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Christopher Newport University

November 2004   Issue No. 32

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CNU Homecoming Feelin' the Pride Homecoming 2004

Football, Tailgates, Music and More – Homecoming 2004

Join alumni and students on November 12-13 for a weekend of activities including a bonfire, fireworks, tailgating, football and more!

Special Alumni Tailgates
Start your homecoming with good food and old friends. Check out these alumni tailgates.

Want to come to the game?
Alumni can reserve their tickets to the Homecoming Game through the Alumni Relations office by calling (757) 594-7712. Tickets are $5/person.

Did you live in Santoro Hall?
Join the Alumni Society as we celebrate Santoro's 10th anniversary on Saturday, November 13, 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the Santoro Hall Courtyard.   Share your memories!  

Commencement Speaker Named
Senator John H. Chichester, President pro tempore of the Virginia Senate and Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, will speak to the graduates at Winter Commencement on December 18.    

Towering over the Town
CNU Parents and President and Mrs. Trible gathered on October 28 in Washington D.C. for a reception at the Tower Club at Tyson's Corner.  Parents Council Co-Chairs Michael and Patty Martin hosted the event for Northern Virginia parents. Are you a CNU parent and want to get involved?

Message from President Trible
Learn more about the University in the October edition of the Outlook: Notes from Paul Trible.

CNU ATHLETICS Sports Shorts

Captain ChrisBasketball
Basketball season begins on November 20 with a men's home game against Lake Erie College. Women's Basketball begins on November 21 with a home game against Mary Baldwin College. Season tickets are on sale now.

Cross-Country
Cross-country team swept the men's and women's Runner, Rookie and Coach of the Year honors. Sophomore Cary Chaffee was named USA South Men's Runner of the Year while freshman Jay Wyss was named USA South Men's Rookie of the Year.

Soccer
Galen Small's goal in the 96th minute gave the CNU men's soccer team a 2-1 overtime victory at Mary Washington.  

Football
CNU's football team rode the back of running back Roland Hilliard to a 24-10 victory over Methodist, which was unbeaten in the conference.

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


Upcoming Events

"O Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo?"
Romeo and Juliet takes center stage beginning November 12 in the Music and Theatre Hall in the Ferguson Center for the Arts. Reserve your tickets.

Travel to Berlin
The Department of Modern and Classical Languages is sponsoring a trip to Berlin on May 16-30. The CNU SEMINAR IN BERLIN is open to all interested adult community members, as well as students, and NO knowledge of German is necessary. For more information, please contact MCLL at 757-594-7020.


How Lovely Are Thy Branches ...
Join us for the annual Holiday Tree Lighting on November 30 at 5:30 p.m. in front of York River Hall.  

Mark your calendars
Nov. 11 Dean William Parks Colloquium "What is Good Leadership?"
Nov. 12-14 & 19-22 Romeo and Juliet
Nov. 13 Homecoming
CNU Football vs. Ferrum
1 p.m. POMOCO Stadium
Santoro Hall Reunion
Nov. 17 Dean William Parks Colloquium "Prime Time Justice: Nationalism, Trauma and Television Culture."
Nov. 24-28 University closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
Nov. 30 Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
Dec. 16 Graduation Rehearsal
Dec. 18 Winter Commencement

Special Recognition

CNU wishes to thank the alumni, parents, and friends are participating in the Annual Fund for Academic Excellence phonathon. More than 1,500 people contributed to the Annual Fund, raising more than $70,000 so far. Meet the phonathon callers and learn more about the Annual Fund.

Dr. Kara Keeling, associate professor, Department of English, was recently elected to a two-year term as the Secretary of the Children's Literature Association. In June 2007, CNU will host the annual Children's Literature Association conference. Several major children's literature writers and illustrators will conduct presentations and book signings. Approximately 250 scholars and teachers will participate in the conference.

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

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