Is danger always lurking around the corner? How well do we know really know the people around us? Could anyone be a murder? Society has a fascination with violent crime and the proliferation of true crime television and podcasts allows individuals to become part of the investigatory process. As intriguing as it is to examine and understand criminal activities, most of us are amateurs. In this episode, I engage with a real expert from Norwich who has made murder her life’s work. 

Host:

Assistant Professor of Political Science Michael Thunberg

Guest:

Associate Professor of Criminology Elizabeth Gurian

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 Boonshoft

Assistant Professor of Political Science Michael Thunberg

Guests:

Associate Professor of English Amy Woodbury Tease

Professor of Geology Richard Dunn

Professor of English Patricia J. Ferreira

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.

Guest

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“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: Fighter pilot and author, Carey Lohrenz.

Caption: Navy fighter pilot Carey Lohrenz delivered the talk, “Lessons in Leadership,” on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 as part of the Norwich University Todd Lecture Series. (Photo by Mark Collier)

Episode 19

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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 professor of history, and Michael Thunberg, assistant professor of political science. Guest: Dana Professor Emeritus of History Gary Lord (pictured).

Episode 1

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 either commuters living off campus or students in the online degree-completion programs. If one out of three Norwich undergraduates falls outside the definition of “traditional student,” could it be that we’re entering an era where such labels—traditional and nontraditional—fall away, and our students are called, simply, students?

Tune in to this episode of Norwich Odyssey for a glimpse into the university experience through the lens of a not-so-traditional path to a traditional Norwich education.

Host: Jacque Day. Producer: Crystal Drown ’19. Guests: Judy Wright ’19 and Amy Holt ’19.

Caption: Odyssey producer Crystal Drown ’19 (pictured, far right) with classmates Judy Wright ’19 (far left) and Amy Holt ’19 (center) at 100s Day 2019, Norwich University. In April, the trio convened in the WNUB studios to reflect on their paths as nontraditional students. 

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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 convenes each year to conceive and develop their ring design. In this episode of Norwich Odyssey, two committee members, Crystal Drown ’19 and Ben Zacher ’20 recall, for posterity, a special moment in this year’s Civilian Junior Ring ceremony, which took place April 19.

Host: Jacque Day

Caption: Ben Zacher ’20 (right) with Norwich University President Richard W. Schneider at the Civilian Junior Ring ceremony, April 19. 2019. 

Episode 17

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 relationships.

Guests: Women’s head lacrosse coach Heather Faasse, Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) office director and head tennis coach Matt Roche, and Ariana Lacombe ’19, a student-athlete and LEAP leader.

Episode 16

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 stream the program live. Can’t make those times? No problem. Tune in to the podcast. (Coming soon: The NU podcast channel on iTunes and Stitcher.)

Caption: Ambassador Bremer enjoys a light moment with interviewer Crystal Drown ’19, as they talk hitting the ski slopes. (Photo by Mark Collier.)

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