Announcements

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.

Applications to study abroad/away for the Fall 2026 semester/Academic Year 2026-2027 are due February 15 (note: some programs have earlier deadlines and/or rolling admissions. Refer to program pages for exceptions). Interested students should review the information on the CGSE application portal for additional information. When students are ready to apply, they should go to the program brochure page of their chosen program on the application portal and select “apply now”.

The Harold and Ethel L. Stellfox Visiting Writers and Scholars Program presents Molly Peacock, an Award-winning Poet, Essayist and Biographer. The 2026 Stellfox Award recipient, Molly Peacock, will be in residency at Dickinson Feb. 18-20. Her residency includes a public reading in the Allison Great Hall on Thursday, Feb. 19, at 7 PM followed by a book signing in Allison Community Room.

Molly Peacock is a critically acclaimed, widely anthologized author of eight books of poetry, an award winning biographer, and a writer of essays, memoir, and short fiction.

In a review in the Washington Post Book World, David Lehman observed, “Peacock has a luxuriantly sensual imagination—and an equally sensual feel for the language. In mood her poems range from high-spirited whimsy ... to bemused reflection. ... Whatever the subject, rich music follows the tap of her baton.”

The New York Times Book Review called her biography Paper Garden, “[A] graceful meditation on botany, nature, life and age...Delaney's story abounds with energy as Peacock brings her alive. Like her glorious multilayered collages, Delany is so vivid a character she almost jumps from the page."

Peacock is a dual-citizen of the US and Canada. Following her move to Toronto, she established the Best Canadian Poetry series.

In addition to her work as an author and editor, Peacock is also a poetry activist. As President of the Poetry Society of America, she was co-founder of the highly successful (and often imitated) Poetry in Motion project, which made poetry a permanent addition to public transit in New York City.

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.

Dickinson students pursuing unpaid or low-paid summer internships are encouraged to apply for Summer Internship Funding to help offset essential living expenses such as housing, food and transportation. This funding supports access to meaningful internship experiences, regardless of financial circumstances.

Q&A Session Dates:
All sessions will be held in Biddle House 102.

Wednesday, Feb. 11 — 2–3 p.m.
Thursday, March 5 — 3–4 p.m.
Tuesday, March 31 — 12–1 p.m.

Application Deadlines:

Early Deadline: Thursday, March 19 at 4 p.m. (EDT)
Regular Deadline*: Thursday, April 16 at 4 p.m. (EDT)
*Regular Deadline funding is dependent on remaining funds.

Students planning a summer internship and anticipating financial need are strongly encouraged to attend a session and apply.

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.

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. At this time, prepaid parking vouchers are unavailable. When published, discounted parking vouchers may be purchased independently through Hersheypark’s “add-ons” web page.

Tickets must be requested and paid for by Friday, March 13. Ticket 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 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.

Looking for protected time to write, accountability, developing a writing practice in community, or a quiet place with coffee and snacks? This spring, the Center for Teaching, Learning & Scholarship (CTLS) is offering a range of writing opportunities for faculty and staff, including weekly Quiet Writing Hours, a Spring Writing Group, a 6-week Write for Life program, Spring Break Writing Retreat, and the NCFDD 14-Day Writing Challenge. Whether you’re starting something new or making progress on an ongoing project, there’s a supportive community for your writing. All events are open to faculty and staff. Spaces are limited for some events, so please see the CTLS program website page for details and registration information. https://www.dickinson.edu/info/20650/center_for_teaching_learning_and_scholarship/4443/faculty_success_center_programs/7

As a convenience to all employees, the February Issue of Vitality is now available. You can also find this edition and past issues via the Human Resource Services homepage through the Vitality Newsletter block at the bottom-middle of the page.

Navigating this version of Vitality in Canva:
• Click on the More Information link below
• Use your mouse to navigate through pages
• Increase the size, using the magnifier glass at the bottom right of your screen (this helps when links are at the bottom of the page)
• Most links are red buttons or red text; fitness images also contain links

Enjoy a variety of other community-based programs, events, and opportunities also shared in the issues of Vitality throughout the year.

Join the Trout Gallery in celebrating two new exhibitions, "A Measure of Value," curated by Trout Gallery Intern Allie Gonzalez '26, and "Dissecting Locomotion," curated by Dickinson Art History Seniors Anna Radigan, Abigail Allport and Lena Rimmer.

A reception will be held on Friday, February 20, 5-7 p.m. Free drinks and light hors d'oeuvres will be served.

Proper ID is required to drink alcoholic beverages per Dickinson College policy.

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

Thursday, February 12 | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | HUB Side Room 202

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, by clicking 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.

Fitness options are made available by the Department of Athletics and Wellness@Dickinson to allow the maximum possible opportunities for the campus community. Classes can be found in EngageD via the Gateway by searching for keywords (cardio, Pilates, Zumba) or by selecting the Group Fitness category. Be sure to RSVP for each session you plan to attend.

Gentle Yoga: Mondays | noon - 1 p.m.
Pilates: Mondays & Wednesdays | 3:30 & 4:30 p.m.
Cardio Fusion: Tuesdays | noon - 1 p.m.
Zumba: Tuesdays & Fridays | 5 to 6 p.m.
Full Body Circuits: Wednesdays | noon - 1 p.m. | Kline Functional Fitness Center
Sports Yoga: Wednesdays | 4:45 - 5:45 p.m. | Memorial Hall, Old West
Camp Cardio: Thursdays | noon to 1 p.m.
DEW Power Yoga: Fridays | noon - 1 p.m.

Thursday, February 19 | noon-1 p.m. | HUB Side Room 204-205

What is Endometriosis?
What is PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)
How do I know the symptoms?

The first step in treating endometriosis and/or PCOS is talking to your provider about it. What is it? What are the symptoms? How can it be treated? Join us for this informative wellness session and talk with Dr. Timothy Deimling, MD, MSc, Gynecologic Surgeon with UPMC Magee-Women's Health in Central PA.
Timothy Deimling, MD, MSc, is a minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon with UPMC Magee-Womens in Central Pa. and is certified in obstetrics and gynecology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He received his medical degree from the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine. He completed his residency in obstetrics and gynecology and fellowship in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.
Dr. Deimling’s clinical interests include endometriosis, uterine fibroids, chronic pelvic pain, laparoscopic surgery, and optimizing patient experience in minimally invasive gynecology. He is a member of several professional societies, including the American Pain Society, the International Pelvic Pain Society, the World Endometriosis Society, the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Dr. Deimling’s research interests include endometriosis management and improving surgical outcomes.
Outside of work, he enjoys spending time outdoors, traveling, kayaking, and spending time with his family.

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.

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.

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.