Announcements

The Fall 2025 Exam Schedule is on the web.

Before the spring semester begins, the Center for Teaching, Learning & Scholarship (CTLS) and the Norman M. Eberly Multilingual Writing Center (MWC) would like to give faculty the opportunity to reflect on the impact of AI in our classrooms and on students. Rather than offering a programmed event, we will be holding a conversational lunch (catered by the Grazery) at noon on January 14, 2026 in the Writing Center.

Please register here https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=VbAyYrl2E0ybiLVirn22-2s6CWJjWAdAraJ38YKahbhUMUpMWUtGSEVGS0tITFU4NThXRktWWjY0Si4u if you would like to join us to discuss how AI creates opportunities for classroom conversations about important ethical questions, including potential conflicts between Dickinson’s commitment to sustainability and academic freedom and what we know of AI’s effect on the physical and intellectual world around us; share observations about how the now quotidian nature of AI is impacting students; or pose questions about how the CTLS might help faculty position themselves in this constantly evolving context.

The deadline to submit curricular changes to APSC for Academic Year 2026-27, including changes to majors, etc., is Tuesday, January 27, 2026. APSC must take these items to the March faculty meeting to secure approval. Additional information is available on the APSC Curriculum Revisions webpage.

This program is pending APSC approval.

Spend an unforgettable three weeks this summer at Universal Orlando Resort, home to some of the world’s most thrilling and imaginatively engineered theme parks. Immerse yourself in the worlds of Jurassic Park, The Simpsons, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Super Nintendo World, and more. You won’t just visit some of the most popular themed lands on the planet—you’ll study the mathematics and related disciplines behind the magic.

Using the theme parks at Universal Orlando Resort as a backdrop, this course explores real-world applications of mathematics and data science. Students will investigate topics across applied mathematics—including probability, statistics, optimization, graph theory, combinatorics, and mathematical modeling—through direct observation and hands-on analysis of guest flow, attraction efficiency, and operational decision-making.

Over the three-week program, students will make daily excursions to the parks to gather data, develop and test hypotheses, and complete both small and large projects. Each day will include mini-lectures and discussions to reinforce key concepts, held in a variety of settings such as outdoor spaces, the suite’s common area, and even inside the parks themselves.

In the final week, students will design and carry out an independent project, collecting and analyzing data, making predictions, and testing solutions. They will present their findings to the group at the end of the course.

Program Dates
May 18 – June 9, 2026

Application Deadline
February 1, 2026

Information Session
Wednesday, November 19 at 8pm in Tome 115

For more information, email Prof. Dick Forrester at forrestr@dickinson.edu or Prof. Barry Tesman at tesman@dickinson.edu

We are excited to announce that the first phase of our Workday deployment is live. This launch provides a modern, unified system for Human Capital Management (HCM), Payroll, and Time Tracking.

You can now use Workday to:
Complete your Workday Journey.
Manage your employee information.
View your payslips.
Enter time. Note: Time entry deadlines are critical, especially for Hourly Staff and Dining/Library Student Workers, who begin using the system for time tracking on December 14, 2025.

Key Dates and Reminders:
Workday Financials will launch on January 5, 2026.
All other student workers (outside Dining and Library) must continue to use Banner for time tracking until December 20.
Please visit the Workday Training Resources web page for training materials or the Change Agent Network (CAN) webpage for assistance.

It’s time to shop! Enjoy a 20% off sale at Dickinson Outfitters — in-store for a limited time. Not valid on department charges or clearance/final-sale merchandise.

Workday Project Update

Countdown to Workday Go-Live...3...2...1

With just a few days to go before Workday officially launches on December 14, the project now enters its final stretch. Training begins this week and the final review of all training materials is underway. Testing, data validation. and integrations are complete and teams across campus are finalizing details as we transition from Banner to Workday.

The focus this month is on training. Live training sessions are scheduled beginning Wednesday, December 3 and continue through Friday, December 12. Department and small group training sessions are available upon request. Online training materials - job aids, videos and recordings from the live sessions - are available by visiting dickinson.edu/workdaytraining.

At this time, our cutover period begins with transitions from our legacy systems into Workday. Some systems and transactions may be paused to ensure a smooth transition. For a list of key cutover dates and details about what to expect, visit the Workday Project Website (dickinson.edu/workday).

Thank you to the project team for all of their hard work, and for the patience of everyone involved in this effort. The move to Workday is a major milestone in modernizing our administrative systems, simplifying processes, improving access to data, and creating a more connected experience for employees across campus. We are so grateful for all of the collaboration across campus. Together, we’re transforming our technology into a modern system that will support Dickinson well into the future.

To view the full Workday News December 2025 issue, please click the more information link below!

We’re thrilled to announce that, thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, the United Way Basket Raffle raised an amazing $1,593! Your support truly changes lives and strengthens our community.

A huge thank-you to all departments for creating such fantastic baskets—and congratulations to our lucky winners!
• Cozy Firepit, Donated by ALLARM: Kelly Ellis
• Reader & Writer’s Delight, Donated by Library Services & Center for Teaching, Learning, & Scholarship: Jamie Shevlin
• Summer in a Jar, Donated by the College Farm: Karen Faryniak
• Be Pampered, Donated by Mail Services: Amy Farrell
• Get a Club, Donated by the Registrar’s Office: Sarah Burkett
• Sugar & Spice, Donated by the Division of Student Life: Catalina Granados Cuartas
• Winter Wellness, Donated by the Wellness Center: Makayla Seburn
• Game Night Fun, Donated by Enterprise Applications: Allura Alonzo
• Red Devils Sleigh the Season, Donated by Athletics: Chloe Pham
• Scratchin’ Through the Snow, Donated by Old West and Human Resources: Sheri Davis-Cordell

The Campus Store will be closing at noon today and will reopen on Monday, January 5 at 9:00 a.m.

Wishing you a happy and healthy holiday season!

The children of Dickinson employees who are in K-6th grades are welcome to join us at the Kline Athletic Building on Jan. 19th for a free sports clinic. The clinic will run from 9am-3pm and will be run by the Dickinson Athletic Department and SAAC (Student-Athlete Advisory Committee). Please contact Jenn McMonagle at mcmonagj@dickinson.edu for registration information!