1,000 Paper Cranes on Display in Glatfelter Hall
By Laurel Bennett, Features Editor When students and faculty members walk into the main lobby of Glatfelter Hall, there are now 1,000 paper cranes hanging from the ceiling above. Visiting professor of mathematics Nathan Shank is the driving force behind the display. Shank teaches MATH 103, and students in his two sections of the class were responsible for folding the cranes, which are filled with deep symbolism. “The 1,000 cranes...
From Gettysburg College to Dental School: Kathryn Van Pelt ’23
By Laurel Bennett, Features Editor Gettysburg College is known for its consequential education which enriches and prepares students, both in their time at Gettysburg as well as in their experiences following graduation. Kathryn Van Pelt ’23 is a recent alumnus who is currently in her first-year at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. Van Pelt credits the professors at Gettysburg and the college’s multitude of...
The Pre-Health Professions Club Prepares Students for the Medical Field
By Laurel Bennett, Features Editor Gettysburg College prepares students for a vast array of careers, and health professions is one direction for many science students. The Pre-Health Professions Club is a way for pre-health students to connect with each other and hear from numerous medical professionals. Guest speakers are a central component of the club. In the past, the club has had an extremely wide array of guest speakers. These...
Her Campus and GWA’s Halloween Writing Contest and Celebration
By Laurel Bennett, Features Editor On Oct. 25, Her Campus and the Gettysburg Writer’s Association (GWA) hosted a Halloween party in the Attic to celebrate the winners of a writing contest. All students on campus were invited to submit a two-page or two-sentence horror story, and the winners were revealed at the culmination of the event. Members of GWA were excited to collaborate with Her Campus to facilitate the party and writing...
The Age of Generative AI at Gettysburg College
By Laurel Bennett, Features Editor Brandauer serves as Director of the Johnson Center for Creative Teaching and Learning (JCCTL). This center provides faculty members with a multitude of resources to encourage student engagement and participation. The JCCTL also provides grants and workshops for faculty members, with many of the workshops now centering around AI. “We have a mission to help people become more effective teachers,”...
