Author Rebecca Walker to talk about feminism, identity Nov. 12

GETTYSBURG, Pa. - Award-winning author and feminist Rebecca Walker will speak Nov. 12 at Gettysburg College's 26th annual Fall Convocation.
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TV journalists Judy Woodruff and Al Hunt tell graduates ‘the future is optimistic’

GETTYSBURG, Pa. - TV journalists Judy Woodruff and Al Hunt spoke as a duo to 607 graduates May 17 at Gettysburg College's Commencement Exercises, charging...

Author of ‘Against Happiness’ to talk April 28

GETTYSBURG, Pa. - An author will discuss why he is against happiness April 28 at Gettysburg College.

The lecture, "Against Happiness," will...

Fiction writer David Levinson to read April 23

GETTYSBURG, Pa. - Fiction writer David Levinson will read from his work April 23 at Gettysburg College.

The 8 p.m. reading will take place...

First 100 days of Obama administration to be talk topic April 15; cancelled

This lecture has been cancelled.

GETTYSBURG, Pa. - The first 100 days of the Obama administration will be the topic of the 12th Annual...

Lectures to focus on disabilities April 2-3

GETTYSBURG, Pa. - Two talks centered on the topic of re-framing the discussion of disabilities will take place April 2 and 3 at Gettysburg College.

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Poetry reading to take place April 8

GETTYSBURG, Pa. - A poetry reading will take place April 8 at Gettysburg College.

The 8 p.m. reading will take place in Pennsylvania Hall's ...

Film analyzing Israeli-Palestinian conflict to be shown April 2

GETTYSBURG, Pa. - An award-winning documentary analyzing the current and historical causes of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict will be shown April 2...

Presidential power to be talk topic March 30

GETTYSBURG, Pa. - A lecture on presidential power will take place March 30 at Gettysburg College.

The 7 p.m. lecture, "Presidential power in...

Gay rights activist to speak March 26

GETTYSBURG, Pa. - Author and gay rights activist Jennifer Storm will speak March 26 at Gettysburg College.

The 7:30 p.m. lecture will take place...

Irish literature enthusiast to speak March 26

GETTYSBURG, Pa. - Irish literature enthusiast and scholar Dr. Robert Doggett will talk March 26 at Gettysburg College.

Doggett's...

Public health expert to discuss embattled tobacco industry March 25

GETTYSBURG, Pa. - The embattled history between the government and tobacco industry will be the topic of a talk March 25 at Gettysburg College.

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Faith, religion in government to be talk topic March 18

GETTYSBURG, Pa. - Two experts on the debate between faith and religion in American politics and government will speak March 18 at Gettysburg College...

Poet Katie Ford to read from her work March 4

GETTYSBURG, Pa - Award-winning poet Katie Ford will read from her work March 4 at Gettysburg College.

The 8 p.m. reading will take place...

Ethical treatment of strangers to be talk topic Feb. 25

GETTYSBURG, Pa. - A philosophy professor will discuss the ethical treatment of strangers Feb. 25 at Gettysburg College.

The 4 p.m. talk...

Speak Up, Write Out student journalism conference to take place Feb. 28

The second annual Speak Up, Write Out media conference will take place Feb. 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Gettysburg College Science Center.

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Obama should visit China soon, former ambassador tells Gettysburg students

"China and the United States are facing common hurdles best overcome by working together," a former ambassador told students at Gettysburg...

Eisenhower Institute at Gettysburg College Fall 2008 Speaker Series wrap-up

The Eisenhower Institute at Gettysburg College's Fall 2008 Speaker Series featured politicians and pundits who analyzed the presidential election,...

Gettysburg Address commemorations planned Nov. 19

GETTYSBURG, Pa. - Gettysburg College's 47th Annual Robert Fortenbaugh Memorial Lecture will take place at the Majestic Theater Nov. 19, the anniversary...

Race, equality to be Lincoln Bicentennial panel topic Nov. 20 at Gettysburg College

GETTYSBURG, Pa - In honor of the 145th anniversary of the "Gettysburg Address," the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission will host a series...

Bestselling author Janine Latus to speak Nov. 12

GETTYSBURG, Pa. - As part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, New York Times Bestselling Author Janine Latus will speak Nov. 12 at Gettysburg College...

Environmental justice and sustainability to be Convocation topic Nov. 13

Connections between sustainability and environmental justice will be the topic of Gettysburg College's 25th annual Fall Convocation on Thursday, Nov...

Author to read from work Nov. 6 at Gettysburg College

GETTYSBURG, Pa. - Gettysburg College's Writing House will sponsor a reading by author Andrew Porter Nov. 6.

The 8 p.m. reading will take...

Gov. Rendell to rally for Obama Oct. 30 at Gettysburg College

Pennsylvania Governor Edward Rendell and the granddaughter of a former president will stop at Gettysburg College on Thursday, Oct. 30, during a statewide...

Women and politics to be topic talk Oct. 29

GETTYSBURG, Pa. - Former Congresswoman, journalist and current chair of Women's Campaign International Marjorie Margolies-Mezvinksy will visit Gettysburg...

South American politics to be talk topic Oct. 27

GETTYSBURG, Pa. - An expert on South American politics will talk Oct. 27 at Gettysburg College.

The 6:30 p.m. talk, "The Rise and...

Former U.S. Transportation Secretary to speak Oct. 22

GETTYSBURG, Pa. - Former United States Secretary of Transportation William Coleman will deliver the annual Henry M. Scharf Memorial Lecture on Current...

Leadership in politics to be talk topic Oct. 20 at Gettysburg College

GETTYSBURG, Pa. - A lecture on leadership and politics will take place Oct. 20 at Gettysburg College.

Nancy Bocskor, former chief of ...

November Events Celebrating the 145th Anniversary of the Gettysburg Address

145th Anniversary of Gettysburg Address
Dedication Day 2008

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Expert to describe 19th century household objects Oct. 16 at Gettysburg College

GETTYSBURG, Pa. - An expert will talk about typical objects found in a 19th century home Oct. 16 at Gettysburg College.

The 7 p.m. lecture...

Movie, live music to celebrate democracy in Africa Oct. 8

Gettysburg, Pa - A film and live musical performance will highlight politics, democracy and hip-hop music in West Africa Oct. 8.

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Author to discuss Obama and black politics Sept. 29 at Gettysburg College

GETTYSBURG, Pa. - G. Derek Musgrove, University of District of Columbia professor of history, will speak on "The Barack Obama Candidacy: Black...

Brazil, anthropology to be talk topic Sept. 30

GETTYSBURG, Pa. - University of Wisconsin-Madison Prof. Neil Whitehead will talk about the study of anthropology in Brazil Sept. 30 at Gettysburg ...

'Hardball's' Chris Matthews talks politics at Gettysburg; photos and video available

GETTYSBURG, Pa. — MSNBC's "Hardball" host Chris Matthews spoke to a standing-room only crowd Sept. 16 at Gettysburg College.

Matthews...

Church leader to speak on piety and politics Sept. 19 at Gettysburg College

A national leader of the United Church of Christ (UCC) will speak on "Piety and Politics on the Road to the White House" Sept. 19 at Gettysburg...

'Hardball's' Chris Matthews to speak Sept. 16 at Gettysburg College

GETTYSBURG, Pa. - MSNBC's "Hardball" host Chris Matthews will speak at Gettysburg College Sept. 16.

Sponsored by the Eisenhower...

Music prof's lecture recital to trace development of piano

Pianist Jocelyn Swigger, a professor at Gettysburg College’s Sunderman Conservatory of Music, will present a lecture recital Sept. 12 on campus...

Impact of new media on sports to be talk topic Sept. 18 at Gettysburg College

GETTYSBURG, Pa. - The impact of new media on sports will be the topic of a talk Sept. 18 at Gettysburg College.

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Developmental biologist to explain body shapes of animals Sept. 22 at Gettysburg College

GETTYSBURG, Pa. - An evolutionary developmental biologist will explain the diversity of body shapes in animals Sept. 22 at Gettysburg College.

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Justice O'Connor tells grads to 'aim high'; video and photo gallery available

Note: To replace programs damaged by rain, Gettysburg College has mailed new copies to graduates and their families. Anyone who has not received...