The Sunderman Conservatory of Music Hosts The Crossing at Gettysburg College
By: Ainsley Green, Staff Writer On Friday, Sept. 6, Gettysburg College proudly welcomed Grammy Award-winning chamber choir The Crossing directed by Donald Nally. The critically acclaimed ensemble first gave a workshop for students of the college at 3 p.m. during the Conservatory’s regularly scheduled “Now Hear This!” recital hour in Paul Recital Hall. Later in the evening they performed a program titled “What belongs to...
Tax Filing Reveals Executive Salary Increases Amid Financial Constraints
Editor’s Note: After this article’s publication, Board of Trustees member Charlie Scott sent a letter to the editor to The Gettysburgian, which is published here. Before that, the Communications & Marketing Office expressed disagreement with this article’s framing. In particular, issue was taken with this article’s interpretation of the salary information reported in the College’s public Form 990 tax filing. The...
‘Supplementing Servo:’ Upgrades to College Dining Services
By Brandon Fey, News Editor Several returning students were surprised this August when they returned to campus to find that the interior of the dining hall had been given a new appearance. As the primary dining center at Gettysburg College, Servo is responsible for providing food for the student body every day of the week. Given the importance of the facility to the student experience, the President’s Council had decided that it...
In Memory of Professor Peter Carmichael
Colleagues reflect on the “larger-than-life” personality and legacy of Pete Carmichael By Vincent DiFonzo, Editor-in-Chief Professor Peter Carmichael, a husband, father of two, 14-year director of the Civil War Institute and beloved Gettysburg College professor, died on Sunday, July 21 at the age of 58. Carmichael left behind a legacy of compassion for others and a genuine passion for his students’ success, in addition to deep...
A Note From the Editor: Living in ‘Interesting Times’
By Vincent DiFonzo, Editor-in-Chief It’s always something in Gettysburg. From the ‘black bear incident’ this semester to the time that a first-year attempted a bank robbery, unexpected things just keep happening on the Gettysburg College campus. The campus is ever-changing and constantly evolving as classes graduate and new students join our ranks. The Gettysburgian serves as an archive of these changes, documenting the College’s...
Dean of Admissions Gail Sweezey to Retire After 41 Years at Gettysburg College
By Laken Franchetti, Editor-in-Chief At the faculty meeting on March 21, President Bob Iuliano revealed to faculty members that Dean of Admissions Gail Sweezey would be retiring at the end of July. Sweezey has served the campus community at Gettysburg College for 41 years, and she was given a round of applause from faculty when Iuliano revealed the news. The following day, Vice President for Enrollment and Educational Services Carey...
