As a former student intern at The Gettysburg Review in the very early 90s, I was extremely saddened to hear of this decision. My student experience WAS most definitely enhanced by this experience, and I was proud to be an English Major and student of Peter Stitt, founder of The Gettysburg Review. I was privileged to participate in an exacting editing process and be immersed in high level prose and poetry by renowned authors. As an English Major I believed that the ability to write and construct an exposition or argument was crucial no matter what one’s chosen department or profession. Having publications with a high level of discourse on campus is simply oxygen. Discourse is more important than just directed paths.
I am so disappointed that in the case of GR’s shuttering, the discernment process itself was flawed and that the administration has undermined the commitment to liberal arts. I can only hope the closing of the journal can be reconsidered with a constructive attitude.
Thank you for these words, Elizabeth. Please pass on the word to other alums, especially English major alums. And let's hope that all the letters flooding into the email and snail mail boxes of the president and provost will move them to reconsider.
As a former student intern at The Gettysburg Review in the very early 90s, I was extremely saddened to hear of this decision. My student experience WAS most definitely enhanced by this experience, and I was proud to be an English Major and student of Peter Stitt, founder of The Gettysburg Review. I was privileged to participate in an exacting editing process and be immersed in high level prose and poetry by renowned authors. As an English Major I believed that the ability to write and construct an exposition or argument was crucial no matter what one’s chosen department or profession. Having publications with a high level of discourse on campus is simply oxygen. Discourse is more important than just directed paths.
I am so disappointed that in the case of GR’s shuttering, the discernment process itself was flawed and that the administration has undermined the commitment to liberal arts. I can only hope the closing of the journal can be reconsidered with a constructive attitude.
Thank you for these words, Elizabeth. Please pass on the word to other alums, especially English major alums. And let's hope that all the letters flooding into the email and snail mail boxes of the president and provost will move them to reconsider.
Thank you. Keep talking. Living and dying by bar code boxes.
Thanks, Laurie. Good to "hear" your voice. Love your Substack.
Is this Kim speaking? Happy you like the stack. Maybe "Best American Substacks" in the future?🤣