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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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Gettysburg College celebrates Sustainability Week Oct. 19-24

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Give It Up for Good Sale planned Saturday to benefit United Way


The sixth annual Give it Up For Good is set for 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 23, at Gettysburg College's Hauser Field House.

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Student organic garden begins fourth year at Gettysburg College


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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...

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Sustainability Week events planned at Gettysburg College


Gettysburg College will mark Sustainability Week Oct. 20 to 25.

A wide range of activities is planned, from forums to collecting produce...

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'Food gap' threatens millions in U.S., activist tells Gettysburg College audience


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Sustainability a major commitment for Gettysburg College


The Gettysburg College community's efforts to reduce our ecological footprint are highlighted in an extensive new area of our website.

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Gettysburg College students to join national global warming teach-in


To learn more about global warming solutions, Gettysburg College students will take part in what is expected to be the largest "teach-in"...

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