Two Greek Organizations Face Disciplinary Action After Recruitment Weekend
By Katie Oglesby, News Editor Recruitment for sororities and fraternities returned took place last weekend. This weekend, the administration announced that the college is taking action due to unapproved gatherings with improper mask usage and social distancing—a sorority has been suspended and a fraternity is facing disciplinary consequences. All Greek pledging events have been canceled. “Delta Gamma is currently on...
Second Round of Baseline Testing: What We Know So Far
By Katie Oglesby, News Editor, and Jane Fitzpatrick, Assistant News Editor There have been 13 new positive COVID-19 results so far during the second round of student baseline testing, according to the most recent email to the Gettysburg College community. Not all results have come back yet, and the college is expecting to receive more positives by the end of this round. All informal and formal student gatherings are now...
Weekly Event Roundup: Aug. 24 – 28
Compiled by Katie Oglesby, News Editor Monday, Aug. 24: Eisenhower Institute Information Session 4:00 p.m. held virtually Eisenhower Institute staff will discuss the application process for the fall 2020 programs. Tuesday, Aug. 25: Schmucker Art Gallery Main Exhibit Opening 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Schmucker Art Gallery opens to display “I Beseech You: Women, Art, Politics, and Power” until Nov. 20, celebrating female...
Recently Retired Professor of Economics Eileen Stillwaggon Passes Away
By Katie Oglesby, News Editor In early June, former professor Eileen Stillwaggon of the Economics Department passed away. She officially retired from the College in December of 2019, having served as a professor since 1994, and leaves behind a legacy of research on health and poverty in Africa and Latin America. During the valedictory for Stillwaggon in April, following her retirement, the Chair of the Economics Department, John...
Students Still Plan to Study Abroad in the Fall
With concerns over the coronavirus still present, many study abroad programs for the fall semester of 2020 have been suspended. However, approximately 60 students still plan to study abroad, according to the Center for Global Education (CGE). 14 programs will be in session in 12 different countries. According to CGE, no programs have been suspended yet for the spring of 2021. CGE is anticipating above-average numbers of...
