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December
15		CNU launches new source for emergency information
14		Investigator, author on looting of Iraq Museum to lecture at CNU
13		Accounting instructor appointed to national board
13		New professorship expands capitalism study, brings speakers
13		CNU establishes new Institute for Science Education
11		Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration set for Jan. 15
8		CNU's new library to be named for Paul and Rosemary Trible; $500,000 endowed scholarship established
5		VECTEC offers class on developing, improving websites
1		VECTEC instructors on radio to explain how to protect children online

November
30		Professor's book helps men transform their lives
29		CNU professor teams with garden center to earn marketing honor
28		CNU students in national honor society
21		CNU World AIDS Day commemoration to include Newport News mayor, radio host
21		VECTEC offers class on protecting children on the Internet
20		LifeLong Learning Society announces spring courses
9		Author David L. Robbins to speak at CNU Writers' Conference
7		VECTEC offers Internet classes
2		CNU Bookstore to host book-signings

In October, CNU was recognized for making an outstanding contribution to the quality of life in the Hampton Roads region. The Hampton Roads Association for Commercial Real Estate (HRACRE) awarded CNU the "Committee’s Choice Award" Excellence in Design Award.

October
31		Location changed for capitalism lecture by Eric Daniels
27		Student Teacher earns statewide honor
27		JoAnn Falletta to speak at CNU
25		University wins quality of life award
25		CNU joins campaign to help stop abusive relationships
24		Address by CNU's President Trible open to public
24		University hosts 'Battle of the Brains'
23		Time changed for lecture by master artist Barry Moser
18		VECTEC to offer technology classes
13		Inaugural lecture of series to focus on morals of capitalism
13		Former Defense Secretary to speak at CNU
12		Ferguson Center for the Arts wins four architectural awards
9		'The Ethicist' to speak at CNU on 'How to Be Good'
6		Newport News teacher chosen as Outstanding Economic Educator
3		CNU's Silver Storm dance team wins competition
2		CNU to participate in national teach-in on war on terror
2		Better Than Ezra band to perform at CNU
2		Sorority members seek to raise money for Special Olympics
2		CNU Wind Ensemble to represent Newport News in Greifswald, Germany

The new David Student Union. - photo copyright Ian Bradshaw

CNU officially opened its impressive 116,000-square-foot, three-story student union on Sept. 9 during the University's annual Family Weekend. President Paul Trible announced the naming of the David Student Union in honor of William R. and Goldie R. David. Photo copyright Ian Bradshaw.

September
29		CNU students vie for accounting honor
28		Student teacher receives scholarship award
27		Fire-damaged residence hall to be demolished, rebuilt
25		Free series featuring Russian, East European films
21		CNU orchestra to perform premiere of English horn concert by professor
19		Shakespeare scholar to speak at the Ferguson Center for the Arts
19		Research by CNU professor and students published in top journal
15		Fishing Club qualifies for national championship
12		CNU opens, names 116,000-square-foot student union
12		Professor's dissertation named most outstanding

CNU President Paul Trible and Dr. Sarah Forbes. - photo copyright Ian Bradshaw

On August 17, CNU President Paul Trible announced a $1 million gift to the CNU Endowed Merit Scholarship Challenge Campaign from Newport News physician Sarah Forbes. Dr. Forbes’ donation provides a dollar-for-dollar match for other gifts over the next five years.

August
29		Speaker series at CNU to focus on cultural interaction in age of exploration
25		Former imprisoned MCI executive to speak at CNU
24		CEO of Wolseley to speak at CNU
24		CNU sponsors film series highlighting European-Indian relations in time of colonization
22		Master artist to conduct workshop, lecture at CNU
21		Article by CNU professor influences Canadian Supreme Court
17		CNU receives $1 million challenge grant for scholarship program
16		Allen steps up to challenge on CNU's Board of Visitors
8		Monetary donations for CNU displaced students accepted
6		Questions and Answers for Madison Hall Residents
5		Statement from the President
5		Residence Hall Fire - Statement from the President
4		Lightning strikes CNU campus - No injuries reported

July
28		CNU to hold annual 5K Race and Mile Walk on Sept. 16
20		Six graduates named meritorious teacher candidates
11		LifeLong Learning Society at CNU offers classes, trips, fun for retirees
7		CNU project helps teachers of learning-disabled students
7		CNU's Ferguson Center top winner in design competition

College Planning & Management magazine named the Ferguson Center for the Arts the 2006 Grand Prize Winner in the 7th Annual Education Design Showcase. The Center also won three other major awards this year.

June
30		CNU football season tickets now available online
29		CNU to kick off year-long Jamestown 2007 commemoration this fall
29		CNU, North African students participate in cultural exchange program
6		CNU professor to sign copies of new book featuring vintage postcards of Newport News
5		Two CNU student teams tie for first in regional marketing competition
2		Castro's Cuban dissident daughter to speak at CNU

A group of CNU alumni raised more than $20,000 for AIDS by organizing and performing in a charity event in New York City, as well as participating in the 2006 AIDS Walk, held May 21 in Central Park. Based on the amount of money raised, the CNU team, called Team Supersnack, is ranked second among "friends and family" teams and is in 23rd place overall out of 2,100 teams participating.

May
31		CNU group raises double its goal with charity event, AIDS Walk
24		CNU professor, former student publish book on teaching Standard English in urban schools
17		582 students receive diplomas from Christopher Newport University
16		Spring 2006 Dean's List announced
10		CNU is recognized for assisting victims of crime
9		CNU sponsors Warwick High School team at 2006 Economic Challenge
8		Winners of the regional spring 2006 Stock Market Game announced
8		CNU professor discusses 'foraging' for parking on statewide radio program
5		Luter School of Business hosts awards ceremony
5		CNU teacher preparation students take state honors
5		CNU student's writing is published
3		Five CNU students honored at conference for prospective teachers
1		CNU alumni, students to stage charity event, participate in 2006 AIDS Walk

ABC News White House Correspondent Ann Compton delivered the 2006 Spring Commencement address to CNU's 582 graduates.

Commencement exercises were held on May 13 at POMOCO Stadium on the CNU campus.

April
25		Newport News Shipbuilding Employees’ Credit Union creates an endowed scholarship for CNU merit students
14		Classes, tour, picnic offered at CNU for those of retirement age
14		CNU holds 5th annual student research conference
12		Ann Compton to deliver CNU commencement address
10		FedEx Freight president and CEO – a CNU graduate – speaks at alma mater
10		CNU hosts former WWE stars in matches
4		CNU professor to discuss free tax service on TV news show

Douglas Duncan, a 1972 graduate of Christopher Newport College, returned to his alma mater – now a growing university – as an Executive-in-Residence at the Joseph W. Luter, III School of Business and as a member of the University’s Board of Visitors.
The Hampton native advised and informed faculty, staff, students and the general public in a daylong visit on April 5, 2006.

March
31		Christopher Newport University to host Take Back the Night event
28		CNU project awarded $175,000 grant
21		CNU's President Trible selected as Bay Days Commodore
17		CNU student wins statewide vocal competition
16		Virginia Commonwealth University president to speak at CNU
15		Historical musicology professor to present memorial lecture at CNU
14		Victor Hanson to lecture, sign his newest book at CNU
14		CNU student one of 25 from across the country selected for New York fellowship
13		Film screening, presentation at CNU to explore Hollywood's treatment of the Holocaust
13		President and CEO of FedEx Freight to speak at CNU
8		World-renowned wildlife photographer to lecture on animal behavior and photo technique
1		CNU student residential leaders earn conference honors

CNU's Virginia Association of College and University Residence Hall 2006 delegation.

CNU’s residential program won numerous awards at the annual Virginia Association of College and University Residence Hall conference in February at Radford University. CNU's resident assistants and residential leaders dominated the state in innovative social and educational programming.

February
27		Trained CNU students provide free tax services
27		CNU students chosen for research in Belgium
20		Small Business Institute students win case of the year
17		CNU Bookstore hosts book signing
16		CNU guarantees admission to RCC grads
14		CNU hosts Sexual Responsibility Week events
10		Writers' Advisory Council sponsors public reading
10		Orson Scott Card to speak at 25th Annual Writers' Conference
7		CNU professor featured on statewide radio program
1		Internet in higher education is focus of presentation at CNU

RCC president Dr. Elizabeth Crowther and CNU president Paul Trible.

CNU made Rappahannock Community College its first partner in a guaranteed-admission agreement on Feb. 13. A special feature of the agreement is CNU’s guarantee that 15 spots in its junior class will be reserved each year for RCC graduates who are members of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society for two-year colleges.

January
31		CNU graduates research communication topics for conference
24		"Power on Earth" performance canceled
23		CNU's Ferguson Center for the Arts announces line-up for the 9th Annual Ella Fitzgerald Festival
23		Time of Paul Rusesabagina's speech changed from 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
20		CNU hosts events to mark Black History Month
16		Professor's first book covers history of Buddhism
9		Award-winning hero Paul Rusesabagina to speak at CNU
9		CNU students recognized for exemplary grades
6		CNU to host Eid-ul-Adha event
5		Announcing the December 2005 graduates
4		Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration
4		CNU's new sport club to compete at professional arena
3		CNU announces Stock Market winners

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