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 Winter 2021 issue.
Features
Walking the talk
by Molly Foster
How a beloved admissions counselor used drag as a pathway toward inclusion and belonging.
COVID-19: A novel virus. A robust response from Gettysburgians.
by Katelyn Silva
As the novel coronavirus evolved into a pandemic of unprecedented proportions, Gettysburgians sprang into action to make a difference when it mattered most.
Match made in Gettysburg
by Megan Miller, with contributions from Molly Foster and Anya Hanna
Alumni reflect on the lifelong friendships, romances, and professional relationships that were forged at Gettysburg and have grown stronger ever since.
Departments
President’s letter:
My optimism in Gettysburg’s future remains undimmed
President Bob Iuliano reflects on this unprecedented moment in the College’s history, and speaks to the importance of Gettysburg’s ambitious new strategic plan, Living Our Promise.
Noteworthy:
Alumni gifts elevate two of Gettysburg’s strongest majors
David Brennan ’75, P’00, chair of the Board of Trustees, and Daria Lo Presti Wallach ’76, share what inspired their generous gifts to the College.
Conversations:
Letters to the editor
Two alumni reflect on the “A tradition of gratitude feature” from the Spring 2020 edition of the magazine.
News:
Roundup
Catch up on Gettysburg College happenings in our news roundup from the Winter 2021 edition of our magazine.
Perspectives:
On the topic of resilience
When facing difficult circumstances, how do we dig deep, and what do we find when we do?
Connections:
Introducing our Loyalty Circle Tri-Chairs
The Loyalty Circle’s newly-appointed Tri-Chairs underscore how giving back is an expression of their gratitude for the impact their Gettysburg education has had on each of their lives.
Prof path:
Chris Kauffman
Theatre Arts Prof. Chris Kauffman’s ’92 passion for theater started at Gettysburg during his undergraduate, and that passion now touches in all areas of his life.
What makes a great...
Binge-worthy mystery
Author Nancy Connor Springer ’70 shares how she created ‘Enola Holmes,’ a little novel turned big movie, now available on Netflix.
Reflections:
Happy trails
Two recent grads reflect on hiking the Appalachian Trail, and the fellow Gettysburgians that supported their journey.
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