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Alumni Spotlights

The music careers of Holly Krafka '78 and her son Nick Krafka '11 began with music education majors at Gettysburg College.

K. Richard Brunner, Jr. '58 led the project to build the Gettysburg College Veterans Memorial.

Flora Darpino and Christopher O'Brien '83 have risen through the ranks of the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps.

Gail Bower '84, president of Bower & Co. Consulting LLC, helps non-profit organizations increase their visibility, revenue, and impact.

Lisa DeBanico ’84, Marc Favieri ’90, Walt Hemberger ’54, Ann Hymes ’96, and Matt Rockstroh ’87 are the newest members of The Rudisill Hall of Athletic Honor.

Nick Johnson '90, senior vice president of digital media sales at NBC Universal, returned to campus and shared the secrets to his success with students during Career Week 2011.

Gettysburg College graduate Debra Wolgemuth '69 is working to develop the first-ever marketable male contraceptive pill.

Charitable giving by Bruce and Carol Hamilton '59 was featured in the Wall Street Journal in September 2011.

Made possible by a generous gift from James Heston '70, the Heston Summer Experience allows students to participate in social justice initiatives in local and global communities.

Class of 2011 alumni Sara Cawley, Gracie Raver, Michael Hannum, and Anskar Fossee, as well as Calynn Dowler '10, received Fulbright grants to study and teach in nations around the world.

Carol Cantele '83 was named NCAA Division III Women's Lacrosse Coach of the Year. Her Gettysburg College team won the college its first NCAA championship.

Denise Harnois '84 is a liver transplant specialist at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Fla.

Mary E. "Betty" (Shaub) Baldwin '49 left a bequest of $160,000 to Gettysburg College.

From Saturday Night Live to real estate, Maria (Constantine) Vecchione ’86 is continuously exploring.

Jen (Fisher) Bryant '82, Wilson Allen Heefner '56, and Olivia Parr-Rud '73 published new books in 2011.

A $1 million gift from Daria Lo Presti Foster '76 will fund scholarships for talented students.

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Gettysburg College Student Alumni

Student Alumni News

 

"Linking the Past to the Future"

You are a student for only four years and an alum for life - and that means you're a Gettysburgian for life! The Gettysburg College Student Alumni can help equip you with the connections and skills necessary to be a successful student and alum, so that your four years on campus can be the beginning of a fantastic experience with Gettysburg.


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Why join GCSA?

Can you imagine your college years without spirit or traditions, without direction for your future, or without opportunities to socialize with other students? Can you imagine your college years without the support of family? Neither can we. As a part of GCSA, you'll always have a network and community of friends whether you are nearby or far from home. We provide you with the events, opportunities and resources to help you make the most of college - and make lasting connections with fellow students, alumni and the College along the way.  If you are interested in joining the Gettysburg College Student Alumni, either attend one of our meetings, or contact Erin Stringer, Assistant Director of Alumni Relations and inform her of your interest.

 

Events * Projects * Sponsored Programs

2011-2012

-Volunteer Leadership Summit event volunteers
-VLS Gala registration
-Linnaean Award planning, voting, presentation
-Homecoming Memories Bulletin Board at Welcome Center
-Veterans Memorial Dedication-distributed American Flags to alumni and guests
-Homecoming/Family Weekend Welcome Center volunteers
-Homecoming/Family Weekend decorations
-Homecoming/Family Weekend Tent Lunch welcome
-Homecoming Swing Dance Volunteers

 
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A few members of the Student Alumni Association volunteered to help with the Volunteer Leadership Summit's Gala event.  Gettysburg's Student Alumni members frequently plan events for current students and alumni to meet, mingle, and give back to their beloved Gettysburg College!

 
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