Gettysburg College Magazine - Summer 2024

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 2024 issue.

Features

  • Path To The Pros

    by Karen Hendricks and Molly Pavlovich

    The Gettysburg Network is all about teamwork—especially within the competitive business of professional sports.

  • Keeping Memories Alive

    by Megan Miller

    How Gettysburgians are preserving history for future generations.

  • Designing With Care

    by Alex J. Hayes and Megan Miller

    Throughout history, spaces across the Gettysburg College campus have evolved to meet student needs, which, in turn, have established that sense of place all Gettysburgians know and love.

Departments

  • President’s Letter:

    “Sixty-five combined years of service. Countless lives impacted.”

    Gettysburg College President Bob Iuliano highlights a new Guided Pathways initiative, ensuring students gain hands-on experiences to boost career readiness, and honors retiring staff Gail Sweezey and Joe Lynch ’85.

  • Noteworthy:

    Ensuring Career Readiness

    Gettysburg College seamlessly integrates classroom learning with real-world preparation, achieving a top-ranked return on investment among liberal arts colleges nationwide.

  • Conversations:

    Media Mentions

    The unity of the Gettysburg College community shone on social media as alumni, parents, and staff shared support for College offerings, celebrated events like the solar eclipse and study abroad programs, and welcomed new Gettysburgians.

  • News:

    Roundup

    Catch up on Gettysburg College happenings in our news roundup from the summer 2024 edition of our magazine.

  • Perspectives:

    On The Topic of Grit

    What does grit mean in today’s world?

  • Lives of Consequence:

    The keys to a consequential life connect people and pets through veterinary medicine

    Dr. Mike Karchner ’19, a veterinarian at BluePearl Pet Hospital, balances a busy schedule with advanced training. Inspired by his grandfather, he attributes his success to his Gettysburg College education.

  • Connections:

    Fred ’07 and Martha Rysinski ’07 Reimer

    From their leadership roles in student organizations to their successful careers post-graduation, Fred ’07 and Martha Rysinski ’07 Reimer continue to support Gettysburg College through philanthropy and mentorship.

  • Prof Path:

    Josef Brandauer

    Prof. Josef Brandauer exemplifies the dedication to fostering student growth and making education a transformative experience.

  • From The Archives

    Answering History’s Call: Celebrating the 80th Anniversary of D-Day

    World War II oral history project preserves accounts of the greatest land and sea invasion in world history

  • Behind the Scenes:

    With a Gettysburg Great

    How a sea of opportunities led to communicating sea turtle science worldwide

  • Reflections:

    From Campus to Canberra

    Liz Williams ’13 reflects on her journey from Gettysburg College to leading a donor relations team in Australia, highlighting the lasting impact of her diverse academic and extracurricular experiences.

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