Legacy of Learning Series
Where NU alumni and faculty are among the subject experts, Legacy of Learning provides webinars and presentations that foster lifelong learning, professional development, and networking opportunities. Sponsored by the NUAA.
The NU Alumni Association created the Legacy of Learning Series to provide webinars and presentations that foster lifelong learning, professional development, and networking opportunities. Alumni and faculty are among the subject experts sharing new developments in a specific field, offering insight on topical issues, and diverse perspectives on issues of interest to Norwich alumni and friends.
If you have a suggestion for a future Legacy of Learning topic or speaker contact the Alumni Office at at (802) 485-2300 or alumni@norwich.edu.
Past Legacy of Learning Events - 2023-2025
Breaking & Rebuilding: Lessons in Adaptation from the Hill, War, Injury, and the Edge of Human Limits
March 5, 2025
Drawing from his experiences in combat, injury recovery, leadership, and extreme endurance, Colm Walker’s talk explored resilience, mental health, and overcoming when the plan falls apart, offering personal insights and practical strategies. “You are not broken… you are evolving.”
Moderator: NUAA Past President Colm Walker ’05, distinguished Army veteran, accomplished sailor, and dedicated advocate for veteran mental health.
Legacy of Learning: Women Kicking Glass in Criminal Justice
September 18, 2024
Host/Panelists: Sara Margalus ’01 & M’14, Founder and CEO, Soterian Consulting; Mary Beth Davis, Esq. ’19, Associate Attorney, Halvorson Family Law; Gilary Rosario ’19, Nashua, NH Police Department; and Jennifer Zarycki ’20 & M’22, law enforcement officer, US Department of Homeland Security,
Moderator: Justina George ’17, M’20, IT Security Analyst
Student Veterans: The G.I. Bill and You
February 22, 2024
Discussion focused on education benefits associated with the modern G.I. Bill, including the passing of benefits to the Veteran’s dependents. While many Veterans know about the G.I. Bill, it can be difficult to fully understand its earned benefits or how to leverage those benefits fully.
Moderator: NUAA Board member Joe Reagan ’04, Former CPT, USA, President NewSpace Global
Vietnam—Lessons that Inspired Life-Long Success
September 21, 2023
This special Legacy of Learning event highlighted the stories of Norwich alumni who served during the Vietnam War, and how their experiences led them to a lifetime of service to our country and their communities.
Moderator: NUAA Board member Joe Reagan ’04, Former CPT, USA, President NewSpace Global.
Panel: • Kurt Schlotterbeck ’66 • Jack Bergquist ’67 • William Quinn ’65
Past Legacy of Learning Events - 2021-2022
Dr. Edward Kohn on Theodore Roosevelt
September 16, 2022
Drawing on material in his book Heir to the Empire City, historian and former NU Dean of the College of Liberal Arts Ted Kohn walks through Theodore Roosevelt’s New York City to show the city’s impact on Roosevelt, and Roosevelt’s impact on the city.
Our Entrepreneurship Series, Discussing “Lessons Learned”
March 15, 2022
Moderator: Joey Mac Dizon ’11, NUAA board member, former Marine, Owner, Mobile Cigar Lounge
Panelists: Cesar Nadar ’01 – President and CEO of XCorp Solutions, Joseph Roy ’67 – Owner, Coastal Entrepreneurship and Innovation Institute, Tyler Burke ’03 & M’09 – Owner, Burke Aerospace, Joshua Paille ’11 - Owner, Theta Pi Woodshop.
Further resources: Norwich Entrepreneurs Facebook group -https://www.facebook.com/groups/291037431971905
Resilient Bodies Workshop
February 23, 2022
The Norwich University Center for Global Resilience & Security, with Drs. Amy Welch, Rachele Pojednic and Dan Bornstein, discussed how teams of tactical athletes—warfighters, police, fire and first responders—create programs designed to enhance resilience on Vermont's front lines.
Norwich Women Kicking Glass — Unexpected Pathways to Success
September 23, 2021
Host/ Panelists: Tina Stevens ’83 and Annette Redmond ’83
Moderator: Joe Reagan ’04