FEATURES

December graduates announced
CNU graduated 183 students in December. These students are eligible to participate in the University's Spring Commencement exercises on May 13, 2007.

CNU students provide free tax services
Taxpayers can have their tax returns prepared and e-filed for free by volunteers from Christopher Newport University's Joseph W. Luter, III School of Business. Services are offered in the SunTrust Building on the CNU campus beginning February 1 until April 16. No appointment is necessary.

Jamaica Kincaid to speak on “Coming of Age in a Small Place”
Internationally recognized author, filmmaker and Harvard professor, Jamaica Kincaid will speak at the Ferguson Center for the Arts in the Music and Theatre Hall, 7 p.m., February 1, to coincide with both Black History Month and Jamestown 2007.

John Marsh, William Whitehurst to speak at CNU
The former Secretary of the Army and the former Congressman will speak at CNU on Feb. 15. The event at 7 p.m. in the Music and Theatre Hall of the Ferguson Center for the Arts is free and open to the public.

Spring 2007 Career Fair
Employers will be recruiting for full-time and part-time employment opportunities and internship/co-op opportunities. The event will be on February 28 at 11 a.m. in the David Student Union Ballroom and is open to all CNU Students and Alumni. Business attire and copies of resumes are required. A list of employers attending can be found at www.ecampusrecruiter.com/cnu. For more information contact the Office of Career Development at (757) 594-8887.

SPECIAL RECOGNITION

CNU graduate publishes book
Margaret Brittingham, a CNU graduate, is the author of “Sailing Ships and Thee.” Ms. Brittingham graduated from CNU in 1974 with a B.S. in psychology. She currently lives in Hampton, VA.

Student to study in Tanzania
Phil LeClerc, a junior majoring in psychology and economics, has been awarded a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship for the 2007-2008 academic year. He will spend the year studying at Tanzania’s University of Dar es Salaam.

CNU Announces Stock Market Game winners
Area high school students learned about the stock market through a 10-week simulation and were regional winners in the Christopher Newport University Center for Economic Education's fall 2006 Stock Market Game. These CNU winners ranked the highest of 43 area teams. The top teams will now be ranked among all teams in the state of Virginia.

Student awarded Teach for America fellowship
Ashleigh Stacy, a senior majoring in political science, has been offered a Teach for America fellowship in Houston, Texas. Stacy hopes to work with young pre-K through 4th grade students. Teach for America is part of the AmeriCorps programs.

CNU Alumni Society News
Richmond Chapter Organization Meeting
If you are interested in helping to establish an alumni chapter in the Richmond area please email ashley.boyd@cnu.edu. The meeting will take place on February 1.

Alumni Board of Directors Meeting
February 15 at 5:30 p.m. in the Student Center Room 150 (Alumni Room).

Alumni Cocktail Party
Join fellow grads for a drink and see the new David Student Union on February 17 at 5:30 p.m. in the Boardroom. There will be appetizers and a cash bar. Bring your friends and family! If you are going to be able to attend or would like tickets to the Captain's Basketball Game that begins at 4 p.m., please email ashley.boyd@cnu.edu.

Pre-sale opportunity for Alumni
We are thrilled to announce that Mannheim Steamroller will bring their highly-acclaimed orchestra concert Fresh Aire to the Ferguson Center for the Arts on Thursday, April 12, 2007. Now is your chance, as CNU alumni, to purchase tickets before they go on sale to the general public in March. To take advantage of this special offer, tickets must be purchased at the Ferguson Center's Ticket Office, open Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.– 5 p.m.

CNU Alumni Night at PFAC
The Peninsula Fine Arts Center welcomes CNU grads on March 8.

Alumni magazine call for stories
Do you have some news to share? Promotion, marriage, new birth? We want to hear from you! We are working on featuring recently married alumni in an upcoming magazine. Do you have a story and a few pictures from the wedding? Please send them as soon as you can! Email the details to ashley.boyd@cnu.edu.

Golf Classic and Auction
The Alumni Society and CNU’s Educational Foundation will host the Inaugural CNU Scholarship Golf Classic and Auction, to be held March 24, 2007, at the James River Country Club. Proceeds go toward scholarships.

New Alumni Party
Join the class of 2007 as they celebrate a new phase in CNU involvement, becoming Alumni! The party will be April 27 from 8-11 p.m. in the David Student Union Ballroom. For more information on how you can celebrate with us, please email ashley.boyd@cnu.edu.

Save the date
Homecoming 2007 is on October 26-28. Please email Ashley Boyd if you are interested in serving on the planning committee.

Regional chapters
Do you live outside the Hampton Roads area and still want to be involved at CNU? Looking to connect with old friends, make new ones, increase your community involvement or expand your networking opportunities? The Alumni Society is seeking volunteers to begin putting together regional chapters across Virginia. If you are interested in serving as a leader for your area, please contact Ashley Boyd, director of Alumni Development, at ashley.boyd@cnu.edu.

United Way
Does your employer participate in the United Way campaign? If so, please designate the Christopher Newport University Scholarship Fund (code 3100) as your organization of choice.

Not a member yet?
Please fill out and send in your membership application today.

Interested in serving on a committee or the Board of Directions? Please let us know! We love hearing from you!

If you have questions about membership or any events, or would like to have a brochure mailed to your home, please contact Ashley Boyd, director of Alumni Development, at ashley.boyd@cnu.edu.

ATHLETICS

Blasingame ranked no. 1 in blocks, several other men's and women's basketball players ranked nationally
CNU men's basketball player Mark Blasingame currently leads the nation in blocked shots in the NCAA stats released on Jan. 24.

Bessey named USA South Women's Basketball Player Of The Week
CNU women's basketball player Alicia Bessey was named the USA South Player of the Week, the conference announced on Jan. 22.

Former CNU football player named head coach
Matt Lemn was a member of the first two CNU football squads in 2001 and 2002. This month, he was named the head football coach at the new Warhill High School in Williamsburg.

McClintock elected to MAISA Executive Committee
CNU sailor Kate McClintock was elected to serve as one of the two southern representatives to the Middle Atlantic Intercollegiate Sailing Association Executive Committee.

Golf team picked to finish second in USA South Preseason Poll
CNU's golf team was chosen to finish second in the 2007 USA South Preseason poll released on Jan. 31.

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

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