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...
Postcard from Abroad: “Live Together, Thrive Together”
By João Branco Chaves, Contributing Writer March 3rd, 2024, 5:00 AM, Mt. Minobu Kuonji Temple (身延山 久遠寺), Japan. After spending the night at the Temple accommodations, we woke up early to attend the morning Buddhist service. The service was followed by an almost two-hour detailed tour of the Temple grounds by two of the Temple monks. We were lucky enough to enter rooms and spaces that are typically closed to the public. As we entered...
Postcard from Abroad: Exploring Paris, France
By Laura de Matos Leal, Contributing Writer When I arrived at Gettysburg College, studying abroad was not in my plans. As an international student, I felt that I was already experiencing education in a different country, so the idea of committing to a semester-long exchange program seemed redundant. However, by my sophomore year, after being introduced to the various programs offered by the Center for Global Education and seeing some...
South By Sea: Helping Gettysburg Students Make Waves in the Marketing Industry
By Heather Wirick, Staff Writer Extracurriculars at Gettysburg College give students the chance to network and engage in marketing and managerial experience early on in their careers. South By Sea gained some traction when it was first introduced to the campus six years ago. However, it became more popular in 2023 when Kayla Macdonald ’24 was recruited as a Campus Manager via networking on LinkedIn. South By Sea is an apparel design...
