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Report: CNU tests emergency operations Tuesday

Submitted by WTKR_Web_Staff
Tuesday, October 23rd, 2012, 10:03am

Christopher Newport University will conduct an emergency test exercise Tuesday morning between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. That’s according to a report from The Daily Press. 

Officials say the exercise will take place in conjunction with the city of Newport News to help test the school’s ability respond to a mass security incident.

The public nearby may hear the activation of the campus siren system, emergency vehicles entering or leaving campus, and other emergency personnel.

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CNU Welcomes the Class of 2016 through Setting Sail Program

Submitted by Brittany Marks, WTKR-NewsChannel 3, Intern, Spring 2012
Friday, June 15th, 2012, 4:07pm
CNU Welcomes the Class of 2016 through Setting Sail Program

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. -- It is that time of year agian where Christopher Newport University welcomes their newest group of students to the CNU Community with their Setting Sail Orientation Program!  This week the class of 2016 makes their way onto the CNU campus.

All first-year students attending Christopher Newport University are required to attented Setting Sail, which is a two-day orientation program. The 2012 dates for Setting Sail are as follows: 

Session 1: June 18-19

Session 2: June 21-22

Session 3: June 21-22

Session 4: June 28-29

So get ready to set sail on your jounrey to become a Captain at CNU! 

 

 

 

 

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Study Abroad Program at CNU Impacts Students Lives

Submitted by Brittany Marks, WTKR-NewsChannel 3, Intern, Spring 2012
Wednesday, June 6th, 2012, 11:21am
Study Abroad Program at CNU Impacts Students Lives

Have you ever wanted to take a risk and travel out of the small college town of Newport News and experience a whole new culture, learn a new language, make new friends, and visit some of the most beautiful place in the world while still getting an education? Well students at Christopher Newport University in the study abroad program get the chance to do just that!

This summer several CNU students traveled abroad to various places such as Australia, Spain, Itally and more! Not only did these students get to experience a different culture and lifestyle but they came away with unforgettable memories and friendships that will last them a lifetime. Studying abroad has truly changed these students’ lives and their views on the world that we live in.

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C.J. Woollum Named Director of Athletics Emeritus at CNU

Submitted by Brittany Marks, WTKR-NewsChannel 3, Intern, Spring 2012
Tuesday, June 5th, 2012, 10:45am
C.J. Woollum Named Director of Athletics Emeritus at CNU

NEWPORT NEWS, VA. -- Monday June 4th, Christopher Newport University, Director of Athletics, C.J. Woollum announced his retirement of Director of Athetics into transittion as the role of Director of Athetics Emeritus. As Director of Atheltics Emeritus Woollum plans to focus on alumni and advancement.

“It has been my pleasure and honor to serve as the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics at Christopher Newport for a quarter of a century,” Woollum stated. “It has been a dream ride and I will always cherish my years at CNU.”

Replacing Woolun will be Jon Waters, a CNU athletics administrator for the past 13 years. Waters will serve as the Interim Director of Athletics through June 30, 2013

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C.J. Woollum Named Director of Athletics Emeritus at CNU

Submitted by Brittany Marks, WTKR-NewsChannel 3, Intern, Spring 2012
Tuesday, June 5th, 2012, 10:45am
C.J. Woollum Named Director of Athletics Emeritus at CNU

NEWPORT NEWS, VA. -- Monday June 4th, Christopher Newport University, Director of Athletics, C.J. Woollum announced his retirement of Director of Athetics into transition as the role of Director of Athetics Emeritus. As Director of Atheltics Emeritus Woollum plans to focus on alumni and advancement.

“It has been my pleasure and honor to serve as the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics at Christopher Newport for a quarter of a century,” Woollum stated. “It has been a dream ride and I will always cherish my years at CNU.”

Replacing Woolun will be Jon Waters, a CNU athletics administrator for the past 13 years. Waters will serve as the Interim Director of Athletics through June 30, 2013

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Christopher Newport University Accepts Invitation to Join Capital Athletic Conference

Submitted by Brittany Marks, WTKR-NewsChannel 3, Intern, Spring 2012
Wednesday, April 4th, 2012, 4:26pm
Christopher Newport University Accepts Invitation to Join Capital Athletic Conference

 

 

NEWPORT NEWS, Va.—Wednesday April 4th, Christopher Newport Universities President Paul Trible and Director of Athletics C.J. Woollum excitedly announced that they have accepted the invitation to join the Capital Athletic Conference. This means that the majority of CNU’s athletic teams, except for football will begin to compete in the Capital during the next 2013-2014 academic school year. CNU football will remain a participant in the USA South for 4 more years or until the Capital Athletic Conference adds football.

"In the Capital Athletic Conference, CNU joins schools that mirror our academic quality and commitment to athletic excellence. Five of the eight schools are state schools and comparable to CNU in enrollment," stated President Trible.

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'Black Friday' Protest for VEA Educators

Submitted by Ashley Russell on Thursday, February 16th, 5:31 pm

 

Virginia Education Association Members Participate in a statewide ‘Black Friday’ on February 17.

This Friday, February 17, educators across the state of Virginia will be wearing black to protest against funding cuts and other state actions undermining public educators and their students.

‘Black Friday,’ initiated by the Virginia Education Association, is a statewide day of mourning to lament the lack of commitment to public education and the loss of respect accorded teachers by our elected officials, said Dr. Kitty Boitnott, VEA president. Boitnott said, “We are in mourning because of the open disrespect and disdain being shown Virginia’s public school teachers by members of this General Assembly and the Governor.”

Boitnott draws attention to the current legislators in session and how they are attacking educators by continuing contract rights and attempting to cut retirement benefits.

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