Faculty Meeting News and Notes: Oct. 5, 2023
By Laken Franchetti, Editor-in-Chief President Bob Iuliano began Thursday’s faculty meeting by addressing the recent termination of the Gettysburg Review. Iuliano said the Review is something any institution would be proud to have. He stated that the Chairperson of the English Department Christopher D’Addario was made aware of the decision to end the Review before it was made. Iuliano then explained why he believes the decision was...
The English Department Responds to the Gettysburg Review’s Termination
By Laken Franchetti, Editor-in-Chief Today, the English Department released a statement regarding the college administration’s decision to terminate the Gettysburg Review. The statement was distributed in the faculty and student digests. The statement directly addressed President Bob Iuliano and Provost Jamila Bookwala. The English Department expressed their shock that Gettysburg Review Editor Mark Drew and Managing Editor Lauren...
The College Administration Announces the Termination of the Gettysburg Review
By Laken Franchetti, Editor-in-Chief Yesterday afternoon, an email was sent to faculty from President Iuliano and Provost Jamila Bookwala revealing the termination of The Gettysburg Review. The email stated that the decision came as a result of finding that the Review did not significantly enhance the student experience. Iuliano is holding meetings for the employee community throughout October in order to discuss the challenges and...
New Social Spaces for Plank Basement Revealed in Email to Students
By Laken Franchetti, Editor-in-Chief Director of Student Activities & Greek Life Jon Allen and Associate Vice President of Facilities Planning & Management Jim Biesecker sent an email to students on Thursday detailing the new social spaces coming to Plank Basement. The spaces come after an initiative to improve event and informal spaces on campus for students. In the spring of 2023, a group of students were brought together to...
Faculty Meeting News and Notes: Sept. 21, 2023
By Laken Franchetti, Editor-in-Chief President Bob Iuliano began Thursday’s faculty meeting by recognizing how members of the Board of Trustees were in attendance. He thanked them for what they do for Gettysburg College and for being present at the meeting. Iuliano then acknowledged that a $1.5 million endowment was gifted to the college in order to establish the Ann McIlhenny Harward interdisciplinary fund for culture and music. This...
