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President Paul S. Trible, Jr.

Vice President for University Relations

John Miller

Editor Katherine S. Edwards

Writer Michelle C. Carpenter

Designer Stevalynn R. Adams

Alumni Society Officers William J. Sharkey '76

President

Yvonne McCoy '77 President Elect

Kathleen LeMons '95 VP Planning & Special Events

Paul Darden '74 VP Membership Development

& Alumni Relations

Catherine Banks '94 VP University Assistance

& Student Relations

Donna Wagner ' 93 Secretary

J. Curtiss Back '84 Treasurer

Mary Griffith '90 Historian

The CNU News is published four times a year by the Office ofUniversity Relations, Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA 23606-2998. (757) 594-7039.

On the Cover: The Freeman family (!tor): Robert Freeman, Jr.; Robert Freeman, Sr. and wife Dorothy; and Susan Freeman Bryant.

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Table of Contents

Freeman Family Donates $1 Million to Center for the Arts

Ella Fitzgerald Music Festival & Workshop Puts Children First

Commencement '98

Campus News

Lady Captains Take Home 12th National Championship!

CNU Collaborates with High Technology Firms, Jefferson Lab and Research Universities at Applied Research Center

Alumni Society Honors

Alumni Happenings

Alumni President's Column Events Calendar

President's Garden Party

Matching Gift Program

Alumni Notes

CNU Professors Direct Labs at Applied Research Center

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FREEMAN FAMILY DONATES

$1 MILLION FOR CENTER FOR THE ARTS

"It will strengthen our community in countless ways, and we are extremely

proud and humbled at the same time to be able to participate in the growth of the

University and to the enrichment of our community as a whole."- Robert L. Freeman, Sr.

t was standing room only in CNU'sAlumni Room on May 7 as the Freeman family of Newport News, Mr. and Mrs. Robert

to participate in the growth of the University and to the enrichment of our commu-nity as a whole."

and Dorothy Freeman, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jr. and Francie Freeman, and Mr. and Mrs. Randy and Susan Bryant, announced their gift of one million dollars to CNU for the construction of the Center for the Arts.

A spontaneous gasp, thunderous applause and a standing ovation followed the

The Freeman family (I to r): Randy and Susan Bryant; Robert Freeman, Sr. and wife, Dorothy; Francie and Robert Freeman, Jr.; and CNU President Paul Trible.

CNU President Paul Trible then recognized the entire Freeman family. "When a respected and successful family like the Freemans, all with major ties to other fine schools, be-lieve so strongly in CNU that they're willing to give $1 million - it is a power-ful statement that great things are happening," said Trible.

announcement as Robert Freeman, Jr. shared his enthu-siasm and excitement for the Center for the Arts. "This Center will change the way we think of ourselves as a community and the way others see us," said Freeman. "We don't believe that there will be another project in our lifetime that will have such an impact on this University, the city ofNewport News, and the Greater Hampton Roads area."

Robert L. Freeman, Sr. added, "This project will impact every aspect of our lives, from providing us with first-rate entertainment to attracting new business. It will strengthen our community in countless ways, and we are extremely proud and humbled at the same time to be able

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"The gift from the Freeman family is the largest private gift Christopher Newport University has ever received. The Freeman gift pushes total cash and pledges for the creation of a world class Center for the Arts to more than seventeen million dollars!" said Trible.

"This is an example of goodness in America," said CNU Rector David Peebles. "This gift is significant not only because of the size, but because it is the result of success through hard work, thriftiness and foresight by professional and business people in our midst. We salute the Freeman family for this gift."

The Center for the Arts, designed by the prestigious international architectural firm Pei Cobb Freed and

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In addition to the main Partners, Inc. will enhance CNU's academic programs and bring to the Peninsula of Virginia the finest per-forming artists in the world. The largest venue of the new Center will be the 1, 700 seat theatre which will con-sist of three seating levels -orchestra, grand tier and dress circle with side loges. It will incorporate state-of-

The Freeman family receives a standing ovation from more than 200 in attendance.

theatre, the center will house a 500-seat musical and theatre hall to accom-modate small and moder-ate-sized performances and serve as a venue for formal gatherings. Another 200-seat studio theatre will provide for more intimate performance set-tings and for teaching

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the-art technical, mechanical and acoustical capabilities conducive to a broad range of symphony, opera, dance, musical theatre and assembly events.

(I tor): Newport News Mayor Joe Frank, Robert Freeman, Jr., and Dean of the College of Business, Science and Technology Dr. George m;bb.

Howard Waters, President and CEO of Waters Advertising (I); and Robert Freeman, Sr.

(I tor): Randy and Susan Bryant, Rosemary Trible, and Senator Marty Williams.

theatre arts. Construction is anticipated to begin in 1999 and will

take 18 to 24 months to complete.))~

(I tor): Robert Freeman, Sr., Susan Bryant and Dr. Carolyn Hines, Vice Rector, Board ofVisitors.

Beverly Diamonstein (!) and Dorothy Freeman.

(I tor): Lucy Latchum, Director of the Annual Fund; Francie Freeman; Peggy Bowditch, Board ofVisitors; and JoAnn Davis, House District 96.


"It was . .. It was . .. well it was so great and wonderful, there Is no word that can describe It! I wish we could go to CNU for all our field trips!"- Andrella Anderson

Ella Fitzgerald Music Festival & Workshop

'Put~ ChiLdr~n tir~t C hristopher Newport University's Gaines Theatre filled with energy and excitement as elementary and middle school students from Newport News Schools boogied and sang with jazz, rhythm and blues artist Jean Came and clapped to the beat of music arranger and composer Joe Hamel!.

In all, more than 3,000 students participated in workshops at the Ella Fitzgerald Music Festival & Workshop at CNU May 3-9 . During the workshops, Newport News elementary school students listened to jazz arrangements by CNU's Jazz Ensemble, learned chord sequences and practiced the art of scatting with Director of Jazz Studies Bill Brown. N.e

. Wport N. "Our fourth grade students attendmg the ews elementary stud.

Ella Fitzgerald Music Festival were very ents scat With Joe Harne/1. excited to be on a field trip to a university campus," said Superintendent of Newport News Public Schools Dr. Wayne Lett. "Being exposed to jazz and experiencing another form of musical expression was not only an educational experience for the students, it also provided them with an appreciation for an important component of our nation's cultural history."

Gwen Hansen, Supervisor of Music for Newport News Public Schools, said the workshops were especially meaningful for fourth graders because they provided an introduction to different styles of music, which is a part of the music curriculum. "What I saw the children gain was a pride in their city," said Hansen. "They realized this very special lady came from Newport News. They learned about the evolution of jazz and how they can enjoy it."

Children talked about their experience in letters to Brown following the workshops. "I loved the CNU Jazz Concert," said Andrella Anderson of Nelson Elementary School. "It was ... it was .. . well it was so great and wonderful, there is no word that can describe it! I wish we could go to CNU for all our field trips!"

Another fourth grade student from Nelson Elementary School, Keenan Wilson, had this to say, "The show at Christopher Newport was the most fantastic show that I have ever seen!"

"In ten years maybe I can be a jazz star," said Linderrick Arthur. "I will be known all around the whole world like Ella Fitzgerald."

In addition to the daily workshops, the week long festival included entertainment by jazz vocalists and musicians every night. Thousands attended the performances in CNU's Gaines Theatre. Jj~

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JoeHarnell The CNU Jazz Band opened each of the workshops. Jean Carne

"In ten years maybe I can be a jazz star;• said Underrlck Arthur. "I will be known all around the whole world like Ella Fitzgerald:'

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' CNU Salutes the Class of I n addressing CNU's graduates dur-ing Commencement on Saturday, May 9, John "Til" Hazel, Jr., re-spected attorney and businessman from Fairfax County and chairman of the Vir-ginia Business Higher Education Coun-cil, praised CNU President Paul Trible and the Board of Visitors for the University's growth and progress.

"The vision generated under your leadership benefits, of course, the students, but is far broader in impact," said Hazel. "The greater community and the Commonwealth are the beneficiaries of the accomplishments here. You have enhanced enormously the future for all of us."

Hazel closed with this challenge to CNU's graduates. "You have earned the opportunity to be the leaders of tomor-row - and with leadership comes the responsibility of insisting upon the in-vestments of the future necessary for

your prosperity - and the investments which will assure the prosperity of our great Commonwealth."

Following his address, the CNU Board of Visitors conferred the Doctor of Laws degree upon Hazel for his state-wide support for substantial increases in public funding at Virginia's colleges and universities.

The Doctor of Humane Letters was conferred upon Ella Fitzgerald (posthu-mously). Miss Fitzgerald, born in Newport News, Virginia on April 25, 1917, produced more than 250 albums and earned 13 Grammy awards. During her career, which spanned six decades, she earned countless awards including the George & Ira Gershwin Award of Outstanding Achievement, the American Music Award, the National Association for Advancement of Colored People's (NAACP) Whitney Young Award, and the Best Female Vocalist

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(l tor): President Trible, Rector David Peebles and Provost Dr. Robert Doane present honorary degree to Ray Brown, Jr. who accepted the degree on behalf of his mother, Ella Fitzgerald.

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Award. Miss Fitzgerald's son, Ray Brown, Jr., accepted the honorary degree on her behalf. ))~

John T. Hazel addresses the CNU graduates.

President Trible presents Presidents Award to Cynthia 0' Connor who graduated with a perfect 4. 0 grade point average!


CAMPUS NEWS

CNU TOPS STATE LIST FOR APPLICATIONS

Christopher Newport University faculty and staff are eagerly pre-paring for the largest and best qualified freshman class in the history of the University this fall. The University has already received 35% more applica-tions for the freshman class than it re-ceived all of last year. According to a survey conducted by the State Council of Higher Education in the spring, CNU had the highest percentage increase in applications of all fifteen state universi-ties! More than 730 freshmen have said they will be attending CNU in the fall-that's an increase of 19% over last year!

CNU President PaulTrible said, "For the second year in a row, the University has had double digit percentage increases in applications- the highest percentage increase in the state. The average GPA has risen to 3.0 and the average SAT score has risen 44 points to more than 1 ,000!

"The Admissions team has really pulled together and worked tirelessly in representing the University and manag-ing the incredible increase in applica-tions," said Maury O'Connell, Dean of Students.

"The involvement and hard work of faculty and staff and our senior execu-tives has been pivotal to the success of this year's recruitment," said Patty Cavender, Director of Admissions. "There are more applications from every part of the state, from southside to the upper Shenandoah Valley. We have heard from several high school guidance counselors who hear students say 'it's hard to get into CNU. "'

"More prospective freshmen are selecting CNU as their first choice school," said Cindy Guthrie, Freshman Team Leader. "Many of our entering freshmen have told us that they want to attend CNU because of the positive experience that their friends have here."

Along with CNU's largest entering freshman class, the University will welcome its largest class of freshman


honors students as well. Dr. Jay Paul, department chairman and professor of English, is director of CNU's Honors Program. "During the last two years we have seen a dramatic improvement in the performance of our entering freshmen," said Dr. Paul. "Our honors students bring a great deal of intellectual interest and excitement to the classroom. I enjoy hearing faculty single out our honors students as being good students." Nearly fifty freshmen have been selected for the Honors Program.

CNU will enroll more than 700 freshmen this year with an average GPAof3.0andan average SAT score that has risen 44 points in two years to more than 1,000. Left: Admissions staff celebrates record-setting year.

The Santoro Residence Hall is expecting more than 575 students- 371 of those are freshmen. "We are really excited about the upcoming year," said Director of Auxiliary Services Steve Pappas. "The kind of response indicates CNU is on the move. The demand for residential living at CNU is rising rapidly, making the building of our second residence hall a very important part of our near future." II~

CNU Hosts Jubilee on the James

Thousands came out to enjoy the third annual Jubilee on the James, a celebration of the fine and performing arts, at Christopher Newport University on May 31. The festival included music from the Virginia Opera, Virginia Symphony and Virginia Stage Company; a juried art show; and arts and crafts demonstrations. Jubilee on the James was presented by the Newport News Arts Commission and the Newport News Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism.

Art lovers participate in art and craft demonstrations.

Area residents lounge on the Great Lawn as the Virginia Symphony prepares to play.

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u\few gaiQtng Centelt COedtcated

0 fficials from Christopher Newport University, the City of Newport News, Newport News Public Schools and the Christopher Newport Sailing Founda-tion dedicated the new CNU Sailing Center at Riverview Park on the

Warwick River in May. Earlier in the year, a partnership was developed among CNU, the City and Newport News Public Schools to offer a sailing program to the students at the five high schools in Newport News. CNU Sailing Coach Dan Winters oversees the program.

This spring more than 80 high school students received sailing instruction, and enrollment is expected to increase in the fall. The Sailing Foundation hopes to offer a sailing program for the entire community in the future. ))..4

(I to r): CNU President Paul Trible; Newport News School Superintendent Dr. Wayne Lett; John Hanna, chairman of the CNU Sailing Foundation; School Board Vice Chairman Effie Ashe; Dr. Jane Webb, member of the CNU Sailing Foundation; Newport News Mayor Joe Frank; and Newport News City Council member Mamye BaCote.

Students hold a sailing demonstration on the Warwick River following the Sailing Center dedication.

BusiNESS ScHOOL GETS NEw HoME

T he Crestar Bank Building on Warwick Boulevard has become the new Center for Business and Technology for Christopher Newport University's School of Business. The new Center is home for CNU's Depart-ments of Accounting, Economics , Finance and Real Estate , and Management and Marketing.

In addition to the school's faculty and staff, the Center for Business and Technology will house the school's various outreach centers including the Center for Business and Economic Research, the Center for Economic Education and the Small Business Institute.

"The new facility will provide a first-rate, technology advanced,

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corporate environment for our faculty and students," said Dr. Robert Winder, Business School Director. "The school's faculty and staff are looking forward to welcoming our students to this outstand-ing Center in the fall."

The new Center for Business and Technology will also include a state-of-the-art computer laboratory with 25 work stations and three multi-media presentation rooms. The computer laboratory will be open to all School of Business students. One of the multi-media presentation rooms will be used primarily to teach upper-level, seminar courses and capstone courses in vari-ous disciplines. There will also be space for student organizations, a student lounge and two conference rooms.J)..4

Dr. Robert Winder, Business School Director, prepares for move to Center for Business and Technology.


Take Home 12th National Track Championship!

For nearly two decades, CNU track coach Vince Brown has led the men's and women's track teams to success. During his tenure, the program has become recognized and admired around the country.

"My goal when I first arrived at CNU was to finish in the top five," said Brown. Since 1980, Brown has coached the CNU Lady Captains to twelve national championships - six indoor and six outdoor, - fifty individual national titles, eight relay crowns, and 283 All-American Awards.

Brown says his secret to success is simple - a great group of athletes. "Each year we look at the athletes coming back - the core group, the individuals that stand out - and then we find a surrounding cast we can fill in the relay spots," said Brown. "This year we knew we had some very strong individuals coming back - Meshailay Robinson and Bridget Cochran for indoor and outdoor track, and Leema Madden for outdoor track."

The team also recruited freshman Denita Eason and sophomores Jenita Harris and Casey Taylor. The result was a great supporting cast who captured both the indoor and out-door crowns.

"I am as impressed with them as anyone else," said Brown. "They work very hard and we demand a lot from them." The proud coach glows as he talks about his team. "Other coaches, spectators and officials come up to our coaching staff and say, 'Your team is truly awesome and it's just a pleasure to watch your team perform."'

The Lady Captains 4 x 100 relay team of Robinson, Cochran, Eason, and Madden placed first at the NCAA Division III outdoor championship in May with a running time of 46.20 seconds - a new national record. In addition,

Captains (I tor): Prennis Page, Clyde Lewis, Greg Boothe, Coach Louis Johnson, Tony Smith, and Russell Waller. (kneeling) : Tab

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the 4 x 400 relay team of Eason, Cochran, Harris and Madden came in second at 3:46:05 - a college record.

Cochran added other wins for the Captains as well. "When I defended my title for the third time in the 100 meter hurdles it was more of a relief. I was very happy to end my career on a high note," said Cochran. In addition to taking first in the 100 meter hurdles, Cochran set a new national record in that event.

Teammate Leema Madden successfully defended her title in the 1 00-meter dash , taking the na-tional championship two years in a row. Madden said the race was an exciting way to cap off the season. "I was very nervous ," said Madden. "I knew I was the one to beat, but I was determined to make it happen not only for myself, but for the team." Madden also made it to the finals of the 200.

In addition to a successful season for the women, the men were hard at work as well. "The men's track team has always been

(Above) Lady Captains (I tor, standing) : Netta Malin , Casey Tay lor, Bridget Cochran, Meshailay Robinson, and Leema Madden. (kneeling):Jenita Harris (I) and Denita Eason.

very strong within the Mason Dixon Conference and Dixie Conference," said Brown. "They' re an outstanding team."

In the spring, they placed third at the indoor national championships. In May, the men's 4 x 100 relay team placed third in the country at the outdoor championships at 40.97 seconds and the men 's 4 x 400 team ran the fastest prelimi-nary time for a Division III school at 3 minutes 10 seconds.

Track captain Clyde Lewis said he was particularly proud of the team's performance in the 4 x 100 relay. "We finally came together at the end of the season to run as well as we knew we were capable of running," said Lewis. "Other Divi-sion III schools now know what Christopher Newport University's men's track team is about."

Lewis capped off his senior year with four All-American Awards and 12 Mason Dixon Championships for individual and relay awards. ))~

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CNU Collaborates With High Technology Firms, Jefferson Lab and Research Universities in Applied Research Center

As the fall semester opens, stu-dents in Christopher Newport University's College ofBusiness, Science and Technology program will have a new place to get involved in re-search- The Applied Research Center (ARC) in Oyster Point. At the ARC, stu-dents will work side by side with fac-ulty in setting up laboratories, conduct-ing research at high-powered work sta-tions, developing and designing sensors and circuits, and using an ion chromato-graph to analyze water and soil samples.

ARC is a new seven-story, 121,000-square-foot facility designed to foster collaboration between high technology firms, Jefferson Lab, Christopher New-port University, The College of William and Mary, Old Dominion University and Norfolk State University. The ARC Building will contain 27 state-of-the-art laboratories, including materials analysis labs, photonic labs, advanced computer facilities and a technical library.

CNU's Dean of Business, Science and Technology George Webb is enthu-siastic about this significant addition to the University's capability to offer real-world research to its students and to support regional companies. "I am par-ticularly excited by the learning environ-ment that will be created when faculty from all four universities and the Jefferson Lab collaborate," said Dr. Webb. "This mix gives Hampton Roads the scientific and engineering expertise in the characterization and processing of materials of a major research university."

Dr. Lee Beach, former Deputy Director of NASA's Langley Research Center, is Associate Director for CNU's

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division of ARC. Dr. Beach brings a wealth of experience in developing research and technology programs. He has led national studies to determine the future direction of the U.S. aeronautics effort and the size and makeup of the infra-structure to support it.

"I am very pleased to be joining CNU at a time when a new facility is providing a first class place for univer-sities, a national lab and businesses to leverage their respective capabilities for the good of the state and the region," said Dr. Beach. "ARC will provide CNU faculty and students with unique oppor-tunities to work across institutional boundaries and partnerships. This kind of experience is becoming more and more important at all levels of govern-ment, business and academia."

The CNU research and development efforts housed at the Research Park will include four laboratories- an Integrated Circuits Laboratory, a Laser and Photonics Laboratory, an Ecological Monitoring Lab and a Solid State Sen-sors Lab. The laboratories will support funded and applied research and devel-opment projects by teams of faculty and students, collaboration in the Research Park's efforts at technology transfer and teleconferencing, and the participation in the creation of a computer capability that will be shared by university partners in the Center.

The Integrated Circuits Laboratory and the Laser and Photonics Laboratory will develop their research programs this year. The Ecological Monitoring Lab is purchasing and testing the equipment for


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studying environmental samples and the Solid State Sensors Lab is working on the initial design of an integrated, com-puter-driven laboratory that will include testing in high magnetic fields.

Dr. Robert Hodson, Director of CNU's Computer Engineering Program, will direct the Advanced Integrated Cir-cuits lab. His major task is to design and develop application-specific integrated circuits.

"We can help the community solve electrical engineering problems and pro-vide expertise on custom integrated cir-cuit design," said Hodson. "Another goal is to advance research in the area of inte-grated circuits." The latter is just a con-tinuation of research Hodson and his CNU colleagues , Dr. James Hereford, Dr. David Doughty and Dr. Jeffrey Beyon are studying.

Hodson's senior design engineering students will assist in the set up of the laboratory, use the equipment and assist in research projects.

Dr. Martin Buoncristiani, professor of Physics, Computer Science and Engi-neering, will direct the Photonic and La-sers Laboratory. "The role I would like our lab to play is a bridge between new developments in research laboratories and

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• businesses interested in developing them into products," said Buoncristiani. "We're interested in developing new technology that involves lasers and optical and elec-tronic devices for industry."

Buoncristiani is working now with Engineering Development Laboratory, a local high-tech company.

"The Photonic and Lasers Laboratory will provide us with exceptional space

(l to r): ARC Lab Directors and CNU Professors Dr. RaoufSelim, Dr. Robert Hodson, Dr. Kathleen Brunke and Dr. Martin Buoncristiani.


where we can set up experiments and ex-perimental stations. Students will be able to conduct research which will pro-vide invaluable opportunities for them."

Dr. Kathleen Brunke, assistant professor of Biology, Chemistry and Environmental Science, will help estab-lish an Ecological Monitoring Laboratory. The facility will provide a number of services to the community including water and soil analysis.

With the aid of an ion chromatograph, Brunke and her fellow co-lab directors Dr. James Reed and Dr. Gary Whiting will be able to tell residents the amount of chlorine, nitrate, phosphate and sulfate in their water, what type of soil they have, and evaluate acetate and methane samples.

"Both undergraduate and graduate students will conduct research in the University's lab and at the ARC facility," said Brunke. "It will provide more lab space and instrumentation, as well as an environment conducive to quality research. The data that is collected at the lab will be brought back to the classroom as well. Students enjoy working with actual data, interpreting the data and getting a real feel for why people do research."

Dr. Raouf Selim, associate professor of Physics, Computer Science and Engineering, will direct the Solid State Sensors Laboratory. His major task will be the development of sensors and com-ponents for integrated data acquisition systems.

Selim will work with various research entities including the Jefferson Lab, NASA Langley and the Advanced Shipbuilding and Carrier Integration Center that will be built in downtown Newport News. "We will assist research facilities and compa-nies in exploring new ideas and the use of materials in fabricating and testing of sensors," said Selim.

Selim also plans to involve under-graduate and graduate students in the research. "We will encourage our computer science, applied physics and computer engineering students to complete their senior projects at the lab."~

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Alumni Society Honors

Christopher Newport University recently honored five of its ahunni during an Annual Dinner meet-ing held by the Alumni Society.

The Society presented the Distin-guished Alumni Award to Willis Cox '73, of James Store in Gloucester County. It is the highest honor bestowed upon a CNU graduate by the Alumni Society and is given annually to the person who has rendered outstanding service to the Uni-versity.

Cox is retired Postmaster (1974-92) of James Store, Virginia, and former proprietor of W.F. Cox General Merchandise (1974-94). Cox writes two columns for Glo-quips, a bi-weekly newspaper in Gloucester, Sir James Says and Observations. He is the author of two books, Tidbits for Thought and Con-versations About God. In addition, he has written several children books includ-ing Phillips Daffodil and Phillips Train Ride to the Christmas Tree Farm, and

numerous short stories about daffodils and folklore on daffodils at James Store.

The Society presented Outstanding Alumni Awards to William Conners, Dr. Thomas Carmine Mosca III, Russell Seymour and William White.

William Conners graduated in 1996 with a B.A. in Political Science from CNU. In March, Conners was appointed Assistant Secretary of Commerce &

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(I to r):CNU President Paul Trible, Russell Seymour; William Conners; Thomas Mosca; William White, Willis Cox and Past Alumni Society President Jim Eyre.

Trade for the Commonwealth ofVirginia. In his new role, Conners coordinates and supports economic development activi-ties on behalf of the Secretary of Commerce and Trade.

Thomas Mosca graduated in 1988 with a B.S. in Mathematics from CNU, a M.S. in Mathematics from Virginia Com-monwealth University in 1989, and a Ph.D. from the College of William and Mary, Virginia Institute of Marine Science, School ofMarine Science in 1997. Mosca is a professor at Rappahannock Community College where he teaches al-gebra, geometry and technical mathematics.

Russell Seymour graduated in 1994 with a B.S.B.A. in Economics and Finance and a M.A. in Urban Planning from the University of Akron. As com-prehensive planner for Stafford County Department of Planning and Community Development, Seymour assisted in updating Stafford County's Land Use Plan and recently completed the County's Telecommunication Plan.

William White graduated in 197 5 with a B.A. in History from CNU and a Ph.D. in American Studies from the College of William and Mary in 1998. As Director of Programs and Operations for the Capi-tol Area of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, White is responsible for the redesign and implementation of a new interpretive program for the Capitol area - the Capitol, Military Programs, Jail, Raleigh Tavern, Theatrical Programs, Gunsmith, Apothecary, Milliner, Wig Shop and Silver Smith. ))~


Alumni Society Hosts Richmond After Work Event CNU friends, family and alums at

Richmond After Work Event in March. (standing, l tor): Dr. Robert Coker, Pro-fessor of Marketing; John Miller, Vice President for University Relations; Dr. Marshall Booker, Professor of Econom-ics and Finance; Norma Brown, Direc-tor of Planned Giving; Ron Gallagher '88; Kitty Heffington, Director of Alumni Relations; Terry Heffington '78; Dr. Harold Cones, Professor and Department Chairman of Biology, Chemistry and Environmental Science; and Bill Sharkey '76, Alumni Society President '98 - '99. (seated, l to r): Sharon Kline '90 and Donna Wagner '93.

(I tor): Alan Prater '88,

Brian Hill '97, Lisa Campbell, and Bill JYson

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(I tor): Amy Burgoyne,

Bill Burgoyne '89, Brent Klich '90,

and Michael Fail '91.

(I tor): Ron Gallagher'88, Board Member; Terry Heffington '78; Tom Johnson '7 5,former Alumni Society President; and Coach Jim Hubbard,faculty emeritus.

Alumni Night at Peter Pan More than forty-five alumni and friends of the University attended Alumni Night at the Chrysler Hall production of Peter Pan in May. After the show, Broadway star and two-time Olympic gymnast Cathy Rigby personally met with the CNU group and signed autographs.

Cathy Rigby with (I to r) Alumni Society President Bill Sharkey, Board Member Paul Darden and past Alumni Society President Jim Eyre.


'97- '98 Past Alumni Society President Jim Eyre

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ALUMNI PRESIDENT'S CORNER

Dear Friends,

I am really excited about the opportunities that will be available to the Alumni this coming year. I hope you will take a few minutes to read this letter as I tell you what your Alumni Society did last year and will be doing this year.

I would like to thank Jim Eyre, '75 for the wonderful job he did this past year. Under Jim's leadership the Society has made a successful transition from a fundraising to a friendraising organization. It was also during his term that the University increased funding for the Society, upgraded the web site, published quarterly issues of the Alumni Magazine, and sponsored several events - an After Work Party in Richmond, Alumni Night at Peter Pan and Alumni Night at the Ella Fitzgerald Music Festival. In addition, we had the largest turnout in the history of the Society at our Annual Dinner in May! Kudos to the Department of Sociology, Social Work & Anthropology for bringing back home to our Alma Mater the most Alumni of any department.

With the Alumni Society headed in a new direction, it is vitally important that we hear from you with ideas and suggestions on ways your Society can raise friends. During this coming year increased participation by members of this Society will become a priority of the 1998-1999 Alumni Board. The University will be providing many opportunities for Alumni. Some of the up-coming events are Afterwork parties, Alumni nights, Homecoming activities, orientation for new students, Commencement, CNU Open Houses and others. These events will be advertised in the Alumni Magazine and in mailings.

Your Society and the University will be asking for your help and participa-tion. Please consider what this University means to you. Express your support and share your CNU experiences with others. This will be a chance to make new friends and renew friendships.

As a reminder, alumni are welcome to attend regularly scheduled board meetings. I would like to hear from you. Please do not hesitate to call me at 757/926-8859 or the Alumni Relations Office at 757/594-7712. I look forward to meeting you at the upcoming events and functions in this coming year.

Best Wishes, Bill Sharkey Alumni President '98-'99

The ALUMNI SOCIETY Needs Your Help!

The Christopher Newport University Alumni Society is looking for alumni interested in helping the Society. There is something for everyone to do! And by becoming involved - we guarantee you will have fun, meet fellow alums and make lasting friendships!

Volunteers are needed for special events, contacting alumni and other special projects. If interested, complete and return the tear off card on the back page of the Alumni Magazine. You will be contacted by an Alumni Representative.

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Upcoming Alumni Events Calendar

August 19 Southside After-Work Event*

Sheraton Oceanfront Virginia Beach 5:30-7:30 p.m.

August 25 Norfolk Tides Alumni Night*

Harbor Park Game time 7:15p.m. /Picnic 7:30p.m.

$12/ Adult $8/Child ( + parking)

September 30 Northern Virginia/D.C.

After-Work Event* Sheraton Premiere

Tysons Comer 6:00-8:00 p.m.

October 17 Busch Gardens Alumni Day*

Williamsburg 10:00 a.m.-7:00p.m.

4:00 -5:00 All you can eat picnic-Black Forest (Germany)

$33 Cost/person $10 Cost/Season-Pass patrons

(+parking)

November 17 Peninsula After-Work Event*

Hampton Holiday Inn 5:30-7:30 p.m.

November 28 Alumni Night @Riverdance*

Chrysler Hall 8:00p.m.

$60/person

February 19-20. 1999 Homecoming Weekend*

DetailsTBA

May 1.1999 Annual Dinner*

Student Center 6:00p.m.

$12.50/person

*Advanced Registration Required Call (757)594-7712 for additional information.


cpftegident'g Qaftden cpaftt~ More than 200 people enjoyed a summer sunset on the banks of the James River during the Presidents Garden Party on May 23 at the home of Board of Visitors member Dr. Helmuth "Chip" Trieshmann and his wife Sarah. The evening included live music, hors d 'oeuvres and dinner.

(l tor): Michael Carter, Julia Wainwright, and Jeff Mendelsohn. (l tor): Janice and William Grace, and Barry and Cindy DuVal.

Garden Party guests mingle on the deck of the Trieshmann home.

Maggie Young (!), and Harral and Skeeter Brauer.


(l tor): Rosemary Trible, Jane Susan Frank and Beverly Diamonstein.

Paul Trible (center) with Rosemary Trible, Chip and Sarah Trieshmann, and David Peebles.

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Your Gift Go the

E CNU's Matching Gift Program

G ivmg a gift has never been Toinitiateyourmatchinggift,com-easier! Through Christopher plete your company's matching gift Newport University's Matching form and send it along with your dona-Gift'Program you can give an even larger tion to CNU. Our institutional advance-lift. widMbe help of your employer. Last ment office will complete the form, cer-yev 13 sifts were matched by employ- tifying that your gift has been received •· ..,.l88Uit, the University realized and that the organization is eligible to

receive matching gifts under the company's guidelines; it then forwards the form to your company. After veri-fying the eligibility of the donor and CNU, your company will send a matclriDg gifrto CNU.

Matching ,atft programs are not a new ideal Morethan 6,808 parentcom-

COMPANIES WHICH HAVE MATCHED GIFTS TO CNU

Aetna Foundation, Inc.

Ameritech Services

Anheuser-Busch Foundation

ARCO Foundation

Ball Corporation

Bell Atlantic

BP America, Inc.

The Daily Press

Dominion Floor Covering

Exxon Educational Foundation

First Union Corporation

Household International

Illinois Tool Works Foundation

Kmart Corporation

Lockheed Martin Corporation

The Merck Company Foundation

Merrill Lynch

Metro Information Services, Inc.

Monsanto Fund

NationsBank Corporation

Newport News Shipbuilding

J.C. Penney Company, Inc.

Providian Corporation

The Prudential Foundation

Raytheon Company

Rockwell International Corporation

Science Applications International

Signet Banking Corporation

SmithKiine Beecham Foundation

State Farm Insurance Companies

Tenneco Business Services

Union Camp Corporation

Unisource Worldwide Foundation

Virginia Power/NC PowerNNG

Wai-Mart Foundation

Check to see if your employer will match your gifts to CNU!

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panies, subsidiaries and corporate foun-dations in the United States currently match their employees' gifts to non-profit organizations.

The first corporate matching gift program began at the General Electric Company in 1954. It was the idea of Philip Reed, then chair of the company's board of directors. Reed and his associates wanted to encour-age GE's employees to give to the in-stitutions that had educated them. Reed believed that alumni would be more likely to give to their alma maters if their employers would match their gifts. In the 43 years since GE established the tim matching gift program, educational ~ns have reeeived 1116re than $2 biftion through corporate metching gifts.

For more infonnation on CNU's m.tehiRg gift program call Helen Kellis, Gift Records Coordinator, at (1S1)S9*-1SS6. 1~

New Matching Gifts Program for Bell Atlantic

The Bell Atlantic Foundation's Matching Gifts Program allows Bell Atlantic employees and retirees, including both active and retired Bell Atlantic Board members, to contribute up to $10,000 per year to any college or university and have their contribution matched by the Bell Atlantic Foundation.


ALUMNI NOTES

60's Jennifer Riley '65, South Paris, Maine, has

recently moved to Williamsburg, VA. Riley was in the first class to graduate on the "new cam-pus," CNU's present home.

70's Hurley Gray, Jr. '72, Yorktown, VA,

recently moved to Honduras, Central America. Gray retired from the State Health Department in 1996.

Jeanne Herrmann '79, APO, AE, is a com-puter specialist for the Army Materiel Com-mand in the Netherlands.

80's Tellie Baltes '80, Falls Church, VA, is

Director of Special Programs and Communica-tions at The George Washington University.

Frank Wilson '80, The Colony, TX, is Manager of Human Resources Development for Nokia. Wilson travels internationally delivering training seminars.

Alan Lamoreaux '82, Gaithersburg, MD, is Director of Resources for the newly created U.S. Postal Service Office oflnspector General in Rosslyn, VA.

Alan Wayne Bagley '83, Salem, VA, is a production planner for Tower Automotive-Heavy Truck Division.

Steve Mouring '83, Bealeton, VA, is an in-dependent computer programming consultant and instructor for Softronyx.

Jeanine Kosmicki '85, Fremont, NE, received a master's in counseling from Creighton University.

Marc Schwartz '85, Hanover, MD, was recently promoted to Senior Master Sergeant. Schwartz is stationed at Fort George G. Meade.

Sibley Smith '85, Ocean Grove, NJ, is Di-rector of Education for the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Foundation and its Vietnam Era Educational Center, scheduled to open in September.

Kiki Giannopoulos '86, Newport News, VA, is working in the Marketing Department at Peninsula Health Care, Inc.

Brian Murphy '86, Charlotte, NC, was pro-moted to Mid South Regional Sales Manager for Vasomedical, Inc.

Mark Guzzi '88, Richmond, VA, was recently awarded the professional insurance designation Chartered Property Casualty Underwri

ALUMNI NOTES

Susan Kelley Buchanan '97, Fredericksburg, VA, is a probation and parole officer for Fredericksburg Probation & Parole.

Lewis Davis '97, Tabb, VA, is a software engineer for Science Applications International Corporation.

Josette Hill '97, Lake City, FL, is a staff nurse in the medical intensive care unit for Vet-erans Administration Medical Center in Gainesville.

John (Jack) Schwolow '97, Williamsburg, VA, is a staff tennis professional at Kingsmill Resort. Schwolow was named employee of the month for May 1998.

Marriages

Stefan Svilich to Karen Mone '91, Alexan-dria, VA, May 16, 1998.

Donald Allison to Kathy Routten '92, Hampton, VA, August 3, 1996.

Walt Ziffer to Deborah White '93, North Potomac, MD, April4, 1998.

Raymond Willis, Jr. '93 to Christina Freeman, Portsmouth, VA, August 16, 1997.

Scott Muon '94 to Melanie Brown '95, Newport News, VA, November 9, 1996.

Matthew Pasko '94 to Kristi McRacken '95, Suffolk, VA, March 22, 1997.

Dale Scott '94 to Edith Turner '92, Windsor, VA, June 29, 1996.

Robert McGhee to Angela Marburger '96, Freeport, NY, February 14, 1998.

Timothy Hedgepeth '97 to LaTanja Riley '95, Hampton, VA, June 27, 1998.

Wayne Whyte to Cynthia Allen '97, Newport News, VA, September 29, 1997.

Births

Steve '83 and Barby Mouring, Bealeton, VA, a daughter, Abigail Leesa, November 21, 1997.

Mike and Shirley Whitehead Dickson '89, Panama City, FL, a son, Michael Scott, May 6, 1997.

Keith and Lisa Reagan '90, Toano, VA, a son, K. Collins, Jr., December 26, 1997.

Ricky and Nancy Poland Hinson '91, Hampton, VA, a daughter, Rebecca Lynn, April 6, 1998.

Matthew and Elizabeth Burgess Briggs '92, Lima, Ohio, a daughter, Carlin Aileen, April 8, 1998.

John and Tracy Radford Kancz '92, Palm Harbor, FL, a daughter, Nicole Lynn, April 17, 1998.

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Brian and Karen Broadwater '93, Sanford, VA, a daughter, Madison Tyler, September 30, 1997.

Bobby '93 and Kimberly Olsavicky Haywood '90, Newport News, VA, a daughter, Cassidy Paige, December 9, 1997.

Paul '94 and Karen Forbes Bleier '93, Virginia Beach, VA, a daughter, Sydney Loren, August 30, 1997.

Jay and Stephanie Flack '94, Hampton, VA, a daughter, Kay lee Nicole, April 24, 1997.

Randy and Patricia Payne Harris '94, Hampton, VA, a son, Randall Lee III, March 10, 1998.

YOU can establish a scholarship at CNU.

Would you like to establish a scholarship at Christopher Newport University but think you can't afford it right now? If so, you ought to consider funding a scholarship through a bequest- an amount of money or a percentage of your estate that you leave to the University in your will or trust. For a minimum bequest of $10,000 you can establish a named scholarship and

• make a major gift without using any of the funds you need to live on

• reduce your federal estate taxes

• make an enduring commitment to your alma mater

• become a member of the Navigator Society

Norma Brown in the Office of Institutional Advancement will be happy to explain how you can make a bequest to CNU. Contact her at (757) 594-7805, by e-mail [email protected],

or by mail at CNU, Institutional

Advancement, 1 University Place, Newport News, VA23606

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BALL GAME!!

CNU ALUMNI NIGHT AT HARBOR PARK!!

Join us for a great night of baseball and fun as the Norfolk Tides meet the Toledo Mud Hens

Tuesday, August 25

Gametime 7:15p.m.

$12 -Adult $8-Child (+parking)

Picnic 7:30p.m.

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Seats are limited-call594-7712 to reserve your seat today!!

Christopher Newport Alunmi Magazine

CNU Super Speakers for the Fall Christopher Newport University's Office of Continuing Education invites you to come hear four outstanding speakers this fall

in our new Super Speakers Series. The speakers are from the worlds of the military, politics, media and science. In addition, you can meet the speakers at a reception following their talk.

Subscribe to the four lectures for just $25, or hear individual presentations at $10 each. Each presentation will be held in Gaines Theatre from 7 - 8 p.m. Those who subscribe to the entire series can attend the reception from 8 - 9 p.m. Each is an outstanding speaker with interesting issues to discuss. Seating is limited, so register today!

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General Richard E. Hawley Commander, Air Combat Command

Jim Spencer Columnist, Daily Press

Robert White The Kennedy Collection, largest private collector of John F. Kennedy memorabilia in the world

Dr. Leah Bush Norfolk Medical Examiner

For more information on the Super Speakers Series or to register, please call Lisa Curry, Coordinator of Conferences, at (757) 594-7153.

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CNU's Office of Continuing Education

is offering a wide variety of courses this fall.

Call (757)594-7158 to request a brochure.

Alumni, faculty, staff and students receive a

ten percent discount;

LifeLong Learning Society members receive a

twenty percent discount.


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of Queen Annes Summer for purchase in mid-October to alumni and friends of Christopher Newport University.

You may reserve your print today by calling CNU's Office of Institutional Advancement at 594-7038. If you desire, the artist will personalize your print.

Profits raised from the sale of the prints will be given to the University for the construction of the Center for the Arts and to fund an art scholarship established by the artist.

Number of Edition: 1 ,500 Signed Image Size: 18 x 24 Paper Size: 24 x 30 Cost: $60 (Add $6 for packing and shipping.)

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