Gettysburgian editors Ben Pontz and Gauri Mangala discuss the news and other items of interest on the Gettysburg College campus and interview campus newsmakers on the new On Target podcast produced in association with WZBT.
As Adrenaline Wears Off, Campus Community Searches for Meaning amid Monotony
By Benjamin Pontz, Editor-in-Chief Since Gettysburg College began remote instruction three weeks ago, everything has changed. From the obvious to the surreptitious, students, faculty, and staff report that they feel the weight of fulfilling their lofty goals while coping with a global pandemic in ways both concrete and ineffable, and many note that they are […]
Faculty Meeting News and Notes: April 2, 2020
The TL;DR The financial effects of the coronavirus have caused an unplanned $7 million dent in the college’s budget. All full- and part-time benefits-eligible employees will be paid through Apr. 30. Beyond that, the college can make no commitments. There is now a strong presumption against new and replacement hiring. A planned pay increase for […]
Conservatory Takes Steps to Continue Ensembles and Instruction Remotely
By Jane Fitzpatrick, Features Editor The Sunderman Conservatory has been facing new challenges presented in making music together, apart. Ensembles, from Camerata to Orchestra, are looking forward to some new and exciting projects ahead. Private instruction and weekly studio meetings are being accomplished through Zoom, using specific settings options to optimize the application for music […]
Faculty and Students Adjust to Online Learning
By Phoebe Doscher and Nicole DeJacimo Last week, students and faculty underwent the first full week of remote learning, revealing many of the challenges they must overcome and unique situations that will persist for the remaining five weeks of the semester. Professors are making accommodations to meet the needs of their students from their new […]
Commencement Postponed
By Katie Oglesby, Assistant News Editor President Bob Iuliano announced Monday that Commencement, originally set for May 17, has been postponed. With the switch to remote learning due to health concerns around the coronavirus, questions had arisen about the status of Commencement. Now, Iuliano has addressed that, leaving space for questions about what this then […]
