Gettysburg ♥ ️Philadelphia

High School Micro-Classes

Closed Event

At Gettysburg College, we provide A Consequential Education, thanks in large measure to our world-class faculty. While in Philadelphia, our dynamic faculty-scholars will visit a handful of select high schools to teach micro-classes in their areas of expertise and offer an insider’s look for prospective students on the transformative power of our distinctive liberal arts and sciences education.

Media Visit

Closed Event

In the echo of the most contentious presidential election in our lifetime, Gettysburg College is providing students the opportunity to engage across difference through our Conversations for Change series, which extends through the 2024-25 academic year. President Iuliano and other senior leaders will visit with media outlets to discuss this new initiative, as well as our Strategic Direction, the Gettysburg Approach, and other important enhancements on campus.

Employer Visits

Closed Event | Request a Visit

Our Employer Relations team at the Center for Career Engagement (CCE) is always searching for new opportunities to connect top employers with our fantastic students. In Philadelphia, CCE will speak with employers about how the College can create new or deepen existing career opportunities for Gettysburgians, including internships, micro-internships, job shadowing opportunities, and other career-ready experiences.

I ♥️ ️Lifelong Learning: How to Get Along at Thanksgiving

Hotel West & Main, 5:30 - 6:45 p.m. | Open Event | Free

*Space is limited.

There’s a lot of talk these days about a polarized America. You may even experience it at your own Thanksgiving dinner table! In this session, led by Tracie Potts, Executive Director of the Eisenhower Institute, you’ll practice the ABCs of constructive dialogue and leave with the tools and motivation to build bridges, view difference as a strength, and find common ground.

I ♥️ ️Lifelong Learning: The Science of Cocktails

Hotel West & Main, 7 - 8:15 p.m. | Open Event | Free

*Space is limited. Guests must be 21 or older.

Learn how to make drinks turn colors, the science behind bubble formation, how to make a tiny cloud with a bottle of champagne, and other interesting science in this interactive mixology experience. This session is taught by Kurt Andresen, Ronald J. Smith Professor of Applied Physics and Biochemistry and Molecular Affiliate.

I ♥️ ️Lifelong Learning: Golf Like A Bullet

Topgolf King of Prussia, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Open Event | $35

*Space is limited. Guests must be 21 or older.

Join us for a memorable night at Topgolf! Improve your golf game with tips from our esteemed Bullets coaching staff: Jason Badecki, Men’s Golf Head Coach, and Brian Bisacre, Men’s Golf Assistant Coach. The College has reserved five heated bays for guests, which will include two-hour unlimited drinks and hand-crafted pub food. All clubs, tees, and golf balls are provided. Virtual Tour.

Happy Hour for BOLD Alumni

Hotel West & Main, 8:15 p.m. | Open Event | One Complimentary Drink Ticket for Course Participants

*Space is limited. Guests must be 21 or older.

All BOLD alumni are invited to a Happy Hour following our onsite “I ♥️ Lifelong Learning” courses at Hotel West & Main. Course participants will receive a complimentary drink ticket redeemable for 1874 Social.

Guaranteed Career-Ready Experiences Dinner

Invitation Only

Through Gettysburg College’s new Guided Pathways, a key element of the Gettysburg Approach, we now provide a Guaranteed Career-Ready Experience for every student. Given our deepened commitment to career-readiness, the College is seeking willing partners interested in expanding opportunities and access for our students. This intimate insider’s dinner will explore how devoted alumni, parents, and friends can play a pivotal role in supporting internships, student-faculty research, global study, long-term service projects, campus leadership opportunities, and other impactful career-ready experiences for today’s Gettysburgians.

Counselor Breakfast

Closed Event

High school counselors play an important role in students’ college search process. Over the years, our Gettysburg College Admissions team has formed strong relationships with counselor colleagues through dedicating time to understand what they’re hearing about today’s student needs and sharing the new initiatives underway on campus. Admissions will host a special breakfast for counselors in Philadelphia to engage in this robust and informative conversation.

Media Visit

Closed Event

Gettysburg College provides every student with the knowledge and enduring skills to succeed in a world marked by change. With the emergence of generative artificial intelligence (genAI), we believe a well-rounded liberal arts and sciences education–combined with an embrace of this new technological innovation–has never been more essential. President Iuliano and our faculty will visit with media outlets to discuss how Gettysburg College has been on the cutting edge of exploring and understanding genAI’s role in today’s classrooms and tomorrow’s workforce.

Employer Visits

Closed Event | Request a Visit

Our Employer Relations team at the Center for Career Engagement (CCE) is always searching for new opportunities to connect top employers about our fantastic students. In Philadelphia, CCE will speak with employers on how the College can create new or deepen existing career opportunities for Gettysburgians, including internships, micro-internships, job shadowing opportunities, and other career-ready experiences.

Independent Education Consultant Lunch

Closed Event

Independent educational consultants (IECs) support Gettysburg College’s enrollment efforts in a meaningful way. In their specialized role, IECs guide high school students and their families through the college search process and assist with finding, applying to, and selecting a top-tier college like Gettysburg. Our Admissions team will host a small group of IECs for lunch while in Philadelphia and highlight all that our community has to offer.

Gettysburg College Night at SPIN

SPIN, 6 - 8 p.m. | Open Event | $35

*Space is limited. Guests must be 21 or older.

Together, we will “love, defend, and honor the glorious Orange and Blue” at a festive Gettysburg College Night at SPIN. The venue features 16 ping pong tables, house DJs, and plenty of space to catch up with lifelong friends and make some new ones. Guests will enjoy delicious eats, creative cocktails, and commemorative Gettysburg ♥️ Philadelphia keepsakes. Watch Video.

Group Photo

LOVE Sculpture, ~8:30 p.m. | Open Event | Free

Following Gettysburg College Night at SPIN, we invite guests to join us for a special group photo at Philadelphia’s iconic LOVE sculpture. The sculpture is located in John F. Kennedy Plaza (15th Street and JFK Boulevard), just an 8-minute walk from SPIN. All participants will receive a Flickr album to remember the night.

Gettysburg ♥️ Philadelphia Reception

Hotel West & Main, Noon - 2 p.m. | Open Event | Free

Our three days of festivities will culminate with an unforgettable Gettysburg ♥️ Philadelphia Reception at Hotel West & Main. The celebration will feature many of Gettysburg College’s most beloved faculty and endeared staff members, as well as a bus full (literally!) of our talented students. Guests will enjoy interactive stations, catered food and drinks, a memorable Sunderman Conservatory performance, and a closing message from President Bob Iuliano.