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In a tradition dating back 40 years, faculty and staff will serve a traditional Thanksgiving dinner to students on Nov. 17. Watch videos from past dinners.


This year Dining Services purchased almost $400,000 in locally grown and processed foods. Other sustainable practices include:

  • a reusable mug program
  • reducing waste and water use
  • recycling cooking oil

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Twelve students are taking part in the Eisenhower Institute Undergraduate Fellows Program, a program that offers students the chance to develop their leadership skills and grow in their knowledge and understanding of public policy. Read more.


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National Science Foundation grant supports student-faculty nuclear research

A National Science Foundation grant will further Gettysburg College's tradition of student-faculty collaboration on research.

The nearly $120...

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Gettysburg College students travel to Britain to study ancient artifacts


What if Stonehenge were relocated to a museum and replica stones were erected at the original site? Would the site still feel sacred? Would the fake...

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Gettysburg College grad wins Elie Wiesel ethics essay award


A Gettysburg College graduate was a winner in the Elie Wiesel Prize In Ethics Essay Contest for 2009.

Alexander Englert graduated in May with...

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Student's photos highlight study-abroad experiences in Bahamas, Denmark, Africa


To some travelers, the Bahamas, Copenhagen, and Africa might sound like a dream vacation: fun in the sun, clubbing, and a safari.

But for Katharine...

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From the physics lab to the developing world, endowed funds make the difference


From plasma physics research to community development work in Nicaragua, endowed funds provide extraordinary experiences for Gettysburg College students...

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Drinking too much fluid as deadly as dehydration, warns Gettysburg College prof


Drinking too much fluid can be every bit as deadly as dehydration, warns a Gettysburg College professor who is working with an international team of...

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Student and professor conduct research in Africa


How do AIDS and poverty interact?

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From archaeology to cinema, Mellon grants support students' summer research


From an archaeological dig in the Republic of Macedonia to the role of music in Civil War films, Gettysburg College students will research a wide variety...

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Colloquium celebrates student research and creative activity


From ancient Greek drama to cutting-edge science to student-produced films, Gettysburg College students showcased their research and creative activities...

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Gettysburg College students use drool to monitor dogs' stress levels


 

The Patriot-News
May 4, 2009

To three Gettysburg College students, dog drool is something to study.

Biology...

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Preschoolers develop best when grouped closer in age, psychology professor says


When preschoolers are grouped in classrooms with a wide range of ages, their development suffers, says Gettysburg College Psychology Prof. Arlen Moller...

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Gettysburg College students win Mellon grants for summer research


Hyperinflation in Zimbabwe, "intelligent design" in public schools, and sea-slug toxins' potential cancer-fighting ability are just a few of ...

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Gettysburg College faculty talk about writing, research in video interviews


GETTYSBURG, Pa. - A downloadable audio-visual series focusing on faculty members and their published works and research is available on the College's...

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Gettysburg College Observatory captures lunar eclipse


A composite of images taken at the Gettysburg College Observatory captured the total lunar eclipse of Feb. 20.

Physics Prof. Larry Marschall...

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Virtual reality brings Viking world to Gettysburg


From tombs to treasure, Gettysburg College students are bringing the Viking Age back to life by creating computer games and surfing virtual versions...

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