Gettysburg College - Spectrum Yearbook (Gettysburg, PA)

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i l Although Dr. Charles Glassick has been known as the President of Get- tysburg College for the past seven years, he was previously known as an organic chemist. Dr. Glassick received his undergraduate degree in chemistry from Franklin and Marshall College. Upon graduation he stud- ied organic chemistry at Princeton University, where he earned both his master's degree and his doctorate in chemistry. Glassick practiced chemistry in research and development for Hoffman LaRoche, where he developed chemicals to combat plant diseases. Several of his discoveries have been patented. While continuing his research, Dr. Glassick taught a night class in chem- istry at Temple University. His interest in industry declined as he was drawn towards teaching at Albian College in Michigan. His position was a professor of organic chemistry. He left Albian for an opportunity to teach at the University of Richmond, where he was a professor, a dean, the Vice-President and finally the President of the University. In 1977, Dr. Glassick received a nomination for the presidential position at Get- tysburg, a familiar area, since he was born nearby. He accepted the position and returned to Gettysburg. 18 Administration There are a number of unique facts about Dr. Glassick including his membership in the Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity, and also his membership in Phi Beta Kappa. At Princeton, Dr. Glassick participated in lectures given by Albert Einstein; an outstanding memory of his education. Dr. Glassick and his wife have five children, five grandchildren and a yellow labrador retriever named Lindy. In addition to his presidential duties, President Glassick enjoys fishing, restoring antiques, spending time with his grandchildren, and his daily walks with Lindy. President Glassick's favorite hobby is traveling throughout the country. Not only can he relax and enjoy the scenery, but he also has an opportu- nity to promote Gettysburg College as an outstanding liberal arts institu- tion. Dr. Glassick finds pleasure in life and the wide variety of people he meets in his job as President of Gettysburg College.