G E STOLES OF GRATITUDE AN ALUM FOLLOWSAN ALU MHIS FO ENTREPRENEURIALLLOWS HIS ROOTS Symposium ’70 T T STOLES OF GRATITUDE Symposium ’70 Y ENTREPRENEURIAL ROOTS S B U RG C o l l e ge Mag a z i n e GCollege MaETgazine TYSBURG Spring 2020 Vol. 111 - No. 1 ENGAGING ON ISSUES CHANGE WITH COURAGE AGENTS AND CONSCIENCE ENGAGING ON ISSUES CHANGE WITH COURAGE AGENTS S p r i n g 2 0 AND CONSCIENCE 2 0 V o l . 1 1 1 — N o . 1 UPFRONT On January 25, 2020, the Majestic Theater hosted composer and pianist Damien Sneed’s “We Shall Overcome: A Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.” for the 40th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration in Gettysburg. “We come together on evenings like this to not only mark our past but also because we understand it to be a moment of reflection—a moment to assess where we are as people and the distance we need to travel between our aspirations and our realities,” Gettysburg College President Bob Iuliano said. READ THE STORY ONLINE. Photo by Jason Minick PageGETT Y1SBURG College Magazine Spring 2020 1 FEATURESFEATURES DEPARTMENTSDEPARTMENTS Spring 2020 Vol. 111 — No. 1 4 P RESIDENT’S LETTER 5 NO TEWORTHY 42 48 Change Agents 6 C ONVERSATIONS 6 Letters To The Editor Since its founding in 1832, 7 Social Media 40 Gettysburg College has cultivated a culture centered around action 8 In The Media and ruled by conscience. 9 N EWS by Megan Miller 78 What Makes A Great Collector? 20 16 PE RSPECTIVES 18 C ONNECTIONS Building A Brand With A Barrel 40 PROF PATH With an entrepreneurial spirit inspired by family and strengthened at Gettysburg, 48 FROM THE ARCHIVES Roby Burch ’17 turned a college idea into a trademarked business. 50 BULLETINS by Molly Foster 18 36 51 CLASS NOTES 24 The Campus Event That Drew 72 CLASS PHOTOS Attention From Washington 73 IN MEMORIAM A Tradition Of Gratitude Symposium ’70 was the brainchild 34 Since 2004, Stoles of Gratitude have of Stephen Nowlan ’72 . During the 80 REFLECTIONS served as symbolic reminders that peak era of activism, he turned the generosity doesn’t go unnoticed. annual “awareness week” into something Stories of hardship, hope, and growth much bigger. emerge from a beloved tradition. by Michael J. Birkner ’72, P’10 by Molly Foster Professor of History Page2 G E2TTYSBURG College Magazine Spring 2020 PageGETT Y3SBURG College Magazine Spring 2020 3 PRESIDENT’SPRESIDENT LETTER’S LETTER NOTEWORTHYNOTEWORTHY “EDUCATION IS THE MOST GETTYSBURG College Magazine POWERFUL WEAPON SECTION EDITORS Molly Foster WHICH YOU CAN USE TO Megan Miller CHANGE THE WORLD.” CREATIVE DIRECTOR Marc Belli STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS Miranda Harple Shawna Sherrell These enduringhese end uwordsring w obyrds the by tlatehe lat Nelsone Nelson Mandela Mandela s pspeakeak to aton oanrie norientationtation deepl y STAFF WRITERS Mike Baker rooted within the liberal arts experience, and more specifically the education we Molly Foster deeply rooted within the liberal arts experience, and more specifically the Megan Miller have long provided and endorsed at Gettysburg College. educationT we have long provided and endorsed at Gettysburg College. Our students graduate with a sense of responsibility to the greater good, and an SENIOR PRODUCTION Laura Carr impulse toward meaningful action. When coupled with our distinctive history and geographic COORDINATOR assets—including our close proximity to Washington, D.C.—we have a special opportunity CLASS NOTES EDITOR Devan Grote White ’11 THE LAUNCH OF A to advance this essential work, and to spark real and lasting change within our society. COPY EDITOR Michael Vyskocil Following his Kasey Varner ’14 Teaching students to think broadly and critically is integral to the pedagogy of any top-notch installation, President COLLEGE PODCAST college or university in our nation and world today. Yet, from my early impressions on campus, Bob Iuliano embarked CONTRIBUTING WRITER Katelyn Silva by Molly Foster and in dialogue with our dedicated faculty and passionate alumni, I have learned that what on an inaugural tour in Washington, D.C., makes Gettysburg’s academic approach so unique—and so powerful—is that we also help New York, CONTRIBUTING Eric Lee ’15 Recorded beneath the Cupola of historic students discover how to use their education to have a direct impact on the lives of others. and Philadelphia. PHOTOGRAPHERS Jason Minick ecorded beneath the Cupola EPISODE 1: THE FUTURE OF LIBERAL ARTS Lonnie Timmons III Pennsylvaniaof Hall,histo raic new Pen nGettysburgsylvania H all, EDUCATION WITH LAWRENCE BACOW This takes a civic education, an understanding of the tools of government, social structures, READ MORE ON PAGE 10. a new Gettysburg College President Iuliano discusses higher public policy, and communications, so that ideas can be translated into purposeful work. College podcast, Conversations Beneath R podcast, Conversations education, the liberal arts, and the future It requires a championing of diversity, and the related ability to navigate, bridge, and find the Cupola, brings attention to our with Harvard University President GETTYSBURG College Magazine Vol. 111 No. 1, Beneath the Cupola, brings attention to strength from difference. But, perhaps above all else, it demands a commitment to look students, faculty, and alumni who are Spring 2020, Copyright 2020, Gettysburg College. our students, faculty, and alumni who Lawrence Bacow. inward, to grow, and to step forward in service of something bigger than oneself. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part livingare l ilivesving ofliv meaninges of mea nanding serviceand ser vice without written permission is prohibited. GETTYSBURG EPISODE 2: THE LEGACY OF DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER Inspiring Gettysburgians, like the change agents highlighted in this issue’s feature story College Magazine is published twice a year as a gift to all today—andtoday—an dsince sinc eour ou rfounding foundin gin i n1832. 1832. WITH SUSAN EISENHOWER (beginning on page 42), remind us that—whether we are fighting for equal rights, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of the College by the Susan Eisenhower discusses the legacy Hosted by President Bob Iuliano, each environmental protections, or any number of consequential issues within our public Communications and Marketing Office. Please direct of President Dwight D. Eisenhower at any inquiries to [email protected] . podcast episode features interviews with discourse—progress is possible, if we confront the defining challenges of our time with Gettysburg College through the lens of Printed in the U.S.A. We urge you to recycle this Gettysburgians and thought leaders, courage and conscience. magazine when you are finished. Thank you. the Eisenhower Institute, the state of the ending with an anecdotal “slice of life” current political climate, and her new book. Today, we have a variety of programs, both in and outside of the curriculum, that inform We would like to thank Carina Sitkus for all of her at Gettysburg College, told through editorial leadership and vision these past few years. our students’ perspectives and judgments. This allows students not only to determine for Best of luck in your new endeavor. You are missed. the president’s perspective. In our first EPISODE 3: THE BREADTH AND DEPTH OF STUDENT themselves where they stand on a contested issue, but also how they may work toward episode, Iuliano reflected on a touching INVOLVEMENT WITH BEN PONTZ ’20 ADDRESS CHANGES Ben Pontz ’20 , The Gettysburgian’s effective solutions. From peace and justice studies to the Center for Public Service to the Communications & Marketing interaction he witnessed between Eisenhower Institute, these Gettysburg College offerings—and so many others—provide our Gettysburg College Hall of Athletic Honors inductee editor, touches on the breadth and depth students with hands-on experiences that prepare them for wherever life may bring them— 300 N. Washington St. Joe Cordova ’97 and his son during of opportunities available to students at Box 422 Gettysburg College. and to have the tools to make a difference in their communities, workplaces, and beyond. Gettysburg, PA 17325 the induction ceremony. My job affords me such a wonderful view of our students and faculty at work in the pursuit Gettysburg College assures equal employment and Listen and subscribe by visiting EPISODE 4: THE LASTING IMPACT OF FIRST-YEAR SEMINARS WITH PROFESSORS of knowledge, personal growth, and social transformation. It inspires me every day. prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, race, gettysburg.edu/podcast or by searching color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, DARREN GLASS AND KATHY CAIN or disability. for Conversations Beneath the Cupola Glass, Cain, and two first-year students— Sincerely, gettysburg.edu on your preferred podcast platform. Katherine Schmitz ’23 and Demaro Ricketts ’23—highlight the innovative nature, purpose, and lasting impact of the College’s First-Year Seminar program. Bob Iuliano President Send your comments and suggestions for future podcast topics to [email protected]. Page4 G E4TTYSBURG College Magazine Spring 2020 PageGETT Y5SBURG College Magazine Spring 2020 5 CONVERSATIONSCONVERSATIONS LETTERS TO THE EDITOR SOCIAL MEDIA commend the new design of the magazine. The size, paper I stock, and overall appearance is inviting. I especially like the READREAD WHAT WHA TGETTYSBURGIANS GETTYSBURGIANS ARE ARE READING READING AND blend of short clips with feature-length articles for those who COMMENTINGAND COMMEN ABOUTTING A BONLINEOUT ONL . INE. Gettysburg College like to go deeper into a subject. My only criticism is the tiny font size. “Over the last 12 years, On a visit to campus one cold, rainy afternoon during exam We're reflecting on 2019's top moments that show our Sunderman week, I was delighted to see it looking so wonderful. It was our growth as an institution and our triumphs both Conservatory interesting to enter Glatfelter Hall and note the subjects now individually and together.