After last season’s better-than-expected 8-3 record the Norwich University football team now has its sights set on making it to the NCAA playoffs, according to the team’s running back. “The intensity has been ratcheted up,” said Andrew Fulford, 21, a communications major from Gloucester, Mass. “We are trying to create […]
Month: October 2010
Wrestling returns with a new coach
After an extensive search for a new wrestling coach, the void has been filled. John Hartupee, a recent Division 1 head coach for 13 seasons from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Penn., will take over as wrestling head coach with “high expectations for a successful year,” according to the Norwich director […]
Women’s hockey restarts journey to frozen four
The Norwich University women’s ice hockey team made it to the National Collegiate Athletic Association Frozen Four last season. The team finished second place in Division III and nothing less is expected of the team in its upcoming 2010-2011 season, according to the team captain. Nine freshmen were recruited this […]
Gerard Hall sets standard for future dormitories
After 11 weeks of construction and a $1.4 million investment, the Gerard Hall dormitory renovations have been officially completed, according to the Facilities Operations chief administrative officer. “The construction work started the day after commencement,” said David Magida, chief administrative officer of Facilities Operations. “We knew exactly what we were […]
NU more selective university
With its lowest acceptance rate in history, and a higher ranking in U.S. News & World Report, Norwich is becoming a more selective university, university officials said. “We are becoming a selective school; we are becoming more recognized among our peers in such publications as the U.S. News and the […]
Housing at maximum capacity; students in lounges
With the largest student population in Norwich’s history, housing has become an issue this semester, according to students and Norwich officials. “There are more people wanting to come here than there are beds for,” said Major Kristine Seipel, housing official for Norwich University. “There was more demand than supply.” Norwich […]
Students build cutting-edge solar lab
The Norwich University departments of engineering and architecture this summer built a portable solar-powered lab to be used for environmental research projects, according to an assistant professor of architecture. The 200-sq-ft EMBARC (Energy Mobile Building Arts Research Center) is the only solar-powered lab on campus. Its construction was started on […]
Payroll goes paperless
Starting this fall, Norwich University payroll services became completely paperless to create “efficiency,” according the NU human resources director. “This way the data entry has to only be handled once,” said Jay Wisner, director of human resources. “It’s all online, and anyone who needs to see it can see it.” […]
Simplify decisions by adding syllabi
As of July 1, a new federal law known as HEOA mandates that when a student registers for class there must be a booklist presented at that time. This will be enormously helpful for students. Now, let’s see if Norwich can take that one step further and require that professors […]
Women’s soccer team emphasizes consistency
While heading into the 2010 season, the women’s soccer team is expected to stay focused on its game through team camaraderie and upperclassmen leadership, while excelling in the classroom, according to the Norwich head coach. The second-year head coach, Beth Van Parys, went to Alleghany College and graduated with a […]