News Archives 2005 | CNU Office of Communications and Public Relations

December
19		Award-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney to speak at CNU after film screening
9		CNU students inducted into national honor society
7		DoubleTake returns to print, merges with another journal
1		Ferguson Executive to Deliver Winter Commencement Address at CNU

November
29		CNU Model UN team takes top honors at competition
29		CNU students, faculty meet with leadership scholars in Amsterdam
21		Orson Scott Card to speak at 25th Annual Writers' Conference
18		Christopher Newport University Announces Vice President for University Advancement
17		Psychology student's research earns superior rating at scientific conference
16		Classes, trips, presentations offered for those of retirement age
11		CNU hosts computer programming contest
10		Figure skating book by CNU professor soon to be released
10		CNU hosts first Leaders in Ethics panel discussion
4		CNU earns top affiliation for Center for Economic Education
4		CNU students invited to learn more about international opportunities
4		Author of 'The Cheating Culture' to speak at CNU
3		CNU graduate writes award-winning research paper
1		Grounds Department recognized by Chesapeake Bay group
1		CNU athlete accepted to Oxford

Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli and CNU senior Anthony Colosimo

Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli presented CNU senior Anthony Colosimo with a scholarship from the National Italian American Foundation during a luncheon at the Williamsburg Inn on Oct. 19. Colosimo also had the rare opportunity to perform next to Bocelli the following evening, singing before a sold-out audience of 1,700 at the Ferguson Center for the Arts.

October
31		Fall Frenzy offers games, crafts
28		Student describes singing at Ferguson Center with Bocelli
26		CNU to offer new chemistry degree in fall 2006
25		CNU student Anthony Colosimo shares concert stage with famed Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli
24		BB&T Corporation CEO to speak at CNU
17		Restaurants, salons coming to CNU's new retail-housing complex
14		Hampton Roads session of Lead Virginia to meet at CNU
7		Students, faculty volunteer in Kenya
6		New exhibits feature acrylic paintings of international travel
3		Faculty chosen for research project
3		Business students win top direct marketing award
3		Professor wins national marketing award

September
29		Governor Mark R. Warner to Speak at Christopher Newport University
23		Great Books series offers public discussions
22		Lifehouse band to perform on campus
16		Chick-fil-A founder to speak
8		Tea House moving to Newport News Park
6		Teacher Preparation Program granted full approval
1		CNU Opens Doors to Virginians at Hurricane-affected Institutions
1		School prayer issue highlighted with film, discussion
1		Coach from 'Remember the Titans' to speak at CNU

(L to R) Paul Trible, Joseph W. Luter IV, Frances Luter, Larry Pope

Smithfield Foods, Inc. through its Smithfield Luter Foundation, Inc. has committed a gift of $5 million to Christopher Newport University. These funds will be used to establish the Joseph W. Luter, III School of Business and a $1 million leadership scholarship program – to be matched dollar for dollar by CNU.

August
30		Christopher Newport University Partners with Smithfield Foods, Inc. to Name The Joseph W. Luter, III School of Business
29		American Indian sculptures to be displayed at CNU
29		Award-winning film director Zana Briski to appear at CNU
8		Ferguson Center for the Arts Celebrates Grand Opening

CNU President Paul S. Trible speaks to national issues in higher education with two columns published this year.

CNU President Paul S. Trible "Letting Colleges Down"
- Washington Post Op-Ed, Apr 18, 2005

"Colleges Must Get Used to Collaborating With Congress"
- from The Chronicle of Higher Education, July 15, 2005

July
29		CNU President Paul Trible to Lead Virginia Council of Presidents
28		Alumni Society Sponsors Annual 5K Run
22		CNU Alumna Showcases Master’s Thesis in Falk Gallery
15		Lifelong Learning Society Announces Fall Program
13		Supplier Symposium Offers Unique Collaboration Between Public and Private Sectors

June
23		Five CNU Students Embark on Journey to Ireland
9		Area High Schools Take Top Honors in CNU's Stock Market Game
6		President Paul S. Trible to Deliver Commencement Address at The Covenant School
6		CNU Students Take Top Honors in PRAXIS Service Learning Poster Session
2		CNU Announces Spring 2005 Graduates
2		York High Alumni Association Establishes CNU Scholarship
1		Dr. Joseph F. Healey Receives Fulbright Scholar Award

Nearly 500 students graduated on May 7, 2005, during Commencement Exercises in POMOCO Stadium. CNU was pleased to welcome guest speaker Reverend Dr. Ralph Waller, Principal of Harris Manchester College of the University of Oxford. View list of graduates.

May
24		CNU Announces Spring 2005 Dean's List
5		Two CNU Students Selected for Virginia Governor's Fellows Program
5		CNU Announces Jack Kent Cooke Graduate Scholarship Nominee
2		Ferguson Center Announces 2005-2006 Season

April
28		School of Business Students Win Regional Competition
26		CNU Board of Visitors Approves Tuition for 2005-2006
22		Student Government Association Announces Recipients of Year Awards
19		Introducing "CNU Unplugged" Wireless Technology
14		CNU encourages local high school students to participate in economics competition
11		Exhibition on Isolation Opens at Falk Gallery
8		CNU Professor Encourages Girls in Math
7		Author Mark Mathabane to Speak
7		Hampton Roads Students Experience Jazz
4		Paideia Student Research Conference
3		Winners of Writer's Conference Announced

In March, a beautiful songbird, a Latin legend, and a late-night television icon celebrated the life and legacy of Newport News’ own Ella Fitzgerald for three nights of sizzling hot jazz at the peninsula’s newest venue, the Ferguson Center for the Arts at Christopher Newport University.

March
29		LifeLong Learning Society's Summer Program
29		8th Annual Ella Fitzgerald Music Festival
25		"Conversations with a Composer"
24		Hampton Roads Natives in Smokey Joe's Cafe
18		School of Business Hosts Etiquette Dinner
15		Reality TV Show Life Coach Speaks at CNU
14		Step Afrika!
9		Student Art to Display at Cousteau Society
6		Doc Severinsen Performance Postponed
2		CNU Mourns Jonathan "Jonny" Besecker

February
25		Library Houses Rare Music Collection
25		Grant Earned for K-5 Mathematics Education
25		CNU Model UN wins Awards
17		Music Students to Perform with Doc Severinsen
17		School of Business Career Fair
17		Spring Open Houses
11		8th Annual Ella Fitzgerald Music Festival
11		CNU Hosts Forum on Aging
10		Dean's List Fall 2004

In January, Christopher Newport University's School of Business has achieved prestigious international accreditation by the world's top business accrediting organization, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). This year marks the 25th Anniversary of CNU's School of Business.

January
27		School of Business Earns Accreditation
26		Renowned Wildlife Photographer at CNU
24		Nancy Willson Joins CNU
21		Grace Lovegrove Scholarship Established
20		2005 Diversity Scholars Series

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