 FEATURES
Paul and Rosemary Trible honored
Tributes were given by various members of the community. |
CNU’s Board of Visitors hosted a special event on Dec. 8 to honor Paul and Rosemary Trible for 30 years of public service to Virginia, 10 years of leadership at CNU and to celebrate Paul Trible's 60th birthday. The Board of Visitors announced at the event that when CNU’s expanded library opens, it will be renamed the Paul and Rosemary Trible Library. Also a $500,000 endowed merit scholarship will be established in their honor.
A large "cake" acted as a
stage for the evening. |
A toast to Paul Trible in the David Student Union ballroom. |
Emergency website cnualert.info launched
CNU’s new website cnualert.info provides information on emergency alerts, unscheduled office closings, emergency prevention and preparedness information and general safety information. In January, users can register their cell phones to receive text message alerts. To find the most current status of classes and announcements about the University’s status, make cnualert.info your first stop.
On-campus accommodations available for guests of spring graduates
Hotel/motel accommodations might be in short supply because of the Jamestown 2007 activities in the Hampton Roads area near the time of the Spring 2007 commencement on May 13. So, CNU is pleased to offer on-campus accommodations for the family and friends of spring 2007 graduates in the York River Residence Hall. Go to http://commencement.cnu.edu for more information and to make reservation.
New Institute for Science Education opens
CNU’s new institute is a community of faculty scholars and educators dedicated to fostering excellence in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education.
CNU Alumni Society News
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.
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.
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.
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 SPECIAL RECOGNITION
 Professor earns marketing honor
Dr. Lisa Spiller, professor of marketing in the Joseph W. Luter, III School of Business, teamed with McDonald Garden Center to earn first place at the Direct Marketing Educator’s Foundation Case Writers’ Workshop in October in San Francisco.
 New book helps men transform their lives
Dr. Terry Lee, associate professor of English at CNU, is the author of “A New Path at Midlife: Transformative Relationship & Story for Men,” published in November 2006 by Men’s Studies Press.
 Professor appointed to national board
Gabriele Lingenfelter, coordinator and instructor of the auditing course in the Joseph W. Luter, III School of Business, has been appointed to the Board of Examiners for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Student Government Association helps community groups
SGA raised $100 and more than $300 dollars in pet supplies at PETCO and $102 on campus for the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The group also raised more than $452 for Boys and Girls Clubs.
 ATHLETICS
 Captains win Sportsmanship Award
CNU’s football team is the 2006 recipient of the USA South's Sportsmanship Award.
Football players honored
 Five CNU football student-athletes were named to the d3football.com's All-South Region squad. Two players were named to d3football.com's All-American squad. And seven players were named to the Virginia Sports Information Director's All-State team.
 Football player shines in Aztec Bowl
CNU senior Rob Rodriguez helped the United States team defeat Mexico in the annual Aztec Bowl on Dec. 16.
Football 2006 year-end review
A recap of the 2006 season with summaries and statistics is now available in a PDF document.
Lady Captain named to Hoop N Surf's All-Tournament Team
Forward Candace Bryant was named to the 2006 Hoop N Surf Classic's All-Tournament Team.
The CNU Athletic Department keeps you updated with scores and highlights of your favorite CNU teams.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration
7:30 p.m. • Jan. 15 • Ferguson Center for the Arts Music and Theatre Hall
Free and open to the public, the program features a brief showing of King’s “I Have a Dream” speech, and jazz and choral music.
The Art of the Theater Opening Reception
4-5:30 p.m. • Jan. 19 • Ferguson Center for the Arts Falk Gallery
An exhibit of theater design and related arts by TheaterCNU faculty and students will be displayed in the Falk Gallery Jan. 19 through Feb. 20. The gallery is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information contact the Department of Fine Art and Art History at (757) 594-7930.
Fraternity Recruitment 2007:
Open House and Registration
7 p.m. • Jan. 22 • David Student Union
Recruitment events will be hosted by various fraternities throughout the week. CNU offers six national NIC fraternities. For more information, contact Leah Dooley, assistant director of Greek life, at leah.dooley@cnu.edu.
Sorority Recruitment 2007:
Open House and Registration
7 p.m. • Jan. 24-28 • David Student Union
CNU offers five national NPC sororities. Registration application and $15 fee due is due by Jan. 22. For more information, contact Leah Dooley, assistant director of Greek life, at leah.dooley@cnu.edu.
BB&T Colloquium Series on Capitalism: "How to Control Other People"
4-5 p.m. • Jan. 25 • Ferguson Center for the Arts Music and Theatre Hall
 As part of CNU’s expanded study of capitalism, Tyler Cowen, a professor of economics at George Mason University's Center for the Study of Public Choice, will lecture from his forthcoming book, "Discover Your Inner Economist: Use Incentives to Fall in Love, Survive Your Next Meeting, and Motivate Your Dentist." Free and open to the public. A reception will follow.
Clay Jenkinson as Thomas Jefferson
7:30 p.m. • Jan. 25 • Ferguson Center for the Arts Concert Hall
 Part of CNU’s year-long commemoration of Jamestown 2007, Humanities scholar and author Clay Jenkinson will present a Chautauqua-style evening in the persona of the United States’ third president, Thomas Jefferson. Jenkinson will explore the great Virginian’s views about the establishment of the Jamestown colony and its importance to the development of self-government in America, as well as some of his own views. Tickets $20-$30, through the Ferguson Center for the Arts ticket office.
Jamaica Kincaid: Presentation on "Growing Up in A Small Place"
7 p.m. • Feb. 1 • Ferguson Center for the Arts Music and Theatre Hall
 Screening of a documentary film by Jamaica Kincaid, "Life & Debt" based on her book, “A Small Place.” The author, who grew up on the island of Antigua, will speak of growing up female in a colonial society and how these two conditions, one natural, the other its opposite, formed her. Part of the 2006-2007 Dean William Parks Colloquium, the event is free and open to the public. |
| Mark your calendars |
| For complete listings, visit calendar.cnu.edu. |
| January 2007 |
| 12 |
Whoopi Goldberg, 8 p.m., Ferguson Center for the Arts Concert Hall |
| 15 |
Spring 2007 classes begin |
| 15 |
Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration, 7:30 p.m., Ferguson Center for the Arts Music and Theatre Hall |
| 19 |
CNU Writers’ Council Readings.
Call (757) 594-7568 for more information or to sign up. |
| 19-Feb. 20 |
Art of the Theater Exhibition,
Falk Gallery, Ferguson Center for the Arts |
| 19 |
Art Garfunkel, 8 p.m., Ferguson Center for the Arts Concert Hall |
| 20 |
Classical Savion starring Savion Glover, Ferguson Center for the Arts Concert Hall |
| 25 |
Clay Jenkinson as Thomas Jefferson, 7 p.m., Ferguson Center for the Arts Concert Hall |
| 27 |
BBC National Orchestra of Wales, 8 p.m., Ferguson Center for the Arts Concert Hall |
| 31 |
Deadline to enter CNU Writing Contest |
| February 2007 |
| 1 |
Jamaica Kincaid, 7 p.m., Ferguson Center for the Arts Music and Theatre Hall |
| 1 |
Puccini’s Tosca, Bulgarian State Opera, 7:30 p.m., Ferguson Center for the Arts Concert Hall |
| 2 |
An Evening with Leann Rimes, 8 p.m., Ferguson Center for the Arts Concert Hall |
| 11 |
The King’s Singers, 7 p.m., Ferguson Center for the Arts Concert Hall |
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