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White-clay mugs accented with flecks of iron and sculpturally shaped bowls beckon the eye to see and the hands to touch. Handcrafted by Health Sciences Prof. Josef Brandauer, these humble objects, like the clay that composes them, are forged with dedication and trust throughout their making. It’s how Brandauer approaches his hobby and his profession at Gettysburg College, one thatwas inspired by first finding answers to his own questionsabout physiology.

For Gettysburg College student-athletes, donor generosity plays a significant role in shaping the undergraduate experience. In May, the men’s basketball team embarked on an international trip to eight cities across Europe. In August, the men’s soccer team will depart for a week-long adventure in Costa Rica.

Today’s faculty spotlight focuses on Spanish Chair Alvaro Kaempfer. Kaempfer has served as chair of three different academic departments over the last 15 years at Gettysburg College. He arrived on campus as an associate professor in 2008 and became chair of Latin American, Caribbean, and Latino Studies Department in 2009. From 2016-2020, Kaempfer served as chair of Globalization Studies before assuming oversight of the Spanish Department in 2020.

“As soon as I came here, the professors made me feel like they wanted me here. I wasn’t just a number to them,” reflected Emily Femino ’24, a music education major within the Sunderman Conservatory of Music. “I auditioned at seven other colleges. Gettysburg College was the first. Even after seven other places, Gettysburg was it for me.”

Elizabeth Houston ’27 was drawn to Gettysburg College due to the experiential learning opportunities that our liberal arts and sciences education provides to students.

The resources at Gettysburg College helped Tanzanian international student Salmin Mwinjuma ’25 to smoothly transition to campus life. Now, he has been granted the opportunity to provide this same support to incoming classes of Gettysburgians.

Loyalty Circle members and consecutive lifetime donors, with Fred serving as a member of the President’s Advisory Council and earning the Young Alumni Achievement Award in 2017

Fred is the managing director for KWA Analytics Americas, and Martha is a director at Abide Consulting Group

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This Reunion Weekend, we celebrated two beloved Gettysburg College employees who have shaped our campus in profound ways and strengthened the bonds between us as Gettysburgians: Gail Sweezey, Dean of Admissions, and Joe Lynch ’85, Executive Director of Alumni Relations.

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.