Gettysburg College’s Greek Organizations Raise Over $35,000 for Philanthropy
May10

Gettysburg College’s Greek Organizations Raise Over $35,000 for Philanthropy

By Sophie Lange, Staff Writer Gettysburg College’s Greek Life consists of seven fraternities and six sororities. Each organization has at least one specific charity they raise money to support. The philanthropy chair for each organization keeps track of events that are held and how much money is raised. Fraternities: Alpha Chi Rho According to Philanthropy Chair Sam Hartjes ’25, Alpha Chi Rho raised over $2,000 in the fall semester...

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What is the Role of the Board of Trustees at Gettysburg College?
May03

What is the Role of the Board of Trustees at Gettysburg College?

By Katie Oglesby, Editor-in-Chief One of the few student representatives to the Board of Trustees (BOT), Student Senate President Miranda Zamora ’23 noted that, “I do not feel that students understand the BOT. If I am being completely honest, I do not fully understand it myself…” Similarly, Rachel Herr ’26 said, “I don’t know what the Board of Trustees is. I’m sure they make important decisions, but they have had no impact on me...

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A Note from the Editor: On Telling Stories
May02

A Note from the Editor: On Telling Stories

The Gettysburgian has been an integral part of my college career, so this final editor’s note is bittersweet for me. I am so grateful for my time here, for the friends I have made and the stories I have had the privilege to tell, and I am sad to see it end. But I am also grateful for the experience The Gettysburgian has given me that will help me pursue a career in journalism at a national level.  I have been a part of The...

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Proposed Curriculum Passes with Narrow Support of Faculty
May02

Proposed Curriculum Passes with Narrow Support of Faculty

By Katie Oglesby, Editor-in-Chief After two academic years of deliberation, the faculty passed the curriculum changes proposed by the Curriculum Review Committee (CRC). This curriculum was reintroduced in fall 2022 after the faculty delayed discussion on it in spring 2022. This curriculum will not be implemented until 2028.  The curriculum only required a simple majority to pass, which it received, with 79 votes in favor and 73 votes...

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Faculty Meeting News and Notes: April 27, 2023
Apr30

Faculty Meeting News and Notes: April 27, 2023

By Katie Oglesby, Editor-in-Chief Thursday’s faculty meeting began with the long-awaited vote on the proposed curriculum changes. The curriculum passed with 79 votes in favor and 73 votes against (51 percent to 49 percent). There were three abstentions. President Bob Iuliano remarked that he looked forward to working with the provost and faculty to implement the curriculum. Provost Chris Zappe recognized the faculty members that would...

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