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Vol. XIV, No. 6 - February 2014
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GETTYSBURG GREATS IN THE NEWS: Despite it being the shortest month of
the year, we’ve got a long list of Gettysburgians doing interesting things:
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Geno McDermott ’08 is a documentary film/TV producer who’s got an 8-part series
currently airing on Animal Planet. Called “Cold River Cash,” it’s about the lucrative
eel fishing business in ME. Read more.
Chris Schumacher ’99 was quoted (for the 2nd time in the last few months) in a
Wall Street Journal article about men’s fashion.
Tim Lydon ’95 was appointed as a superior court judge in NJ, while Fred Hecker ’82
was appointed as an associate judge of the Circuit Court in Carroll County, MD.
Valerie (Kunkel) Lemmon ’85, assistant professor of psychology at Messiah
College, was interviewed on HuffPost Live about mental illness.
The Commission of the Arts & Humanities in DC selected composer Brian
Grundstrom ’85 as Outstanding Emerging Artist for 2013.
Following his election in Nov., Pete Barnes ’78 was sworn in last month as a NJ
state senator.
Michael Birkner ’72 and Jake Schindel ’03 were reelected as president and vice
president, respectively, of the Gettysburg Borough Council. Birkner is professor of
history at the College, while Schindel owns the Ragged Edge coffee shops in town.
COME TO CAMPUS: In addition to some of 2014’s standard events like Reunion
Weekend (May 29-June 1), Homecoming (Sept. 19-21) and Family Weekend (Oct.
31-Nov. 2), here are a few special occasions that might induce you to head back to
Gettysburg:
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Commencement (May 18), where three-star general Flora Darpino ’83 will serve as
the keynote speaker. She is the first woman to serve as the U.S. Army’s Judge
Advocate General. Read more.
The NCAA Division III Women’s Lacrosse Championships (May 24-25) will be
contested at the College’s Clark Field, with the semifinals and final being played
that weekend. The Bullets won the national title in 2011. Learn more.
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Alumni Family Weekend (June 13-15) will provide alumni and their families
(kids/grandkids in the 5-16 age range, ideally) with the opportunity to return to
campus, stay in the residence halls, eat at Servo, and have run of the place for a
few days. Learn more.
Academic “camps” offered through various entities on campus: Civil War Institute
Summer Conference, geared for adults, June 20-24; the Psychology Department's
“Camp Psych” for rising HS students, June 22-27; the Eisenhower Institute's
American Government Leadership Camp for rising HS juniors and seniors, June 29July 6.
DON’T MAKE A GIFT: Don’t make a gift to Gettysburg College! (you probably
never thought you’d hear that, did you...?). At least, don’t do so over the next few
days. If you just wait until next week, your gift can have an even more significant
impact than usual! Here’s why:
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The “Trustee 360 Challenge” will be held during the 36-hour period from 10 a.m.
EST on Thursday, Feb. 6 through 10 p.m. EST on Friday, Feb. 7.
During that timeframe, the Board of Trustees (which will be meeting on campus
those days) will TRIPLE all gifts and pledges made to the College, up to a total of
$300,000.
Additionally, if 60 people sign up for recurring giving (automatic credit card or bank
transfer gifts made at regular intervals with the amount and timing of your choice),
the Board will contribute an additional $60,000, bringing the total to $360,000 in 36
hours.
Make your gift or pledge online during the Challenge, or by calling 800-238-5528.
You also will have the opportunity to talk to some of your favorite campus
personalities, such as Coach Carol Cantele ’83, “Servo Sue” Noel, Professor Ken
Mott P’07, and many more, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. EST on both days. Check
the Challenge webpage for a complete listing of campus “celebrities,” phone
numbers, and schedule. Everyone’s pitching in!
Keep an eye on social media and the website for additional info next week and for
up-to-the-minute progress during the Challenge!
AROUND TOWN & CAMPUS:
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The Princeton Review named Gettysburg a “Best Value College for 2014.” G-burg
is one of just eight schools in PA to earn such recognition. Learn why Gettysburg
made the prestigious list.
NCAA Champion Magazine highlighted the film “1000 to 1: The Cory Weissman
Story,” which tells the emotional and uplifting story about Weissman ’12’s battle
back to the basketball court following a devastating stroke his freshman year. The
movie DVD can be pre-ordered on Amazon; it officially releases on March 4.
See breathtaking photos and learn more about the Sunderman Conservatory Wind
Symphony trip to China and Singapore.
The current art exhibition at Schmucker Gallery on campus is entitled “Out of
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Rubble,” and examines many complex issues and contexts surrounding war. Learn
more.
The College is looking to fill the new position of Chief Diversity Officer. Learn more
about the position and feel free to forward it to anyone you know who might be
interested.
The 2nd annual Twilight Walk was held last week, during which the Class of 2017
serenaded President Riggs with the Alma Mater and was officially welcomed into
the Alumni Association. See photos and video from the evening.
CAREER CORNER
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Whether you’re just starting your career or are in the midst of a change in direction,
you may find our next free Career Webinar of particular interest. Author Richard
Bolles (“What Color is Your Parachute?: A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and
Career Changers) will present on Wed., Feb. 5 at 8 p.m. (EST); learn more and
register. Alumni, parents and students are all welcome.
Current students took advantage of numerous career exploration opportunities over
the semester break thanks to the volunteerism of alumni, parents and friends. Learn
what went on last month and find out how you can get involved in the Career
Connector Challenge.
What career services for alumni are available from Gettysburg College? Find out!
Go-getters wanted: Aspiring student-entrepreneurs with break-through ideas are
competing for the Gettysburg College Summer Entreprenurial Fellowship, made
possible by philanthropic gifts to the College. The winning venture will receive seed
money to move its idea forward. Applications due by March 5. Find out more.
FEATURED VIDEO
The winter issue of the Gettysburg Magazine should be arriving
in your mailbox soon. Check out this preview video and read
the stories online, including the cover story on the great work of
Dion Liverpool ’93, Glenn Dicker ’88, Sheffield MacIntyre ’00,
and Peter Erskine ’86, all of whom have blazed bold and
original career paths.
TRIVIA TIME: Since Valentine’s Day is this month, we’ll ask… How many married
Gettysburg College alumni couples are there currently? A t-shirt goes to the first
person to email [email protected] with the correct answer (just need to be
within 50 of correct answer to win).
Congratulations to last month’s winner, Troy Geesaman ’86, who was first to
correctly answer that the final January Term (J-term) was held in 1985 (much to his
chagrin senior year…).
February Alumni/Parent, Campus & Other Events of Interest
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Download your February Desktop Calendar. You can also download a collection of
Gettysburg College images to use as your screensaver.
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Arizona Club Reception, home of Bill ’65 & Jan MacEwan, Peoria, AZ, 4 p.m.
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Baltimore Club Planning Meeting, Alexander’s Tavern, Fells Point, 6:30 p.m.
2/12
NYC Club “Progressive Networking Dinner,” Sushi Samba, 87 7th Ave., 6-8:30
p.m.
2/15
Philly Club Whiskey Tasting & Social, Twisted Tail in Olde City, 3 p.m.
2/15
Women’s and Men’s Alumni Basketball games, Bream Gym on campus
2/15
Annual Snow Ball on campus, CUB Ballroom, 9 p.m.
2/22
25th Annual Winter Jazz Ensemble Concert, Majestic Theater, Gettysburg, 8 p.m.
2/23
Northern CA reception with President Riggs, Pescatello’s home, Tiburon, CA, 3
p.m.
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O&N Production of Shakespeare’s “As You Like It,” Brua Hall on campus, 7:30
p.m.
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Wind Symphony & Chamber Ensemble Concert, Majestic Theater, Gettysburg, 8
p.m.
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DC Club Curling Outing, Potomac Curling Club, Laurel, MD, 3 p.m. (SOLD OUT)
For additional information – and/or to register for an alumni event – visit
www.gettysburg.edu/alumni or contact [email protected].
To see a listing of all campus events visit www.gettysburg.edu/events.
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