Africana Studies and Economics Host Dr. Monde Muyangwa for 20th Annual Gondwe Lecture
By Celena Glaghassi, Staff Writer On Thursday, Nov. 6, the Department of Africana Studies collaborated with the Department of Economics and the Economic Progress Alliance of Crawford County to host Dr. Monde Muyangwa for her lecture, “U.S.-Africa Relations in an Evolving Global Order.” The event marked the twentieth annual Derrick K. Gondwe Memorial Lecture, and began at 5:10 p.m. in the Mara Auditorium. Africana studies and...
Scott Pearson Shares Advice on for Building a Finance Career
Madilyn Cataloni, Staff Writer On Monday, Nov. 3, the Management department hosted speaker Scott Pearson to share his journey from the liberal arts to a career on Wall Street and offer advice to Gettysburg College students looking to pursue a similar profession. To begin the presentation, Pearson discussed his educational background. He explained that he attended DePauw University for his bachelor’s degree in economics. He also...
Election Day 2025: Voting on Campus, Results for Gettysburg
By Jacob Tone, Staff Writer Before the sun came up on Nov. 4, 2025, poll workers in CUB 260 at Gettysburg College prepared for a long day of voting at the most popular polling location in the Gettysburg Borough. Bill, a poll worker of eight years, said the day began at 6 a.m. and typically ends well after polls close at 8 p.m. “It’s a long day, but it’s important work,” he said. “You see people from all backgrounds coming in to take...
Professor Tasha Gownaris Hosts Seminar “Making a Marine Scientist”
By Liv Smith On Wednesday, Nov. 4, the Gettysburg College Environmental Studies Department hosted Gettysburg Professor, Tasha Gownaris, who gave students an ‘informal’ seminar regarding Gownaris’s academic and professional path to becoming a marine scientist. The event had pizza, snacks and other refreshments that attendees were welcome to enjoy. After giving a brief introduction, Professor Gownaris welcomed student and co-chair of...
Gettysburg English Department Hosts Award-Winning Author Karen McElmurray
By Jacob Tone, Contributing Writer The Gettysburg College English Department welcomed celebrated author Karen McElmurray for a guest lecture on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, at 4 p.m., which sought to draw students and faculty to explore the intersections of travel, spirituality, and creative nonfiction. Professor of English Catherine Rhett highlighted McElmurray’s writing awards, including the AWP award for her memoir “Surrendered...
History Department Hosts Stephen Petrus ’95 for Annual Alumni Lecture
By Celena Glaghassi, Staff Writer On Tuesday, Oct. 28, the History Department welcomed the director of public history at LaGuardia & Wagner Archives, Stephen Petrus ’95, to give the annual History Alumni Lecture. His lecture, “Where Have All The Protest Songs Gone?” was about political music in modern social movements. The event ran from 4—5 p.m. in the Joseph Theater. Professor of History Michael Birkner ’72 began the event by...
