Norwich university address Videos

• 1. Norwich University of the Arts BA Degree Show 2014
• 2. Highlights from Madeleine Albright Lecture at Norwich University
• 3. Norwich University celebrates Osama is Dead BG. Kelly's speech
• 4. CJCS Gen. Martin E. Dempsey's Commencement Speech at Norwich University 2012.mp4
• 5. CCV 2015 Commencement Address by Eva Sollberger
• 6. Norwich President Richard Schneider addresses community
• 7. Stuart Comstock-Gay's 2014 Commencement Address
• 8. Parents Day Norwich University 2012 Anthony's Platoon

Norwich University of the Arts BA Degree Show 2014

Highlights from Madeleine Albright Lecture at Norwich University

Norwich University celebrates Osama is Dead BG. Kelly's speech

User Comments

JoyfullyMarie commented on 09 Nov 2012

We could hear them very loudly from inside all the dorms :) lol

Brandy Nevil commented on 04 Jun 2012

you guys were a bit loud that night huh lol

Michael Muradyan commented on 02 May 2011

Speech starts at 2:02

Michael Muradyan commented on 26 Mar 2012

what?

CJCS Gen. Martin E. Dempsey's Commencement Speech at Norwich University 2012.mp4

CCV 2015 Commencement Address by Eva Sollberger

Norwich President Richard Schneider addresses community

User Comments

TheFaithfultothepast commented on 05 Apr 2012

Finally, one of the tenants of leadership in NU's Rook Book that I had to memorize as a Rook (I am sure they do not have to do that either anymore for fear of some kind of hazing charge) there was a line that said "Seek responsibility and accept responsibility for your actions." It is time the NU leadership accepted responsibility for its actions degrading the NU name for the last 6-8 years or more. It may be time to look in the mirror and realize it is time to hang up the old VT Militia Uniform

Gavin Sidebottom commented on 12 Apr 2012

if your issue was with the inappropriate activites (eg: condom olympics) your post did not do a good job of conveying that. that's probably why people voted you down. you didn't address that directly, and your complaint about a theoretical hetero club could be easily interpreted as having a problem w/ the existence of a gay club. i have eternal respect for the USMC, but none for bigotry. that doesn't appear to be your standpoint, so i apologize, but should know your post was easily misunderstood

Gerald Adams commented on 05 Apr 2012

I agree on the statements below, this whole event was missed managed. I really dont care on one sexual nature to determine there leadership abilities. But in my heart no event on campus should be bigger then when a Jr. receives there ring except for when that student graduates. It is a calumniation of being a student at a great university. This should be reviewed and adjusted for next year toshow all the Sr. military colleges as a way to have tolerance for all, instead of being a media circus.

Dorothy Lowry commented on 05 Apr 2012

The difference is evident. Wet t-shirt contests degrade and objectify women, beer keg olympics glorify irresponsible behavior. Condoms save lives and prevent pregnancy. Presenting educational content in a way that engages the target audience (which in this case is 18-22 year olds and not alumni) makes sense. Unbecoming? It is unbecoming of an educational institution to sacrifice the opportunity to expand the horizons of their students for fear of offending or appearing "less than respectable".

NUCadet87 commented on 05 Apr 2012

I saw a video about the formation of this club a while ago and was actually pleased with the fact that NU was progressive enough to welcome them into the NU community. Even a Queer prom is seems OK. But a Condom Olympics and what it entailed is so over the top, it cannot be accepted.I hold President Schneider personally responsible for his lack of common sense. If he were president of his Alma Mater The Coast Guard Academy, he would probably be reassigned to running launches in the Bering Sea.

charles evans commented on 05 Apr 2012

I am profoundly humuliated by the expose(perverse display) that took place seemingly without restriction at my former alma mater. I have scraped the NU decals from my cars, NU will be omitted from my obit, and with the University's permission I will remove my three seat plaque dedications at Kreitzberg. As an honorable person, I will fulfill my final monetary obligation due in September. I wish there was a way to transfer the origin of my degree to another institution like VMI or the Citidel.

TheFaithfultothepast commented on 05 Apr 2012

On the plaque on the gates of Harmon Drive there is a saying "Be faithful to the past." Please explain to me how this was being faithful to the past? You cannot say that it is in keeping with Norwich's tradition of being the first to change with the times, while that is a good attempt to spin public opinion. That would have been fine to explain the Pride Week. But the Olympics have not been "faithful to the past," if anything, they completely embarassed those who remain faithful to the past.

Sheila Celentano commented on 07 Apr 2012

I believe that there were some/many issues with the actions last week. But to threaten to withdraw support from the university based on the actions of a limited collection of University members, is ridiculous. We are a University and a country based on tolerance, and the freedom to choose how we live and who we are. Many of our alumni have given theirs lives to protect these students rights to express themselves. To take a limited view on this is to deny their sacrifices. see FB for my resp.

Gavin Sidebottom commented on 06 Apr 2012

"A heterosexual club would be chastised in front of the entire Corps..." - homosexuals are a tiny minority, especially at a military school, and as a whole they have a history of vicious discrimination and abuse. when you're in a minority like that, you develop a strong group identity. why would anyone form a club for 90-something % of all people? "those of us who actually have values and care about the Corps..." - being gay and actually caring about the Corps: are those mutually exclusive?

Christopher Arnold commented on 06 Apr 2012

As a proud alumni of the NU class of 1994, I couldn't be happier that this event was held. While you can argue about how it was conducted, the core goal behind it was just and correct. The history of Norwich is one of leadership - for national service, on race, on gender. I've always felt that our guiding motto ("Essayons") meshed well with another rook year favorite - "To thine own self be true". As I am about to run out of space, I'll just end with by saying good job, Norwich. Well done.

fugerep commented on 07 Apr 2012

I used to enjoy busting on the West Point Graduates that I work with on a daily basis...can't really do that anymore. So disappointing. Notice that 90%+ of the comments here are not positive nor should they be. While we love our school I will never forget this nor relent in my efforts to ensure it doesn't happen again. If the school needs educated people to vet things for them I would be glad to do it because the incompetents reviewing events now are not up to par and have zero foresight.

Stephen Hudson commented on 14 Apr 2012

The reality is that today’s graduates will be serving side by side with an openly LGBTQ community in the armed forces and the civilian sector is a forgone conclusion. For the University to realistically maintain the high standards of leadership it expects from its graduates, it must as an institution allow students to familiarize themselves with aspects of the LGBTQ community. The LGBTQA group and activities heretofore conducted are a reasonable and appropriate step towards this goal.

TheFaithfultothepast commented on 05 Apr 2012

If there is one thing Norwich taught me it was that perception is reality and whether or not these things happend the way the media portrayed them is not the issue. The issue is that Norwich made a mockary of the DADT repeal movement, a movement very strong here where I live and work. I cannot begin to tell you how many members of that movement are appalled at what our University did. This was not moving forward or professional. It was childish games that NU claims to steer away from.

Anonymous commented on 05 Apr 2012

Captain Alden Partridge was a devout man, as well as being well educated in sciences and mathematics. His strict rules for worship and study on Sundays dearly defined his views on religion. Norwich has forgotten its past. An awareness week is one thing, but celebrating and parading around like everybody loves the idea is simply appalling. The "gay" club hides behind the fact that the school has become so politically correct that the straight students are too afraid to speak up.

Lisa Brucken commented on 12 Apr 2012

As a recent alum and staff member at Norwich, I thought the week was fantastic. Norwich should be proud to be part of the forefront of making sure that all students are safe on campus and in the world, despite whom they chose to love. If the mission of the Corps is to prepare the students for the real world, respect, diversity and inclusion are part of it. We do them a disservice not to be respectful of each other and President Schneider and the administration. Norwich Forever.

bccogs commented on 18 Apr 2012

Depraved behaviors should never be viewed as enlightened or progressive; a necessity for growth. My husband and I are grieved by the bizarre, immoral activities at his Alma Mater. We have 3 family members in our family who are alumnus and we had so much pride. But we will not be promoting Norwich anymore. Our leadership does not see clearly anymore. "Self-interest, or rather self-love, or egoism, has been more plausibly substituted as the basis of morality.” Thomas Jefferson

Lenan Waybach commented on 08 Apr 2012

Also noted are his comments “…I went through a reduction in force. I laid off tenured faculty members, fired staff and cut half of the academic programs…” Combine that with the statement “…I spend about 35 to 40 percent of my time on the road raising money…” and you wonder who minds the store? We were taught that the delegation of authority, not responsibility, is a necessity in leadership and management. Where is the Dean of Students in all of this?

Lee Weber commented on 05 Apr 2012

Unfortunately, PC posturing is a "must" for academia in the 21st century and it supersedes all other priorities - including ethos and morality. And for all those who contest the "events" as being those of "double standard" - make no mistake; they are. PC does carry with it the burden of holding one "group" to a different expectation; prop 8, title 10, hiring quotas, ect. Remember - When we attempt to be all things to all people we wind of being nobody to everyone.

Anonymous commented on 05 Apr 2012

Yeah, as anyone knows whose served, many Norwich Alum are probably the best when it comes to conquering diversity and new ideas. We deal with all sorts of radical ideas with a grain of salt much better than other officers do. But these people have gone too far. The people who endorsed this Olympic event should be dealt a Conduct Unbecoming. Because I've never seen or met officers who would openly do something like THAT on active duty. I agree Pat.

TheFaithfultothepast commented on 05 Apr 2012

(Sorry for all the posts, cannot fit it all in 500 words either) Sir, you say that the cadets on campus acted professionally during that week? Please tell me, what is professional about rubbing a condom with lube until it pops? Or blind folding somone and licking a contraceptive for that matter? On what military base or in what corporate office would that be ok? (Lewd Acts and Conduct Unbecoming an Officer and Gentleman come to mind).

fugerep commented on 05 Apr 2012

I too appreciate the President taking time to acknowledge how poorly the university handled the Pride Week. What is troubling is the double standard the administration has displayed to not only the alums but also the student body as a whole. Several of the "events" were in complete contradiction with Norwich's Sexual Harassment Policy that can be found on its website and arguably have nothing to do with being a homosexual.

TheFaithfultothepast commented on 05 Apr 2012

I cannot wear my ring on base or around the senior leaders I work around after the comments I have heard from them. It is worth nothing. Norwich was built to train young men and eventually young women to be professional leaders and citizen soldiers for our nation. There was nothing professional about the "Olympic" that week. While I support the pride week and can stomach the "prom" the Olympics were over the top.

NU2000ify commented on 05 Apr 2012

Now you are just generalizing- not all civis were disrespectful, just like not all corps members exhibited exemplary behavior. I didn't mention the condom olympics (which I happen to agree with you on this point) or anything else regarding the pride week celebrations because my only point in replying was to remind you that civilians are not the down fall of NU. That's all.

bentorga commented on 09 Apr 2012

It's wonderful to be part of the Norwich family in during the great times. Inclusion & Diversity has always taken various forms/shape in life. However unless you are or have been in the shoos of the "others" most of the time it's hard to comprehend. With pride/anti bullying week, Norwich really shows the world it's commitment to a better future. Great Job!!

jim stan commented on 05 Apr 2012

So please explain to me how this "helps train the next generation of leaders. And understand, expect and tolerate diverse point of view". I think this is a disgrace and is a slap in the face to all no matter your sexual orientation. -Rubber Relay Race -Safer Flavors -Pop The Prophylactic -Texture Testing -Lubricated Thumb Wrestle -Condom Creations

Steve Patco commented on 05 Apr 2012

Do we really want to look back and judge "non Vulgar events"? Is throwing bathroom sinks and soda machines out the second story of dorms "non vulgar"? The world is changing quickly around us and if we put our heads in the sand that will not make things go away. President Schneider didn't get to were he is today by making stupid decisions.

Lenan Waybach commented on 08 Apr 2012

Upon first arrival at the school “…near the end of his inaugural address, Richard Schneider made his priorities as the newly appointed president of Norwich University crystal-clear. “A school is nothing but a building with four walls and a roof and the future inside,” he told the crowd. “I’m in the futures business.”

Stuart Comstock-Gay's 2014 Commencement Address

Parents Day Norwich University 2012 Anthony's Platoon