Announcements

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

Students may make appointments beginning Friday, January 30 on WCONLINE at https://dickinson.mywconline.com/.

Department chairs and area coordinators: Electronic Course Submissions for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 academic offerings for the initial Course Request period are due at the Registrar's Office by noon, Monday, February 2.

The State of the Global Economy - leaders across industries who are … Responding to trends, Advancing innovation, Shaping the future.

February 5, 2026 from 5:30-6:45 pm at the Anita Tuvin Schlechter (ATS)

Panelists:

Mark Burgess '81 - CEO - Mauser Packaging Solutions

Susan Miller '81 - President & CEO - Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS)

David Giordano '91 - Chief Investment and Risk Officer - GE Vernova

Melissa Novak '97 - Regional Senior Investment Officer - Northern Trust

Peter Eavis P'27 - Reporter - The New York Times

- Reception to follow in the ATS Lobby -

FLASH (Financial Literacy Access Secures Hope) Bootcamp - Those Early Years Post College

2/7/2026 - 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Light Breakfast and Lunch provided - Door Prizes!

Session 1: That First Job as a Dickinson Alumni: More than Just a Paycheck
Facilitated by: Don Nagle '76 - Previously Asia Society CFO and Senior Vice President

Session 2: The Impacts of Borrowing: Helpful or Harmful?
Facilitated by: Lisa M. Kramer - Branch Manager III, Members 1st FCU

Session 3: The Impacts of Investing Early
Facilitated by: Lisa Matthews '83 - Retired Financial Advisor/Planner & Entrepreneur

Young Alumni Panel:

Kayla Dobyns '21, KPMG
Reid Schattgen '23, PWC
Minseo Kim '25, SEK

Sign up via this link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=VbAyYrl2E0ybiLVirn22-8Ngkqt_YUtKmk1nDuernLJUMFRZQlJWTUJNRklFVkg4NDBUVTNXTFBMQy4u.

Write for Life is a 6-week book discussion and writing group for faculty and staff, sponsored by the Center for Teaching, Learning & Scholarship (CTLS), and inspired by the book Write for Life by Julia Cameron. Beginning the week of March 2, the group will meet in a hybrid format with in-person sessions in Weeks 1, 3, and 6 and virtual check-ins in Weeks 2, 4, and 5; exact meeting days and times will be determined by the group. Meetings will take place in the CTLS now located in the lower level of the Waidner-Spahr Library. Participants will explore writing as a sustaining life practice through discussion, guided reflection, and dedicated writing time in a supportive, low-pressure environment. To foster meaningful conversation and community, participation is limited to the first 10 registrants. The book will be provided. Registration deadline: February 20. To register, email CTLS@dickinson.edu.

The Student Orientation Director is an integral part of Dickinson’s New Student Orientation planning process. Students who serve in the position will learn practical administrative skills, plan programs independently, and learn more about the field of higher education administration. This is a full-time role from June 1-August 30 and includes housing and a food stipend.

The Help Desk had been temporarily located in the lower level of Bosler Hall since July, but has now returned to its historic location on the ground floor of the Spahr side of the Library. Come see us there!

The Trout Gallery is hosting a Spring poster and jobs event! Stop by the HUB Social Hall on Wednesday, January 28, from 11 AM - 1:00 PM to select free posters of art from the Trout collection to decorate your dorm and learn about new volunteer and paid job opportunities for students from all majors. This is a great opportunity to meet current Trout interns and learn about getting involved with the gallery.

Purchase any Regular-priced item and get a Last Chance item free (equal or lesser value).
Free item must be of equal or lesser value from Last Chance merchandise. While supplies last. Promotion not valid with any other offers.

Spearheaded by President John E. Jones III ’77, P’11 and led by federal judges and lawyers, this free six-part workshop series invites community members to engage in interactive conversations about the rule of law, the courts, and the Constitution. No prior legal knowledge is required, but participants are encouraged to attend all six sessions.

Running on Wednesdays from 12–1:30 p.m. throughout the late winter and spring, the program is co-hosted by the President’s Office and Dickinson’s Center for Civic Learning and Action (CCLA) and is designed to demystify legal processes and strengthen civic understanding. Please RSVP by January 29.

Register: http://tiny.cc/thecourtsandthecommunity

Schedule:
Feb. 4 (Bosler Memorial Library): Introduction to Federal Courts and the Rule of Law
Feb. 18 (Bosler Memorial Library): Structure of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights
March 4 (Bosler Memorial Library): Immigration Law
March 18 (Bosler Memorial Library): Federal Criminal Law
April 1 (Bosler Memorial Library): Civil Rights Litigation
April 15 (Cumberland County Courthouse): How Judges Decide

Workday provides a streamlined approach to all processes including purchasing card reconciliations and expense reimbursements. Both of these functions now fall under Workday Expense Reports.

To learn more about these new financial processes within Workday, sign up and attend one of these two session options now listed in EngageD under the event key search word: Workday

Friday, January 30 | 11 a.m.-noon | The Stern Center Great Room

Thursday, February 12 | 1:30-2:30 p.m. | Virtual TEAMS meeting*

*Teams link provided in EngageD for participants.

For assistance in addition to these Workday training sessions - please consider stopping by at Workday Wednesdays in the HUB Conference Room (lower level adjacent to the Underground) from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Wednesdays through February 25.

WILD (Wilderness Introduction to Life at Dickinson) leadership applications are now open on EngageD until January 31st! The WILD programs are a series of 3-day, 2-night pre-orientation outdoor trips designed to introduce first year students to Dickinson while experiencing the surrounding nature of the area. WILD leaders introduce incoming first year students to life on campus and in the Cumberland Valley by guiding them through backpacking and camping during pre-orientation. This volunteer position involves attending brief weekly training sessions during the Spring 2026 semester, moving in early for the Fall 2026 semester, and completing a free two day Wilderness First Aid training.

If you are interested in applying please fill out the application form on the Campus Life EngageD page.

Friday, February 13 | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Allison Hall Community Room

Sponsored by ROTC

Please consider donating blood to support your local community by participating in this blood drive! Everyone will receive a $5 LoveBucks certificate and a Blood Donor T-shirt while supplies last.

For more questions or details about blood donation to the Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank, please visit the more information link below or call 1-800-771-0059.