Experience Commencement Weekend 2013 through photos
Were you not able to make it to town for Gettysburg College’s 178th Commencement? Or were you here, and had such a great time that you want to relive the exciting events? Maybe you were so immersed in the pomp and tradition of the weekend that you didn’t have a chance to take too many ... Learn More
David Gergen connects students’ passion for service to Gettysburg's history
David Gergen, political commentator and former presidential advisor, spoke to 639 graduates May 19 at Gettysburg College’s 178th Commencement Exercises, connecting students’ passion for service to the history of Gettysburg.
“The spirit of Gettysburg College [is] a spirit...
Got the Dot? View the video and photos of Get Acquainted Day
On April 20, Gettysburg College welcomed accepted and enrolled students from around the country for Get Acquainted Day.
The annual celebration, which featured campus tours, academic presentations, and an introduction to student clubs and organizations, included many students wearing the...
CPS alums remain connected to the College through service
Adding to the more than 150 Gettysburg College students, alumni, and staff who have traveled to New Orleans since Hurricane Katrina, seven Burgians of the Last Decade took part in the first Center for Public Service (CPS) Alumni Immersion Project this past May.
I was one of the seven...
What would it mean to lead differently, learn differently, and live differently? This question, along with many others, will be explored at Gettysburg College’s second annual TEDx, “Going Against the Grain,” on Monday, April 22, at 6:30 p.m. in Mara Auditorium.
The event...
Prof. Avner Dorman premieres new composition on April 13; watch it live
The newest work by Gettysburg College’s Sunderman Conservatory of Music Prof. Avner Dorman will receive its world premiere on April 13 at 8 p.m. in Gettysburg College’s Christ Chapel.
A livestream of the event...
College community celebrates Founders Weekend; photo gallery
This Founders Weekend, the Gettysburg College community gathered to celebrate the campus' rich history of preparing students to become leaders and active citizens in their professions, communities, nation, and ...
Pres. Riggs authors piece on students' passion for service in Huffington Post
Gettysburg College President Janet Morgan Riggs '77 authored a piece on our students' passion for service, connecting the College to the historic events of Gettysburg, not only by location, but also the issue of service. The piece appeared in the Huffington Post on March 28.
The ...
College celebrates 181 years, Founders Weekend April 5 - 7
Gettysburg College’s founder Samuel Simon Schmucker believed in the value of an institution dedicated to advancing the cause of liberal education. This belief resulted in the granting of the College’s charter 181 years ago on April 7, 1832.Learn More
Schmucker Art Gallery presents Juried Student, Steven Pearson exhibitions
Students taking Gettysburg College studio art classes have the opportunity for their works to be selected by a renowned professional artist and displayed at Schmucker Art Gallery starting this week.
Outstanding work produced by students during the 2012-13 academic year was selected by...
Transgender inclusion in the military panel presented March 20; watch video
The Eisenhower Institute of Gettysburg College hosted a panel discussion, “Transgender Inclusion in the Military” on March 20.
Watch the video on YouTube.
Left behind in the wake of the “Don’t Ask...
Women’s History Month features campus events
Gettysburg College’s celebration of Women’s History Month will include several on-campus events in March.
Healthy Relationship Discussion Group
March 20, 4 p.m., The Women’s Center
Gather in a small group setting to discuss intimate partnerships...
Civil War conference brings historians to campus during Sesquicentennial
An innovative three-day conference, “The Future of Civil War History: Looking Beyond the 150th” will be held on campus March 14-16. Gettysburg College, Gettysburg National Military Park, and the Gettysburg Foundation will host the conference...
Snow blankets campus; photo gallery
The Gettysburg area received several inches of snow on March 6 turning campus into a winter wonderland. Share your memories of snow on campus in the comments section or on Facebook.
Gettysburg College receives presidential award for service
Gettysburg College was named a Presidential Awardee in the 2013 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll earlier this week. Gettysburg was one of only five schools to receive this distinction, which is the highest honor a college or university can receive for its commitment ...
Traveling Lincoln exhibit, spring library events highlight Sesquicentennial
A national traveling exhibit about President Abraham Lincoln will visit Gettysburg College’s Musselman Library from Feb. 22 to April 4. “Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War,” examines how Lincoln used the Constitution to confront three intertwined crises of the Civil War&mdash...
Prof. Allen Guelzo to present third of four Civil War-themed lectures Feb. 20
Prof. Allen Guelzo will give a lecture, “Tipping the Scales” on Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. as part of the “A Walk Through the Civil War” lecture series.
The talk will take place in Gettysburg College’s Kline Theatre, near the intersection of Water and North Washington...
Conservatory welcomes Grammy nominee Chris Brubeck as artist-in-residence
Composer Chris Brubeck will be in the classroom and in concert at Gettysburg College’s Sunderman Conservatory of Music Feb. 19-24. The visiting lecturer will instruct students in class, interact with student composers, and perform in two public concerts with Conservatory ensembles.
Brubeck...
Black History Month highlighted by weekly events on campus
Gettysburg College’s celebration of Black History Month, “Love Who You Want: Exploring Sexuality, Gender, and Race from the African American Perspective,” will feature several on-campus events each week in February. The events promote cultural diversity and delve into the rich ethnic...
New Gettysburg magazine features movie shot on campus, cancer research, more
The Gettysburg College campus transformed into a movie set. Bread mold’s link to cancer. Insights from a leader in web design. The ultimate insider’s view of financial aid.
Those are just a handful of the stories in the latest issue of Gettysburg College’s magazine, which...
We come a band of good fellows
To sing in the twilight hours
This enchanting Alma Mater verse, crafted by alumni Paul Gilbert ’22 and Fred Reinartz ’24, was brought to life in 2013 through the creation of a new Gettysburg College tradition, the Twilight Walk.
Majestic Theater tops digital cinema campaign goal
Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater is proud to announce its “Save Our Downtown Movies” campaign has raised $161,703, exceeding its $150,000 goal to convert two cinemas to digital projection. The U.S. movie industry is abandoning 35-millimeter film production after more than 100...
Schmucker Art Gallery presents spring exhibitions
During the first half of the spring semester, Schmucker Art Gallery at Gettysburg College will present two exhibitions, including a student-curated exhibition and an exhibition that is part of the College’s commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War.
More information...
A successful career path does not begin the moment you cross a stage and are handed a diploma. Rather, it begins with career planning, preparation, and experiences during the college years.
Luckily, Gettysburg College students have a powerful ally to help them chart their course as they navigate...
Gettysburg College campus remains picturesque in the snow
Three snowstorms in late December created an idyllic winter wonderland for the Gettysburg College campus. The Gettysburg area received several inches of snow on Dec. 24, Dec. 26 and Dec. 29. The snow was on the heavier side, making it perfect for building snowmen.
A gallery of photographs...
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