GLC to Host Gettysburg College Leadership Panel Tomorrow
By Vincent DiFonzo, Editor-in-Chief The Garthwait Leadership Center will host the annual Gettysburg College Leadership Showcase tomorrow, Wednesday April 23. The all-day event will include a morning kick-off event, outdoor activities, panels featuring students, staff and faculty, and an evening gala. “The Leadership Showcase provides an opportunity for campus and community members to witness firsthand what leaders at Gettysburg have...
Faculty Meeting 4/17: Department Mergers and Name Changes
By Vincent DiFonzo, Editor-in-Chief President Bob Iuliano opened Thursday’s faculty meeting sharing an update on the faculty group that has been meeting to discuss ways to improve the College in the future. The group has met three times and will meet again next week. Iuliano called their work “inspiring.” “What’s next now is to take all of the ideas that emerged from the faculty group, that have emerged from consultation with...
Athletics Director Mike Mattia Announces Departure from Gettysburg College
By Vincent DiFonzo, Editor-in-Chief Mike Mattia, the College’s athletics director since 2018, will leave his position at the end of June for an opportunity in the private sector. Vice President for Enrollment and Educational Services and Dean of Admission J. Carey Thompson shared the news in a campus-wide email this morning. “While we are certainly sad to see Mike go, we are excited for him and his family as they begin this new...
An Overview of Changes Coming to the College Bookstore
By Vincent DiFonzo, Editor-in-Chief The College is transitioning the operations of its bookstore, located in the College Union Building, from current partner Barnes & Noble to a new partnership with University Gear Shop (UGS). In a post to the student digest, Executive Director of Auxiliary Services Mike Bishop described the change, stating “UGS specializes in driving brand growth and awareness through imprinted merchandise and...
Responding to a Racist Letter, Gettysburg’s Black Student Union Emphasizes Cultural Celebration
By Vincent DiFonzo, Editor-in-Chief On Friday, March 14, the College received a racist letter addressed to the Black Student Union (BSU). After consulting with the BSU faculty advisor, the College showed the letter to students on the BSU executive board. The short letter makes a number of racist statements towards BSU students and its sender identifies themselves with what appears to be a fake name and address. In the letter, the...
