Norwich University - Alumni & Friends
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Alumni & Friends
Welcome back to Norwich University!
Your journey with us didn't end at graduation; it continues to thrive as a valued member of our vibrant alumni community. We are excited to reconnect with you and celebrate the remarkable achievements you've accomplished since leaving the Hill. Your dedication, leadership, and resilience embody the very spirit of Norwich, and we are honored to have you as part of our enduring legacy.
As you explore our website, you'll find numerous opportunities to engage, whether it's through alumni events, mentorship programs, or sharing your success stories. Your experiences inspire current and future generations of Norwich students, and your connection strengthens the fabric of our community. We are here to support you, celebrate you, and grow together. Thank you for your unwavering commitment and for continuing to make Norwich proud. Welcome home!
Events
Harold 'Doc' Martin Scholarship Dinner
National Press Club 529 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20045
- Feb 13, 2025
- 6:00 - 9:00pm EST
New Orleans Dinner with the Drill Team
Join fellow Norwich alumni in New Orleans to give the Drill Team a jolt of Maroon & Gold pride before their competition at Tulane! Full competition details will be coming soon.
- Feb 26, 2025
- 6:00 - 9:00pm CST
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- Off Campus
Alumni News
![Retiring Fitchburg Police Chief Ernest F. Martineau speaks during the swearing-in ceremony for his replacement, Police Chief Steve Giannini, who began Feb. 1, 2025, with Fitchburg Mayor Samantha Squailia, right.](/sites/default/files/styles/260x260/public/2025-02/Ernest_Martineau.png?h=c35ab9d9&itok=6kUyDOle)
‘One of the great honors of my life,’ longtime Fitchburg police chief Ernest Martineau ’87 retires
It’s the end of a long and distinguished era for Fitchburg (MA) Police Chief Ernest Martineau, who officially retired on Jan. 31, ten years to the day he first stepped into the role. He is handing...
![Capt. Matthew Purdy (right), who is currently serving as project engineer on the Canandaigua VA Medical Center project, participates in a site tour of the project Dec. 18, 2024. (Photo by Ryan Campbell, USACE Buffalo Public Affairs)](/sites/default/files/styles/260x260/public/2025-02/Capt_Matthew_Purdy.jpg?h=c35ab9d9&itok=1gRxhvrs)
Capt. Matthew Purdy ’15 gaining engineering experience at Canandaigua VA Medical Center project
Capt. Matthew Purdy (far right in photo) has been interested in engineering and how things work since he was a preschooler. That lifelong interest has led him to his current role as a project engineer...
![Mr. Alfred J. “Al” Gobeille ’86](/sites/default/files/styles/260x260/public/2025-02/image0.png?h=89965562&itok=gwR-ILlF)
Norwich University Board of Trustees Selects Alfred J. “Al” Gobeille ’86 as Chair
During its winter board meeting on February 2, 2025, Norwich University’s Board of Trustees unanimously elected Mr. Alfred J. “Al” Gobeille ’86 as the next Chair of the Board of Trustees. He will succeed the incumbent Chair, Mr. Alan DeForest ’75, who has served in the role for the past nine years, at the conclusion of his tenure in April.