 FEATURES
The Mariners' Museum's nationally renowned library will be housed in the Trible Library
 September 19, 2007 - "CNU and The Mariners' Museum will soon possess a library that is civic in its proportions, elegant in its architecture, 21st Century in its technology and holds in combination a collection of more than 300,000 volumes, including a world-class collection of rare books, manuscripts, maps and photographs that chronicles six centuries of history," said CNU President Paul S. Trible.
Center for American Studies and Civic Leadership founded at CNU
The Center will serve the Commonwealth and the local community by providing a forum for the true intellectual exchange of ideas relating to America's foundation, evolution, and core values.
The University has named Elizabeth Kaufer Busch, Assistant Professor of American Studies, as the Center's Director. Dr. Kaufer explains in the Center Mission, "The conception for the Center is premised on the belief that the perpetuation of democratic institutions requires a proper understanding of the ways in which America's intellectual foundations have shaped the nation's practices, values, and ideals."
CNU adopts new SAT-optional policy for admissions
CNU adopted a new policy for admissions that makes the reporting of standardized test scores optional for some high-achieving students. “Our research on CNU students from 2002 to 2007 has shown that high school GPAs are a much better indicator of how well students will do academically at CNU than SAT scores,” said President Paul Trible." These findings are consistent with research findings at other institutions.”
CNU Alumni Society News
The 7th Annual Alumni 5K Run/Walk
Saturday Sept. 15, the Alumni Society/Oyster Pointer hosted our annual 5K run/walk during Family Weekend. There was a great turn out of 227 participants in the race including students, parents, faculty, and community members. This Peninsula Track Club race took place on a fast, flat track in the beautiful Riverside Community. Also, the event raised money for noteworthy scholarships such as the Alumni Society 'Jonny' Besecker Memorial Endowed Merit Scholarship. The top male and female finishers were Nate Wallace and Louise Wood with times of 16:54 and 20:45 respectively. Thanks to everyone who helped make this year's Alumni 5K event a big success!
Save the date!
Homecoming Weekend: Oct. 26 & 27. This year's celebration begins on Friday where past and present Alumni will unite to participate in the 1st Annual Reunion Celebrations. We look forward to welcoming all Alumni back home!
CNU Travel
Hopefully you have taken the opportunity to investigate our new travel site at www.cnutravel.com and all the features it has to offer. We thank all of you who have to date. Many of our supporters have had positive experiences using the site. |
Alumni magazine call for stories
Do you have some news to share with us? 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 diane.hagemann@cnu.edu.
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 Diane Hagemann, director of Alumni Development, at diane.hagemann@cnu.edu.
United Way
Does your employer participate in the United Way campaign? If so, please designate the Christopher Newport University Educational Foundation (code 9252) 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, the Board of Directors or volunteer opportunities? Please let us know! We would love to hear from you!
If you have questions about membership or any events, or would like to have a brochure mailed to your home, please contact Diane Hagemann, director of Alumni Development, at diane.hagemann@cnu.edu.
Attention Parents Council Members
All membership cards were sent out to new members. If you have any questions about your benefits or how to redeem them, please contact
Marilyn Richardson
at marilyn.richardson@cnu.edu or (757) 594-7871. Regional meetings are being scheduled in an area near you. Please watch the Parents Council website and your mail for an invitation to the meeting and the time and location.
The CNU Parents Council is an organization of parents of current and/or past CNU students who provide leadership to advance the university and enhance the student experience. Read what other parents are saying about the council at the Parents Council website, and join us today! |
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| Upcoming Events |
Center for Academic Integrity International Conference
October 18-19 • David Student Union
CNU will host the 15th Anniversary Center for Academic Integrity International Conference at the David Student Union on October 18 and 19.
The Center for Academic Integrity (CAI) is affiliated with the Robert J. Rutland Institute for Ethics at Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina.
The CAI is a consortium of over 360 institutions. Students from the Luter School of Business Honor Council will be volunteering at the conference and 3 presentations will be conducted by CNU faculty and students. A total of 15 CNU students will be in attendance.
Dean William Parks Colloquium Lecture Series
October 30 • Music and Theatre Hall
Screening of the P.O.V. film "Made in L.A." a portrait of three Latina garment workers who represent the "other California where immigrant laborers work 14-hour days earning as little as $3 an hour." Screening at 7 p.m. in the Ferguson Music and Theatre Hall. Discussion leader: Professor Elaine Miller. Full schedule |
| Mark your calendars |
| For complete listings, visit calendar.cnu.edu. |
| October 2007 |
| 13 |
Annie,
2 & 7:30 p.m. |
| 14 |
Amy Grant , 7 p.m. |
| 15 |
USS United States Exhibition,
10-4 p.m.
Falk Gallery, Ferguson Center (Oct. 15-Nov. 2)
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| 15 |
Peter Frampton, 7:30 p.m. |
| 18 |
African Children's Choir, 7:30 p.m. |
| 19 |
Bruce Hornsby & Rickie Skaggs,
8 p.m. |
| 20 |
CNU Men's Soccer vs St. Mary's of MD,
7 p.m.,
Fields Soccer Stadium
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| 21 |
CNU Field Hockey vs Washington & Lee,
1 p.m., Fields Hockey/Lacrosse Game Field
CNU Women's Soccer vs St. Mary's College, 6 p.m., Fields Soccer Stadium
American Indian Dance Theatre,
7 p.m. |
| 25 |
St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra,
7:30 p.m. |
| 26-27 |
Homecoming |
| November 2007 |
| 2 |
Tango Buenos Aires, 8 p.m. |
| 3 |
CNU Field Hockey vs Frostburg State,
11 a.m.,
Fields Field Hockey/Lacrosse Game Field
Mark Russell, 8 p.m. |
| 8 |
16th Annual Donor and Recipient Scholarship Luncheon |
| 9 |
Lawrence Amos Exhibition Opening,
10 a.m.,
Falk Art Gallery, Ferguson Center
Clint Black, 7:30 p.m.
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| 10 |
Virginia Symphony Orchestra - Glorious Puccini, 8 p.m. |
| 11 |
Solid Blues, 7 p.m. |
| 17 |
Marvin Hamlisch & Joel Grey, 8 p.m. |
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 ATHLETICS
CNU Athletics goes "dot com!"
Sept. 19, CNU Athletics joined the ranks of other colleges and universities across the nation by launching a new "dot com" web presence. Check out the fresh new look and and an up-to-the minute scoreboard!
Cans Across the Conference
Do your part to help make someone’s holiday a bit easier. Please bring non-perishable canned foods to the remaining two football games (October 13th and October 27th) or any CNU athletic event. All food will be given to the Peninsula Food Bank to benefit the less fortunate in our surrounding communities.
Field Hockey Clinics at CNU
The CNU Field Hockey team will conduct a 2 hour clinic on Sunday, Oct. 21 after their 1 p.m. game vs. Washington & Lee on Captains Field. Cost is $19 if you come before the game and $25 during and after the game. Open to ages 7-18 and teams welcome!
2007-2008 Basketball Season Tickets On Sale!
Season tickets for the 2007-2008 CNU men’s and women’s basketball season are now on sale. The Captains and Lady Captains will play seventeen home games this season. The Captains will open the season at home on November 20th at 7:30pm against cross-water rival Virginia Wesleyan College. The Lady Captains’ home opener will be November 24th at 2:00pm versus Hood College. Order your tickets online at https://explore.cnu.edu/seasontickets/ or by calling (757) 594-7880.
For more information on upcoming athletic events at CNU or to join the Captains Crew e-mail list, please contact Heather Moody, director of Athletic Development at (757) 594-7420 or heather.moody@cnu.edu.
 SPECIAL RECOGNITION
CNU Alum Named Innovator in Social Responsibility
Katherine (Kayti) Wingfield, a May 2007 graduate of Christopher Newport University, has been named the 2007 Young Innovator in Social Responsibility for Sustainable Living by American for Informed Democracy.
CNU Alum Presents Research Paper at International Academy Meeting
Melissa Medlen, a 2007 graduate of Christopher Newport University, B.S. Mathematics,  presented her research paper, "The Truth About Numbers: A Study of the Misuse of Statistics in Business," at the international meeting of the Academy of Legal Studies in Business in Indianapolis on Aug. 14.
CNU Professor wins Mercator-Preis Award in Switzerland
Dr. Tina Kempin, Assistant Professor of Government, has won the 2007 prestigious prize award of the Mercator Foundation of Switzerland for her dissertation entitled "Ethnic Conflict and International Law: Group Claims and Conflict Resolution within the International Legal System." |
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