Several changes were made to the uniform issue given to freshmen in the Norwich University Corps of Cadets this year, according to the commandant of cadets. Corps freshmen were issued new patches, jackets and blankets, and were also are required to purchase their own boots, according to Brig. Gen. Michael […]
Month: October 2009
Students earn science credits on the river
Norwich University provides a four-credit Connecticut River trip course right before summer classes begins. This program allows students to take a semester-long class in 14 days and not worry about anything else, according to David Westerman, a Charles A Dana professor of geology. This course is intended for non-science majors […]
Trustees approve tuition hike, higher cost for room and board
The Norwich University Board of Trustees has voted to increase the costs of room and board for students residing on campus for the 2009-10 school year, according to a Norwich University official. The increase for students is nothing new, as room and board costs typically increase each year to meet […]
With high textbook prices, students turn to Internet
Nationwide, college students are putting big dents into their bank accounts to purchase textbooks. Norwich students are leaning towards alternate methods to ensure they have all the class materials needed. The Norwich University bookstore is the only place on campus to purchase all textbooks at a set price, but the […]
Alumni donations create emergency scholarship fund
An emergency scholarship fund was created at Norwich University by the alumni class of 1952 because of the recent economic situation and its effect on university students. President Richard W. Schneider worked to create the fund to help students get through the hard economic times. “I decided that we had […]
The President’s Corner
We are off to a fabulous academic year, with many exciting activities planned. The second Todd Lecture Series event will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 7 p.m. in Plumley Armory. David M. Walker, former head of the Government Accountability Office and president and CEO of the Peter […]
Student paychecks now biweekly
After being out of compliance with Vermont state law for 43 years, Norwich University switched this fall from a monthly to a bi-weekly payment system for student employees, according to personnel from the payroll and human resource offices. “There were some questions this summer on the timing of payments which […]
Coping with food allergies
Allergies, severe or mild, can be a hassle in an individual’s life, especially that of a college student. Accommodations, especially in a school environment, can be hard to achieve. Norwich University has made adjustments for students with allergies so they can live at Norwich worry free. Adjustments range from a […]
The Presidents Corner
We are off to a fabulous academic year, with many exciting activities planned. The second Todd Lecture Series event will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 7 p.m. in Plumley Armory. David M. Walker, former head of the Government Accountability Office and president and CEO of the Peter G. […]
No more budget cuts planned; school keeps eye on economy
No more budget cuts are planned for Norwich University this year, administration officials said, despite the continued weakness in the economy. Due to changes that have already been made, according to Dr. Joe Byrne, assistant vice president of academic affairs, Norwich University will not exceed its $70 million budget for […]