casualty event of the Afghanistan War. His name will join that of his classmate, Mark Dooley, who was killed in action in Iraq in 2005. Their class will be celebrating its 10th Homecoming reunion.

The 30-minute service will include a reading of the names with a brief biography of each person and will conclude with Echo Taps.

The Ernest Harmon Memorial Wall, named for former Norwich President General Ernest Harmon (1950-1965), is part of the park around the statue of Gen. Harmon. The wall is a standing reminder of individuals who have served Norwich University.

Inclusion on the wall is not exclusive to those killed in action.

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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

Norwich University presents: A Conversation with Washington Power Couple James Carville and Mary Matalin

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Sept. 22, 2011

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NORTHFIELD, Vt. – Norwich University will host Democratic Political Consultant and CNN Contributor James Carville and Republican Political Consultant and CNN Contributor Mary Matalin in a look at today's most important political issues as well as a behind-the-scenes look at politics inside Washington and how today's headlines are playing out around the country on Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. in Plumley Armory.

This event is part of the annual Todd Lecture Series.

Carville is the unbowed liberal and former co-host of Crossfire, while conservative Matalin most recently served as both counselor to the vice president and assistant to President George W. Bush.

Matalin and Carville are key players on the national political stage; between them they have over 25 years of experience working for every president over the last three decades.

Matalin served as President George Bush's campaign manager in 1992, while her then soon-to-be husband, Carville, was President Bill Clinton's campaign manager.

Now they share their political opinions and affiliations—which haven't merged despite matrimony—with audiences everywhere and provide a stimulating, candid and provocative analysis of today's hot-button political issues from both sides of the political aisle.

Carville and Matalin are the authors of the national best seller, All's Fair: Love, War, and Running for President.

The discussion will be moderated by Associate Professor of Political Science Jason Jagemann.

This event is free and open to the public; however tickets are required for entry. To reserve tickets please call 802-485-2633 or email toddlectureseries@norwich.edu.

The event can also be watched live online at www.nsnsports.net/norwich.

The Todd Lecture Series is named in honor of US Army retired Maj. Gen. and Norwich President Emeritus W. Russell Todd, ‘50, and his wife, Carol, in gratitude for their dedicated service to the University. With this series, Norwich reaches out to bring important, significant lecturers to campus.

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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

Norwich graduate school announces grant funding for nursing students

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August 15, 2011

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NORTHFIELD, Vt. – Officials at Norwich University’s School of Graduate and Continuing Studies (SGCS) announced the award of two different grants that will support students in the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program.

Both grants are from the US Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration.

“These grants provide assistance to the MSN students who receive the direct benefit of financial support to help defray some of their educational costs,” said Director of Nursing Valerie McCarthy. “Norwich University is delighted this resource is available for students.”

The Advanced Education Nurse Traineeship award is a continuation of last year’s grant and provides $20,000 for a needs-based graduate student stipend. Last year this grant supported 13 students in the MSN program.

The National Faculty Loan Repayment Program will provide $153,000 towards repayment of student loans to those graduates that go into teaching upon graduation.

These federal nursing awards address the country’s need for a steady supply of qualified nurse leaders, according Rod Hicks, Ph.D, RN, director of the MSN Program.

“I am proud of our MSN students’ accomplishments and the role Norwich University has played in helping them to assume positions of leadership in federal, military, and civilian health settings,” he said.

SGCS’s MSN is an online program that offers two concentrations – nursing administration and nursing education – and is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

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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

Norwich University’s School of Graduate and Continuing Studies (SGCS) builds upon the institution’s 191 year academic heritage with innovative online master’s degrees in a variety of areas. SGCS also offers a certificate in teaching and learning and a bachelor’s completion program. The programs are recognized throughout the industry for their rigor, small class size, high student satisfaction and retention. http://graduate.norwich.edu/

Engineering students place first in region, fourth overall in international PCI Engineering Student Design Competition

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August 10, 2011

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NORTHFIELD, Vt. – Norwich University officials announced that engineering students placed first in the region and fourth overall in the 2011 international PCI Engineering Student Design Competition, also known as the Big Beam Contest.

Norwich University is the smallest institution in the competition to win in its zone, which includes all the eastern states from Virginia to Maine. The other zone winners have an average of 29,000 students (ranging from 16,000-51,000) compared to 2,100 at Norwich. In addition, this is only the second year that Norwich has participated in this competition.

Previous winners in this zone include VPI, West Point, Clarkson University, U-Mass Amherst, Tufts, Virginia Tech, Lehigh University and Pennsylvania State University.

Organized by PCI's Student Education Committee, and sponsored by Sika Corp., the Big Beam Contest entails the design, fabrication and testing of precast, prestressed concrete beams by student teams under the guidance of local PCI producer members.

Prizes are awarded for most efficient design, highest load capacity, and best report, among multiple categories. First place winners of the zone competitions move on to the international competition to be judged against one another to determine the overall champion.

“This competition tests students’ ability to create innovative, but economical, designs,” said Schmeckpeper, the Norwich team’s faculty advisor.

“Since the students fabricate their own beam, starting with the formwork, they learn about all the practical requirements for good design. Finally, when the students test their beam, they get a chance to compare their calculations to the actual strength of the beam, and observe the behavior of the beam in a real life situation. “

The Norwich University Big Beam team will receive $1,250 for its efforts.

The Norwich University Big Beam team consisted of these students: Daniel Gosselin, Nicola Suren, Logan Bessette, Austin Brochetti, and Seth Knihtila. Adam Sevi and Edwin Schmeckpeper served as the faculty advisors for the Norwich University students involved in the contest.

Joe Carrara and Benjamin Cota of J.P. Carrara & Sons of Middlebury, Vt. provided guidance and material support to the team.


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Norwich University receives grant to fund student service

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August 10, 2011

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NORTHFIELD, Vt. – Norwich University officials announced it has received a grant to support 28 part-time AmeriCorps community service positions for the 2011-2012 academic year.

The grant from Vermont Campus Compact, Washington Campus Compact and the Corporation for National and Community Service will be used to support the recruitment of college students to volunteer in their communities, helping to increase the capacity of local nonprofit agencies and schools and meeting critical community-defined needs.

The AmeriCorps Students in Service (SIS) program currently operates in 20 states across the country. Overall, 3,775 college students will participate in the program this year, and will contribute approximately 1.5 million hours of service to their local communities.

To date, Norwich University boasts the largest SIS team in the state and one of the largest in the Northeast.

Through SIS college student volunteers in Vermont will be eligible to earn $1,175 upon successful completion of 300 hours of service. This year’s program will engage at least 50 Students in Service members in tutoring, mentoring, coaching, providing services to disadvantaged youth and hosting service projects related to the environment and human services.


The Norwich SIS team is comprised of both civilian and Corps of Cadet students representing a range of academic majors, hometowns across the country and many areas of service-related interests from international and domestic sex-trafficking prevention to youth mentoring to providing services for senior citizens, US veterans and local residents.

Team members were selected carefully based on past demonstration of volunteer work, leadership skills, academic performance and anticipated service work plans since the number of applications exceeded the number of positions available.

“The Students in Service program provides opportunities for currently enrolled students to serve their communities while earning tuition assistance,” said Cheryl Whitney Lower, executive director of Vermont Campus Compact.

“This program is especially beneficial in these challenging times, allowing community organizations and their partnering campuses to meet more needs, and helping students and their families with the cost of higher education.”

In addition to Norwich, campuses that were awarded AmeriCorps positions from Vermont Campus Compact for the 2011-2012 year include: Bennington College, Castleton State College, Johnson State College, Lyndon State College, Middlebury College, Saint Michael's College, Southern Vermont College and the University of Vermont. Participating students on these campuses will contribute more than 15,000 hours of service to nonprofit organizations across the state. Collectively, they will receive more than $58,000 in education awards.

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Norwich announces two new hires to lead graduate programs

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July 26, 2011

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NORTHFIELD, Vt. – Norwich University’s School of Graduate and Continuing Studies (SGCS) announced the hiring of two program directors.

Dr. Lasha Tchantouridze will take over as director of the Master of Arts in Diplomacy program beginning August 1.

Tchantouridze is replacing Dr. Harold Kearsley, who has been promoted to associate dean of academics.

A former journalist in Tbilisi, Georgia, Tchantouridze has also been a research associate at the Centre for Defence and Security Studies, The University of Manitoba, Winnipeg; a visiting associate dean at the School of Governance, Caucasus University, Tbilisi, Georgia; a lecturer in the Department of Politics, University of Winnipeg and at the Department of International Studies, University of Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada; and a visiting professor at The Canadian Armed Forces College, Toronto, Ontario.

Tchantouridze was also formerly a Political Officer in the Soviet Navy.

He holds Bachelor of Arts degrees in Film and Media Studies and in Philosophy from Tbilisi State University; an MS in International Relations and a Ph.D. in International Relations from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada.

Dr. Gary C. Kessler has taken over as director of the Master of Science in Information Assurance program beginning in September.

Kessler is the president of Gary Kessler Associates, a training and consulting company specializing in computer and network security and digital forensics.

He is also a member of the Vermont Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force and an Adjunct Associate Professor at Edith Cowan University (Perth, Western Australia).

Kessler is the co-author of two professional texts and over 70 articles, a frequent speaker at regional, national, and international conferences, and editor-in-chief of the Journal of Digital Forensics, Security and Law.

He received his BA Mathematics at Humboldt State University; his MS Computer Science at University of Vermont and his Ph.D. Computing Technology in Education at Nova Southeastern University.
“We are delighted that Dr. Tchantouridze and Dr. Kessler are joining the Norwich family to lead these two important master’s programs,” said SGCS Dean William Clements. “Both bring real-world experience, academic scholarship and strong leadership to SGCS.”

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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

Norwich University’s School of Graduate and Continuing Studies (SGCS) builds upon the institution’s 191 year academic heritage with innovative online master’s degrees in a variety of areas. SGCS also offers a certificate in teaching and learning and a bachelor’s completion program. The programs are recognized throughout the industry for their rigor, small class size, high student satisfaction and retention. http://graduate.norwich.edu/

Norwich University 2011 Summer Carillon Concert Series

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June 17, 2011

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NORTHFIELD, Vt. – Bring a picnic to the Upper Parade Ground to enjoy free hour long concerts performed by an all-international line-up on Norwich’s Charlotte Nichols Greene Memorial Carillon.

Concerts are scheduled for every Saturday in July, begin at 1 p.m. and are followed by a demonstration and opportunity to tour the bell tower.

Norwich’s carillon, housed in the Adams Bell Tower, is one of only two such instruments in the state of Vermont. The carillon is the largest musical instrument in the world, and its history dates 500 years back to the Low Countries of Europe. The instrument consists of at least two octaves of carillon bells arranged in chromatic series and played from a keyboard.

Please contact 802-485-2318 or email nucarillon@norwich.edu for more information.

Saturday, July 2
Fritz Reynaert,
Carillonneur, Enkhuizen and Hoorn, Netherlands

Saturday, July 9
Gordon Slater,
Dominion Carillonneur Emeritus, Ottawa, Canada

Saturday, July 16
Stefano Colletti,
Director, the French National Carillon School, Douai, France

Saturday, July 23
(Russian-born) Elena Sadina and Sergei Gratchev, Instructors,
Belgian National Carillon School, Mechelen, Belgium

Saturday, July 30
Hans Uwe Hielscher, Organist and Carillonneur, Marktkirche, Wiesbaden, Germany


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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

Norwich graduate school to host residencies on campus

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June 1, 2011

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NORTHFIELD, Vt. – Norwich University’s School of Graduate and Continuing Studies (SGCS) will host a residency conference during the week of June 12 in which 728 students in nine graduate programs will present final projects and engage in academic debate.

Students will travel from 10 countries and all 50 states, Puerto Rico and Washington, DC, to the Northfield campus to fulfill final requirements for their online graduate programs and participate in commencement exercises.

A highlight of the week will be a presenter for the Todd Lecture Series, Tom Peters, author of the bestselling book, In Search of Excellence. Peters is credited with widely influencing business culture.

On Wednesday, June 15, from 2-4 p.m. in Plumley Armory Peters will give a presentation entitled “Surviving and Thriving in the Perfect Storm,” in which he will discuss issues in business: “Tough times, indeed, require tough decisions—but thriving, not just surviving, is an option for those who mix the wisdom and boldness of leadership and transparency.”

All Todd Lecture Series events are free and open to the public but require a ticket. To obtain a ticket, please contact Cara Butterly at 802-485-2080 or cbutterl@norwich.edu.

Commencement exercises will be held on Friday, June 17, at 10 a.m. in Shapiro Field House. Former Vermont Governor Jim Douglas will deliver the keynote address to students graduating from master’s programs in: diplomacy; military history; nursing; organizational leadership; business administration; civil engineering; public administration; information assurance and business continuity management.

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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

Norwich University’s School of Graduate and Continuing Studies (SGCS) builds upon the institution’s 191 year academic heritage with innovative online master’s degrees in a variety of areas. SGCS also offers a certificate in teaching and learning and a bachelor’s completion program. The programs are recognized throughout the industry for their rigor, small class size, high student satisfaction and retention. http://graduate.norwich.edu/

Student documentary film wins national prize

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May 10, 2011

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NORTHFIELD, Vt. – Norwich University’s student-produced documentary film, "The War at Home," has taken National First Place in the Society of Professional Journalists' 2010 "Mark of Excellence Awards in the category of Television In-Depth Reporting."

Norwich was awarded First Place in Region 1 on April 9 at Brown University and then went on to compete against the other 11 Regional Winners.

The awards will be presented on September 25 at the Society of Professional Journalists' 2011 National Convention in New Orleans.

“The War at Home” explores issues veterans face upon returning home in interviews with veterans of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Most of those interviewed on camera are Norwich student veterans, which gives viewers the opportunity to witness what would otherwise be a private conversation.

Produced at the nation’s oldest private military college, many of the student producers went on to take commissions in the US military. One of the Senior Producers, Amanda Plachek, is currently serving in Afghanistan.

The goal of the documentary is to educate those deploying, their families and the general public about the realities of war and the effect it can have on those who serve.

“Family members, students and classmates say it is such a powerful video because getting exposed to these stories gives viewers a view of the military you don’t usually see,” said Brittney Schlauch, a Senior Producer.

Two current seniors, Jordan Lewis and Matt Hernandez, used the film as a catalyst for conversations with their parents in considering signing an Army contract. They are both graduating and commissioning in ceremonies at Norwich this weekend.

“‘The War at Home’ was a valuable experience for those on both sides of the camera,” said William Estill, communications professor. For some veterans, the on-camera interview was the first time they talked openly of certain wartime events.

“The national award comes at a time when The War on Terror reaches a milestone with the death of bin Laden, and the student veterans and producers are graduating and commissioning,” Estill said.

"The War at Home" can be viewed in full at: http://vimeo.com/22407469


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Norwich University hosts annual Vermont Academy of Arts and Sciences Spring Student Symposium

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April 29, 2011

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NORTHFIELD, Vt. – Norwich University will host this year’s Vermont Academy of Arts and Sciences (VAAS) 2011 Intercollegiate Student Symposium on Saturday, April 30 from 9 a.m. to noon.

The event provides college students a forum to present original work in any area of the arts, humanities, social sciences and sciences.

During the symposium, 33 students from Norwich, Castleton State College and the University of Vermont will present topics in biology, psychology, history, political science, English and anthropology. Each student has 15 minutes to present and 5 minutes to answer questions.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for college students throughout the state not only to present their own works, but to find out what is happening at other schools,” said Dr. Lauren Howard, NU professor of Biology and VAAST trustee.

Each year the symposium is held at a Vermont College; this is the fourth time that Norwich has hosted it.

This event is free and open to the public.

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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

Norwich professor joins exclusive crime solving community

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April 29, 2011

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NORTHFIELD, Vt. – On Thursday, April 21, Professor Peter Stephenson was formally voted into the Vidocq Society, a group of retired law enforcement professionals dedicated to solving ‘cold cases’ of murder, as a Special Member.

Stephenson is the only cyber forensics specialist currently a member of this exclusive group.

The Vidocq Society meets monthly in Philadelphia to donate time and expertise to solving cases officially brought to them. They are named for Eugène François Vidocq, the 18th century French detective who founded the Sûreté. They apply their collective forensic, investigative and legal skills and experience to ‘cold case’ homicides and unsolved deaths.

Practicing a new application of cyber forensics to solve crimes, Stephenson has applied a method of crime assessment criminal profiling drawn from the work of Richard Walter and Robert Keppel to use a suspect’s computer as a means for understanding valuable information about the individual’s personal life and his or her involvement in the crime being investigated.

“My acceptance by the Society represents a high point in my career and personal life,” Stephenson said. “Over the years my profession has been good to me and this is my opportunity to give back. Besides, what more could a forensic scientist wish for than to be accepted by a group comprised of the premier practitioners of forensics and criminal investigation world-wide?”

The Vidocq Society has been assisting law enforcement with cases, helping to solve many, for the past 21 years.

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Norwich University announces 2011 commencement speaker

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April 26, 2011

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NORTHFIELD, Vt. – Norwich University officials announced that the speaker for the May 15 commencement ceremony will be the Honorable Jane Holl Lute. Dr. Lute currently serves as the Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security, having been confirmed by the Senate on April 3, 2009.

Dr. Lute has over thirty years of military and senior executive experience in the United States government and at the heart of efforts to prevent and resolve international crises.

Dr. Lute has served as Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations, responsible for support to peacekeeping operations. In this capacity, Dr. Lute managed operational support for the second-largest deployed military presence in the world. At the United Nations, Dr. Lute led rapid-response support to a wide variety of operations and crises in some of the most remote, austere, and dangerous environments in the world. She also effectively directed the growth of United Nations Peacekeeping support from a $1.8 billion to nearly $8 billion operation.

Prior to joining the United Nations, Dr. Lute served on the National Security Council staff under both President George H.W. Bush and President William Jefferson Clinton.

Dr. Lute graduated from Montclair State University and received her Second Lieutenant Commission through Seton Hall University Army ROTC in 1978. She had a distinguished career in the United States Army, including service in the Gulf during Operation Desert Storm.
Dr. Lute has a Ph.D. in political science from Stanford University, and a J.D. from Georgetown University.

Commencement exercises will be held in Shapiro Field House on Sunday, May 15, at 10:30 a.m.

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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

Norwich hosts award winning author on issues facing women in combat

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April 14, 2011

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NORTHFIELD, Vt. – Norwich University will host award winning author Helen Benedict for a presentation on her book The Lonely Soldier: Women at War and Home Again followed by a Q&A on Monday, April 25 from 5 – 6:30 p.m. in Dole Auditorium.

Benedict is a professor of journalism at Columbia University and the author of six novels and five books of nonfiction. Her latest novel, Sand Queen, the story of a female American soldier and an Iraqi woman in the Iraq War, will be published by Soho Press in August, 2011.

Benedict has written a play and many books and articles about sexual assault within the military and without. Her 2010 book, The Lonely Soldier: The Private War of Women Serving in Iraq, received the Exceptional Merit in Media Award from the National Women's Political Caucus and the Ken Book Award from the National Alliance on Mental Illness, both in 2010. Her play on female soldiers, The Lonely Soldier Monologues, was produced in New York City in 2009 and 2010 and is currently being performed on several campuses throughout the country.

Benedict has published numerous articles on the subject of women soldiers for the New York Times, Salon, Ms., In These Times and elsewhere. In 2008, she won the James Aronson Award for Social Justice Journalism for this work.

She has testified twice before Congress on this subject, and continues to lecture at campuses and military academies about gender justice within the military. Her book inspired the current class action suit against the Pentagon on women and men who have been sexually assaulted in the military while serving.

Her articles have also appeared in the Washington Post, the Women’s
Review of Books, The Nation magazine, the BBC and NPR. Her work has been widely anthologized, as well as translated and published in Italy, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Germany, Portugal and is forthcoming in Holland.

This event – sponsored by the Schools of Humanities, Mathematics & Sciences and Social Sciences – is free and open to the public.

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Norwich students spearhead polio awareness event

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April 7, 2011

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NORTHFIELD, Vt. – Nine Norwich University students have spearheaded a major polio awareness event to be held in Montpelier on Tuesday, April 12, from 7-9 p.m. at the Capitol Plaza.

On that night Ramesh Ferris will present his story of surviving polio as part of his Cycle to Walk initiative.

“Polio still exists in four countries: Pakistan, Afghanistan, India and Nigeria, and while it still exists anywhere, it’s a threat to everyone, everywhere,” said Nicole DiDomenico, director of the Center for Civic Engagement.

The event, “Pushing Out Polio: An Evening with Survivor Ramesh Ferris,” was organized by NU Rotaract Club members led by NU junior and Rotaract President Ally Manousos whose fundraising goal is $20,000.

“I didn’t know much about polio at all or that it is a disease that is present now,” she said. “But his whole message is so inspiring; I learned about how easy it is to make a difference with this issue.”

Manousos, a born leader in service, will receive a “Commitment to Service Award” tonight in Montpelier from the Vermont Campus Compact.

“I’ve worked with Ally since she was a freshman, and even that early on, I knew she was going to do great things for Norwich, for the community and for any cause she saw as a worthwhile pursuit,” DiDomenico said. “She has led two teams to Thailand through NU VISIONS Abroad, served as a DREAM youth mentor for at-risk children in Barre, serves as a trained Sexual Assault Crisis Advocate and tutors kids weekly in math and science. She represents exactly what we hope to develop here at NU - leaders with a conscience, who are well-respected and trusted by their peers and who get things done.”

Through Manousos' efforts NU Rotaract (university) organized seven Rotary (business) clubs – Northfield; Barre; Central Vermont; Randolph; Waterbury; Montpelier and Lebanon-Riverside – around the “Pushing out Polio” event.

Tickets cost $20 per person and $35 per couple. Contact Nicole at 279-2371 or ndidomen@yahoo.com.

Other events to raise awareness of this issue included a collage contest; a free showing of “The Final Inch,” a documentary film about the current status of polio eradication efforts worldwide, and visits to Norwich by Ferris for the Norwich community.

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Award winning author to speak at Norwich

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April 7, 2011

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NORTHFIELD, Vt. – Norwich University’s School of Social Sciences welcomes Pulitzer-prize winning journalist and author of nine books, Thomas Powers, on Thursday, April 21 from 12-1 p.m. in the Kreitzberg Library Multipurpose Room.

Powers will speak about his most recent book, The Killing of Crazy Horse, in a talk entitled: “Crazy Horse: Why the US Army Wanted to kill him and why he let Them do it.”

This book was short-listed for two literary prizes: the National Book Critics Circle prize in biography and the Los Angeles Times prize for history.

Powers has written several books and numerous essays and reviews on the history of American intelligence, and has been a frequent contributor to the New York Review of Books, the New York Times Book Review, The Atlantic and many other magazines.

This event is free and open to the public.

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Norwich honors Mathematics Awareness Month with competition

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April 6, 2011

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NORTHFIELD, Vt. – The Norwich University Mathematics Department will hold the 9th Annual Integration Bee on Thursday, April 7, at 7:30 p.m. in Cabot 85 in honor of Mathematics Awareness Month.

The competition involves integration techniques from Calculus II in a lightning round, Sweet 16, Elite 8, Final Four and other competitions.

“We play until the last person is standing,” said Professor of Mathematics Gerard LaVarnway.

The event has grown to attract 60-70 students who show up to do mathematics for the fun of it.

“March madness might be over, but in mathematics – it is all about April,” LaVarnway said.

Observers are welcome to attend.
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Norwich announces speaker for commissioning ceremony

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April 6, 2011

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NORTHFIELD, Vt. – Norwich University officials announced that Rear Admiral Walter E. Carter, Jr. will give the keynote address at this year’s joint commissioning ceremony, to be held on Saturday, May 14 at 2 p.m. in Shapiro Field House.

Reserve Officers’ Training Corps anticipates commissioning 120 students from all four branches of the military upon graduation from Norwich in a ceremony in which the new officers receive their lieutenant or ensign bars and their first salutes.

As the commander of US Joint Forces Command’s Joint Enabling Capabilities Command (JECC), headquartered in Suffolk, Va., Rear Admiral Carter is charged with the readiness, training and deployment of six joint enabling capabilities provided by the Joint Deployable Teams, Joint Public Affairs Support Element and the Joint Communications Support Element. Rear Admiral Carter’s next assignment will be as Commander, Carrier Strike Group Twelve homeported in Norfolk, Va.

Carter is a 1981 graduate of the US Naval academy and received his Naval Flight Officer designation in 1982. He flew F-4 Phantoms and graduated from Top Gun prior to transitioning to the F-14. Carter is the recipient of the U.S. Navy’s prestigious Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale Leadership Award while commanding Fighter Squadron (VF) 14 as well as the U.S. Navy League’s John Paul Jones Award for Inspirational Leadership while commanding the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70).

Carter has accumulated over 5,750 flight hours, over 300 combat hours, and holds the navy’s active duty trap record of 1,825 carrier arrested landings on board 18 different aircraft carriers including all 11 active carriers. He has flown combat missions during Operations Iraqi Freedom, Southern Watch, Allied Force and Desert Shield/Desert Storm. His personal decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross with Combat V, Bronze Star, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (four awards), Air Medal (two awards with Combat V and five Strike/Flight), as well as numerous other commendations and awards.

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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

Norwich to host Kurdish representative to the US

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April 5, 2011

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NORTHFIELD, Vt. – Norwich University’s School of Graduate and Continuing Studies (SGCS) and the Vermont Council on World Affairs will host Qubad Talabani, representative of the Kurdish Regional Government of Iraq to the US on Tuesday, April 12 at 12 p.m. in the Kreitzberg Library Multi-Purpose Room.

Talabani, the son of Iraq’s president, Jalal Talabani, will speak on “The future of the Kurds in Kurdistan.”

“The Kurdish people make up a major minority group within the Iraqi state and are a key figure in the future economic development of Iraq and in the fight against radical fundamentalism within Islam,” said Hal Kearsley, associate dean of SGCS. “Above all others, this region of Iraq has made the greatest strides toward democracy and a stable governing system. Mr. Talabani will shed unique light on this vital regional partner.”

This event is free and open to the public.

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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

Norwich University’s School of Graduate and Continuing Studies (SGCS) builds upon the institution’s 191 year academic heritage with innovative online master’s degrees in a variety of areas. SGCS also offers a certificate in teaching and learning and a bachelor’s completion program. The programs are recognized throughout the industry for their rigor, small class size, high student satisfaction and retention. http://graduate.norwich.edu/

Norwich graduate school hosts Vermont Infragard Colloquium on Wikileaks

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April 4, 2011

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NORTHFIELD, Vt. – Norwich University School of Graduate and Continuing Studies (SGCS) will host the Vermont Infragard Colloquium on Wikileaks on Friday, April 8 from 12-5 p.m. in the SGCS conference room.

This event is free and open to the public.

SGCS is located at 10 Depot Sq.

12:00-12:30 Registration

12:30-12:40 Welcome & Overview of Colloquium Purposes Gary Kessler, PhD, CISSP, CCE / VTIG Secretary & Founding Chair / Gary Kessler Associates

12:40-1:00 WikiLeaks Chronology M. E. Kabay, PhD, CISSP-ISSMP / Associate Professor of Information Assurance / School of Business & Management / Norwich University

1:00-1:25 Forensic Analysis of the WikiLeaks Network Peter R. Stephenson, PhD, CISSP, CISM, FICAF / Director, Center for Advanced Computing and Digital Forensics & University CISO / Norwich University

1:30-2:30 PANEL: National-security Implications of WikiLeaks
Leigh Armistead, PhD / Information Operations Program Lead / School of Business & Management / Norwich University [via telepresence]
COL Patrick Delatte, USMC / Dean of National Services / Commanding Officer, Naval ROTC / Professor of Naval Science / School of National Services / Norwich University
COL Steve Pomeroy, USMC (Ret’d) / Associate Dean / School of Business & Management / Norwich University

2:30-3:00 Break for refreshments and informal discussions among participants

3:00-3:55 DISCUSSION: Diplomatic and Political Implications of WikiLeaks
Jason Jagemann, PhD / Political Science Program Director / School of Social Sciences / Norwich University
Hal Kearsley, PhD / Associate Dean / School of Graduate & Continuing Studies / Norwich University

4:00-5:00 PANEL: Legal and Civil Liberties Implications of WikiLeaks
Dan Barrett / Staff Attorney / ACLU of Vermont
Robin Adler, PhD, JD / Lecturer, Criminal Justice / School of Social Sciences / Norwich University
David Blythe, JD / Associate Professor of Law / School of Business & Management / Norwich University
David Orrick, PhD, LlB / Lecturer, Criminal Justice / School of Social Sciences / Norwich University

5:00-5:05 Closing Remarks – VTIG Executives


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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

Norwich University’s School of Graduate and Continuing Studies (SGCS) builds upon the institution’s 191 year academic heritage with innovative online master’s degrees in a variety of areas. SGCS also offers a certificate in teaching and learning and a bachelor’s completion program. The programs are recognized throughout the industry for their rigor, small class size, high student satisfaction and retention. http://graduate.norwich.edu/

Norwich University’s Sullivan Museum opens exhibit on sound

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April 4, 2011

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NORTHFIELD, Vt. – Norwich University’s Sullivan Museum and History Center (SMHC) will celebrate the opening of the special exhibit, “Touch the Sound,” on Wednesday, April 6 at 12 p.m. with bagpipers for entertainment and a light lunch snack.

This event is free and open to the public.

The exhibit includes such explorations of sound as an ear model from the Department of Biology to three paintings from the art department demonstrating visual rhythm.

The Engineering Department shares three displays including how they use music as the motivating backdrop for teaching students the proper use of machine shop tools and computer programming skills.

Visitors are invited to play a “student flute,” strum a violin or a mandolin, and hear guitar compositions. WNUB, the NU radio station 88.3, shares clips and promos and sweepers from over the decades while the History Department presents music of the Civil Rights and how it impacted mass meetings.

The SMHC shares some of its special “sound” objects including the Estey Organ, the World War Field Phonograph, and the original carillon (c. 1934) without the bells which now resides in the Museum. Hands-on fun is also included in a “horrific sound” activity that is not to be missed—explore what horrible sounds—like fingernails on the chalkboard—concern most Americans!
For more information please call the Sullivan Museum at 802-485-2183, 2379 or 2448. The Museum is free and open to the public from 9-4 pm Monday through Saturday.

This special exhibit is on display April 6 through August 30, 2011.

Two Lunch and Learn programs are associated with the exhibit:

Thursday, April 14: Amp it Up: Getting Musical Vibration Into the Sound System with NU Engineering Professor Michael Prairie presenting how vibrations are turned into electrical signals.

Tuesday, April 19: Sing and Be Free: Using Song to Invoke God, Forge Unity, and Change History during the Civil Rights Movement, 1960-65: presented by NU History Professor Rowland Brucken.


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Norwich to hold ‘Speak Week’ in recognition of Alcohol Awareness and Sexual Violence Awareness Month

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April 1, 2011

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NORTHFIELD, Vt. – Norwich University will recognize April as Alcohol Awareness and Sexual Violence Awareness Month with events during an inaugural “Speak Week” running Tuesday, April 5 – Saturday, April 9.

Events will kick off with a keynote address on Tuesday, April 5 at 1 p.m. in Kreitzberg Arena by Lt. Dan Choi, an Arabic Linguist, Iraq Veteran, West Point Graduate and Infantry Officer who was fired under the military policy “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” in 2009, which prohibited openly gay people from serving in the military.

Choi will discuss his experiences of “coming out” to his parents; life at West Point and in the military; “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” and his journey to activism.

This event is free and open to the public. All events that week are sponsored by Norwich’s Office of Substance Abuse Education, the Office of Equal Opportunity and the Washington County Sexual Assault Crisis Team.

Other events for Norwich students include a pub quiz, guerilla theater, karaoke and a Diversity Dance.

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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

Norwich to hold 51st annual Vt. State Science and Math Fair

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March 30, 2011

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Who: Vermont 5th-12th graders, winners of local competitions

What: The state’s ultimate science and math fair with the best 200 math, science, engineering and technology projects from 2,000 projects judged at local and regional competitions to compete for state and national awards totaling $14,000 in cash and travel prizes, $900,000 in scholarships to Vermont colleges and an opportunity to represent Vermont at the Annual International Science and Engineering Fair in San Jose, Calif. in May, and four other national competitions held in Houston, Illinois, Washington, D.C. and New York in the next several months

Where: Norwich University, Bartoletto Hall; awards ceremony in Dole Auditorium

When: Saturday, April 2, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Why: "Our mission is to inspire and reward Vermont middle and high school students for high quality inquiry by providing free access to competitions for independent student research and services to Vermont teachers to improve inquiry education."

How: Approximately 150 judges, including scientists, post-secondary education faculty, dentists, physicians, nurses, military personnel and retirees, and other science related professionals from across Vermont will judge projects, with each submission reviewed separately by three different judges

Contact: Carlos Pinkham at 485-2319 or pinkhamc@norwich.edu

This event is free and open to the public.

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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

Norwich hosts 4th Annual Real CSI Symposium

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March 17, 2011

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NORTHFIELD, Vt. – Norwich University will host its fourth annual Real CSI Symposium: A Cross-Disciplined Approach on Wednesday, March 23, 4-7 pm and Thursday, March 24, 8 am-2:30 pm, in Dole Auditorium.

Seven renowned experts in the field of crime scene investigation will present on topics including computer forensics, crime scene processing, digital media, child abuse investigations, WMD’s and forensic ondontology.

The symposium features Detective Inspector Anne Lawrence, a 28-year veteran with the Metropolitan Police Service in London who has been assigned to the Counter Terrorist Command Unit, New Scotland Yard since 2003. She will present on her work heading up an investigation team of terrorist detectives on Wednesday, March 23 from 5-7 p.m. She has played a significant role in the major terrorist investigations in the UK including the July 7, 2005 London bombings, called Operation Theseus.

“Real CSI Symposium is a great opportunity for Norwich students to learn how the advances in science and technology help to solve crimes in the real world,” said Natalia Blank, assistant professor of organic chemistry. “The multitude of lecture topics will allow students to see that the modern detective work is a collaborative effort of a variety of groups specializing in a particular area of investigation.”

This event is free and open to the public.

Schedule:

Wednesday, March 23

WMD & the Clandestine Laboratory 4–4:50 p.m. Investigator Robert B Appleton, New York State Police, Forensic Investigative Support Services

Operation Theseus 5–7 p.m. Det. Inspector Anne Lawrence, New Scotland Yard, London

Thursday, March 24

Forensic Computer Investigation 8–9:15 a.m., Inv. Ryan Kubasiak, New York State Police, Computer Crime Unit

Forensic Odontology: Case of Russian Czar family 9:25–10:40 a.m. Dr. Lowell Levine, New York State Police, Forensic Services Unit

Child Abuse Investigation 10:50 a.m.–12:05 p.m. Gary Kelly, New York State Police, supervisor in the Special Victims Unit

Video Enhancement & Digital Media 12:15–1:15 p.m. James Kennedy, supervisor of the New York State Police Forensic Video/Multimedia Services Unit

Crime Scene Processing & ID 1:30–2:30 p.m., George Maclarty, New York State Police, investigator

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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