Announcements

You are cordially invited to a presentation on work-life alignment and a workshop on mid-career planning sponsored by the Center for Teaching, Learning & Scholarship.

When: Friday, February 27
Work-Life Alignment Session (all faculty invite): 10-11:30am
Lunch: 11:30-1pm
Mid-Career Faculty Workshop: 1-3pm
No matter which session(s), you are welcome to join us for lunch!

Where: Paz Center

Who: Dr. Daphne Pedersen

Daphne Pedersen Bio Sketch:
Dr. Daphne E. Pedersen, Chester Fritz Distinguished Professor of Sociology at the University of North Dakota (UND), specializes in gender, the sociology of health, and how work and stress processes shape individual well-being - including among university students and faculty. She has published several articles about work-life and wellbeing, faculty stress and burnout, workplace climate, and workload equity. Dr. Pedersen currently serves as Associate Dean in the College of Arts & Sciences, focusing primarily on faculty affairs, and is Interim Chair of the Music Department at UND. She served as the Co-Editor in Chief of the Social Science Journal from 2018-2023.

From Overload to Alignment: Managing Stress and Burnout in Higher Education (10:00 am to 11:30 am)
Though we occupy positions marked by significant privilege and autonomy, the work of being a professor is increasingly difficult – both for its unmanageable workload and the risk and uncertainty characterizing the world around us. Indicative of long-term stress, many faculty report burnout and emotional exhaustion. And our students are facing record levels of stress too. Pedersen’s research explores factors related to stress and burnout within higher education, how these experiences are related to our health, and evidence-based practices that can help foster work-life alignment and workplace well-being.

Lunch 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Work-Life at Mid-Career: Finding Purpose and Crafting a Plan (1:00 pm to 3:00 pm)
As a mid-career faculty member, you occupy a distinctive and promising stage in your professional journey. With the pressures of tenure and promotion behind you, new opportunities and pathways open for the next phase of your career. You may have greater latitude at this stage to envision your work and future professional path. In this workshop, we will explore how you are experiencing mid-career, reflect on possible directions for growth and leadership, and consider how to best align your strengths with future goals. We’ll conclude with practical strategies for optimizing your work time, incorporating rest and renewal, and supporting both your professional and personal well-being.

Registration deadline: February 24. For more information or to register, please visit the CTLS website here: https://www.dickinson.edu/info/20650/center_for_teaching_learning_and_scholarship/4443/faculty_success_center_programs/7

ITS will upgrade the campus website server on Sunday, March 8, during the 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. maintenance window. Access to the campus website and Gateway will be impacted during this time period. Please contact trumank@dickinson.edu with any questions.

The Clarke Forum for Contemporary Issues is seeking first-years to apply for student project manager positions for the 2026-27 academic year. All applicants should possess strong writing and communication skills. Student project managers at the Clarke Forum become part of a vibrant, intellectual community whose work is essential to enhancing the Dickinson and Carlisle community. Responsibilities include researching topics and speakers, publicity, interviewing and introducing our visiting scholars, writers, and artists, and shaping the programming itself. This valuable work experience strongly benefits both students' experiences at Dickinson and their employment opportunities once they graduate. For more information and for an application visit clarkeforum.org and click on Student Employment tab.

The Clarke Forum is hosting two open houses for interested students to learn more about the position. The open houses are scheduled for Friday, February 20 from 9AM - 12PM and on Tuesday, February 24 from 12PM - 1 PM. They are all taking place at the Clarke Forum/CCLA building, located at 249-255 W. Louther Street.

The wait is over!!!! Applications are now open for our New Student Guide positions for 2026! Join Campus Life as we welcome incoming students during orientation and then support them throughout their first year. Apply at: https://dickinson.campuslabs.com/engage/submitter/form/start/713848

Welcome the class of 2030 to Dickinson as a New Student Guide! This paid position provides direction and support to our incoming students from the summer prior to arrival throughout their first year on campus. To apply, go to the Gateway, click on Workday and search "Student Jobs Board". If you have questions, contact Kimberly Steiner at steineki@dickinson.edu or orientation@dickinson.edu.

Join the College Farm Team this summer! Now accepting applications for full-time employment. Competitive hourly pay plus on-campus housing and transportation to and from work. Lots of other perks, too! Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Deadline for applying is March 27th, 2026.
(Summer positions are limited to matriculated Dickinson students)

Farm Works, the College Farm's on-campus farm-to-table eatery is offering a paid summer internship. This is a unique opportunity for students interested in food studies, culinary arts, business management, and more! On-campus housing provided.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received. The final deadline for applying is Aprill 4th.
More details and an application are available at the link below.

The Wellness Center offers Free & Confidential STI testing every Tuesday from 12:00pm - 1:00pm for Dickinson College students. You must be asymptomatic and prepared to give a self-collected specimen. No appointment is necessary, just walk-in! Practice Safe Sex! Get Tested!

You are warmly invited to join a faculty and staff book discussion group centered on Radical Hope: A Teaching Manifesto by Kevin M. Gannon. In Radical Hope, Gannon offers a timely and deeply human vision of teaching grounded in care, justice, and possibility. Drawing on lived experience and critical pedagogy, the book challenges us to rethink what it means to teach—and to learn—during times of uncertainty, disruption, and change. Rather than nostalgia for “how things used to be,” Gannon calls for a radical, forward-looking hope rooted in equity, solidarity, and shared responsibility.

This discussion group will provide a collegial space for faculty and staff to reflect together on our roles as educators and institutional partners, to share experiences, and to explore how the ideas in Radical Hope might inform our teaching, mentoring, and work with students. No prior expertise in pedagogy is required—just curiosity and a willingness to engage in meaningful conversation. All faculty and staff are welcome. We hope you will join us for thoughtful dialogue, collective reflection, and a renewed sense of purpose in our educational work.

To register, please email CTLS@dickinson.edu by March 2nd. Spaces will be limited to the first 12 people to register. Books will be ordered and delivered upon registration.

This group will meet every other Monday from 4:15pm-5:30pm starting on March 16th, and ending on April 13th. The schedule will be as follows:

March 16th: Discussion on Intro & Chapters 1-3
March 30th: Discussion on Chapters 4-7
April 13th: Discussion on Chapters 8-10 & Coda

As tradition, a member of the senior class will be selected as a speaker to share a reflection of their Dickinson experience with their classmates and guests during the Commencement ceremony. In addition to self-nominations, if there is someone who you believe is a good representative of the class of 2026 as well as the values of Dickinson, please complete this nomination form by Tuesday, Feb. 24. Seniors who are nominated will be notified via email by early March. If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Love in the Office of the President at lovej@dickinson.edu or 717-245-1792.

A member of the senior class will be selected to share a reflection of their Dickinson experience during the Commencement ceremony. We invite interested seniors to be a part of the selection of that student speaker by applying to serve on the selection committee. If you would like to serve on this committee, please fill out this brief application form by Tuesday, Feb. 24. We will notify those selected to serve on the committee by early March. Please note, if you are interested in submitting a speech, you cannot sit on the selection committee.

Stop by Dickinson Outfitters to explore class ring styles, get fitted, and take advantage of exclusive savings!
Balfour Rings will be on-site:
Tuesday, February 24th: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Wednesday, February 25th: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Senior art history majors Anna Radigan, Abigail Allport and Lena Rimmer will discuss their curatorial work on the exhibition "Dissecting Locomotion."

Free light lunch provided for all guests who RSVP. Please register at: https://www.troutgallery.org/events/lunch-and-learn-dissecting-locomotion/form

50% off Last Chance Merchandise!

Bonus: Stock up and save! For a limited time, buy any three items and get the fourth Free.
No codes. No hassle. Just more of what you love. Combine this deal with 50% off Last Chance to save even more!

Free item will be the item of equal or lesser value. Promotion applied automatically at checkout. Limited time only. Department charge discounts do not apply.

Are you planning to stay on campus over Spring Break? Are you concerned about access to food during that time? If so, complete the Spring Break Meals form no later than March 2 to opt in to a variety of delicious to-go breakfasts, lunches, and dinners at no charge to students. Student must pick up their meals twice during Spring Break: March 6 & 11. Contact Megan Clark at careteam@dickinson.edu for the Spring Break Meals link or if you have any other questions. Please note: no food assistance will be available if the March 2 deadline is missed. Please also consider your ability to store perishable foods before submitting the form. Don’t delay, fill out the form today!

Students, tell us about your Dickinson experience by taking the NSSE or HEDS survey! One of two surveys has been sent to your email inbox and we'd love to hear from you. It only takes a few minutes and you will be entered to win one of eight $50 gift certificates to Denim Coffee or Dickinson Outfitters. Most importantly, you will help us better understand what you love about Dickinson and what you would like to see us improve.

Faculty and staff, thank you for helping spread the word as you connect with students over the next few weeks. Your encouragement makes a difference in strengthening student voices across our community.

Discounted Hersheypark tickets are available for advance purchase to Dickinson faculty, staff, and students. The 2026 pricing is $42.95 per ticket (52% discount), which is valid through January 3, 2027. Additionally, prepaid parking vouchers are available at $27.50 each.

Tickets and parking vouchers must be requested and paid for by Friday, March 13. Orders can be placed with Campus Life, located at the lower level of the HUB, or with Human Resource Services located at 55 N. West Street. Checks should be made payable to Dickinson College. When the ticket/voucher orders arrive, purchasers will be notified of availability via e-mail for pick-up at Human Resource Services. For more information, email hrservices@dickinson.edu or call extension 1503.

Applications are now being accepted for the Wheel & Chain Leadership Award. The award is open to all sophomores (gender inclusive). The recipient will be awarded $15,000 for both junior and senior years.

The award is given annually to a Dickinson College student with a minimum 3.25 GPA after three semesters at the college, and who demonstrates vigorous participation in campus activities, service to the college and community, strong leadership skills and high personal character.

To learn more, click on the link or contact Karen Faryniak ’86 below.

Deadline is Wednesday, March 11 at 11:59 p.m.

A lot has been turned into us. Please come get it if it's yours! We are open 24/7. Always bring your ID & be ready to describe items in greater detail:

1. Key ring with silver key, pinky pendant, "no matter" bottle opener--Dining Services
2. Key ring with silver key--Dining Services
3. Single ear bud (L)--Rector
4. Yellow lanyard with key fob, Kryptonite bike lock key, 2 gold keys--Denim
5. Airpod charging case with ear buds--ATS
6. Titleist golf club head cover--HUB exterior
7. Nike beanie with Indian head HOCKEY--Fleet Van #4
8. Generic brand ear pod case with 1 bud (R)--Kaufman
9. Pair of dangling earrings--Drayer
10. Cuff bracelet--Kaufman
11. Single earring-Irish Claddagh--HUB exterior
12. Key ring with 2 gold keys--Kline Center
13. Owala water bottle--Van #4
14. Wooden box drum in case--Allison

iPhone with protective case turned into Public Safety. Found at the Library.

Thursday, February 26 | 12:00 – 12:30 p.m. | Webinar

Numbers are an integral part of our daily lives. Blood pressure, cholesterol, blood glucose, and BMI — what do these numbers tell us? Saketram Komanduri, MD, FACP, FACC, RPVI, board-certified cardiologist with UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute, will help you understand these numbers and how optimizing them adds up to a healthier you.

Friday, March 13 | 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. | DPS Training Room, Kaufman Building

This blended learning approach allows participants to complete a large portion of the course and training online before participating in the classroom skills and testing portion. RSVP in EngageD* to participate by clicking on the more information link below. Your access will be established by our American Red Cross (ARC) instructor. Watch for an email from ARC to begin your online training (closer to the scheduled class date).

Being trained and certified will provide you with valuable skills that will prepare you to handle a potentially life-threatening situation. Class sizes are limited and based on American Red Cross training standards. Participants must pass both a written and skills demonstration test to receive certification for this program.

*This is an employee-only training opportunity.

Thursday, February 26, at 1 or 6 p.m. (ET)

This general EAP orientation session is designed to provide a brief, practical overview of the Employee Assistance Program, including:

• What the EAP offers and how employees can use it
• How to access services (counseling, legal, financial, work/life support, etc.)
• Common reasons employees reach out and how confidentiality works
• Live Q&A to address general questions

Register by clicking on the more information link below and selecting the time that works best for your schedule.

It’s time to put away your snow boots and dust off your athletic shoes! Warmer weather is just around the corner!

Recruit your teammates now to join in the fun that begins on Sunday, March 15, and runs through Saturday, April 25. The Challenge is open to the entire campus community!

Register by clicking on the more information link below to confirm your participation in the 2026 Challenge.

Tuesday, March 10 | noon - 2:30 p.m. | Stern Center Great Room

Join the Women’s and Gender Resource Center and Human Resources for a relaxed and *joyful* workshop about perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause! Our speaker has 30 years of feminist-oriented, patient-centered women's health expertise at the Chicago Women's Health Center. We'll talk about the *actual* science of bodily changes, the historical and cultural context, and useful practical strategies for finding affirming care providers and a new outlook on your next stage of life.

Everyone is welcome -- any age, any gender.

Lunch will be served, and your RSVP is requested for our food order: please email schweigk@dickinson.edu to RSVP, or use the QR code on our posters around campus!

Monday, March 23 | noon - 1 p.m. | Zoom meeting

How do you plan for your estate? Do you know what is important or when you decide on the details? Have you met with a financial professional? If you are not sure where to begin this process, sign up for this session with local Wealth Advisors from the Members 1st Investment Services & Wealth Management team to learn the basics of Estate Planning.

RSVP in EngageD by clicking on the more information link below to obtain the Zoom meeting link.

This Members 1st Investment Services & Wealth Management session will be presented by Austin Bush, CFP, Wealth Advisor, LPL, and Austin Kissinger, Wealth Advisor, LPL.

This information is not intended to be a substitute for specific individualized tax or legal advice. We suggest that you discuss your specific situation with a qualified tax or legal advisor.

Securities and advisory services are offered through LPL Financial (LPL), a registered investment advisor and broker-dealer (member FINRA/SIPC). Insurance products are offered through LPL or its licensed affiliates. Members 1st Federal Credit Union and Members 1st Investment Services & Wealth Management are not registered as a broker-dealer or investment advisor. Registered representatives of LPL offer products and services using Members 1st Investment Services & Wealth Management and may also be employees of Members 1st Federal Credit Union. These products and services are being offered through LPL or its affiliates, which are separate entities from, and not affiliates of, Members 1st Federal Credit Union or Members 1st Investment Services & Wealth Management. Securities and insurance offered through LPL or its affiliates are: Not insured by NCUA or any other government agency, not credit union guaranteed, not credit union deposits or obligations, and may lose value.