Prof. Randall Wilson Wins Zalaznick Book Prize for ‘A Place Called Yellowstone’
By Nathaniel Swindell, Staff Writer Environmental studies professor Randall Wilson recently won the Barbara and David Zalaznick Book Prize for his book “A Place Called Yellowstone: The Epic History of the World’s First National Park.” The book focuses on the history of Yellowstone National Park, as well as the cultural impact it has had since it was initially established in 1872. The book was praised for its biographical approach to...
AiB Bonn and Center for Global Education Announce New ‘Gettysburg in Bonn’ Study Abroad Partnership
By Nathaniel Swindell, Staff Writer The Center for Global Education (CGE) has recently announced a new study abroad program in Bonn, Germany for the spring semester 2026. Yesterday, CGE, along with nonprofit organization AiB Bonn, hosted an information session advertising the opportunity for students from Gettysburg College to study abroad in Bonn, the secondary capital in Germany and a city often referred to as the “world capital...
Psychology Department Holds Talk for Science Careers Discussion
By Nathaniel Swindell, Staff Writer On April 15, senior medical writer and editor Shannon Cole of the Johns Hopkins Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality gave a public talk in CUB 260 to help students discover the next step in their career path and the various jobs they could prepare for before graduation. At the event, which was sponsored by the psychology department, Cole encouraged students to maintain an optimistic...
CPS Plans Renovation of Quarry Pond with New Wildlife
This article originally appeared on pages 6 and 7 of the No. 5 April 2025 edition of The Gettysburgian magazine By Nathaniel Swindell, Staff Writer The Center for Public Service (CPS) at Gettysburg College has announced plans to renovate the area surrounding Quarry Pond in the coming months, in the hope of making the pond cleaner and safer for the local wildlife, particularly the nearby bird population. The project will mainly involve...
ResEd Holds Furniture Showcase for the West Quad Remodel
By Nathaniel Swindell, Staff Writer The Office of Residential Education (ResEd) held a “furniture review” event on Tuesday and Wednesday that showcased furniture designs to be used in the renovated West Quad. The showcase was held in the CUB Ballroom, where a variety of furniture designs and room layouts were presented for students to vote upon. “So we are really focused on having the student input for the furniture that we’re using...
