Professor Ian Isherwood Gives Lecture for German Studies Colloquium: “Causes Lost and Found”
By Katie Lauriello, Lead Copy Editor On Feb. 28, the German Studies department hosted History and Interdisciplinary Studies Professor Ian Isherwood to give a lecture for their Colloquium in the College Union Building. The lecture was titled “Causes Lost and Found: The Defeat of Imperial Germany and the Memory of the First World War.” This lecture is part of the German Studies Colloquium series that has existed for over a decade. As...
Student Senate 3/18: Community Impact Project Discussion
By Ella Prieto, Managing Editor Officer Reports President Andrew Lemon ’24 shared that the election onboarding committee is beginning and asked senators to join. He also urged members to not be on their laptops or phones during a meeting, especially when a guest speaker is presenting. Vice President Geoffrey Meadville ’25 encouraged senators to keep up the momentum of the Student Senate as the end of the year draws closer. ...
A Look into the Office of Sexual Respect and Title IX
By Sophie Lange, News Editor The Office of Sexual Respect and Title IX serves to cultivate a community of mutual sexual respect and healthy relationships at Gettysburg College where every individual feels a sense of security and is free from harassment. Title IX is a federal regulation that aims to prevent sex and gender-based discrimination in educational settings that receive funding from the government, and it applies to any...
Faculty Meeting News and Notes: March 7, 2024
By Laken Franchetti, Editor-in-Chief Today’s faculty meeting began with President Bob Iuliano providing an update on the College’s process of reaccreditation. Following their visit to campus, Iuliano shared that the Middle States Evaluation team made no requirements and no recommendations regarding the College’s accreditation standard. Iuliano thanked all members across the campus who played a role in preparing the self study,...
Campus Email Announces the Passing of Charlene Felton
By Sophie Lange, News Editor Today, Gettysburg College President Bob Iuliano sent a campus-wide email regarding the passing of Charlene Felton. For 24 years, she was a member of the support staff in dining services at the College. Of Felton, Iuliano said, “She joined our employee community when she was in high school and ultimately became a staple of our dining operations, most recently at the Bullet Hole. To all those who knew her...
New Changes Made in the Center for Global Education
By Laken Franchetti, Editor-in-Chief In an email sent to students on Feb. 12, the Center for Global Education (CGE) revealed changes that had been made to study abroad at Gettysburg College for subsequent academic years. These changes were made in an effort to develop a more sustainable and cost-effective global study portfolio. Last semester, CGE worked with the Global Study Programs Committee to conduct a comprehensive review of...
