Norwich students raise almost $8k for employee in cancer treatment

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March 12, 2010
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Norwich students raise almost $8k for employee in cancer treatment

NORTHFIELD – On Tuesday, March 9, Norwich University students presented dining hall employee Rosemary Sprague with a check totaling just under $8,000. This was not to cover an outstanding debt for an overcharged meal card but rather an act of love for someone the students see every day as they enter the dining hall to eat.

Sprague, of Northfield, is currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer, and the fundraiser was meant to help her through this time of added medical expenses.

“They just wanted me to feel better,” she said. “I love them. I didn’t realize how much they really cared about me until this situation the other day.”

In her eighth year working in the dining hall, Sprague mans the counter where students swipe their meal cards. But anyone who has ever dined in the Wise Campus Center knows she is more than just an employee.

“We wanted to do this for Rosemary because she is part of the Norwich Family and has brought joy into so many lives with her beautiful personality and encouragement,” said Alison Lanz, the regimental commander of the Corps of Cadets and the student behind the fundraiser. “She is always complimenting us. It is the least that we could do for her.”
The idea to raise money to help Sprague through her treatment came from the Corps of Cadets, who paid $10 each to wear civilian clothes on Monday.

Upon learning of the fundraiser, civilian students joined the effort raising almost $400. They made pink breast cancer awareness pins, to which they added blue (Sprague’s favorite color) and sold 215 of them. Some students paid $10-$20 for a pin selling for $1.

“Everyone loves Rosemary,” said Jessica Henderson, senior resident coordinator. “And so when told they had the opportunity to donate some money to support her, they jumped at the chance.”

Editor’s note: The photo shows(on the left) student Alison Lanz presenting Rosemary Sprague (on the right) with a check for $7,931 raised by Norwich students.

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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 15th annual military writers’ symposium

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March 1, 2010
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Norwich to hold 15th annual military writers’ symposium

NORTHFIELD, Vt. (March 1, 2010) – Norwich University will hold its 15th annual Colby Military Writers’ Symposium on Thursday, March 4 and Friday, March 5 with five authors engaged in presentations and a panel discussion.

The theme for this year’s symposium is: America at the Crossroads: The Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have consumed a combined 15 years, with no clear resolution. While the situation in Iraq has greatly improved, the future of Afghanistan and the problems of Pakistan provide only uncertainty and controversy. President Obama’s recent announcement that 30,000 additional troops are being sent to Afghanistan signals an even deeper American commitment. Our mission and role in Afghanistan and the lessons of Vietnam and Iraq are among the important issues that will be discussed at the 2010 Colby Symposium.

Highlights of the event include a panel discussion with the authors on Thursday at 1 p.m. in Plumley Armory. And on Friday at 2 p.m. in Dole Auditorium the military veterans’ communications seminar will present a screening of “The War at Home,” http://bit.ly/WarAtHome a student-produced documentary film made up of interviews with veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

A full schedule of events and author biographies can be accessed here: http://bit.ly/NUColby

Founded in 1996 by Carlo D´Este, W.E.B Griffin, and Ambassador William E. Colby, and renamed in the latter’s memory in 1997, the Colby Symposium has brought more than 50 top authors, historians, and filmmakers to Norwich University in Northfield, Vt., for a two-day residency to participate in open forums, lectures and other related functions.

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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 Women’s hockey team raises over $1,000 for breast cancer research

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Feb. 3, 2010
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Norwich Women’s hockey team raises over $1,000 for breast cancer research

NORTHFIELD – The Norwich University Women’s Ice Hockey team raised $1,124 at their Jan. 29 home game against St. Michael’s College to be donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for The Cure.

The Susan G. Komen Foundation for The Cure, the global leader of the breast cancer movement, has invested nearly $1.5 billion in breast cancer research since inception in 1982. As the world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists, the organization is working together to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cures.

“A big thank you goes out to everyone involved,” said Sophie Leclerc, the team captain, citing fans, parents and her teammates. “To get that kind of support is great.”

The team raised money initially to purchase the pink jerseys they wore for the game. And a handmade quilt was raffled off with proceeds from that going to the night’s events. Lisa Del Dotto was the raffle winner.

Carol Stevens and Gail Mariano dropped the honorary first puck in front of a crowd of over 500, many of whom were dressed in pink.

The Cadets, who are in just their third season competing at the varsity level, were 8-1-1 overall and 7-1-1 in the ECAC East going into Friday’s game. They added another win to their stats Friday, beating St. Mike’s 6-0, keeping them at the top of the ECAC East standings.


Norwich will return to action on Friday, Feb. 5, when the Cadets travel to Newport, R.I., to face ECAC East rival Salve Regina at 7 p.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 University kicks off spring Todd Lecture Series

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January 27, 2010
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Norwich University kicks off spring Todd Lecture Series

NORTHFIELD, Vt. (Jan. 27, 2010) – Norwich University presents a series of free events during the spring 2010 Todd Lecture Series, beginning on Wednesday, Feb. 10, and going through April 10.

Author Bill McKibben will kick off the series on Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. in Dole Auditorium with his talk, “Large and Small: Human Scale and Human Power in a Fast-Changing World,” presented by the Business & Humanities Schools.

McKibben is an environmental activist and writer and a resident of Ripton, Vt. He is an advocate of fighting global warming, the founder of the website www.350.org and a legendary organizer of demonstrations.

McKibben is a prolific author of 13 books on topics that include climate change, population growth, long distance athletics, solo hiking, genetic engineering and growth economy. He is the founder of www.stepitup07.org, which was involved in organizing the largest demonstration for climate change in the nation’s history.

McKibben is a contributor to several magazines and has been the recipient of Guggenheim and Lyndhurst Fellowships, the Lannon Prize for writing and has several honorary degrees.

On the following day, Thursday, Feb. 11, Major General Robert F. Behler (USAF Ret), of the MITRE Corporation, will speak at 7 p.m. in Cabot 085. His lecture, “Sustaining the Technological Edge in Supersonic Flight” is presented by the Engineering School.

Behler is the Senior Vice President and Deputy General Manager at the MITRE Corporation’s Command and Control Center that focuses on creating a joint command, control and communications. The MITRE’s Department of Defense is a federally funded research and development center.

Behler served in the Air Force for 31 years and retired in 2003 as a major general. He has extensive experience in command, control, communications and technology and served in worldwide assignments. He is a command pilot with more than 5,000 flying hours in 65 types of aircraft.

Behler has undergraduate and graduate degrees in aerospace science as well as a master’s of business degree. He is the winner of numerous service medals as well as the 15th Air Force Reconnaissance Crew of the Year award and the first General Jerome F. O’Malley Award for Best Reconnaissance Crew in the Air Force.

More Todd Lecture Series spring events:

Panel discussion on SMART Power with COL Christopher Holshek, COL (Ret) Thomas Baltazar, Ms. Caryn Hollis, and Dr. Reuben Brigety II
Feb. 18, 12:15 – 1:30 p.m. in Dole Auditorium
Presented by the School of Social Sciences

Lawrence Krauss, internationally known theoretical physicist
Feb. 25, 7 p.m. in Plumley Armory
Presented by the School of Math/Science

Jeanne Gang, principal of Chicago-based architecture and design firm Studio Gang Architects
March 29, 7 p.m. in Dole Auditorium
Presented by the School of Art and Architecture

Lt. Gen David Deptula, deputy chief of staff for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, Headquarters U.S. Air Force
April 6, 7 p.m. in Plumley Armory
Presented by the School of National Services

The Todd Lecture Series is named in honor of US Army retired Major General and President Emeritus W. Russell Todd, ‘50, and his wife, Carol, in gratitude for their dedicated service to Norwich University and the Northfield Community. With this series, Norwich reaches out to bring important, significant lecturers to the University. The programs will always be free and open to the greater Vermont community as well as the Norwich student body.

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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 hosting 3rd Annual CSI Symposium

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January 21, 2010
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Norwich University hosting 3rd Annual CSI Symposium

NORTHFIELD, Vt. (Jan. 21, 2010) – Norwich University will host its third annual CSI Symposium on Jan. 28 – 29, a series of seven lectures by forensic scientists on a range of topics covering the roles of science in crime investigations.

A highlight of the symposium will be a presentation given by Dr. Henry Lee, one of the world’s foremost forensic scientists. His testimony figured prominently in the O.J. Simpson trial and in convictions of the “Wood Chipper” murderer as well as hundreds of other murder cases.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for members of the Norwich student body, staff and faculty, as well as the wider community to listen to some of the world’s most renowned forensic scientists,” said Dr. Thomas Taylor, dean of social sciences.

The presentations will demonstrate how a cross-disciplined approach of various scientific expertises all contributes to solving crimes.

All lectures are free and open to the public and will be held on the University campus in Dole Auditorium. Free parking is located at the Kreitzberg Arena, off Route 12, with shuttle services provided to Dole Auditorium. The noon lecture includes a free lunch.


Thursday, Jan. 28:

4-5 p.m. INTRODUCTION, New York State Police Investigator Robert B. Appleton, Forensic Investigative Support Services

5-7 p.m. CRIME SCENE RECONSTRUCTION, Dr. Henry Lee, Connecticut Department of Public Safety, Division of Scientific Services

Friday, Jan. 29:

9-10 a.m. FORENSIC ODONTOLOGY: CASE OF RUSSIAN CZAR FAMILY, Dr. Lowell Levine, New York State Police, Forensics Unit

10-11 a.m. VETERINARY FORENSIC, Dr. Melinda Merck, Veterinary Forensic Sciences for the ASPCA

11-noon FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY, Dr. Richard Ovens, New York State Police Academy, National Training Center of Polygraph Science

12-1:30 p.m. LARSEN LECTURE SERIES PRESENTS: FORENSIC PATHOLOGY, Dr. Michael M. Baden, New York State Police, Forensic Services Unit

1:30-3 p.m. FORENSIC COMPUTER INVESTIGATION, Investigator Ryan Kubasiak, New York State Police, Computer Crime Unit


Editor’s note: The public can contact Kim Healy at (802) 485-2310 or khealy@norwich.edu for more information.

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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 closes most successful campaign ever

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Jan. 18, 2010
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Norwich closes most successful campaign ever

NORTHFIELD, Vt. (Jan. 18, 2010) – Norwich University officials announced the end to the Norwich Forever! fundraising campaign, which closed at the end of December with alumni and friends making a record investment in the future of Norwich students.

Norwich received more than $81.9 million in campaign gifts and pledges, nearly $27 million beyond the original goal for the campaign, successfully ending the campaign one year early.

“That we achieved such success in only four years, with the final sixteen months in a global recession, is a testament to how much our alumni cherish Norwich and want to provide our students with a first-rate experience,” said President Richard W. Schneider. “Many friends in Vermont, including several businesses, also participated in the campaign, and we are honored to have their support.”

Through the Norwich Forever! campaign the university has invested $10 million in academic programming and $9.5 million in scholarship funds. The campaign also provided funding for three new buildings on campus: the Wise Campus Center, the Sullivan Museum and History Center, and Doyle Hall, an addition to the athletic complex currently under construction.

“This is the most successful campaign in our university’s 190-year history, and it has put us in a very strong position as we approach the beginning of our third century of service. In an increasingly competitive higher education marketplace, this campaign has allowed us to grow our undergraduate population to more than 2,000 and to provide students with excellent facilities,” Schneider said.

The campaign has also allowed for more students than ever before to travel abroad and work with faculty members on research projects.

“On behalf of the faculty, staff, and students of Norwich, I want to thank everyone who gave to Norwich during this campaign.”

Norwich University launched the Norwich Forever! campaign in 2005 with a goal to raise $55 million in five years. Due to the volume of gifts and pledges, the university’s Board of Trustees decided to end Norwich Forever! one year earlier than originally planned. Norwich has now begun a smaller, three-year fundraising effort with a limited number of priorities.

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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 announces speakers for commissioning and commencement ceremonies

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Jan. 7, 2010
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Norwich announces speakers for commissioning and commencement ceremonies

NORTHFIELD, Vt. (Jan. 7, 2010) – Norwich University officials announced the speakers for this year’s commissioning and commencement ceremonies, to be held on May 15 and 16 respectively.

General Ann E. Dunwoody is scheduled to address approximately 100 NU students commissioning into the military and their families during a ceremony in which the new officers receive their lieutenant bars and their first salutes.

Dunwoody is the first woman to serve as a four-star general in the U.S. Army. Read her full bio here: http://www.army.mil/-news/2008/06/30/10506-gen-ann-e-dunwoody-us-army-materiel-command-commanding-general/index.html.

On May 16, Edward Rensi will give the commencement address to the class of 2010.

Rensi is the retired president and chief executive officer of McDonald’s USA and founder of the Ronald McDonald House. He currently serves as an executive consultant to McDonald’s Restaurant Systems. Read his full bio here: https://www.excelsior.edu/Excelsior_College/Alumni_Connection/Alumni_Hall_of_Fame/Edward_Rensi.

Commencement exercises will be held in Shapiro Field House on Sunday, May 16, 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).