Conversations Beneath the Cupola podcast President Robert Iuliano

In Episode 24, President Bob Iuliano is joined by one of Gettysburg College’s most notable alumni, Carson Kressley ’91. Kressley shares highlights from his time at the College, how his distinguished career as a designer, actor, and American television personality has given others the courage to be their authentic selves, and more.

In Episode 23, President Bob Iuliano is joined by three remarkable members of the class of 2021, Gyasu Bajracharya, Megan Keene, and Shanzae Sarwar. Our newest alumni reflect on their time at Gettysburg College, sharing the lessons they learned, the people and the moments that shaped them, how they plan to leverage their Gettysburg education to make a difference in the world, and more.

In Episode 22, President Bob Iuliano is joined by Environmental Studies Profs. Salma Monani and Sarah Principato for an Earth Day exclusive discussion. They explore the progression of climate change, the ways in which the media shapes and is shaped by environmental issues, how we all can play a part in combating climate change, and more.

In Episode 21, President Bob Iuliano is joined by Women’s Lacrosse Coach Carol Canetele ’83, who was recently selected into the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association Hall of Fame. They discuss the progress made in women’s athletics from the ’80s to today, what inspired Cantele to return to the Gettysburg field as a coach, her keys to coaching a nationally-acclaimed team, the legacy she hopes to leave behind, and more.

In Episode 20, President Bob Iuliano is joined by 2021 Lincoln Prize recipient David S. Reynolds. Through the prism of Reynolds’ award-winning book "Abe: Abraham Lincoln in His Times," they discuss the character of President Lincoln, the ways in which he was molded by society and his experiences, how some of the issues he faced in his time mirror those we are grappling with today, and what we can learn from the legacy that he has left behind.

In Episode 19, President Bob Iuliano is joined by two members of the Gettysburg College community: Associate English Prof. McKinley Melton and Linguistics and Africana Studies Prof. Jennifer Bloomquist, who also serves as associate provost for faculty development and dean of social sciences and interdisciplinary programs. They discuss the lasting impact of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s words, what made his use of language so powerful and effective, and how we can apply the lessons learned from his life and legacy to our ongoing conversations on issues of race and identity today.