The Center for Religious & Spiritual Life Welcomes New Program for the Fall Semester
By Laken Franchetti, Editor-in-Chief Director of Religious and Spiritual Life and College Chaplain Michael Bright is introducing a new program to Gettysburg College that he hopes will bring the community closer together and will allow students to honor and celebrate their diverse religious traditions. The Interfaith Community Chapel Program is sponsored by The Center for Religious and Spiritual Life (RSL), and the program will have...
Meet Brad: Head of the ISS and Honorary “Gettysburg Dad”
By Eric Lippe, Magazine Editor When Brad Lancaster began working for Gettysburg College ten years ago, there were 48 international students. Today, there are 248. Lancaster, though he tends to go by Brad, began working for the college in 2013 as the inaugural Director of International Student Services (ISS). According to Lancaster, his intention was to make the ISS a “home away from home for international students.” The motivation to...
Opinion: AI as a Peer
By Alfredo Roman Jordan, Staff Columnist In an era defined by technological advancements, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has woven itself into the fabric of our daily existence, revolutionizing every aspect of society. Yet, its integration into education has been met with a mix of apprehension and skepticism. It is no secret that over the summer, a predominant concern among professors was figuring out how to incorporate generative AI...
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,”...
The Unsung Heroes: Interview With Amanda Singer of Gettysburg’s Athletic Training Staff
By Owen Kutlu, Staff Writer Many die-hard fans love to see the final game results, stuffed box scores and celebrations. But who really makes it possible for these teams to put together a winning product on the field or court? A major aspect of it comes from the work done by the athletic training staff. At Gettysburg College, home to 22 varsity athletic teams, the role of the training staff can not go unmentioned. Assistant Athletic...
Leadership for Change: Sam Anderson’s Work at Gettysburg College
By William Oehler, Director of Photography Assistant Director for Leadership Development for the Garthwait Leadership Center (GLC) and the Eisenhower Institute (EI) Sam Anderson knew that he wanted to work in higher education since his undergraduate program at Goucher College. He did not expect an unplanned flight to Baltimore to take him to a small liberal arts college in rural Pennsylvania. Anderson attended Goucher College to...
