In Their Own Words:
Spring 2018

Here’s To Making It Count, Bill Passalacqua ’88, today an assistant commandant for Norwich, proposed to Heidi (pictured) in 1998 at the top of the Centennial Stairs. They live happily with their four... Read More
In Their Own Words – Winter 2018

A Life’s Legacy of Teaching: Professor Mich Kabay. Professor Mich Kabay. When Professor Michel “Mich” Kabay joined the faculty of Norwich University’s Computer Security and Information Assurance... Read More
In Their Own Words – Fall 2017

“For the Students,” Professor Frank Vanecek. Frank Vanecek arrived in 1976 as a twenty-three-year-old instructor of computer science. Since then, he has worn many hats at Norwich University. A few... Read More
In Their Own Words – Summer 2017

Reflections on the Hill, by the late Roy D. Bair ’65. On January 6 of this year, Roy Bair ’65, Norwich professor emeritus of biology, sent a letter to President Schneider. Five days later, Professor... Read More
In Their Own Words – Spring 2017

“Why I Chose Norwich as a Civilian,” by Kaylee Krizan ’18. IN MY FRESHMAN YEAR, I got asked a lot why I chose to attend Norwich as a civilian. Why not go to a “normal” college? Explaining it... Read More
In Their Own Words – Winter 2017

Stand for Humanity. Muhammad Ali Shahidy ’17. This past summer in Kabul, Afghanistan, Muhammad Ali Shahidy ’17 was nearby a peaceful demonstration when a twin ISIS attack turned it into a bloodbath.... Read More
IN THEIR OWN WORDS – Fall 2016

After her 1963 graduation, Georgia Dahlberg worked as a junior engineer in California before deploying with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to Verdun, France, to head up Post Engineer Engineering Control... Read More
IN THEIR OWN WORDS – Summer 2016

“I haven’t played it since 1959. That’s a lot of years. But I can remember it. I can hear it. I can feel the emotion in it. I can close my eyes and see it all over again.” – Rudy Treml ’62... Read More
IN THEIR OWN WORDS – SPRING 2016

Richard Hayden ’68, Full Circle: Coaching for Leadership. Richard Hayden ’68, a third-generation Norwich alumnus, has served as a Norwich trustee and NUAA president. This account is a close adaptation... Read More
Fred Farrell ’71

“Tennis Court Guy” to the Rich and Famous When we caught up with Fred Farrell ’71, he had recently returned from the Kennebunkport home of George H. W. Bush, and was preparing for a trip to the White... Read More