Annual Hanson Lecture Features AI Technology & Discrimination
By Sophie Lange, News Editor On Wednesday, April 10, the annual Hanson Lecture titled “Creative Solutions to Persistent Problems: Confronting Race, Gender and Ability Bias in Tech” was held in the CUB Ballroom. Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs Michelle Schmidt welcomed the audience and explained that the Hanson fund supports a lecture each year featuring a prominent national or international figure with the intention of...
The Reinstatement of Teacher Certification & Its Impact on the Gettysburg College Community
By Sophie Lange, News Editor, and Brandon Fey, Assistant News Editor The Teacher Certification Program Gettysburg College terminated its Education Department in November of 2022. This measure was taken in response to staffing shortages, and it resulted in the conclusion of the popular teacher certification program for subjects other than music education. The Class of 2024 was to be the final class to attain teacher certification upon...
Majestic Theater Hosts “Our Democracy Challenged” with Ken Burns
By Sophie Lange, News Editor On Saturday, “Ken Burns & Sarah Botstein: Our Democracy Challenged” was held at the Majestic Theater as part of “The Art of Ken Burns: Gettysburg Film Festival” occurring Apr. 5 to Apr. 7. The event began with screenings of short documentaries by two of the recipients of the Better Angels Society’s Next Generation Angels Award. This award celebrates exceptional documentary filmmakers who are students...
Boston University’s Michael Stein Gives Public Health Lecture
By Sophie Lange, News Editor On Wednesday, Boston University Chair and Professor of Health Law, Policy and Management Michael Stein, M.D., gave a lecture titled “The Pursuit of Healthiness.” Assistant Professor of Public Policy Christopher Rick introduced Stein and thanked the audience for attending. Stein opened his lecture by discussing how the COVID-19 Pandemic changed the individualistic perspective on health to a more collective...
Student Senate Popular Election Results for the 2024-25 Academic Year
By Sophie Lange, News Editor The popular election for the Student Senate concluded on Friday, March 29. The candidates for Student Senate President were Michael Woods ’25, Gabe Taub ’25 and Geoffrey Meadville ’25. Woods ultimately won the presidency. Current Student Senate President Drew Lemon ’24 reflected on the election, stating, “While we did have a substantial amount of qualified candidates run for the Presidency seat, I am...
