Announcements

If you want priority as a Declared Major during Course Request Processing, Major Declaration Forms are due in CLIQ by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, March 16, 2026.Please go to your CLIQ, select the Forms Center tab in the left menu, then select Forms in the drop down. Under Registrar Forms select the appropriate major form.

Attention Faculty - Roll Call grades for all students must be entered via Banner no later than noon, Monday, March 16, 2026. Please e-mail Emma Krebs (krebse@dickinson.edu) regarding any enrollment discrepancies on your class lists. Thank you!

Wednesday, March 18, 7:30 pm, Denny Hall 317
The Power of Bilingual Education: Structures, Equity, and Educational Impact in a Local Charter School.
Dr. Christine Miller, veteran educational leader and advocate for public bilingual education will address dual language instruction as a transformative tool for student success. Dr. Miller is Executive Director of the Spanish-English Vida Charter School in Gettysburg, PA.

Aging is part of life, but preparing to care for an aging parent can be challenging. We may need help identifying what kind of assistance a parent requires or struggle to adjust our expectations. Whether you’re helping with everyday tasks, assisting with finances, or working through family tensions, there are ways to make caregiving feel more manageable and less overwhelming.

Join Health Advocate's EAP Program Manager, Karen Beaudoin, for this webinar to explore attitudes about aging, practical support solutions, and strategies to balance self-care with caregiving responsibilities.

Topics to be covered:
• Attitudes about aging and family relationships
• Practical support solutions for caregiving
• Strategies to balance self-care with caregiving responsibilities

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

Online Course Request Period for Fall 2026 Semester will begin 9:00 AM, Monday, March 23 and continue through 4PM, Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Be sure that your financial accounts are clear before March 18 2026. If you have a hold on your account, you will not be able to participate in the Course Request Period. Students will request courses via Banner Self-Service – see the Registrar’s web page for details.

We are very excited to invite you to a day-long, non-partisan workshop designed to help students understand the campaign process and identify ways to turn their passion into political energy. Channeling Passion into Politics is free and only open to Dickinson students. But you do have to register and space is limited. It will take place from 9am to 6pm on Saturday March 28th in Althouse 106. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Questions? Email Professor Say Burgin (burgins@dickinson.edu).

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.

Let's join together for collective support of sustainability at Dickinson. On Thursday, April 2, 2026 from 11:30 am-2:00 pm outdoors on Morgan Field (Rain Location: ATS), Dickinson will bring together students, faculty, staff, and the Carlisle community for our annual Sustainability Expo 2026: Building Resilient Communities, an interactive celebration of our campus and community partnerships in the progress and future of sustainability. We expect over 45+ tables/activities/vendors and live music and a welcome from President Jones! There will be prizes! Reach out to sustainability@dickinson.edu to get involved or for a vendor application.

Join us for a day of campus celebration in the form of games, interactive tabling, sustainable shopping, sharing information, prizes, interactive education, and camaraderie!

To learn more and see the latest list of partners at: www.dickinson.edu/Expo

The Borough of Carlisle will host a series of community meetings March 11, 18 and 25 at 6:00 pm to support the development of an Active Transportation Plan and you are encouraged you to attend.

The meetings will provide opportunities for residents, community partners, and stakeholders to review data, discuss safety trends and help identify priorities for improving walking, bicycling, accessibility and overall transportation safety throughout the Borough.

Dickinson will be hosting the second meeting in the series on March 18 at 6:00 PM in the Stern Great Room.

Overall, the Active Transportation Plan will identify opportunities to improve safety, connectivity, and accessibility across Carlisle’s transportation network while supporting Borough goals related to mobility, sustainability, and quality of life.

Community input is an important part of the planning process. Attendees will have opportunities to review data, share experiences, and help identify areas for potential improvement.

Below is additional information about the full meeting series, including dates and locations.

MARCH 11
Carlisle Alliance Church
237 East North Street
Reported Crash Data Analysis on Carlisle's Bicycle Routes

MARCH 18
Dickinson Stern Great Room
208 W. Louther Street
Driver Behaviors and Street Design Improvements

MARCH 25
Carlisle Borough Hall
53 West South Street
Stakeholder Mapping and Interactive Data Gathering

Welcome to the March 2026 summary of our Workday monthly e-newsletter, your source for updates and insights about Dickinson’s transition to Workday.

Technology Transformation Update

For spring 2026, our Technology Transformation continues with the addition of Workday Finance Adaptive Planning. This enhancement to Workday provides a tool for modeling financial scenarios and budgetary predictions. Going into the summer months and early fall, we will begin to plan, develop and build the Student tenant as part of Workday phase 2, with an ultimate go-live goal for Student in 2028. To explore what happens in these next phases of Workday, please visit the Workday Project Website.

Workday Spring 2026R1 Release Update – Saturday, March 14

Workday delivers two major updates (feature releases) each year, in March and September. These updates are automatic and are included as part of our subscription, ensuring we continuously benefit from new features, security enhancements, and usability improvements. Our next major update will occur on Saturday, March 14. As part of this release, Workday may be unavailable from 11:00 p.m. (ET) on Friday, March 13 through 5:00 a.m. (ET) on Saturday, March 14. As with all updates, the project team reviews new functionality in advance, tests key processes, and communicates changes that may impact users.

- One of the visible enhancements in the March 2026 release (2026R1) is an update to the primary menu, also known as Global Navigation. The menu button on the current toolbar view will be removed, and the Global Navigation sidebar will be pinned on the left side in the desktop/laptop view. The Global Navigation sidebar can be customized using the customize settings gear icon at the bottom of the sidebar.

- An Employee Directory has been added under Organization within Global Navigation. This directory includes all current employees and student workers.

The Workday Mobile app also has a few updates:

- The Apps button on the toolbar area has been replaced by a Menu button for a full view of all Workday apps available.

- Requesting Absences will provide the ability to request multiple time-off entries for the same day, and also the ability to edit individual days in a single request using the Manage Absence Calendar Experience on mobile.

- Two new buttons have been added to Requesting Absences – the Details Per Day button allows the ability to provide specific details of time-off; the Add New button gives the ability to add a new time-off request for additional day(s) in the same request.

- This update also allows editing to change the Date value of existing time-off entries.

For more information about the semi-annual Workday Releases, please visit the newly created Workday Release webpage! Semi-annual release details and changes will be highlighted and summarized here along with guidance and documentation.

To view the full content of the March 2026 issue of Workday News – where we share tips and more information – please click the More Information link below!

Please join members of the PWG AI to discuss the final report and recommendations. The report is available on the Gateway Faculty Meeting page. We encourage you to review it in advance and come prepared with ideas for how you can help advance the recommendations. Please RSVP using the link below.

March 19 | 12:00–1:00 PM | Bosler 208

Love a good surprise? Our Mystery Bags are back—packed with hand-picked Dickinson gear and serious value. You won’t know exactly what’s inside… but that’s half the fun.

Choose your adventure:
• $25 Mystery Bag – a perfectly packed surprise
• $50 Supersized Bag – even more goodies, even more excitement

Each bag is curated based on your selected clothing size—so you’re guaranteed a great fit with your finds. Unbox the unexpected. Score big. Repeat.

Disclaimer: Final sale. Contents may vary. No substitutions, returns, or exchanges.

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. Applicants will be required to submit a written and video-recorded speech no longer than five minutes in length. Applications and additional information on the qualifications are available online. Applications must be submitted by March 23. If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Love in the Office of the President at lovej@dickinson.edu or 717-245-1792.

Tuesday, April 21 | 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | HUB Social Hall

The annual Benefits & Wellness Fair provides an opportunity for employees of the college to meet with new and returning benefits vendors and wellness program providers as well as some local community participants. Free health screenings are offered in addition to a wealth of information about our benefits, health, and wellness programs.

Please plan to stop by to learn more about benefits and wellness options available to the college community. Many prizes and giveaways are also part of this annual event!

Thursday, March 26th | 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. on Morgan Field | Dickinson Dining is hosting a picnic on Morgan Field to celebrate Major League Baseball's opening day! The CAF will be closed during this time, so make sure to come out to Morgan Field and celebrate with us! Games will be displayed live, food and drinks will be provided, and there will be a food truck and a beer garden!

Dickinson Climate Resilience Forum An Interactive Update & Listening Workshop: What Matters Most?

Help shape the future of sustainability at Dickinson. Please consider joining us for the Dickinson Climate Resilience Forum on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 from 4:30-6 pm in the Social Hall to hear the latest updates on Dickinson’s plans for climate resilience (faculty, staff & students). Contribute your priorities, ideas and concerns to the working group through interactive tables focused on liberating structures that will help our community review the draft resilience plan.

Liberating Structures are actionable facilitation techniques designed to replace conventional, restrictive, or top-down meeting formats with inclusive, participatory methods. These student-led methods will aim to unleash collective intelligence and foster creativity by actively involving everyone, from introverts to experts, in decision-making and problem-solving.

Come check it out, no rsvp required and we will provide FREE food and drink. Learn more on our website: www.dickinson.edu/climateresilience and join us to:

Status update of resilience planning at Dickinson
Meet & greet members of the Climate Resilience Working Group
Discover what progress has been made to date
Provide critical feedback on DRAFT Resilience Action Plan
Participate in liberating activities to help Dickinson prioritize next steps

www.dickinson.edu/climateresilience

Tuesday, March 17 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. | HUB Conference Room, Lower Level

Presented by Missy Stine, Ph.D., Executive Director, Dickinson College Wellness Center

We live in a complicated world -- and these complications stress us out, leading some to turn to self-medicating or other options to cope with life's challenges or issues. Did you ever wonder why some become addicted to substances, or how to recognize substance use or potential substance abuse?

This employee workshop is designed to provide brief education on substance misuse and related problems. You will learn about the warning signs of a substance use disorder, how to support persons struggling with substance misuse, and the connection between substance misuse and Dickinson’s Drug Free Workplace policy. This program will also provide information on available resources.

Click on the more information link below to enroll and sign up in Engaged.

Tuesday, March 17 | noon to 12:45 p.m. | Start at Benjamin Rush Statue

Spring Into Fitness Challenge: Join us for a fun, festive scavenger hunt filled with clues, teamwork, and a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow! Whether you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day or just enjoy a good adventure, this event is for everyone.

We’ll begin promptly at noon by the Benjamin Rush statue on the academic quad. Come as you are--wear green if you’d like or simply bring your curiosity and sense of fun. Whether you’re in it for the glory, the giggles, or the gold, this will be fun for all!

Ready to explore, connect, and have a great time? We can’t wait to see you there!

The scavenger hunt will be open from Tuesday, March 17, through Friday, March 20; however, to receive your St. Paddy’s Day treat, you must complete this on Tuesday, March 17!

Click on the more information link below to RSVP in EngageD for the group hunt at noon on Tuesday, March 17. (Rain date: Wednesday, March 18).

Leadership Cumberland’s mission is to develop, promote, and inspire community-based leadership skills. The organization strives to develop individuals to become effective leaders in the workplace and community. Fellows, as participants are called, represent a diverse group of emerging leaders from banking, the law, healthcare, government, production, education, and nonprofits. While differing in age, background, and profession, they share one common trait--the motivation and desire to take on greater responsibilities in the community and at work.

Leadership Cumberland Fellows have demonstrated emerging leadership and vision through their career experience and community involvement. The personal and professional objectives of prospective Fellows are volunteerism, leadership, and an interest in shaping the future of workplaces and organizations that serve Cumberland County. Each year, Dickinson proudly sponsors a fellowship and is pleased to extend this professional development opportunity to interested faculty and staff. Leadership Cumberland is a cohort-based program and follows the academic year--begins in August and graduates in May 2027.

Click on the more information link to apply. All applications must be submitted no later than April 17.

Fridays beginning March 20 | noon - 1 p.m. | HUB Dance Studio

DEW (Diamond Essence Within) Power Yoga, with Jeanette Diamond, offers the possibility to find your inner power and build from within to expand your ability from the inside outward. Yoga is for everyone -- and whether you are new to yoga or have been practicing for a while -- the empowerment of this Baptiste-style class brings results! This is a judgment-free practice for anyone who would like to join and practice yoga. The sequence of poses will warm you up from the inside and bring amazing results overall. Finish each session feeling energized yet relaxed!

RSVP in EngageD by clicking on the more information link below. Be sure to RSVP for each class you plan to attend.

Thursday, March 19 | 10 a.m. & 4 p.m.

Aging is part of life, but preparing to care for an aging parent can be challenging. We may need help identifying what kind of assistance a parent requires or struggle to adjust our expectations. Whether you’re helping with everyday tasks, assisting with finances, or working through family tensions, there are ways to make caregiving feel more manageable and less overwhelming.

Join Health Advocate's EAP Program Manager, Karen Beaudoin, for this webinar to explore attitudes about aging, practical support solutions, and strategies to balance self-care with caregiving responsibilities.

Topics to be covered:
- Attitudes about aging and family relationships
- Practical support solutions for caregiving
- Strategies to balance self-care with caregiving responsibilities

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!

There’s still time to 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.

Wednesday, March 25 | 7:30-8:30 a.m. | HUB Lower-Level Conference Room

Breakfast with the Dietitian is a welcoming, interactive session where employees are encouraged to bring their nutrition questions--big or small--and talk directly with our campus registered dietitian. Whether you’re curious about meal planning, healthy snacks, label reading, managing dietary restrictions, or simply want to feel better day to day, this workshop offers practical, approachable guidance.

This informal session creates a friendly space to share concerns, explore new ideas, and walk away with personalized strategies to support overall well being.

Join us to learn, ask questions, and feel more confident about making nourishing choices that work for you. Refreshments and a breakfast treat will be provided. Please RSVP in EngageD by clicking on the more information link below.

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.

Thursday, March 26 | 12 – 12:30 pm

When you make pretax contributions to your retirement account, taxes aren’t due until you withdraw your money in retirement. But what if you don’t withdraw the money? Well, the IRS makes sure you do--through required minimum distributions when you turn 73.
In this webinar, you’ll learn:

- What RMDs are and when they apply
- Exceptions to the basic RMD rules
- How to take your RMDs
- How to avoid costly mistakes
- What you can do with your money

Register by clicking the "More Information" link below.

The Alliance for Aquatic Resource Monitoring (ALLARM) is hiring student Watershed Coordinators for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Please join us for our annual Open House on March 17th from 4:30 PM-6:00 PM, located in Kaufman 124. This is an opportunity to learn more about our organization and the student experience at ALLARM.

Light refreshments will be provided.