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Biology classroom lab renovation planned thanks to grant from Alden Trust

from:Gettysburg College

A Gettysburg College biology classroom lab will receive major upgrades, thanks to a $150,000 grant from the George I. Alden Trust. “Transforming the current space will...

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Traveling Buddhist monk returns to HACC-Gettysburg Campus

from:Harrisburg Area Community College - Gettysburg Campus

Bhante Sujatha, a traveling Buddhist monk from the Blue Lotus Temple in Chicago, comes to the Gettysburg Campus to discuss meditation with philosophy students.

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HACC students seek vendors, donation of gently used gowns

from:Harrisburg Area Community College - Gettysburg Campus

Members of Phi Theta Kappa honor society at HACC’s Gettysburg Campus are seeking vendors and donations of clean and gently worn gowns for the third annual prom dress...

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HACC announces fall 2011 dean’s list

from:Harrisburg Area Community College - Gettysburg Campus

1,543 full-time students were named to the fall 2011 dean’s list.

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Gettysburg student spends “New Year’s with Ron Paul”

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A Gettysburg College student spent his winter break campaigning for Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul in advance of the New Hampshire primary. Cody Segraves ’14...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

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HACC announces fall 2011 graduates

from:Harrisburg Area Community College - Gettysburg Campus

More than 915 students graduated from HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, at the end of the fall semester.

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Gettysburg grad’s films focus on forgotten conflicts

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Sue Useem ’05 took the road less traveled after graduating from Gettysburg College: she moved to an island thousands of miles from home and made it her headquarters for...

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23rd Annual Winter Jazz Ensemble Concert to be held Feb. 18

from:Gettysburg College

The 23rd Annual Winter Jazz Concert will take place Feb. 18 at the Majestic Theater. The Gettysburg College Jazz Ensemble, directed by Prof. John "Buzz" Jones, will perform a...

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Lecturer to discuss popular culture, sacred dark feminine Feb. 7

from:Gettysburg College

Dr. Sheri Parks, associate professor and co-director of American Studies at the University of Maryland, will speak about the sacred dark feminine Feb. 7. The lecture will be...

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Gettysburg College students share their study abroad experiences

from:Gettysburg College

“Oh, the Places You'll Go!” isn’t just a popular book by Dr. Seuss. It’s a popular phrase heard in Gettysburg College’s office of Off-Campus...

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U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack meets students at Gettysburg College

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Gettysburg College's Eisenhower Institute (EI) hosted U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack on campus Jan. 25. Vilsack met with students and faculty members as part of...

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HACC-Gettysburg Campus practical nursing graduates recognized

from:Harrisburg Area Community College - Gettysburg Campus

Students in HACC’s practical nursing program at the HACC-Gettysburg Campus received their nursing pins during a December ceremony at the college. The graduates...

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HACC-Gettysburg Campus associate degree nursing students recognized

from:Harrisburg Area Community College - Gettysburg Campus

December graduates of HACC’s associate degree in nursing program at the HACC-Gettysburg Campus received their nursing pins in a ceremony at the college. The students...

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Honorary American Civil War Sesquicentennial committee named

from:Gettysburg College

Some of the biggest names in media, government, history, business and academia will serve on Gettysburg College’s honorary committee for the 150th anniversary of...

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Hundreds attend Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on campus; photo gallery

from:Gettysburg College

Hundreds attended the 32nd annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Jan. 23 in Gettysburg College's Christ Chapel. Educator, author, and civil rights advocate Dr. Bettye F....

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The Importance Of A Name - Part 3

from:Memorial Baptist Church

Sunday Morning Service - December 18, 2011

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The Importance Of A Name - Part 2

from:Memorial Baptist Church

Sunday Morning Service - December 11, 2011

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The Importance Of A Name

from:Memorial Baptist Church

Sunday Morning Service - December 4, 2011

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Winter storm weather update; campus community information

from:Gettysburg College

Dear Gettysburg College community, The National Weather Service is forecasting a winter storm for Gettysburg and surrounding areas starting with snow and possibly sleet and...

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Need help paying for college? HACC can provide answers

from:Harrisburg Area Community College - Gettysburg Campus

From 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, the public is invited to attend a free financial seminar at one of HACC’s five campuses in Gettysburg, Harrisburg, Lancaster, Lebanon...

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Thanksgiving 2011

from:Memorial Baptist Church

Wednesday Evening Service - November 23, 2011

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By Faith Moses - Part 3

from:Memorial Baptist Church

Sunday Evening Service - November 20, 2011

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Revival - Part 26: The Fruit

from:Memorial Baptist Church

Sunday Morning Service - November 20, 2011

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A Miracle Service

from:Memorial Baptist Church

Sunday Evening Service - November 13, 2011

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Life Outside of the Garden

from:Memorial Baptist Church

Sunday Morning Service - November 13, 2011

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Do You See What I See?

from:Memorial Baptist Church

Sunday Morning Bible Study - November 13, 2011

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Got Persecution?

from:Memorial Baptist Church

Sunday Evening Service - November 6, 2011

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Revival - Part 25: The Fruit

from:Memorial Baptist Church

Sunday Morning Service - November 6, 2011

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Physics prof, alum contributed to research that won the 2011 Nobel Prize

from:Gettysburg College

Late one night in June 1998, Physics Prof. Larry Marschall and Akbar Rizvi ’99 were at the Gettysburg Observatory monitoring the explosion of a supernova. Little did they...

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Alum uses her liberal arts education in the fast-paced world of investigative journalism

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Laura Strickler ’95, one of the top investigative journalism producers at the CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley, has used her liberal arts education advantageously....

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EI fellow predicts eroding support for Romney in NH primary

from:Gettysburg College

Political expert Jennifer Donahue, Cardin Fellow of Public Policy at Gettysburg College’s Eisenhower Institute, predicts that despite strong numbers heading into this...

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32nd annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration to be held Jan. 23

from:Gettysburg College

Educator, author, and civil rights advocate Dr. Bettye F. Baker will speak at the 32nd annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration January 23. The event will be held in Gettysburg...

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All eyes on Iowa; new Gettysburg College grad covers caucuses for CBS, Fox

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  Josh Scheinblum '11 is living his dream. After graduating from Gettysburg College with a degree in political science, he moved to Cedar Rapids, Iowa and became a reporter...

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Series on life in the Middle East continues with focus on Israel and Palestine

from:Gettysburg College

The second part of Gettysburg College's Conflict and Resistance in the Middle East series begins on Jan. 30 with the emphasis shifting to Israel/Palestine. The reading,...

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Campus has “Eyes on Haiti” during fall semester

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In 1999, four faculty members from what was then the Women Studies Program traveled to Haiti to give workshops on feminist theory and learn about the work of women's...

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Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania with AmericanTowns Gettysburg Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Adams County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and team...

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Social media highlights from 2011

from:Gettysburg College

From YouTube to Flickr, Facebook to Twitter, the Gettysburg College community has been very active on social media in 2011. The college's Facebook page crested more than...

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AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Gettysburg organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Gettysburg is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when...

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Weekend Activities in and around Gettysburg

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

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Eat Local! Great Resources in the Gettysburg area

What’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Pennsylvania’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made...

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Winning the Real Estate Game in Gettysburg in a Tough Market

Purchasing a home in Pennsylvania  is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent...

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An Invitation to our Gettysburg Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Gettysburg, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to...

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HACC's website temporarily offline

from:Harrisburg Area Community College - Gettysburg Campus

HACC’s internet service is offline due to issues experienced by the internet provider. The company is working to resolve the problem. An update will be issued once...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give...

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Are Collegiate Athletic Programs Broken?

from:Gettysburg College

  Everyone is talking about what's wrong with college athletics, from cover-up scandals to outlandish salaries, but nobody is talking about what's right. And what's right is...

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Larry DelViscio '13 earns Academic All-America honors in football

from:Gettysburg College

Junior linebacker Larry DelViscio of the Gettysburg College football team has been named to the 2011 Capital One Academic All-America Division III Football Team, as selected by...

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CPS Immersion Projects take students' service around the world

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Each year, the Center for Public Service offers students the opportunity to make a positive impact on a community different from their own through Immersion Projects. "It...

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Acumen Fund’s Jacqueline Novogratz to speak at May 20 Commencement

from:Gettysburg College

Jacqueline Novogratz, founder and CEO of Acumen Fund, a non-profit global venture fund that uses entrepreneurial approaches to solve the problems of global poverty, will speak...

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Happy Holidays from Gettysburg College; video, photo gallery

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During the holiday season, Gettysburg College wishes you peace and joy in the coming new year.   Watch the president's holiday video and browse photos of lights from around...

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Real Estate Agents: Be the Local Expert for Gettysburg