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On social media, members of the Gettysburg College community reminisced about their time on campus and looked ahead to the future, welcoming the newest Gettysburgians
Solar Eclipse
Students, faculty, and staff gathered on Stine Lake on April 8 to watch the solar eclipse as a community, complete with sweets and treats at an event organized by the Office of Student Activities and Greek Life. It was a partial eclipse with 91% of the sun covered by the moon. Some students and staff even traveled to the path of totality. As Gettysburgians await the next eclipse in 2044, alumni reminisced on social media:
“Was thinking about when we were celebrating the last one in 2017 on campus!”
– Eby Buscher ’19 | Instagram
“I remember partial in ’94 or ’95!”
– Chris Hart ’95 | Facebook
“Yup. May ’94. It was [an] annular eclipse in a path not too different from this one (partial in G’burg as you say).”
– Ian Clarke, Hatter Planetarium director | Facebook
Study Abroad
During the fall semester, 112 students across 33 majors studied abroad in 20 countries through the Center for Global Education and the College’s affiliated partners. When photos from Portugal, England, and more were posted on LinkedIn, the memories flowed:
“My January Term in Paris in 1982 and my January Term in Greece in 1984 [were] glorious and such wonderful experiences for me. Not to mention ‘easy A’s.’ I hope you all enjoy it to the fullest and come back safely to us!”
– Beverly Stenberg ’84 | LinkedIn
“Studying abroad in Morocco and France for a year while I was at Gettysburg was the best decision I ever made!”
– Sabrina Guzy ’13 | LinkedIn
In the spring, 130 more students studied around the world in 22 countries. During the 2023-2024 academic year, every major at Gettysburg College was represented in global studies.
Welcome to Gettysburg
Every year, the Gettysburg College Admissions staff dedicate their time to review and select the next great class of Gettysburgians from thousands of impressive applications. When the College announced that decisions were released, our social media community celebrated with us:
“One of the best offices on campus. I see some of my favorite people in the picture here. Yay for our amazing Admissions team! You are all wonderful!”
– Meem Noshin Nawal Khan ’24 | Facebook
“A job well done. Thank you.”
– Bill Schiff ’73 | Facebook
“A wonderful College filled with amazing students and staff. My daughter had such a positive experience. ♥”
– Nancy Smith P’18 | Facebook
Special Shoutouts
When Gettysburg College’s cover photo on Facebook featured the Class of 2024 flag during Commencement week, flying high atop the cupola of Pennsylvania Hall, the College community congratulated the newest class of graduates and included some special shoutouts:
“We are so looking forward to seeing our grandson Matt graduate on Saturday. Congratulations to the entire class and the parents who made it all possible.”
– Mary Anne Mikulka GP’24 | Facebook
“Congratulations to my son Emmanuel Villaseñor. I’m so proud of you.”
– Oly Campuzano P’24 | Facebook
- Congratulations to our most recent alumni digital engagement winners!
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Over the past six months, these alumni have demonstrated a deep connection to Gettysburg College by engaging with College communities on social media. Please join us in thanking them for their support and advocacy.
Meredith Bowne Bove ’97, Mary Gatterdam Folkemer ’68, Pamela Jones Rothlisberger ’72, Kasey Varner ’14, and Al Wilkins ’06
To participate in these online conversations, find and follow Gettysburg College on your favorite social media platform.
In The Media
Inside Higher Ed featured Musselman Library’s successful campaign to cut down on the costs of textbooks for students. Working closely with the Johnson Center for Creative Teaching and Learning (JCCTL), library staff, including Janelle Wertzberger, Musselman’s assistant dean and director of scholarly communications, have promoted the use of open educational resources (OER). The result of this work has been $1.6 million saved in textbook purchases over the last decade.
In early March, the Gettysburg College women’s lacrosse team landed a spot on ESPN SportsCenter’s Top 10 Plays. After receiving a pass from Caroline Sullivan ’24, All-American attacker Jordan Basso ’24 flipped a no-look shot behind her head for a goal against The Catholic University of America on March 6. The highlight cracked theESPN list at No. 8.
In a section on modern parenting, NBC News Now reported that while about 90% of parents believe their children perform academically at their grade level, less than half of those children actually do. Executive Director of the Eisenhower Institute and Advisory Board Chair of Learning Heroes, Tracie Potts, explained that parents mostly rely on report cards and grades to track their child’s progress when instead they should be relying on year-end achievement tests.
Gettysburg College President Bob Iuliano joined the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania (AICUP) “Higher Edification” podcast to discuss the importance of a liberal arts and sciences education and how best to prepare students to be successful in their lives and careers. Iuliano highlighted the purposeful integration of academic and co-curricular experiences and the power of reflection through the College’s Gettysburg Approach.
"Inside Higher Ed also promoted the college’s J-Term courses for its innovative approach to student development. “It’s been good to see how we can deliver a program that connects very intentionally with what we want our students to learn and what we want our students to know,” said Associate Dean of Co-Curricular Education Jim Duffy. “We know that those enduring skills are the skills that they need, whether they go into the working world, to graduate school—whatever they may do.”
In an article by Forbes, former Gettysburg student-athlete Katie McCarthy ’20, an organization and management studies major, discussed the rapid rise and success of her golf apparel, Kilo Tango. Since its start in 2021, Kilo Tango has expanded its reach to 42 pro shops ranging from the Bahamas to Napa Valley.