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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
Norwich University is a diversified academic institution that educates traditional-age students and adults in a Corps of Cadets and as civilians. Norwich offers a broad selection of traditional and distance-learning programs culminating in Baccalaureate and Graduate Degrees. Norwich University was founded in 1819 by Captain Alden Partridge of the U.S. Army. Norwich University is the oldest private military college in the United States of America and the birthplace of our nation's Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC). www.norwich.edu
Friday, June 17, 2011
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
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.
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/
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.
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/
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
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
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
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
Norwich University is a diversified academic institution that educates traditional-age students and adults in a Corps of Cadets and as civilians. Norwich offers a broad selection of traditional and distance-learning programs culminating in Baccalaureate and Graduate Degrees. Norwich University was founded in 1819 by Captain Alden Partridge of the U.S. Army. Norwich University is the oldest private military college in the United States of America and the birthplace of our nation's Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC). www.norwich.edu
Friday, April 29, 2011
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
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.
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
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.
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
Thursday, April 14, 2011
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.
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
April 14, 2011
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ADVISORY
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.
Norwich University is a diversified academic institution that educates traditional-age students and adults in a Corps of Cadets and as civilians. Norwich offers a broad selection of traditional and distance-learning programs culminating in Baccalaureate and Graduate Degrees. Norwich University was founded in 1819 by Captain Alden Partridge of the U.S. Army. Norwich University is the oldest private military college in the United States of America and the birthplace of our nation's Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC). www.norwich.edu
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