Norwich University is going back to the future, researching modern use of an ancient heat source as it considers a proposal to build a biomass wood chip plant to heat the campus. David Magida, chief administrative officer at Norwich, is leading a team looking at the proposed project, its cost […]
Month: March 2012
These two look for three
When Coach Beth Van Parys tried to describe the Fitzpatrick sisters in one word, she found it impossible. Mollie and Grace Fitzpatrick, from Falmouth, Maine, will be taking the field this spring as midfielders for the women’s lacrosse team for the last time together. “It’s great playing with my sister because […]
For some students, spring break means hard work and lending a hand
Kayla Weimert spent her entire sophomore spring break tearing down walls, painting, and meeting families in need. She was the team leader for an alternative spring break trip with Habitat for Humanity. She was responsible for getting her team where they needed to be each day, as well as […]
Long DINGSANITY!
It’s safe to say that senior Long Ding doesn’t have a case of pteromerhanophobia, which is a fear of being on an airplane while it is in flight. In the past few weeks alone, he’s taken a day trip to Maryland, as well as a flight to Arkansas and New Jersey for separate […]
Tennis serves up a plan for season
The tennis team plans to let go of last year’s semifinal loss to Emerson College and rebuild for this upcoming season. “We have never made it past the semifinals since I have been on the team, it would be great if we could find a way to win our […]
Swimmers dive into event
It all came down to three days, Feb. 17, 18 and 19. Norwich University swimming and diving showcased their talents in White River Junction, Vt., for the New England Intercollegiate Swimming and Diving Association Championship (www.norwichathletics.com). The team had a solid first day of the championships, highlighted by a […]
Reflection
AtNorwich, we are continually working to make the University a better place to live, study, and learn. I recently asked my senior staff to reflect on significant changes that were implemented in the last two years which enhance the student experience. I was quite impressed by this list and […]
Recognition
#8220;On this day, the third day of March, in the year 2012 at 23:00 hours…” Those are words that the class of 2015 will forever remember. It was that day when “Rookdom” ended and the rooks became full members of the Corps of Cadets, as 4th class cadets. […]
NU wrestlers get some experience
The Norwich University’s men’s wrestling team traveled to Providence, R.I., to compete in the 2012 New England Wrestling Association’s Futures tournament on Feb. 19. The Cadets finished the tournament in sixth place and had three wrestlers who placed in the top three in their weight class for the tournament, […]
Joint Chiefs Chairman to speak at NU graduation
General Martin E. Dempsey, the 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has been chosen to deliver the commencement speech at graduation exercises on Sunday, May 13. As the highest ranking military officer in the country, Dempsey serves as the principal military adviser to the President, the Secretary of […]