For Immediate Release
Nov. 5, 2010
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NORTHFIELD, Vt. – The Norwich University community and the Corps of Cadets will pay tribute to all veterans on Tuesday, Nov. 9 with a special remembrance ceremony at 1:10 p.m. on the Upper Parade Ground.
Our guest speaker will be John “Jack” Moynihan, Captain Commanding, Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts, the oldest chartered military organization in the western hemisphere.
Approximately 50-75 members from the AHAC unit, including their family members, will be in attendance.
The tribute on the UP includes nine minutes of canon fire in the Roll of Wars and a twenty-one gun salute.
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 – dress warmly to be outside.
It would be our honor to have you as our guest.
More on the AHAC:
• There is a display case at the Sullivan Museum and History Center depicting this unit and the Norwich alumni connection.
• The AHAC is the military organization that Washington knew, that was viewed by Benjamin Franklin as they marched through the streets of Boston, and was visited by both John Adams and John Quincy Adams. Eight of its members have received the nation’s highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor, and four of its members have served as President of the United States: James Monroe, Chester Alan Arthur, Calvin Coolidge and John F. Kennedy.
• Over 30 Norwich University men are members of the AHAC including Board of Trustee members General Gordon R. Sullivan, NU ’59; Charles Perenick, NU ’56; James Moriarty, Jr., NU ‘60; Joseph Milano, NU ’66; Charles Holden, NU’67 and Jack Abare, NU ’57 along with two dozen additional NU classmates There are also over 18 sons and daughters, “AHAC legacies,” currently enrolled at NU or recently graduated.
• Its charter was granted in March 1638 by the Great and General Court of Massachusetts Bay and signed by Governor John Winthrop. The Company was chartered as an Independent Company to train officers for the existing militias.
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, November 5, 2010
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Norwich announces new academic major: Education
For Immediate Release
Nov. 4, 2010
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NORTHFIELD, Vt. – Norwich University officials announced that beginning in Fall 2011 it will offer a new major of academic study, a bachelor of science in education.
The program builds on a teacher licensure program already in place at NU, a program modeled on the philosophy of NU Founder Captain Alden Partridge and his belief in experiential learning.
In NU’s program students begin work in the classroom in the fall of their sophomore year and exceed the Vermont state criteria for hours spent in the classroom.
“The state mandates 60 hours of field experience prior to student-teaching and our students complete 70-plus hours,” said Education Professor Diane Byrne. “We do active observation and in subsequent classes they are working with the teacher and observing…The students are very grateful for that.
“This adoption of the BS in education recognizes the work that many students already do and streamlines the process.”
In addition, NU students complete 14 weeks of student-teaching – two weeks beyond the Vermont state requirement of 12 weeks, typically finishing the program with 480 hours of student-teaching.
“The bachelor of science in education is a natural evolution of the high quality program we already have in place,” said Vice President for Academic Affairs Guiyou Huang. “Guided by Partridge’s vision of experiential learning, our education students graduate from our program ready to lead in the classroom.”
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
Nov. 4, 2010
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NORTHFIELD, Vt. – Norwich University officials announced that beginning in Fall 2011 it will offer a new major of academic study, a bachelor of science in education.
The program builds on a teacher licensure program already in place at NU, a program modeled on the philosophy of NU Founder Captain Alden Partridge and his belief in experiential learning.
In NU’s program students begin work in the classroom in the fall of their sophomore year and exceed the Vermont state criteria for hours spent in the classroom.
“The state mandates 60 hours of field experience prior to student-teaching and our students complete 70-plus hours,” said Education Professor Diane Byrne. “We do active observation and in subsequent classes they are working with the teacher and observing…The students are very grateful for that.
“This adoption of the BS in education recognizes the work that many students already do and streamlines the process.”
In addition, NU students complete 14 weeks of student-teaching – two weeks beyond the Vermont state requirement of 12 weeks, typically finishing the program with 480 hours of student-teaching.
“The bachelor of science in education is a natural evolution of the high quality program we already have in place,” said Vice President for Academic Affairs Guiyou Huang. “Guided by Partridge’s vision of experiential learning, our education students graduate from our program ready to lead in the classroom.”
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, October 29, 2010
NU professor runs 100-mile race to raise funds in Pratt’s name
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Oct. 29, 2010
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NORTHFIELD, Vt. – Norwich University History Professor, long distance runner and cancer survivor Rowland Brucken will run a 100-mile race next month and has pledged to raise funds in honor of NU student Mackenzie Pratt, who died of cancer on Oct. 12.
Brucken will run the 100-mile trail run, called the Pinhoti 100, on Nov. 6-7 in Alabama.
Brucken would like to raise pledges in Pratt’s name to benefit the Hyde Park Recreation Committee, which maintains walking paths and supports Hyde Park Elementary students who love to play sports.
As an accomplished athlete, Pratt grew up benefitting from the committee’s work, and her family thought that donations to that organization would be an appropriate way to honor her memory.
To donate please makes checks out to Hyde Park Recreation Committee with “Mackenzie Pratt” in the memo and send to P.O. Box 98, Hyde Park, Vt., 05655.
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
Oct. 29, 2010
Contact: Daphne Larkin
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NORTHFIELD, Vt. – Norwich University History Professor, long distance runner and cancer survivor Rowland Brucken will run a 100-mile race next month and has pledged to raise funds in honor of NU student Mackenzie Pratt, who died of cancer on Oct. 12.
Brucken will run the 100-mile trail run, called the Pinhoti 100, on Nov. 6-7 in Alabama.
Brucken would like to raise pledges in Pratt’s name to benefit the Hyde Park Recreation Committee, which maintains walking paths and supports Hyde Park Elementary students who love to play sports.
As an accomplished athlete, Pratt grew up benefitting from the committee’s work, and her family thought that donations to that organization would be an appropriate way to honor her memory.
To donate please makes checks out to Hyde Park Recreation Committee with “Mackenzie Pratt” in the memo and send to P.O. Box 98, Hyde Park, Vt., 05655.
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, October 21, 2010
Norwich cadets march 50-mile legacy route to raise money for veterans
For Immediate Release
Oct. 21, 2010
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NORTHFIELD, Vt. – Norwich University cadets will conduct a three-day march through the state beginning Thursday, Nov. 4 to raise money for The Veterans’ Place in Northfield and The Wounded Warrior Project.
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, Nov. 6 at 1 p.m. against Castleton.
Marchers will be joined by historic vehicles provided by The Green Mountain Military Vehicle Club, including a Jeep-style ambulance. First aid services will be provided by the Norwich University Emergency Medical Services club (NUEMS).
Students, staff and faculty will pay $50 to participate in the march, which was organized by the NU Construction Engineering Management Club. Their goal is to raise $5,000 for each of the veterans’ organizations, $10,000 total.
Anyone interested in donating, please send a check made out to Norwich University to the Office of Civic Engagement and Campus Climate at 158 Harmon Dr. Northfield, Vt. 05663. Donations will be split evenly between the two veterans’ organizations. Groups can also purchase mile markers or participate in other campus fundraisers.
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
Oct. 21, 2010
Contact: Daphne Larkin
802-485-2886 or 595-3613(m)
dlarkin@norwich.edu
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NORTHFIELD, Vt. – Norwich University cadets will conduct a three-day march through the state beginning Thursday, Nov. 4 to raise money for The Veterans’ Place in Northfield and The Wounded Warrior Project.
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, Nov. 6 at 1 p.m. against Castleton.
Marchers will be joined by historic vehicles provided by The Green Mountain Military Vehicle Club, including a Jeep-style ambulance. First aid services will be provided by the Norwich University Emergency Medical Services club (NUEMS).
Students, staff and faculty will pay $50 to participate in the march, which was organized by the NU Construction Engineering Management Club. Their goal is to raise $5,000 for each of the veterans’ organizations, $10,000 total.
Anyone interested in donating, please send a check made out to Norwich University to the Office of Civic Engagement and Campus Climate at 158 Harmon Dr. Northfield, Vt. 05663. Donations will be split evenly between the two veterans’ organizations. Groups can also purchase mile markers or participate in other campus fundraisers.
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 NROTC top fundraiser nationally for Veterans
For Immediate Release
Oct. 21, 2010
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NORTHFIELD, Vt. – Norwich University students in Navy Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (NROTC) have been named the top NROTC fundraiser for the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund in the 35th Annual Marine Corps Marathon to be held in Wash., D.C. on Oct. 31.
Six students and two Norwich NROTC instructors have raised over $7,000, far exceeding the $300 individual marathon registration fee by the Sept. 30 goal.
The Semper Fi Fund boasts 800 runners in the marathon, which is known as the fourth largest marathon in the US and eighth largest in the world.
This is the first year NU NROTC is participating in the marathon.
“We wanted to run the Marine Corps Marathon but we wanted to do it with a good cause,” said Geoff Shimp, a junior at Norwich. “The Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund is a great organization, and we know that those who will be getting help are Marines our age and are fighting for our right to be at this institution.”
Donations to the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund can be made here.
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
Oct. 21, 2010
Contact: Daphne Larkin
802-485-2886 or 595-3613(m)
dlarkin@norwich.edu
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NORTHFIELD, Vt. – Norwich University students in Navy Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (NROTC) have been named the top NROTC fundraiser for the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund in the 35th Annual Marine Corps Marathon to be held in Wash., D.C. on Oct. 31.
Six students and two Norwich NROTC instructors have raised over $7,000, far exceeding the $300 individual marathon registration fee by the Sept. 30 goal.
The Semper Fi Fund boasts 800 runners in the marathon, which is known as the fourth largest marathon in the US and eighth largest in the world.
This is the first year NU NROTC is participating in the marathon.
“We wanted to run the Marine Corps Marathon but we wanted to do it with a good cause,” said Geoff Shimp, a junior at Norwich. “The Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund is a great organization, and we know that those who will be getting help are Marines our age and are fighting for our right to be at this institution.”
Donations to the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund can be made here.
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, October 15, 2010
Norwich presents two presentations by music historian and author
For Immediate Release
Oct. 15, 2010
Contact: Daphne Larkin
802-485-2886 or 595-3613(m)
dlarkin@norwich.edu
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NORTHFIELD, Vt. – Nationally recognized music historian and author, Michael Lasser, will give two presentations on music from the era of World War II later this month.
On Tuesday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. Lasser will present “Walking Alone: The Love Songs of World War II” at the Kellogg Hubbard Library in Montpelier. He will discuss how popular songs reflected what was happening in peoples’ hearts and lives during that era.
And on Wednesday, Oct. 27 at noon Lasser will present “Music and World War II: God Bless America and White Christmas” at Norwich’s Sullivan Museum and History Center in Northfield. He will share Irving Berlin’s two famous songs, which embodied and shaped American attitudes and were written for a world about to go to war.
Both presentations are free and open to the public, and the Sullivan Museum event includes lunch.
Since 1980, Lasser has hosted the nationally-syndicated public radio show, “Fascinatin’ Rhythm,” winner of a 1994 Peabody Award for letting “our treasury of popular tunes speak (and sing) for itself with sparkling commentary, tracing the contributions of the composers and performers to American society.”
He is the former theater critic for The Rochester Democrat & Chronicle. For nearly 25 years Lasser has spoken at museums and universities across the nation including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Smithsonian National Museum of American Art. Lasser is here for the public Lunch N’ Learn programs at the Sullivan Museum and History Center at Norwich University. In conjunction with its special fall exhibition, The Role of Remembrance: Norwich University and WWII, a series of programs are being offered that share more information about the WWII period.
Lasser is co-author of the book America’s Songs: The Stories behind the Songs of Broadway, Hollywood and Tin Pan Alley, which will be on sale at both events.
For additional information or directions call Sullivan Museum Director Marilyn Solvay at 802-485-2448. The fall special exhibition, The Role of Remembrance: NU and WWII, is on view at Norwich University in the Sullivan Museum from Monday – Saturday, 9 am – 4 pm through January 31, 2011.
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
Oct. 15, 2010
Contact: Daphne Larkin
802-485-2886 or 595-3613(m)
dlarkin@norwich.edu
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ADVISORY
NORTHFIELD, Vt. – Nationally recognized music historian and author, Michael Lasser, will give two presentations on music from the era of World War II later this month.
On Tuesday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. Lasser will present “Walking Alone: The Love Songs of World War II” at the Kellogg Hubbard Library in Montpelier. He will discuss how popular songs reflected what was happening in peoples’ hearts and lives during that era.
And on Wednesday, Oct. 27 at noon Lasser will present “Music and World War II: God Bless America and White Christmas” at Norwich’s Sullivan Museum and History Center in Northfield. He will share Irving Berlin’s two famous songs, which embodied and shaped American attitudes and were written for a world about to go to war.
Both presentations are free and open to the public, and the Sullivan Museum event includes lunch.
Since 1980, Lasser has hosted the nationally-syndicated public radio show, “Fascinatin’ Rhythm,” winner of a 1994 Peabody Award for letting “our treasury of popular tunes speak (and sing) for itself with sparkling commentary, tracing the contributions of the composers and performers to American society.”
He is the former theater critic for The Rochester Democrat & Chronicle. For nearly 25 years Lasser has spoken at museums and universities across the nation including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Smithsonian National Museum of American Art. Lasser is here for the public Lunch N’ Learn programs at the Sullivan Museum and History Center at Norwich University. In conjunction with its special fall exhibition, The Role of Remembrance: Norwich University and WWII, a series of programs are being offered that share more information about the WWII period.
Lasser is co-author of the book America’s Songs: The Stories behind the Songs of Broadway, Hollywood and Tin Pan Alley, which will be on sale at both events.
For additional information or directions call Sullivan Museum Director Marilyn Solvay at 802-485-2448. The fall special exhibition, The Role of Remembrance: NU and WWII, is on view at Norwich University in the Sullivan Museum from Monday – Saturday, 9 am – 4 pm through January 31, 2011.
Norwich University is a diversified academic institution that educates traditional-age students and adults in a Corps of Cadets and as civilians. Norwich offers a broad selection of traditional and distance-learning programs culminating in Baccalaureate and Graduate Degrees. Norwich University was founded in 1819 by Captain Alden Partridge of the U.S. Army. Norwich University is the oldest private military college in the United States of America and the birthplace of our nation's Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC). www.norwich.edu
Monday, October 11, 2010
Norwich announces graduate program scholarship recipients
For Immediate Release
Oct. 11, 2010
Contact: Daphne Larkin
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NORTHFIELD, Vt. – Norwich University officials announced two winners of reduced tuition to the Master of Public Administration (MPA) program with a concentration in public works.
Herb Blomquist, of Edmond, Okla., received $5,000 in tuition reduction. He has worked in the public sector since 2001.
Thomas H. Fass, of Tampa, Fla., received $2,500 in tuition reduction.
Norwich offers the scholarships through American Public Works Association (APWA).
“We are very excited to learn that Herb Blomquist and Thomas Fass were selected for scholarships in the MPA program,” said MPA Program Director Donal Hartman. “Public works is one of the most important fields in public administration and it is always a pleasure to have two of their top young managers join our program.”
Blomquist currently serves as the Director of Public Works for the City of Edmond, Okla., where he oversees the Public Works Administration, Field Services, Solid Waste, Facilities Maintenance, Fleet Management and Vehicle Maintenance functions for Public Works in the City of Edmond.
“I really enjoy positively contributing to my community every day,” he said.
Fass holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from Virginia Tech and a Master of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from Georgia Tech. He is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Florida and Virginia.
“I believe the MPA degree can help those of us in Public Works to better understand the larger picture of the challenges local governments face,” he said.
Norwich University is a diversified academic institution that educates traditional-age students and adults in a Corps of Cadets and as civilians. Norwich offers a broad selection of traditional and distance-learning programs culminating in Baccalaureate and Graduate Degrees. Norwich University was founded in 1819 by Captain Alden Partridge of the U.S. Army. Norwich University is the oldest private military college in the United States of America and the birthplace of our nation's Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC). www.norwich.edu
Oct. 11, 2010
Contact: Daphne Larkin
802-485-2886 or 595-3613(m)
dlarkin@norwich.edu
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ADVISORY
NORTHFIELD, Vt. – Norwich University officials announced two winners of reduced tuition to the Master of Public Administration (MPA) program with a concentration in public works.
Herb Blomquist, of Edmond, Okla., received $5,000 in tuition reduction. He has worked in the public sector since 2001.
Thomas H. Fass, of Tampa, Fla., received $2,500 in tuition reduction.
Norwich offers the scholarships through American Public Works Association (APWA).
“We are very excited to learn that Herb Blomquist and Thomas Fass were selected for scholarships in the MPA program,” said MPA Program Director Donal Hartman. “Public works is one of the most important fields in public administration and it is always a pleasure to have two of their top young managers join our program.”
Blomquist currently serves as the Director of Public Works for the City of Edmond, Okla., where he oversees the Public Works Administration, Field Services, Solid Waste, Facilities Maintenance, Fleet Management and Vehicle Maintenance functions for Public Works in the City of Edmond.
“I really enjoy positively contributing to my community every day,” he said.
Fass holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from Virginia Tech and a Master of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from Georgia Tech. He is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Florida and Virginia.
“I believe the MPA degree can help those of us in Public Works to better understand the larger picture of the challenges local governments face,” he said.
Norwich University is a diversified academic institution that educates traditional-age students and adults in a Corps of Cadets and as civilians. Norwich offers a broad selection of traditional and distance-learning programs culminating in Baccalaureate and Graduate Degrees. Norwich University was founded in 1819 by Captain Alden Partridge of the U.S. Army. Norwich University is the oldest private military college in the United States of America and the birthplace of our nation's Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC). www.norwich.edu
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