Producer Debra Martin Chase to Speak at the 189th Commencement
By Laken Franchetti, Editor-in-Chief Today, President Bob Iuliano announced in an email to seniors that two-time Tony Award-winning producer Debra Martin Chase will be the Commencement Speaker for the class of 2024’s Commencement Ceremony on May 18. “From the Broadway stage to television to movies, Ms. Chase has produced empowering stories highlighting women and people of color for more than three decades,” Iuliano said. “Her work has...
Faculty Meeting News and Notes: Feb. 15, 2024
By Laken Franchetti, Editor-in-Chief President Bob Iuliano began Thursday’s faculty meeting by thanking everyone involved that organized or participated in the meetings with the Board of Trustees this past weekend. Iuliano also revealed the news that a $5.5 million commitment had been made to the Gettysburg Fund from two alumni in the Class of 1976. This is larger than any commitment from a living donor in the last capital campaign....
Faculty Meeting News and Notes: Jan. 25, 2024
By Laken Franchetti, Editor-in-Chief President Bob Iuliano began the faculty meeting on Thursday by welcoming faculty members back from winter break before turning the discussion to this year’s admissions progress. Admissions Update The deadline for general applications for the Class of 2028 was Jan. 15. For the second year in a row, Gettysburg College has received a record number of applications with over 8,100 applicants....
The Campus Community Receives News of College Employee’s Passing
By Laken Franchetti, Editor-in-Chief This afternoon, President Bob Iuliano sent an email to the campus community detailing the untimely passing of Assistant Director of International Student Services Sara Gifford. The College became aware of the news earlier this morning. “She died as a result of an automobile accident on Friday, December 22,” Iuliano wrote. “The news has come as a shock to our entire community, including her fellow...
The Dedication of Academic Administrative Assistants
By Laken Franchetti, Editor-in-Chief Each department at Gettysburg College has an academic administrative assistant who performs secretarial, clerical, supervisory and administrative services for the faculty members and students in their department. Some of the work that academic administrative assistants complete includes greeting incoming students, faculty and visitors to the department, submitting payment requests for vendors,...
