Gettysburg College Magazine is published twice a year as a gift to all alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of the College by the Communications and Marketing Office. Included below are select highlights from the Summer 2021 issue.
Features
The Ring That Brings People Together
by Molly Foster
Bruce Silverglade ’68, owner of the iconic Gleason’s Gym, highlights the transformational role boxing has played in his life and his community.
Changing Spaces
by Megan Miller
How human connection shapes and is shaped by the spaces we share.
A Gettysburgian’s Best Friend
by Megan Miller
How our pets, especially dogs, can boost human wellness.
Departments
President’s Letter:
A Gettysburg Education Lays The Foundation For A Lifetime of Learning And Evolving
President Iuliano pens a letter about Gettysburg College’s position to deepen its national footprint and deliver a truly consequential education.
Noteworthy:
The 'Resilient' Return Of The Orange And Blue
The Gettysburg College Bullets returned to play! Read about their successes after an extended pause due to COVID-19.
Conversations:
Media Mentions
The reimagined J-Term, our 189th Founder’s Day, a student-athlete’s story on why she transferred to Gettysburg College, and our Servo cookie showdown stirred nostalgia on social media. Plus, read about our students, alumni, faculty, and staff in the media.
News:
Roundup
Catch up on Gettysburg College happenings in our news roundup from the Summer 2021 edition of our magazine.
Perspectives:
On The Topic Of Hope
How do we look ahead toward progress, growth, and change?
Connections:
Bruce S. Gordon ’68
Trustee Emeritus Bruce S. Gordon ’68, who recently founded The Bruce S. Gordon ’68 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Teaching Excellence Prize, shared his Gettysburg experiences, including being one of three African-American students on campus in 1964.
Prof Path:
Shelli Frey
The chemistry professor is a problem-solver. Prof. Shelli Frey shares her path from student to teacher, including 13 years teaching at Gettysburg.
What Makes A Great...
Wine
Learn about the process of making wine from sommelier Alexander Lopez-Wilson ’10.
From The Archives
A Timeline Of Technology
From the first electric light to computers, internet, 3D printing, and virtual reality, learn how Gettysburg College made technological strides across the last century.
Reflections:
Window Of Opportunity
Laura Johnson Stanton ’09 reflects on her serendipitous connection with Musselman Library architect Hugh Newell Jacobson.
Contact us
Please send inquiries to alumnimagazine@gettysburg.edu.
If you are not currently receiving the magazine, please be sure to send us your current mailing address!