November 2009
Bright Lights! Big City! Sciences. Jan. 5-7, 2010. Applications due Nov. 13.
Twisted Turkey Trail Tussle 10k and 10mi Race on November 14 sponsored by the Office of Experiential Education and Strawberry Hill Nature Preserve. Information and Registration.
Gtech no longer installs Microsoft Office on Laptop Purchase Program computers. Laptops purchased from 2006-2008 are elibible to receive MS Office 2007 on a disk. Stop by Gtech to pick up a disk.
Academic Planning Fair. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 4-6 pm in Specialty Dining. Representatives from academic departments, the Registrar's Office, Career Development, Off Campus Studies will be available to discuss academic planning.
October 2009
Black Student Union. Halloween Party in the Attic (host provider). Saturday, Oct. 31, 10 pm - 2 am.
Graduate and Professional Schools Fair. October 27, 3-5 p.m. in the CUB. Over 80 graduate and professional school representatives. List of participants.
Gettysburg 350 Climate Action Festival. October 24. Lutheran Seminary Field.
Student Senate report on ESPN discussion. Information and Details.
Center Opening
A campus-wide opening of the fitness center and multipurpose room will take place Wednesday, Oct. 14 - Friday, Oct. 16.
More information
All time slots for President Riggs' office hour for students on October 15 are full. President Riggs will schedule another office hour in the near future. Details will be posted on the current student web page.
Gettysburg College planners for sale in Office of Student Activities, CUB 240. Cost is $10.00, payable with cash or check made out to Gettysburg College. Contact osa@gettysburg.edu with questions.
Sign-up for IM Flag Football and Tennis. Oct. 5-7 in CUB.
The Student Center will be offline from Tuesday, Oct. 6th at 5pm until Monday, Oct. 12th at 9am for a system upgrade.
September 2009
The Eisenhower Institute will commemorate the 50th anniversary of Nikita Khrushchev and Dwight Eisenhower's meeting in Gettysburg on September 25-26. Full listing of events.
Sign-up for Campus Rec. 4v4 Coed Volleyball Tournament, Sept. 21-23.
Free Kaplan Practice Test. Taking the GRE, GMAT or LSAT? Take a FREE Practice Test on Friday, Sept. 18 beginning at 3:30 p.m. in Glatfelter Hall. Register by Wednesday, Sept. 16 in Gettysburg Works.
Media & Communications Internship Symposium. Hear from students who interned at major networks and magazines this summer. Sept. 17, 4:00, CUB 260. RSVP through Gettysburg Works.
Intramural Handball and Women's Lacrosse sign-ups. Sept. 14-16.
Insider's Guide to Internships. Hear about work that more than 200 Gettysburgians did this summer through internships and externships. Sept. 16 at 12:00, CUB 260. RSVP through Gettysburg Works.
G-tech (student computing) has a new web page and has moved to the West Building, First Floor, Next to IKON. Hours of operation.
Sophomore Class Dinner Tonight, Sept. 15., 5-7 p.m., CUB Ballroom.
Presidential Inauguration: Participate in the Day of Service
In honor of President Janet Riggs' inauguration and the September 11th National Day of Service, the Center for Public Service is offering a variety of service events. Students, as well as, trustees, alumni, faculty, and staff are encouraged to participate.
Provost Search Update On-Campus Scoping Meetings Sept. 9 & 10.
Senior Meeting with the Center for Career Development. Monday, September 7, 5:00-6:30 Mara Auditorium, Masters Hall. Information session, followed by mini workshops. Bring your resumes and questions.
Remember to complete your Room Inventory and Condition Form within one week of arrival on campus. This is the only way to be eligible for damage appeals. Direct questions to Service Response Center at ext. 6700.
Looking for a part-time job? Job Fair scheduled for September 1 at 11:30.
August 2009
Eisenhower Institute launches new program. Inside Politics is a semester-long mentoring experience on campus and in Washington, D.C. The fall program focus is political communcation. Application deadline for fall semester is August 21. Details and Application.
Making the leap into your first year at Gettysburg College? Start on the right foot and check out the ASCENT pre-orientation program.
Welcome the Class of 2013 and their families at a Summer Send-Off. All current students, new graduates and their families are encouraged to attend. Invitations will be sent in June. Check the College website for updates throughout the summer.
June 2009
Ever wondered what it really takes to run an arts organization? Interested in the arts, non-profits, events? Join Career Development on a trip to Wolf Trap (DC Metro Area). For more details visit www.gettysburg.edu/career.
Looking for adventure and new experiences in 2009? Check out GRAB expeditions. Trips to Peru, Sweden, Romania.
Internship Registration Deadline June 15th - See more.
May 2009
Commencement Dinner at the Majestic Theater - Celebrate with a special dinner at the Majestic Theater, Saturday, May 16 from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM. For reservations call Susan at 717-337-8239.
Graduating Seniors. Information Technology would like to alert you to several items that deserve your attention at the end of the academic year.
Office Hours with President Riggs - President Riggs is holding an open office hour for students on Wednesday, May 6th from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. in her office on the third floor of Penn Hall. She welcomes you to stop by to meet with her regarding your questions or concerns or just to say hello. Students may meet with the President as individuals or in small groups of up to three students. Please email Pam (DiGiacomo) Eisenhart at peisenha@gettysburg.edu if you intend to stop by. We would like to be sure we have sufficient time to accommodate as many students as possible. Please feel free to contact the Office of the President with any questions at x6010.
April 2009
Commencement Preparation Day. Friday, April 24, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., CUB Ballroom. Remember to bring your student ID, payment, and updated address information.
President Riggs is holding an open office hour for students on Wednesday, April 22nd from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. in her office on the third floor of Penn Hall. She welcomes you to stop by to meet with her regarding your questions or concerns or just to say hello. Students may meet with the President as individuals or in small groups of up to three students. Please email Pam (DiGiacomo) Eisenhart at pdigiaco@gettysburg.edu if you intend to stop by. We would like to be sure we have sufficient time to accommodate as many students as possible. Please feel free to contact the Office of the President with any questions at x6010.
Order your academic regalia. Students graduating in May 2009 may order their academic regalia online.
Sign up for Campus Recreation's Golf Scramble. April 15-17, CUB.
Young Alumni Networking Social! Need Practice Networking? Here's Your Chance! Thursday, April 16, 2009. College transportation will leave campus at 4:30pm, returning around 9:30pm.
Runoff election for Student Senate President. March 31-April 2. Class Officer Elections changed to April 7-9. Elections on CNAV under My2Cents.
Campus Recreation accepting applications for Intramural Supervisors.
3rd Annual Relay for Life. April 3-4.
Want to get a head start on your career? Participate in an externship this summer! Apply Now! Deadline for applications is Friday, April 3rd.
Brights Lights! Big City! May 12-May 14. Washington, DC. Applications due April 3.
Intramural Quidditch, Handball, and Field Hockey signups in the CUB March 30-April 1.
March 2009
March for Marching Band Night. Theme dinner in Servo. Tues., March 24, 5:00-7:45. Live music and recruiting for 100th season.
Find out how to join student senate! Open information sesssions in Senate office, Plank Basement. Click on link for dates and times.
Spend a week exploring a career field with an alum. Externship Information Session. Wednesday, March 18, noon, CUB 260.
myShuttle. New tool to sign up and pay for shuttle service to mass-transit areas.
Heston Summer Experience: CPS offers paid and fully-funded internships in Gettysburg, San Carlos, Nicaragua and Uganda. Application deadline is Friday, March 6.
Find a Job Overseas - Thursday, March 5 - Part of the Senior Series!
February 2009
Participate in Expressions of Justice Common Hour - on March 19 student performances will examine critical issues. Submit your proposal to participate by February 27.
Alumni Career Info Session - Tuesday, February 24, 5-6:30pm CUB 260 - Brendan Foerster ‘08, Junior Associate at a full-service public relations, marketing and branding firm located in Baltimore, MD.
How to Land a Job in Today's Economy - Wednesday, February 25, 3 p.m., - Kelly Mellion '02 has worked in human resources since graduating from Gettysburg College.
Finding an Internship - Monday, February 23, 4 - 5 p.m., SCIE 300 - The question is not whether you need an internship, but rather how to get the one you want.
Green Careers - Monday, February 23, 7-8 p.m., SCIE 300 - Princeton Energy Systems will be on hand to discuss the work of their company
Get Funding for Your Summer Experience - Monday, February 23, 12 - 1 p.m., CUB 126 - Did you know that you can apply for funding to defray the costs of an internship, externship, or other career-related experiences?
President Riggs will hold an open office hour for students Friday, Feb. 20 from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon in her office, Penn Hall, Third Floor. She welcomes you to stop by to meet with her regarding your questions or concerns or just to say hello. Students may meet with the President as individuals or in small groups of up to three students. In order to allow sufficient time to accommodate as many students as possible, please email Pam DiGiacomo at pdigiaco@gettysburg.edu if you intend to stop by. Contact the Office of the President with questions at 6010.
Are you a Campus Leader? Do you love first-year students? Click on link and apply to be an Orientation Leader or Program Assistant with the Office of Student Activities.
Alumni Mentor Retreat. A great opportunity for seniors to meet a wonderful group of alumni to learn how to use your Gettysburg experience to build a successful professional career.
Black Student Union Racial Awareness Week: What is Gender? Friday, Feb. 13, eRace meeting, 3:30 pm, Breidenbaugh 311. Enjoy the night out with friends at Sadie Hawkins Dance on Valentines Day, 8:00 pm - 12:00, CUB Ballroom, Semi-formal dress.
Intramural Billiards Tournament. Sponsored by Campus Recreation. Click on link to learn more.
Apply to work for CPS. Experience the Center for Public Service. Work as a Program Coordinator for 2009-2010. Applications due, Tuesday, Feb. 10.
January 2009
Intramural Officials and Scorekeepers needed by Campus Recreation. Click on link to learn more.
Spring Break Immersion Projects. Registration Jan 19-Jan. 22. Financial award and student leader applications due Jan. 22.
Senior Class Gift Campaign Kick-off. Friday, Jan. 23, 5:00-8:00 p.m., Attic.
Intramural Basketball and Ping Pong. Signups Jan 19-21 from 11:00-1:00 in CUB.
Meal Plan Changes must be completed by Thurs., Jan. 22, 2009 at 4pm (sophomores, juniors, seniors only). First-years required to keep USA plan.
December 2008
What Not to Wear and What Fork to Use. Information session on interview attire and how to eat at a business luncheon/interview. Participants receive discount coupons. RSVP to mruiz@gettysburg.edu no later than Monday, Dec. 15. Please bring your own lunch.
Road Trips to the Real World. January 5-13, 2009. A series of FREE employer site visits during winter break, sponsored by the Eastern Association of Colleges and Employers. Register online from 10 am Dec. 2 - Dec. 12. Contact Career Development with questions.
Beads for Life Drive: Benefitting Ugandan Women. See display Dec. 8, 10, 11, 12, noon - 1 pm in CUB lobby. Beautiful beads made from recycled paper. Perfect for holiday gift-giving.
What Not to Wear and What Fork to Use. Information session on interview attire and how to eat at a business luncheon/interview. Participants receive discount coupons. RSVP to mruiz@gettysburg.edu no later than Monday, Dec. 15. Please bring your own lunch.
Midnight Madness. Friday, Dec. 12, 11:00 pm - 2:00 am in Servo. Sponsored by Black Student Union. Unlimited free food and drinks.
Student Leadership Opportunities in Orientation. The Office of Student Activities and First-Year Programs is accepting applications for the Student Orientation and First-Year Experience Coordinator positions for the Class of 2013.
Food Awareness Night at Servo. Monday, December 8. Great food! Fun Learning! Sustainable gifts.
HIV/AIDS awareness events announced. FACEing the epidemic.
Campus Recreation Intramural Dodgeball Tournament to be held after break. Sign-ups Dec. 1-2. Learn More
Job Shadowing & Dinner with Strangers. TWO great opportunities to network and learn from alumni this winter break. A range of career areas and locations for students to visit! Dec. 3 deadline. Contact Career Development with questions. Learn more.
November 2008
Attention all sophomores. FREE Bruster's Ice Cream and information from Center for Career Development. Wednesday, Nov. 19, 7:00 pm, Junction. Sponsored by Sophomore Class Officers.
Join the Campus Kitchen in Celebrating its 1 Year Anniversary. Thursday, Nov. 20, 11:45 am, Junction. Learn more
Gettysburg College wants your stories, thoughts or videos in reaction to the 2008 presidential election. If interested, post them on the Gettysburg College Facebook fan page. Click Here
Gettysburg Ice Hockey, 7-0, face off against St. Vincent's and Alvernia, Nov. 14 and 15. Learn More
eRace: Gettysburg Dialogue for Campus Unity welcomes Fall Convocation speaker, Julian Agyeman to discuss the connection between race, sustainability and politics. Friday, Nov. 14, 3:30 in Breidenbaugh 311.
Fall Convocation. Thursday, Nov. 13, 11:30, Christ Chapel. Activist, professor and author Julian Agyeman speaks on "Just" Sustainability. Learn More
Cumberland Valley Consortium 2008 Teacher Fair. Wednesday, Nov. 12, 4-7 pm, CUB Ballroom. Resume required for admission. Learn More
Center for Career Development needs your feedback to improve our services. Enter your name for prize drawings. Give feedback
Deadline Extended. Great opportunity for students interested in Public Relations, News, Sports, Production and Media, Marketing, Events. Interested, but find the process of video daunting? We will help you make a video on Thursday, Nov. 6, 1:30 pm. Learn more
Sigma Chi Chili Throwdown to benefit Campus Kitchen. Nov. 6, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm. Team Registration
Vote TWICE! The 2008 Presidential Election has captivated the nation. Participate in the Gettysburg College mock election poll online! Cast your "vote" now and go to the polls on November 4th to voice your opinion!
Grad School Fair, Tues., Nov. 4, 3-5 p.m. CUB Ballroom. List of Schools. Mini Conference with medical and law schools, counseling and communications. Contact kemattso@gettysburg.edu
Center for Public Service. Thanksgiving Basket Drive. We need your help! Learn More
October 2008
Gettysburg Ice Hockey, still undefeated, continues its season, Nov. 1 and 2 against two opponents. Read More
Intramural Indoor Soccer/Billiards registration begins Oct. 27. Read More Campus Recreation is looking for Indoor Soccer Officials. Read More
Intern Contest. Be an intern at CBS News in DC, Yankees Entertainment & Sports Network in NY, or Zapwater Communications in Chicago! Contest Deadline Oct. 31. Learn more
Black Student Union Halloween Party. Friday, Oct. 31, Attic, 10 pm - 2 am. Host provider. Prizes to best costumes. For more info: pattun01@gettysburg.edu.
Preparing for your first job or internship interview? Attend Interview 101, Wed., Oct. 29, 5:00 pm. RSVP to mruiz@gettysburg.edu
LGBTQ Month Lunchtime Chats. Oct. 29 on Learning Allied Behavior: Activity and Conversation. Noon, Glatfelter Lodge. Refreshments provided. More info: rdejesus@gettysburg.edu
Careers in Video Game Industry. Alumni/Parent Conference Call with Judy Tyrer P'12. Tuesday, Oct. 28, 4:30 pm, Penn Hall, 3rd Floor, Large Board Room.
Campus Activities Board presents Augustana and Reel Big Fish with Virginia Coalition on Nov. 8. Read More
Campus Sustainability Week is Oct. 20-25. Read more about the week's events.
Juniors/Seniors needed for sophomore year experience focus groups. Oct. 23, 4:00 Apple Lounge. Prize drawings. RSVP to eburke@gettysburg.edu
Utah Road Trip 2008 student presentation. Oct. 23, 11:30 a.m., CUB 260. Read More
Author and scholar Marcus Borg will visit campus Oct. 16 to deliver public lectures on atheism and Christianity's political context. Common Hour Lecture at 11:30 in CUB Ballroom. Evening lecture at 7:00 pm in Mara auditorium. Read More
Bring back those golf clubs: Campus Recreation Golf Scramble set for Oct 16. Read More
Juniors and Seniors needed for focus group on sophomore year experience. Wednesday, Oct. 15, Ice House 201A. Participants will be entered into drawing for gift certificates to local establishments/itunes! RSVP to mruiz@gettysburg.edu if you can attend.
Campus Recreation is looking for flag football officials. Read More
Intramural Tennis and Flag Football Registration to be held Oct. 6 through Oct. 8. Read More
Gettysburg Ice Hockey has a family weekend home-opener doubleheader. Read More
September 2008
Intramural Women's Lacrosse registration has been extended. Read More
Closing the Food Gap: Join activist and author, Mark Winne, for lunch, presentation and local action planning workshop on Tuesday, Sept 30 from 11:30-2:30 in the CUB Ballroom. Read More
GRAB staff applications due Sept. 30th - Read More
Gettysburg Ice Hockey opens its season, Sat. Sept. 27th 2:00 p.m. Read More
4v4 Co-ed Intramural Volleyball Tournament, Sept. 24, 6:00 p.m. Read More
Leadership Through Facilitation: A seven week Challenge Course experience. Read More
GRE, LSAT, GMAT FREE Practice Tests, Friday, September 19 from 3:30-7:30 p.m., Glatfelter Hall. Register with Career Development by Thursday, September 18.
Student Senate Elections run until noon on September 18th. Vote online at My2Cents on CNAV. Read More
On-Line Academic Services: What PeopleSoft Can Do For You! Common Hour, September 18, CUB Ballroom. Read More
Do you know what your friends did last summer? Experiential Showcase on Sept. 17, Noon, CUB 260. Lunch provided. - Read More
LSAT Prep Class from Princeton Review begins Saturday, Sept. 6 in Room 302 of Glatfelter. Register by calling 215-222-5363, ask for Dave DeVenney.
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