Announcements

Get ready for finals during Trout Study Days at The Trout Gallery from Saturday, Dec. 13 through Tuesday, Dec. 16, 10 AM - 4PM. Dickinson College Students can enjoy free coffee and snacks, free printing, and relaxing art activities. Study tables will be set up in The Gallery and in the Mumper Stuart Education Center in Weiss Center for the Arts. 

Access the English Writing Tutoring exam week 25 FA on WCONLINE to make an appointment to meet in the writing center as usual.

As the fall semester winds down and faculty power through that final stretch, the Center for Teaching, Learning & Scholarship (CTLS) invites you to take a deep breath, grab your grading, and join us for a little end-of-term camaraderie. Think of it as a supportive grading retreat where you can work alongside colleagues who are also tackling student projects, exams, and all the teaching-related to-dos that come with closing out the semester.

Feeling a bit overwhelmed or simply need to recharge? We’ve planned for that too. Treat yourself to holiday-themed snacks, build a masterpiece at our candy buffet bar, and sip on an assortment of hot beverages (caffeinated or decaf—your choice!) to keep your spirits high and your energy steady.

Drop in anytime on Wednesday, December 17, between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. in the CTLS (on the second floor of the Waidner-Spar Library). No registration, no pressure—just come when you can, stay as long as you like, and enjoy a welcoming space to finish the semester strong.

CTLS Director Dr. Michele Lee Kozimor will be on hand to offer real-time support with any pedagogical questions or challenges you might be facing.

Questions? Thoughts? Cravings for more coffee and conversation? Reach out to CTLS@dickinson.edu—we’re here to help.

The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) Center, Math & Computer Science Help Rooms will offer tutoring throughout exam week! We will be open with limited hours and the last day for tutoring is Thursday, December 18th. The last day for drop in tutoring in the Data and Scientific Reasoning Lab will be Thursday, December 11th. The QR Center and all the Help Rooms will reopen during the second week of classes in the spring semester.

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.

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.

The Student Account Office and the Office of Financial Aid will be closed on Friday, December 12 from 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm.

Workday is here!

As we begin our journey and go-live with Workday at Dickinson, we’ve laid the groundwork for a smooth transition through our outreach and communications to the campus community. In an effort to get the word out and share information about Workday, we are excited to offer this trivia contest to enhance your Workday knowledge.

Visit the Dickinson Workday homepage for project information and explore the connected Workday resources pages to learn more. To enter, submit your answer to the following question by sending an email with your response to Workday@dickinson.edu.

Trivia Question #14

Purchasing Cards (P-cards): December 2025 p-card transactions will be coded and approved in Wells Fargo no later than ________________. January 2026 p-card transactions will begin in Workday, with submission and approval starting on _____________.

Please view the Important Dates and Deadlines Workday webpage to find the answer.

Responses received will be entered into a random drawing for a prize.

Thank you for participating and welcome to Workday!

On Wednesday, December 17th, the office will be closing at 2:45 for the day.

Dickinson students, staff, and faculty are invited to join us for small group discussions of The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer.

The discussion will take place at the Waidner-Spahr Library on Tuesday, January 20 from 5:00-6:30 p.m. Participants are invited to join us for refreshments and conversation at a pre-discussion reception at 4:30.

Copies of the book are available by request, through the registration form, while supplies last. Participants are encouraged to register, even if you don't plan to request a copy of the book, as it will help with planning.

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

Wednesday, December 17 | 12:00 – 12:40 p.m.

Foot health is more than just a “comfort issue” — it directly connects to fatigue, pain, and reduced concentration, directly impacting movement and productivity. Maintaining mobility and vitality is a key aspect of long-term health.

Foot pain can also be a sign of another issue, such as peripheral artery disease (PAD), which is related to heart disease. Learn about common foot problems, how to keep moving, and about PAD from UPMC experts, Aaron Rathsam, DPM, and Steven Woratyla, MD.

RSVP by clicking on the more information link below. A calendar invitation will be sent to your email with a link to the Teams meeting.

Thursday, December 18 | 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Join Karen Beaudoin, MSW, EAP Program Manager and Senior Trainer of Health Advocate, for a free webinar on mindfulness. Discover practical strategies to reduce stress, manage negative thinking, and move forward in a healthy, productive way.

Friday, December 19 | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | McCauley Room, Old West

Questions about retirement? Your financial consultant has answers. Making decisions about your money can feel complicated. TIAA’s experienced financial consultants are available to help you plan for your future. One-on-one personal advice and education about your retirement plan assets is available at no additional cost. During your discussion, they’ll cover questions like:

Am I saving enough?
Am I invested appropriately?
Am I on track to meet my retirement goals?

Schedule time today for an appointment with TIAA financial consultant, Nigel Stearns. To schedule a personal meeting, please click the "more information" link below or call 800-732-8353 (remember to ask for the Dickinson College schedule), weekdays, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET). All appointments must be scheduled through TIAA.

The Trout Gallery is seeking candidates for a Spanish Education Intern to begin in the Spring of 2026. Spanish Education Interns teach students in Spanish 101, 102, 201 and 202 in The Trout Gallery exhibition spaces. Individual lessons are written collectively bv the Spanish Language Education team (4 student interns and a member of The Trout Education staff) with the goal of providing students with the opportunity to practice speaking, writing and understanding Spanish in relation to specific exhibitions on view. Interns will receive training in principles of second language acquisition, lesson planning, and teaching in an art museum space. No previous understanding of art or art history is required. Qualified candidates must speak Spanish and be interested in teaching and working as part of a team. Commitment is 4-6 hours per week for this paid position. Preference is given to students with 8:30, 9:30 or 10:30 am availability on weekdays. Applications are due Sunday December 14th at 5 pm. To apply, go to: https://forms.office.com/r/Ff0dEvRb7w.