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FEATURES
Alumni Society Welcomes new Director
CNU welcomes Christie Chipps as the new Director of Alumni Relations. Christie was most recently the assistant director of alumni relations at Hiram College. She is a graduate of Bowling Green State University where she received her B.A. in Communications/Marketing. She later received her M.A. in Nonprofit Management from Case Western Reserve University.
Read Christie’s letter to CNU Alumni.
Ferguson Center Individual Ticket Sales
Individual event tickets for the 2005-2006 Celebrations season are now on sale. Don't miss this chance to purchase tickets to exciting events such as Michael Crawford and the New York Pops, Bill Cosby, Marvin Hamlisch, Miss Saigon, Vince Gill and many, many more! Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster or through the Ferguson Center for the Arts ticket office. For more information, please call the ticket office at (757) 594-8752 or visit www.cnu.edu/fergusoncenter.
Colleges Must Get Used to Collaborating With Congress
Paul Trible column for the Chronicle Review
POINT OF VIEW: Like many college presidents, I have been struck by the escalating war of words between higher education and Congress, a sure sign of a disconnect between our nation's academic and political leaders. Each group is convinced that the other dislikes and distrusts it. Read More in the Chronicle of Higher Education.
University Advancement and University Relations Relocate to Main Campus
The offices of University Advancement and University Relations have moved to the third floor of the Administration Building. Please feel free to come and visit us in our new home.
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
CNU President to Lead Virginia Council of Presidents
Paul Trible has been elected to chair the Council of Presidents of Virginia's public four-year colleges and universities and community colleges.
New Director Takes Helm of International Programs
Connie Gianulis (cgianulis@cnu.edu) joins CNU as director of the newly created Office of International Initiatives and Fellowships (IIF). IIF will help facilitate more opportunities for students to travel abroad, and serves as a source of information, guidance and support to all students wishing to pursue study abroad. Connie was previously the director of International Academic Services at Mary Washington College (now University of Mary Washington) and has traveled extensively around the globe.
University Advancement Welcomes Director of Development for Athletics
Sarah Schmidt (sarah.schmidt@cnu.edu) joins the University Advancement team as the director of development for athletics. Sarah is a 2002 graduate of Washington and Lee University where she studied anthropology and journalism. She received her master’s degree from VCU in Sport Leadership-Administration. Sarah most recently worked with LanCon, a Dutch company committed to the exchange of knowledge between the European and American sports world.
Student Research in Dublin
 Rising seniors Megan Tucker and Kristen Willett recently completed undergraduate research projects at the National Library of Ireland.
Dr. Tracey Schwarze, associate professor of English and director of the Alice B. Randall Writing Center, has been invited to submit her work to a peer-reviewed journal in Italy for a special issue on James Joyce and Victorian Culture. Read greetings from Dr. Schwarze about the Ireland trip.
For more CNU Faculty & Student accolades, please visit The MainSail, the e-newsletter of the Christopher Newport University Faculty.
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In Memoriam
CNU Professor Emeritus Dr. David Dooley died on August 1, 2005. Dave taught in the Department of Psychology for 30 years.
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Family Weekend
CNU is proud to announce Family Weekend on September 9-11. Join us for the many special activities planned – soccer, football, academic debates, faculty recitals, live music, the intrigue and entertainment of Craig Karges, family karaoke and Sunday’s annual family picnic.
The music scene’s “next best thing” Josh Kelley Plays at CNU
Friday, September 15 - 8 p.m. - Concert Hall
The Campus Activities Board (CAB) and the Office of Student Activities present Josh Kelley with Michael Tolcher in concert. Tickets are available September 2 through the Ferguson Center Ticket office: $5 for students, $10 for alumni. For more information call 594-7260.
When Women Ruled the World and more
The LifeLong Learning Society announces their Fall 2005 Program, which includes classes, concerts and field trips. Intellectual curiosity is the only admission requirement.
Alumni Society 5K Benefits Scholarships
Lace up your running shoes for the 5th Annual CNU Alumni Society/Oyster Pointer 5K Fall Classic on September 17. Race proceeds add to scholarships in memory of recent CNU student athletes Jonny Besecker and Grace Lovegrove.
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Across the state and back to CNU
With a CNU diploma in hand, Denise Francum began a successful business career with Ferguson Enterprises from atop a forklift. She came up through their ranks from trainee to her current post as Director of Recruiting and Compensation. More >> |
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CNU won the 2004-2005 Virginia Sports Information Directors College Division