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J-Term provided students and alumni with diverse learning experiences designed to enhance their skills, broaden their perspectives, and foster lifelong connections.

Behind the quiet and serene landscape of Gettysburg College’s winter wonderland in January was an active swirl of students, faculty, staff, and alumni learning virtually and across the globe as part of the January Term (J-Term).

For students involved in the arts at Gettysburg College, the opportunity to work with professionals in the fields they are interested in allows them to cultivate their knowledge and enduring skills to pursue their passions.

Our distinctive co-curricular programs provide students opportunities to expand knowledge and develop enduring skills for real-world application.

The Eisenhower Institute’s Building America program offers opportunities for students to apply what they’ve learned in the classroom to real-world issues related to domestic policy. Since launching last year, Gettysburg College students have analyzed federal school spending, designed new housing initiatives, pitched business ideas to investors, and tracked pollution caused by transportation.

The Zuckerman Trio, featuring violinist Pinchas Zuckerman, cellist Amanda Forsyth, and pianist Shai Wosner, will perform a free concert on Friday, February 7, celebrating the art of music through their internationally acclaimed talents.

The Sunderman Conservatory of Music at Gettysburg College welcomes the internationally renowned Zukerman Trio to perform at Gettysburg College’s Paul Recital Hall on Friday, February 7, at 8 p.m. The dynamic trio consists of violinist Pinchas Zukerman, cellist Amanda Forsyth, and pianist Shai Wosner. The free concert is open to the public and funded by the Sunderman Chamber Music Foundation.

Academic research, performances on the stage, and experiences with the Eisenhower Institute helped David Wemer ’14 develop his career goals and set him on a professional journey to the nation’s capital.

Jennifer Coale joined the Gettysburg College community in 2008 as a part of the Majestic Theater team. Nearly a decade later, she joined Facilities Services, where she is now the Director of Facilities Services and Communications. Her role entails overseeing conferences and events, transportation, service response, and all non-brick and mortar facility projects, including facilities relocations and the College warehouse.

With the new academic year comes continued investment in student learning experiences offered by faculty at Gettysburg College. Four members of the faculty will benefit from added support to their scholarly endeavors in the coming years following their appointments to endowed professorships by the Gettysburg College Board of Trustees. The endowed professorships, which began with the start of the academic year and extend through the next five years, include:

Through immersive Career-Ready Experiences, such as treks to New York City, the financial capital of the world, Gettysburg College students bolster their knowledge and skills to graduate prepared to succeed in their careers.

Through their dedication and passion for history, two esteemed Civil War scholars leave enduring legacies focused on empowering people with the knowledge to make the world a better place.