Conversations for Change Lecture: ‘A Nation Divided? We’re More Alike Than We Think’
By Vincent DiFonzo, Editor-in-Chief On Thursday evening, Conversations for Change welcomed James Coan for a lecture focused on political polarization. Coan co-founded More Like Us, an organization aimed at “[spreading] the message that Americans are more similar across the political spectrum than we think.” The lecture is the latest event in the C4C series, the new College initiative aimed at creating constructive dialogue across...
Public Policy as a Standalone Major, Online Masters in Education Proposed at 10/17 Faculty Meeting
By Ella Prieto, Managing Editor President Bob Iuliano began Thursday’s faculty meeting with an update on Gettysburg College’s work following the racist incident that occurred last month. “I want to note that since then, we have had members of my team and colleagues meet student leaders on means of both improving communication and our response to future incidents,” stated Iuliano. He also said that the College has hired nationally...
The Sunderman Conservatory of Music Hosts “String Day” for Local High School Students
By Ainsley Green, Staff Writer On Sept. 26, the Sunderman Conservatory of Music began a new tradition for the first Symphony Orchestra concert of the semester. Under the guidance of the Director of Orchestral Activities Dr. Cesar Leal and other members of the Conservatory faculty, approximately 70 high school students from nearby high schools came to Gettysburg College for an entire day of string workshops alongside college students....
President’s Office Updates Community on Steps to ‘Address Bias and Identity-Based Issues’
By Vincent DiFonzo, Editor-in-Chief On Thursday, the President Bob Iuliano’s chief of staff Kris Stuempfle sent a campus-wide email updating the community on steps the College is taking to “address bias and identity-based issues.” The update comes after a campus-wide email sent by Iuliano on Oct. 3 that announced new initiatives the College is taking in light of the incident in which a racial slur was cut into the body of a student...
GLC Hosts ‘Pre-Loved Outdoor Gear Sale’ for Gettysburg Community
By Rifat A. Anik, Staff Writer Last week, the Garthwait Leadership Center hosted its “Pre-Loved Outdoor Gear Sale” on Stine Lake, selling its used equipment at a fraction of the original cost. The GLC is a leadership-focused organization that seeks to help Gettysburg students and alumni “recognize their potential as leaders and their responsibility to serve,” according to their webpage. The GLC offers a plethora of leadership...
Gavin Foster, John Whitehouse to Succeed Rod Tosten as Heads of College IT
By Vincent DiFonzo, Editor-in-Chief Vice President of Information Technology Rod Tosten ’85, who is set to retire at the end of this semester, will be succeeded by Gavin Foster who will take over under the title Chief Information Officer. Additionally, John Whitehouse, who works as the College’s data and software architect, will take on the role Director of Data Systems. The transition was announced in a campus-wide email sent by...
