The College Administration’s Work to Enhance Transparency & Demand in the Face of the Demographic Cliff
By Laken Franchetti, Editor-in-Chief, and Ella Prieto, Managing Editor Various colleges and universities are beginning to face the demographic cliff, meaning a loss in their student populations. The Chronicle of Higher Education explains that the cliff is a result of the 2008 recession, which led to couples having fewer or no children. As the nation reaches roughly 18 years since the recession, those fewer children are impacting the...
Faculty Meeting News and Notes: April 4, 2024
By Laken Franchetti, Editor-in-Chief President Bob Iuliano began Thursday’s faculty meeting by reminding faculty members about the “Consequential Elections” event occurring April 5 with Ken Burns. Iuliano also mentioned the Hanson Lecture that would be held with Associate Professor at the Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute of New York University and Research Director at the NYU Alliance for Public Interest Technology Meredith...
Sauron to Join the Campus Community
By Laken Franchetti, Editor-in-Chief As a new alternative revenue stream, the cupola of Penn Hall is now occupied by the eye of Sauron. After the destruction of his tower in the land of Mordor, Sauron the Dark Lord made an agreement with the College’s administration to watch over the campus for use of the cupola. Although Sauron has had a tricky relationship with humans in Middle Earth, sources say that he is looking forward to...
Eisenhower Institute Opens Applications for Fall and Full-Year Programs
By Laken Franchetti, Editor-in-Chief Applications have opened for 2024-25 fall and full-year programs with the Eisenhower Institute (EI). EI programs allow students to engage in experiential learning by participating in small group conversations with experts and peers through project-based work. Programs are open to interested students of all majors at no cost. All applicants must attend an EI Orientation session, and students can...
Faculty Meeting News and Notes: March 21, 2024
By Laken Franchetti, Editor-in-Chief President Bob Iuliano began Thursday’s meeting by informing the faculty that Dean of Admissions Gail Sweezey will be retiring at the end of July. She has served 41 years at Gettysburg College. Director of Peace and Justice Studies and Associate Professor of Africana Studies Hakim Mohandas was recognized for being selected as a Fulbright Scholar Alumni Ambassador. Associate Professor of Management...
