Professor Michael Birkner’s Remarks from the Class of 2029’s First Year Walk
During the Class of 2029’s First Year Walk on Aug. 21, Professor of History Michael Birkner ’72 addressed the students as the keynote speaker. Below are his remarks from the event, unedited by The Gettysburgian staff. President Iuliano, colleagues on this platform, and members of the Class of 2029: it is a privilege to be with you today as we continue to observe one of Gettysburg College’s most meaningful traditions. As I...
8/28 Faculty Meeting: Start of a New Academic Year with Changes in Faculty
By Ella Prieto, Editor-in-Chief On Thursday, faculty and administrators met in Mara Auditorium for the first faculty meeting of the year. The meeting addressed changes at the College, financial and political constraints and recognition of faculty excellence. President Bob Iuliano first addressed the audience, reflecting on the College’s previous year. “From new majors to Residence Hall renovation to renewed focus on the overall...
Class of 2029 Partake in First Year Walk
By Ella Prieto, Editor-in-Chief On Thursday, students of the Class of 2029 participated in the First-Year Walk, a Gettysburg College tradition that began in 2003. The walk’s origin dates back to 1863, when Gettysburg students walked through town to hear Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. Now, the first-year class traces those steps through the Gettysburg Borough to Gettysburg National Cemetery, where a special speaker reads...
Convocation Ceremony Held for the Class of 2029
By Ella Prieto, Editor-in-Chief On Wednesday, Gettysburg College welcomed the Class of 2029 in the Opening Convocation Ceremony, held on the north lawn of Pennsylvania Hall. Professor of History and College Marshal Michael Birkner ’72 led the processional, followed by Director of Religious and Spiritual Life and College Chaplain Bright delivering the invocation and land acknowledgement. President of the Student Body Alfredo Roman...
Class of 2029 Move-In to Gettysburg College
By Ella Prieto, Editor-in-Chief On Wednesday, students of the Class of 2029 moved onto Gettysburg College’s campus. Orientation leaders, ResEd staff and other volunteers comprised their “Welcome Team” that assisted with their move-in. Highlights of the day in photos...
