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Christopher Newport University
August 2004    Issue No. 29

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Features
3rd Annual Alumni Society/Oyster Pointer 5K race.

Racing for Scholarships
The Alumni Society/Oyster Pointer 5K race is on for September 11 and will feature a special memorial ceremony honoring the victims of 9/11. Teamed with the Oyster Pointer magazine, the Alumni Society hopes to raise $10,000. All proceeds from the race support student scholarship endowments. The race is open to the community. Register now.

Steppin’ Out With My Baby …
Spend your evening with Tony Bennett in the Ferguson Center for the Arts. Tickets go on sale at 8 a.m. on August 9 by phone only and are limited to two per person.

Families Welcome …
Family Weekend is September 10-12. Load mom, dad and the grandparents in the car and join in the festivities. Events include comedy shows, the Alumni Society/Oyster Pointer 5K race, Faculty Features, a conversation with President Trible, the football game and more. For more information, call (757) 594-7260.

Our Alumni Opinions Are Important
In the next few weeks our alumni may receive an email invitation to provide us valuable feedback regarding your opinions of the University. Input from our alumni is extremely valuable to the University. When you receive the survey, please take a few minutes to fill it out and return it. We appreciate your time.

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Upcoming Events

Welcome Week
Residence Hall move-in begins August 18 at 8 a.m. Whether this is your first move-in or your fourth, let the Office of Residence Life give you some tips for a smooth process.

Mark your calendars
Aug. 18 Residence Hall Move-In
Aug. 20 Freshman Convocation
Aug. 23 Classes start
Sept. 4 CNU Football vs. Rowan
1 p.m. POMOCO Stadium
Sept. 11

Family Weekend
Oyster Point/CNU Alumni Society 5K Race 8 a.m.
CNU Football vs. McDaniel
1 p.m. POMOCO Stadium

Nov. 13 Homecoming
CNU Football vs. Ferrum
1 p.m. POMOCO Stadium
Santoro Hall Reunion

Special Recognition

Giving has its rewards
Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. John K. May, the winners of the Annual Fund for Academic Excellence $250 CNU bookstore gift certificate. CNU parents John and Sharon were automatically entered into a drawing after making a gift within 30 days of their phonathon pledge to CNU.

Dr. Kip Redick, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, received an award for top competitive paper at the annual convention of the Media Ecology Association for his presentation of "Theme Parks as Sacred Places and Commercial Sanctuaries."

Mr. George Hillow, Department of Fine and Performing Arts - Theater, has published "It Takes Two to Make Art - a Sender and a Receiver" in the Summer 2004 edition of Southern Theatre.

For more CNU Faculty & Student accolades, please visit The MainSail, the e-newsletter of the Christopher Newport University Faculty.

CNU ATHLETICS Sports Shorts

Captain Chris
They Could Go All The Way …

CNU Football was unanimously predicted by conference coaches to win the USA South Conference Championships.

Fall Athletic Schedules Are Set
Are you a soccer fan? Would you like to take your child to a lacrosse match? Check out your favorite teams’ fall schedule.

The CNU Athletic Department keeps you updated with scores and highlights of your favorite CNU teams.

 

The Alumni Society Needs Volunteers

Volunteers are needed to serve on committees and assist with events. All are welcomed – parents, friends and most certainly alumni. Interested in volunteering?
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