Announcements

The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) Center is now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 academic year! We are hiring students for positions as both tutors and Quantitative Reasoning Associates (QRAs) with a start date of Fall 2026. To apply, please visit the following link. All applications are due March 27th!

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=VbAyYrl2E0ybiLVirn22-_a-GN4opORKm-UNudsLvJ1UQ1JMU0lRSlk1MkJMQTBUWTFKWkc1MUpCUi4u

To learn more about the QR Center, please visit our website: https://www.dickinson.edu/homepage/1785/quantitative_reasoning_center. If you have any questions, please contact Dana Somers (somersd@dickinson.edu)

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!

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.

Workday will undergo its Spring update on Saturday, March 14 and will be unavailable to all users from March 13, 11:00 p.m. to March 14, 5:00 a.m.

This scheduled update is part of Workday’s regular release cycle and includes system enhancements and improvements.

Banner will be undergoing maintenance in order to upgrade critical components of the system on Sunday, March 15th, beginning at approximately 5:00 AM. The upgrade is expected to be completed by noon on the same day.

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.

Join Campus Life as the Trips Coordinator for Outdoor Education. This 10 hour a week position coordinates outdoor trips each weekend throughout the school year and works in the Gearbox to clean, organize, and distribute gear.

Enjoy Fresh Produce Deliveries!

The College Farm is an eighty-acre, USDA-certified organic farm and a living laboratory where students can gain distinctive, hands-on learning experiences. Student employees, graduate apprentices and volunteers are involved in all aspects of food production and research. The farm serves as a venue for the Dickinson community and its neighbors to experience a holistic approach to land stewardship rooted in management practices that work to sustain the natural environment.

Enjoy our fresh produce by joining our CSA! Our harvest season runs from May 18th until November 24th with over 80 distinct varieties of vegetables, fruits, and herbs.

Options:

• Spring Share—starting the week of May 18 to the week of June 8, four weeks of a curated produce box, available in large or small sizes, with weekly or bi-weekly pickup options.

• Main Season Share—starting the week of June 15 to November 24, a customized produce box, available in large or small sizes, with weekly or bi-weekly pickup options.

• Select your pickup location at the College Farm or Kaufman Hall on Dickinson’s campus.

• Plus, you can add our humanely raised on pasture without antibiotics or hormones beef products to weekly CSA orders.

Sign up for our CSA here: Dickinson College Farm.

Learn more about the CSA on our blog: Campus Supported Agriculture (CSA) – Dickinson College Organic Farm

Questions? Email farm@dickinson.edu

Spring Break Faculty/Staff Writing Retreat – March 10, 11, & 12 Take a mid-semester pause and make real progress on your writing in a supportive, semi-social environment. The Spring Break Writing Retreat is co-sponsored by CTLS and the Norman M. Eberly Writing Center. Dates: March 10, 11, & 12. Time: 10:00 am–3:00 pm (come for one, two, or all three days!) What’s included: Goal setting and reflection, Light lunch, snacks, and beverages, Optional consulting appointments and writing break activities Registration required: Spaces are limited Register by going to the CTLS

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. RSVP using the link below.

March 10 | 2:00–3:00 PM | Althouse 106

Mail Service will be closed on March 12th will have regular hours on Friday the 13th.

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

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!

Wednesday, March 11 | 11 - 11:30 a.m.

Retirement is a major life transition that can be both challenging and deeply rewarding. This webinar will focus on the human factors that can help you add a new and exciting chapter to your life story.

TIAA financial consultant, Joah Yeoman, will talk about how you can
-Find your purpose
-Stay physically, mentally, and emotionally healthy
-Create community and stay connected

Register by clicking on the more information link below.

Select Mondays beginning March 16

“Jog it out” with instructor Miriam McMechen: Water aerobic exercise burns calories, tones muscles and refreshes with a dip in the pool! Enjoy a fun, low-impact, aerobic workout to music in a stress-free environment. Great for all levels of fitness!

RSVP in EngageD by clicking on the more information link below.

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.

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.