College is a time to expand horizons, learn new things, and challenge world views. This can be difficult for students that find what’s comfortable, take multiple classes with the same faculty, and focus on courses in their major. In this episode we shift away from research and focus on the classroom to see what Norwich is doing to get student’s out of their comfort zone. Music for this episode is by Kevin MaceLod, https://incompetech.com/music/   Hosts: Assistant Professor of History Mark...

FROM GLOBAL TO personal issues, we face things that threaten our well-being every day. When we see a dangerous situation, we take precautions to avoid it. But what about the things we can’t see? Allison Neal, assistant professor of biology and winner of the Vermont Women in Higher Education’s Emerging Professional Award, sits down with us to talk about the threats we can’t see and what Norwich University is doing about it. Music by Kevin MaceLod. GuestAssistant Professor of Biology Allison...

“Lessons in Leadership:” a cornerstone of a Norwich education. As one of the first U.S. Navy Female F-14 Tomcat Fighter Pilots, Carey Lohrenz also knows something about lessons in leadership. In June, she spoke on the subject as part of the Norwich University Todd Lecture Series. During her visit to the campus this summer, Lohrenz joined Crystal Drown in the WNUB studios. Tune in this weekend for a recap of their spirited discussion. Host: Jacque Day. Producer: Crystal Drown ’19. Guests:...

AFTER 200 YEARS of distinguished service, Norwich University is entering its third century of tradition, commitment to excellence, and innovation. In the inaugural episode of Norwich Works, two new faculty members sit down with Dana Professor Emeritus of History, Gary Lord, the country’s leading scholar on Alden Partridge and Norwich University. Join them to explore Norwich’s unique and significant contributions to American life.  Music by Kevin MaceLod. Hosts: Mark Boonshoft, assistant...

Tradition: at Norwich University, we place great stock in it. And part of the Norwich tradition is to embrace evolving ideas about the definitions of terms like, well, “tradition.” For instance, what does it mean to be a “nontraditional” student at NU? These are students who typically live off campus, attend college part time or full time while holding down a job, raising a family, or any combination thereof. In the 2018-19 academic year, 30 percent of enrolled Norwich undergraduates were...

For generations, Junior Ring has marked a rite of passage for the Norwich University Corps of Cadets. From the reveal of the design, to the spring ceremony where the cadets don the rings for the first time, it has become tradition. Plans for the first civilian ring began in the fall of 1989. The design featured the Norwich seal on one side and the student’s major on the other. In 1995, a special civilian crest was developed and the design standardized. Now, a Civilian Junior Ring committee...

With LEAP Week, Norwich University is placing the discussion about relationship violence front and center with a wide range of programming to raise awareness, educate our campus community, and empower change. In this episode of Norwich Odyssey, correspondent Nick Fischer previews the upcoming week-long event by delving into the questions, What is One Love, and What is LEAP? With his guests, Nick also explores the importance of understanding the differences between healthy and unhealthy...

A glimpse of what's to come with our upcoming episode, previewing Norwich University One Love Week. 

On February 6, 2019, Norwich University hosted Ambassador L. Paul Bremer III as its latest speaker in the Todd Lecture Series. Ambassador Bremer spoke on the subject, “America is Still the Indispensable Nation,” offering a vigorous defense of America’s responsibilities as a global leader. While on campus, he caught up with Crystal Drown ’19 in the WNUB studios. To hear their discussion, tune in to WNUB 88.3 FM at 5 p.m. this Saturday, February 16, with an encore at noon Sunday. You may also...

Never underestimate the power of STEAM. In late October, Norwich held a STEAM symposium—Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. With powers combined, practitioners explore the intersections of these disciplines for creative approaches to problem-solving. At the symposium, Norwich hosted three such experts, including Sam Kass, former White House policy advisor for nutrition under President Barack Obama, Stephanie Taylor, an MD and architect who spoke on “The Building Will See...

On October 22, 2018, noted political scientist Stephen Wasby PhD gave a talk at Norwich University titled “Trump and the Law.” In a standing-room-only lecture hall, Wasby led a spirited discussion on President Donald J. Trump’s approach to the law and the judiciary. The next day in the WNUB studios, Wasby sat down with three Norwich students to continue the discussion: Thomas Lessard ’19, Johnathan Tomaso ’20, and Sarah Ingraham ’20. The NU Office of Communications brings you their discussion...

With the 200th birthday of Norwich University just under a year away, a new book, Citizens & Soldiers: The First 200 Years of Norwich University by New York Times best-selling author Alex Kershaw, brings the story of the nation’s oldest private military college to life. Kershaw visited the Norwich campus this year during Homecoming to celebrate the book’s release, and he caught up with senior Leah Cifuentes in the WNUB studios. Tune into this special, stand-alone episode of Norwich...

What is the value of emotional intelligence, in athletics and in life? Did you miss the Frozen Four tournament game—you know, the one where Norwich women’s hockey brought home the national championship? If so, or even if you witnessed the glorious moment firsthand, how about a recap? And, what does it really mean to hike the Appalachian Trail, all 2,200 miles of it? We go deep into these questions in the summer edition of Norwich Odyssey, featuring segments by Nick Fischer, Tanner Acebo, and...

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It was standing room only in Cabot 085 on Friday evening during Homecoming Weekend as Norwich University hosted the East Coast premiere of Gentlemen’s Fury, a new movie starring Jake Head ’97. The film’s release coincided with Head’s reunion year, and his classmates made a generous showing—as did dozens of rooks, many of whom stayed afterward to collect his autograph on souvenir movie posters and talk with Head about the life of a professional actor. The previous afternoon, Head and classmate...

Norwich University Radio's Jacque Day interviews Norwich English professor & paranormal investigator, Glennie F. Sewell, on Norwich Odyssey, original aired for the first time on May 9, 2017, 7pm, on 88.3 WNUB, in Northfield, Vermont. Episode 8

Odyssey is back with an expanded stable of producers and a fresh format.  Episode 9

Norwich University hosted New York Times bestselling author, cyber-security expert, and futurist Peter Warren Singer for a Todd Lecture Series keynote on June 21, 2017. While on campus for the 2017 College of Graduate & Continuing Studies Residency Conference, Singer was interviewed by Alycia Farrell M'17, a student in the Master of Arts in International Relations program. After a 15-year career in public service with the Senate Appropriations Committee, Subcommittee on Defense, Farrell...

Norwich University hosted New York Times bestselling author, cyber-security expert, and futurist Peter Warren Singer for a Todd Lecture Series keynote on June 21, 2017. While on campus for the 2017 College of Graduate & Continuing Studies Residency Conference, Singer was interviewed by Lt Col Corby Myles M'17, Norwich University Leadership & Change Institute Fellow and Master of Science in Leadership student. Myles is the commander of the 229th Information Operations Squadron,...

Join Jacque Day on the air at WNUB 88.3 during finals week for a special episode of Norwich Odyssey featuring English instructor, Glennie Sewell. He discusses his work as a paranormal investigator and what it means to be “sensitive” to the spirit world. 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 91 p.m. Wednesday, May 108 p.m. Thursday, May 11 Episode 8

Brig Gen Lambert advises Zachary Gibson, CSIA Major, Class of 2018, that learning leadership is the bread and butter at Norwich, but the camaraderie and friendships you will develop are the highlight of being a student here. “I’ve run into my fellow students and Norwich graduates everywhere throughout my career.” Lambert fondly remembers Norwich’s highly rated Russian language program that set a high bar for leadership during the Cold War.   Sound recording engineer and editor: Sonja Jordan,...

Mr. David Merker ’81 is Director of Nuclear Treaty Monitoring, Air Force Technical Applications Center (AFTAC), Patrick Air Force Base, FL and a member of the Senior Executive Service. Recently, Mr. Merker visited Norwich University and reflects to Shane Haughey, a political science major, Class of 2018, that Norwich is an invaluable leadership laboratory. It’s citizen-soldier concept taught him the value of being superbly educated and being part of something bigger than oneself. Sound...

RDML Daniel J. MacDonnell, USN ‘85, Commander Naval Information Force Reserve, Reserve Deputy Commander, Naval Information Forces RDML MacDonnell tells Liam Wilber, Criminal Justice Major, Class of 2017, that it is easy to lead highly motivated people, but the challenge is always to bring people at all levels to feel and act as leaders.  “I always try to engage them at their level, and focus on what they bring to the team, which is where the Norwich experience was invaluable for my...

BG Farnsworth tells Shane Haughey, Political Science Major, Class for 2018, that Army values and Norwich values are completely aligned. That sets everybody on the course to, and is a great breeding ground for, military leadership. “I wasn’t an exceptional student,” BG Farnsworth shares with Haughey, “so I had to work harder and make tough choices about how may activities I could manage at Norwich. But that taught me to persevere, and hone my tenacity and my drive to get to my objectives in...