The Norwich University Division III swim teams began training in the middle of September for their upcoming season in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference, which begins Nov. 7. Laura Dunn, entering her fifth year with Norwich and currently head coach for both the men and women’s swim teams, is optimistic […]
Month: November 2009
Men’s hockey hopes for return to Frozen Four
The Norwich men’s ice hockey team looks to have a strong season following last year’s heartbreaking loss by adding 12 freshmen, according to a senior team member. After losing in the ECAC quarterfinals, the Norwich men’s hockey team has brought in 11 forwards and one goalie to […]
Special Olympics come to Norwich
On Saturday, Oct. 17, Norwich University held the Special Olympics for people with special needs, according to Erica Rate. The school has put on this event for some time now, usually doing one in the fall and another in the spring. “It took place here at Norwich University, we used […]
NU provides counseling to all students
All college students, both male and female, deal with many stresses including relationships and rigorous academics. “There are many young men and women who need to talk to somebody about what’s on their mind.” said Dr. Melvin Miller, director of counseling and psychological services at Norwich. The […]
Athletes balance sports and academics
Staying on top of your game in the classroom and on the game field can be tough when you’re a student athlete in college. At times it can be tough balancing school and sports, according to Joe Sleeman, 19, a sophomore business major from Rochester, N.Y. “Coaches try and give […]
Administration responds to anonymous letter
The Friday of homecoming weekend, an anonymous letter that criticized the Norwich administration and the Corps of Cadets was posted all around campus. “Anonymous letters are not appropriate in the military and corporate worlds,” said Norwich University President Richard Schneider in a prepared statement, “and they have no place at […]
Students produce documentary about veterans
The “War At Home” is the sequel to the documentary “The Vermont Fallen.” It started when a large group of student veterans returned from Iraq and Afghanistan and wanted to help fellow students by telling about their experiences, according to Prof. William Estill of the communications department. “At the time, […]
NU provides rides to ski areas
With the winter season almost here, Norwich University’s Activities Center has begun planning the details for the shuttle that will bring students to and from the Sugarbush Ski Area, according to Kelly Allenspach, of the center. These shuttles will not be available until next semester, said Allenspach. […]
Alden Partridge statue re-dedicated
A re-dedication ceremony of the Captain Alden Partridge statue was held in recognition of the sculptor Bruno Sarzanini (1912-1976), on Columbus Day, Oct. 12. The statue was originally dedicated to the university at the commencement of 1955 ceremony. It was carved in the Northfield plant of the […]
Program teaches leadership to sophomores
Sophomores at Norwich University can join a yearlong program designed to give them the tools to be an effective leader, according to a past participant. The Leadership Enrichment and Development Program (LEAD) is being used to keep Corps of Cadets and civilian sophomores involved in the school and to […]