 FEATURES
CNU earns Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum award
C.J. Woollum accepts the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and
Museum award for CNU. |
The CNU Athletic Department earned the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum award for overall excellence in athletics. The College Division All-Sports Award was given to CNU for achieving the best winning percentage (65 percent) in all sports among Division II and III schools in Virginia in 2004-05. CNU has claimed the title six out of the last eight years.
Events to mark Black History Month
CNU will celebrate Black History Month in February with several events. Artist Regina Petteway will display her work in the CNU Bookstore on Feb. 17. Local author and artist Gerome Meminger will be at the CNU Bookstore on Feb. 27 to sign copies of his book. Paul Rusesabagina, the real-life hero depicted in the movie “Hotel Rwanda,” will speak at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 27 in the Ferguson Center for the Arts Concert Hall.
CNU presents the Ella Fitzgerald Music Festival
Christopher Newport University’s ninth annual Ella Fitzgerald Music Festival will feature Kurt Elling with the CNU Jazz Ensembles, Eddie Palmieri and Tiempo Libre. Also appearing are Patti Austin and the Count Basie Orchestra and Branford Marsalis.
Exhibit in Falk Gallery until Feb. 10
“The White House” by
Melanie Chambers Hartman |
“Women in Community,” an exhibit in the Ferguson Center’s Falk Gallery, will be on display through Feb. 10. For more information, please contact the Department of Fine Art and Art History at 594-7930. |
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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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 SPECIAL RECOGNITION
CNU student-athletes honored for academic excellence
One hundred and twenty-three student-athletes were honored at halftime of a recent men's basketball game. All maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA for fall 2005.
CNU graduates research communication topics for conference
Three CNU graduates presented their senior research projects at the 91st National Communication Association Convention, Nov. 17-20, in Boston. This was the first time students from the Communication Studies department were competitively selected to attend the convention.
Professor’s book covers history of Buddhism
Dr. John M. Thompson, assistant professor of religious studies, recently published his first book, “Buddhism.” The textbook spans the history of Buddhism from its origins to the present.
Professor publishes workbook
Dr. Richard Cheney of the Department of Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Science, has published the 11th edition of the Student Interactive Workbook for Starr and Taggart's “Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life.” The workbook is published through Thomson Brooks/Cole publishers.
Employee receives special recognition from Gov. Warner
CNU employee Marty McCoy was one of seven individuals in the state who recently received the Governor’s Volunteer Caregiver Award at a ceremony in the General Assembly Building in Richmond. The award "honors those who lovingly and voluntarily take care of family and friends day after day, and are intended to heighten public awareness of their contributions." McCoy was the only person chosen from the Hampton Roads area.
Professor’s work included in history publication
Assistant Professor of History Brian M. Puaca is included in a historical discussion in the Fall 2005 issue (.pdf) of the German Historical Institute Bulletin. The bulletin is an important international publication in the field of German history.
 ATHLETICS
 Men's and women's basketball on top
CNU men clinched the number one seed for the USA South Conference Tournament to be held February 24-25 at the Freeman Center. The Lady Captains are also currently ranked first in the conference. Tournament tickets are available online or at The Freeman Center Ticket Office. A full tournament schedule is available online.
Baseball
CNU’s baseball team was selected by the coaches of the USA South to finish third in the 2006 USA South Preseason Baseball Poll. The Captains finished 25-16 in 2005, 11-8 in conference play. The team opens the 2006 season Feb. 15 at home.
Captains Park will feature stadium chairback seating this season. Personalized chairbacks are available to parents, alumni, and fans who wish to recognize members of CNU baseball or display their support. Call 594-7805 for more information.
Coach and members of volleyball team earn honor
CNU volleyball head coach Lindsay Sheppard was named Virginia Sports Information Director's State Coach of the Year while two of her players earned Second Team All-State honors.
Football
CNU linebacker Justin Wood was named Second Team All-America by Don Hansen's National Weekly Football Gazette.
Linebackers Justin Wood and Kareem Morse, along with defensive back Rob Rodriguez were named to the Football Gazette's All-South Region Team.
Golf
CNU's golf team was picked to finish third in the 2006 USA South Golf Preseason poll.
Men's Lacrosse
Kevin Pall has been named an assistant men's lacrosse coach at CNU. The former All-American at Stony Brook University is the first assistant coach for men's lacrosse.
Women's Lacrosse
The women's lacrosse team was picked to finish first in the 2006 USA South Preseason Lacrosse poll.
The CNU Athletic Department keeps you updated with scores and highlights of your favorite CNU teams. |
7:30 p.m. • Feb. 27 • Concert Hall, Ferguson Center 
