Implementing New Academic Programs: Finance, Public Health Policy and Communication Studies
By Brandon Fey, News Editor Gettysburg College has begun offering new academic programs in public health policy, finance and communication studies. Beginning this fall semester 2025, students have the option of pursuing curricula toward these majors. The finance and public health policy programs were approved by a faculty vote on Sept. 26, 2024, and the communication studies program was approved at a meeting the following March. ...
Professor Michael Birkner ’72 Retires After 38 Years at Gettysburg College
By Ella Prieto, Editor-in-Chief After 38 years of teaching at Gettysburg College (47 years overall), Professor of History and College Marshal Michael Birkner ’72 taught his final class, History 300: Historical Methods, last week. He officially retires in May, using a sabbatical for the remainder of the academic year. Birkner has a long history with Gettysburg College, entering as a student in 1968, studying history and serving...
12/4 Faculty Meeting: Faculty Conduct Concerns, CIEE Enhanced Partnership Approved, and Updates to the Change of Tenure Home Policy
By Ella Prieto, Editor-in-Chief Faculty Complaints Regarding “Disrespectful Conduct” Addressed The final faculty meeting for the fall semester began with a statement read by Professor of Chemistry Tim Funk on behalf of the Faculty Council regarding the “numerous” communications from faculty members voicing concerns about disrespectful conduct during faculty meetings. He informed the audience that the Council reviewed these...
Campus Safety Crime Log: Nov. 17 – 30, 2025
Compiled by Alexis Doyle, Staff Writer Monday, Nov. 17 Theft, Vandalism; Sigma Nu: Closed (Further Action Declined) Tuesday, Nov. 18 No Crimes Reported Wednesday, Nov. 19 Vandalism: Briedenbaugh Hall; Closed (Referred to SRR) Theft: Plank Gym; Closed (Referred to SRR) Thursday, Nov. 20 Underage Drinking, Vandalism, Public Drunkenness: Hanson Hall; Closed (Referred to SRR) Clery Act Liquor Law Violation Referrals: 4 Friday, Nov. 21...
12/2 Student Senate Meeting Minutes
The Gettysburg College Student Senate provided the following minutes. Besides formatting, they have not been edited in any way. Approval of Last Week’s Minutes Motion passed. Guest Speaker None Officer Reports President Roman Jordan Good work throughout the Semester. This is the last meeting. Reminder to Clubs not to overspend what was approved by Senate. Consequences include conduct process and required refunds. Vice President...
Musselman Library Hosts Fall 2025 “Long Night Against Procrastination”
By Jacob Tone, Staff Writer On Wednesday, November 19, the Musselman Library hosted its semesterly “Long Night Against Procrastination” (LNAP) event to help students catch up on academic work before Thanksgiving break. The event featured peer-led assistance across a variety of subjects. The event was held across rooms L014 and L018, with one for collaborative work and the other as a silent study space. Phillip ’26, a tutor for...
