Faculty Meeting News and Notes: April 13, 2023
By Katie Oglesby, Editor-in-Chief President Bob Iuliano began Thursday’s faculty meeting with a reminder that the search is still ongoing for two assistant provosts. He shared his appreciation for the Provost’s transition team, led by Associate Professor of Public Policy Annie Douds. Douds added that the team was working to refine the position descriptions for the search. Then, conversation shifted back to the proposed curriculum. ...
Examining the Role of the Honor Code Three Years after the Onset of the Pandemic
By Katie Oglesby, Editor-in-Chief Gettysburg College has had an Honor Code since 1957, though it has undergone revision since then. The version that students see in their classrooms, and are expected to adhere by, says: “I affirm that I have upheld the highest principles of honesty and integrity in my academic work and have not witnessed a violation of the Honor Code.” According to Sam Arkin ’23, a member of the Honor Commission and...
9th Annual Gettysburgives Event Raises Over $900,000
By Katie Oglesby, Editor-in-Chief Gettysburgives, an annual fundraising event for the College, was held between Wednesday and Thursday for 36 hours. As of Friday morning, the event raised $904,695, but gifts were still being counted. Director of Annual Giving Nicki West noted that the event used to be held in February, but was moved to be closer to Founder’s Day, Friday, April 7, when the College celebrates 191 years. West said that...
Student Kills Skunk on the 200 Block of Carlisle Street
By Katie Oglesby, Editor-in-Chief According to The Gettysburg Times, early morning on Friday, March 24, someone killed a skunk with a machete on the 200 block of Carlisle Street. According to a video confirmed by The Gettysburgian, this individual was an enrolled Gettysburg student who claimed he killed the skunk because it was going to spray him. Campus Safety would not respond to a request for comment on the basis of privacy for the...
Faculty Meeting News and Notes: March 30, 2023
By Katie Oglesby, Editor-in-Chief Thursday’s faculty meeting began with a vote on a motion to extend the meeting 30 minutes in order to complete votes and discussions on the five amendments on the floor to the proposed curriculum. The motion passed, and thus the unique one hour and thirty minute meeting began. Flexible Data Amendment Chairperson and Professor of Chemistry Tim Funk brought forth an amendment at the end of the March 30...
