Annual Psychology Homecoming Colloquium on Future Self Continuity
By Alexis Doyle, Staff Writer On Friday, Oct. 13, the Psychology Department hosted their keynote speaker for the annual psychology homecoming colloquium. The speaker was Gettysburg alum and Ph.D. candidate in clinical psychology Julia Superka. Superka discussed the connections between Future Self Continuity, the perceived connection between who we are in the future and who we are now or were in the past. She also discussed topics such...
Gettysburg College Holds Inaugural Paxton Chair Lecture
By Brandon Fey, Staff Writer On Thursday, Oct. 12, Gettysburg College held its inaugural Paxton Chair Lecture in CUB 260 from 11:30 to 12:00. The Office of the Provost hosted Paxton Endowed Teaching Chair and Associate Professor of English Dr. McKinley E. Melton to give a presentation about the connection between teaching and advising in liberal arts education. At Gettysburg College, Melton’s research has focused on contemporary black...
Opinion: AI as a Peer
By Alfredo Roman Jordan, Staff Columnist In an era defined by technological advancements, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has woven itself into the fabric of our daily existence, revolutionizing every aspect of society. Yet, its integration into education has been met with a mix of apprehension and skepticism. It is no secret that over the summer, a predominant concern among professors was figuring out how to incorporate generative AI...
The Age of Generative AI at Gettysburg College
By Laurel Bennett, Features Editor Brandauer serves as Director of the Johnson Center for Creative Teaching and Learning (JCCTL). This center provides faculty members with a multitude of resources to encourage student engagement and participation. The JCCTL also provides grants and workshops for faculty members, with many of the workshops now centering around AI. “We have a mission to help people become more effective teachers,”...
The Unsung Heroes: Interview With Amanda Singer of Gettysburg’s Athletic Training Staff
By Owen Kutlu, Staff Writer Many die-hard fans love to see the final game results, stuffed box scores and celebrations. But who really makes it possible for these teams to put together a winning product on the field or court? A major aspect of it comes from the work done by the athletic training staff. At Gettysburg College, home to 22 varsity athletic teams, the role of the training staff can not go unmentioned. Assistant Athletic...
