The Compass

Announcements

• Zumba!

  Instructor: Melissa Lewis. Free Demonstration – Try-It Class on Tuesday, April 6, on Kline Center gym floor from noon-1 p.m. Ditch the workout, join the party! Zumba is a Latin-inspired, dance-fitness class that incorporates Latin and international music and dance movements, creating a dynamic, exciting and effective fitness system. This class format combines fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body in an aerobic/fitness fashion to achieve a unique blended balance of cardio and muscle-toning benefits. Zumba integrates some of the basic principles of aerobic, interval and resistance training to maximize caloric output, cardiovascular benefits and total body toning. To register for this wellness session, please log-on to the employee gateway and select the CLIQ icon to access online registration, call ext. 1503 or ext. 8084. or send an email to:

  
  Displayed through Friday, March 19, 2010
  Contact: devwell@dickinson.edu
  

• College Prep Information Session

  Wednesday, April 7, from noon-1 p.m., in Stern Center Room 102. Presented by Human Resource Services, Admissions and Financial Aid, in conjunction with the Carlisle Area High School. The sponsors of this session will present information for employees and their families to learn more about the college selection and financial aid process. The program will provide guidelines for starting the college search while students/dependents are attending high school, when to apply for college admission and early tuition grants, what is available through Financial Aid, and a summary of Dickinson’s three tuition programs. We encourage all parents to attend if your child is a junior or senior in high school and planning to attend college. Beverages will be provided. Please register for this session by Friday, April 2. To register for this event online, log-on to the employee Gateway and select the CLIQ icon to access the My Events/Available Events tabs, call ext. 8084, or send an e-mail to:

  
  Displayed through Friday, March 19, 2010
  Contact: devwell@dickinson.edu
  

• Green Laundry Poster Contest

  Caldwell & Gregory, the company that manages Dickinson's laundry machines, is sponsoring a "Being Green...Getting Clean" poster contest about sustainable laundry practices. The grand prize is a $500 Visa gift card. For details, visit the Green Devil on Facebook or e-mail Kate Consroe, sustainability coordinator.

  
  Displayed through Tuesday, March 16, 2010
  Contact: consroek@dickinson.edu
  

• Sustainability Calendar Online

  Wondering where on the Dickinson College Web site you can find a list of all the sustainability related events and opportunities on campus?
  
  Wonder no more. The famous Dickinson Sustainability Calendar is now online. Please click on the link below to explore.
  
  If you would like an event listed on the calendar, e-mail sustainability@dickinson.edu with the following: event title, date, location, a short description and a contact person.
  

  
  Displayed through Wednesday, March 17, 2010
  Contact: sustainability@dickinson.edu
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• The GdeNews: Sustainability Newsletter

  Did you know that Dickinson College purchases only sweatshop-free clothing? Or that the Center for Sustainable Living (The Treehouse) uses solar power? Did you know Dickinson offsets 100 percent of its energy use with clean, green wind?
  
  There is much to learn about the "Green" Dickinson. If you want the latest and greatest sustainability news, sign up for the The GdeNews: The Green Devil Newsletter, Dickinson College's weekly sustainability e-newsletter.
  
  The GdeNews will provide you with updates on campus sustainability initiatives and projects, as well as student and faculty achievements, professional internship and job opportunities, on-campus and off-campus events, and other information relating to sustainability on campus and within the greater Dickinson community.
  
  To sign up, e-mail sustainability@dickinson.edu with the subject line, "sign me up."
  
  If you have an event, opportunity or announcement that you would like the Center for Environmental and Sustainability Education to include in the newsletter, please e-mail sustainability@dickinson.edu with the event details and a contact e-mail address by the Friday prior.
  

  
  Displayed through Wednesday, March 17, 2010
  Contact: sustainability@dickinson.edu
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• Create a Web Site Workshop

  Want to create your own Web site? Come to this workshop and learn using Dreamweaver. Open to students, student organizations and employees. Details on link provided.

  
  Displayed through Wednesday, March 17, 2010
  Contact: gribble@dickinson.edu
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• Wellness-Spring Track II Session Reminder

  This is a reminder to employees that the track II physical wellness sessions for the following programs will begin the week of March 22: Lunch Crunch, Pilates, Restorative Yoga, Sports yoga, Transformation Boot Camp and Water Aerobics. If you have not already registered for the track II session(s) and wish to participate, please register as soon as possible to reserve your spot in the class. Registration is available online to employees via the CLIQ registration system, by calling ext. 8084 or ext. 1503, or by sending an email to:

  
  Displayed through Friday, March 19, 2010
  Contact: devwell@dickinson.edu
  

• Dining Services Hours During Spring Break

  The Dining Services office, kitchen and catering will be closed during spring break, March 13-21. The kitchen will reopen on Sunday, March 21 for the dinner meal for students. The Union Station & Underground will have limited hours. The Union Station will be open Monday, March 15 through Friday, March 19; 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will resume normal hours on Sunday, March 21 at 1 p.m. The Underground will be open Monday, March 15 through Friday, March 19; 7 - 10 a.m. and will resume normal hours Monday, March 22 at 7 a.m. The Quarry will close Friday, March 12 and reopen Sunday, March 21 at 1 p.m. The Biblio will close Friday, March 12 at 2 p.m. and reopen Monday, March 22 at 8:30 a.m.

  
  Displayed through Friday, March 19, 2010
  

• Departmental Training

  Does your department need a refresher workshop in Excel or using the calendar in Outlook? Do you want everyone in your office doing the same tasks, the same way, the most efficient way? Email me if you want to schedule a workshop for just your department. We can discuss programs, details and customize the class as needed.

  
  Displayed through Friday, March 19, 2010
  Contact: gribble@dickinson.edu
  

• Writing Center Closed During Break

  The Eberly Writing Center will close Friday, March 12, at 4:30 p.m. It will reopen on Monday, March 22, at 10:30 a.m. Call (717) 245-1620 to schedule an appointment.

  
  Displayed through Friday, March 19, 2010
  

• 2010 Farm Vegetable Co-Op

  The Dickinson College Farm is enrolling Dickinson employees, students and alumni in the 2010 Campus Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. CSA members receive fresh vegetables, fruits and herbs from the farm from May through October. For more information on the College Farm CSA and to access an application, visit the farm Web site.

  
  Displayed through Wednesday, March 31, 2010
  Contact: halpinj@dickinson.edu
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• Student Poetry Contest

  The annual Academy of American Poets student poetry contest is accepting submissions. This contest is open to all Dickinson students currently on campus and will be judged by an outside poet. The winner will receive $100 and a one-year membership to the academy. Winning entries will also be considered for publication by the academy.
  
  To enter, please drop off the following in the marked box in the English department lounge (4th floor of East College) by April 1: Three poems, written by you, with your name, class year, permanent address and e-mail address on the first page (staple to be sure your poems stay together, and put your name on every page).
  
  E-submissions will not be accepted. Do not submit your only copies of the poems, because entries will not be returned.
  
  Winner(s) will be announced in May.
  

  
  Displayed through Monday, March 22, 2010
  Contact: sua@dickinson.edu
  

• Jewish Life Photography Contest

  The Milton B. Asbell Center for Jewish Life presents "Jewish Life Photography Contest." The photography contest is open to all students and will be judged based on technical quality, subject matter, content, composition, and originality. There will be prizes awarded to the top three photographs selected to be displayed in the newly renovated Asbell Center Student Lounge. Photos must have a Jewish theme. The top three winners will receive new cameras. Submissions should be sent to jewishlife@dickinson.edu along with contact information. Submissions must be received by April 1, 2010.

  
  Displayed through Monday, March 22, 2010
  Contact: loudonl@dickinson.edu
  

• Bus Trip to Hershey Bears Game

  The Office of Campus Life is sponsoring a bus trip to the Hershey Bears game on Saturday, March 27. The price is $10/students and $20/faculty and staff and includes the price of the ticket, a meal voucher (a full meal) and transportation. The bus leaves ATS lot at 5:15 p.m. You can sign up in the Office of Campus Life between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

  
  Displayed through Thursday, March 25, 2010
  Contact: gordone@dickinson.edu
  

• 20 Minute Tech: What's Your Opinion?

  Need a quick way to schedule an event, poll your class, collect data for a project or evaluate a presentation’s effectiveness. Join us for a quick 20-minute crash course on some simple and free survey tools.
  
  Trainings will be offered:
  Tuesday, March 23 at 1 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. in Tome 118
  Thursday, March 25 at 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. in Stern 011
  
  RSVPs are not required, but are helpful.
  

  
  Displayed through Thursday, March 25, 2010
  Contact: landisb@dickinson.edu
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• WDCV Rock-Hop Concert Weekend

  WDCV will put on concerts in ATS on April 16 and 17. Underrepresented rock and hip-hop artists will be showcased. Friday's rock show will be headlined by Drink Up Buttercup & Saturday night's Hip-Hop headliner is Wiz Khalifa. Friday’s concert is free to all. Saturday’s concert will be free to Dickinson students and $10 to the public.
  
  Find out all the details at www.wdcvfm.com.
  You can also follow us on Twitter & Facebook!

  
  Displayed through Thursday, April 1, 2010
  Contact: wdcvfm@gmail.com
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Student Jobs/Careers

• Summer Program Youth Counselors

  St. John's Summer Program for Youth will employ five Camp Counselors for Summer 2010. The Summer Program for Youth enriches the lives of children in need, both socially and economically. The SPY program reaches out to children identified by their school guidance counselors as pupils who need structure and educational enrichment during the summer. A staff of counselors, supported by church and community volunteers, creates a warm, supportive environment for the SPY campers. SPY campers enjoy educational activities, arts and crafts, recreational games and a well balanced meal. Field trips in and around town and afternoons at the Carlisle pool are scheduled weekly.

  
  Displayed through Friday, March 26, 2010
  Contact: spy@stjohnscarlisle.org
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• Fall Student Employment Opportunity - ALLARM

  Are you interesting in putting classroom-learned skills into practice? The Alliance for Aquatic Resource Monitoring (ALLARM) has fall employment opportunities that allow students to apply lessons learned in the classroom to local environmental and community issues by working with community-based volunteer organizations in South Central Pennsylvania.
  
  Based out of the Environmental Studies/Science department, students working for ALLARM are involved in training workshops, aquatic research, environmental policy initiatives, media outreach, publications, regional conferences, youth-based environmental education and Carlisle-based environmental campaigns.
  
  ALLARM hires students from all majors.
  
  Applications, due April 2, are available by e-mailing Julie Vastine at:
  

  
  Displayed through Tuesday, March 30, 2010
  Contact: vastine@dickinson.edu
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Lost and Found

• Lost: Eyeglasses

  Black framed men's eyeglasses; square eye frame, Pepe Jeans is the brand. Possibly misplaced in the library or in Bosler Media Center.

  
  Displayed through Wednesday, March 17, 2010
  Contact: cantanoj@dickinson.edu
  

• Missing: Green Bike

  A broken, old green bike with coaster brakes and a funky front tire was taken from a porch on West Louther. Please contact if found.

  
  Displayed through Friday, March 19, 2010
  Contact: flemingm@dickinson.edu
  

• Lost: Silver Bracelet

  Silver bracelet with blue opal "Jerusalem crosses".

  
  Displayed through Tuesday, March 23, 2010
  Contact: marantoc@dickinson.edu
  

Miscellaneous

• Wanted: House/Apartment for Fall Semester

  Two female Dickinson seniors who will be completing a ninth semester in Fall '10 in order to obtain their teacher certificates are currently searching for an apartment or house to rent for the semester. Looking specifically for professors going on sabbatical for a semester who would need a house sitter/renter. We love pets and would be willing to pet sit as well. Price negotiable. Can provide references. For more information, please e-mail Emma Bennett at:

  
  Displayed through Monday, March 22, 2010
  Contact: bennette@dickinson.edu
  

• Available to House Sit

  Available to house-sit or dog sit starting March 1. Experience caring for dogs and cats. If interested, please call 802-578-1750 or e-mail:

  
  Displayed through Tuesday, March 16, 2010
  Contact: campbelk@dickinson.edu
  

• Timeshare Rental

  One-bedroom timeshare rental available at many vacation resort areas (beach, golf, ski) domestic and international.

  
  Displayed through Tuesday, March 16, 2010
  Contact: grahamb@dickinson.edu
  

• Baby-Sitting Jobs Wanted

  First-year student looking for a recurring baby-sitting job for the remainder of the second semester. Would prefer someone affiliated with Dickinson College. Available weekends, including Sunday, and some weekday afternoons and nights. I do not have a car and would need to be picked up and dropped off. Dogs are a plus.

  
  Displayed through Tuesday, March 16, 2010
  Contact: reissr@dickinson.edu
  

• House for Rent

  Modern home set on a hill on a one acre lot in Dickinson township. Situated in a cul-de-sac. Large sunny family room with fireplace, two offices, living room, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Master bedroom with fireplace, walk in closet and large bathroom with jacuzzi. All wood floors. Partially finished basement. Hardwood floors throughout. Central A/C, alarm system, microwave/convection oven, dishwasher, refrigerator, stove. Back deck and front porch. Two-car garage. Available July 1, 2010.

  
  Displayed through Thursday, March 18, 2010
  Contact: merrillh@dickinson.edu
  

• Studio Apartment Available

  Looking to sublet a studio apartment located on West Pomfret - walking distance to the college. $350 month plus electric. Landlord pays water and gas for stove. First floor. No pets.

  
  Displayed through Friday, March 19, 2010
  Contact: dearborb@dickinson.edu
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• For Sale: Bluetooth Headphones

  Motorola S805 Bluetooth headphones, new in box, with case and charger. $40

  
  Displayed through Friday, March 19, 2010
  Contact: shoemakw@dickinson.edu
  

• For Sale: $50 iTunes Gift Card for $45

  $50 iTunes gift card for sale for $45.

  
  Displayed through Friday, March 19, 2010
  Contact: shoemakw@dickinson.edu
  

• For Rent: One Bedroom Apartment

  Large one-bedroom first-floor apartment in Carlisle, seven blocks from the college. Features full basement with washer, dryer and space for storage or workshop. Yard and off-street parking. $640/month includes heat. Phone (717) 249-6727, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

  
  Displayed through Monday, March 22, 2010
  Contact: barkerk@dickinson.edu
  

• For Sale: Trash Bag Tags

  Waste Management Dickinson Township trash bag tags for sale at a discount.

  
  Displayed through Tuesday, March 23, 2010
  Contact: mellersk@dickinson.edu
  

• House for Rent

  Three-bedroom/one-bathroom furnished house for rent from July 1, 2010 to July 1, 2011. Built in 1900, this house has modern furnishings. Hardwood floors on first floor and carpeted stairs/second floor. New washer/dryer, dishwasher and microwave. One bedroom has queen-size bed, one bedroom has full-size bed and one bedroom is furnished as office. Front porch with swing and nice back yard with new privacy fence and garden. Two-car detached garage; central heat and air. Located on North College Street (between Lincoln and A Street) within walking distance to Dickinson College, the Dickinson Law School, Bellaire Elementary School, Wilson Middle School and Carlisle High School. One mile from War College. No pets. Rent $1,050 per month (water/sewer included). One month deposit. E-mail for pictures or make an appointment to view. Contact Marie Helweg-Larsen at 717-385-1290 or e-mail:

  
  Displayed through Tuesday, March 23, 2010
  Contact: helwegm@dickinson.edu
  

• House For Rent in Historic District

  Three-bedroom brick home (one bedroom has attached study). Walk-in closet or storage room. 1.5 baths. Hardwood floors downstairs, new carpet upstairs. Fenced-in small backyard/patio area. One-car, off-street parking. Washer/dryer included and located on first floor. Three blocks from college. Pets considered. $850/month. Please e-mail for additional information and/or photos. Available to move in July 1, 2010.

  
  Displayed through Tuesday, March 23, 2010
  Contact: blumentt@dickinson.edu
  

• Looking for Summer Housing?

  Four-bedroom, 1.5-bath home, 1/2 block from Rector, will be available to students in need of summer housing from June 1. House is fully furnished, with washer, dryer and dishwasher. Also features an enclosed backyard, eat-in kitchen, formal dining room and a living room. For more information, please contact settlea@dickinson.edu or walterma@dickinson.edu.

  
  Displayed through Thursday, March 25, 2010
  Contact: settlea@dickinson.edu
  

• House for Sale

  Large, elegant, Civil War-era house for sale, 10 minutes' walk from campus in Historic District. Five bedrooms, large living room with fireplace and 14-foot ceiling, dining room, eat-in kitchen, playroom, 2 1/2 bathrooms, four-zone gas heating, central A/C, three-car garage. Open House Sunday, March 14.

  
  Displayed through Thursday, March 25, 2010
  Contact: webbe@dickinson.edu
  

• Bosler Memorial Library Teaches "Tax Facts"

  Are you ready for tax season? Get tips on new federal tax credits, what documentation to gather and more at “Tax Facts,” a free, one-hour program on Monday, March 22 at 7 p.m. at Bosler Memorial Library’s 2nd floor meeting room.
  
  Gregg Hamm, manager at Boyer & Ritter Certified Public Accountants and Consultants of Camp Hill, will explain the new tax credits for energy efficiency, first-time homebuyers and long-time resident homebuyers. He will also share ideas on how to get organized before the April 15 deadline arrives.
  
  To register for this program, call 717-243-4642. Space is limited.
  

  
  Displayed through Monday, March 22, 2010
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• For Sale: Furniture

  Furniture for sale includes: Matching bedroom set (two white dressers, one white bookcase, one white nightstand). Also for sale: queen-size bed and frame. If you would like pictures and for pricing, e-mail:

  
  Displayed through Tuesday, March 30, 2010
  Contact: schenkem@dickinson.edu
  

• House for Rent

  Two-story, three-bedroom, 2.5-bath 3,010 square-foot home for rent in quiet Carlisle neighborhood (Nottingham subdivision), 1.3 miles from campus. Open floor plan. Two master suites plus additional bedroom, sun room (easily converted to 4th bedroom), family room, kitchen, living room and storage rooms and office area with built-in bookcases and filing cabinets. New and newer stainless steel appliances (French-door Maytag refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher, Jenn-Air cook top and indoor grill, etc.). Hardwood floors throughout. Newly remodeled bathroom with glassed in shower, ceramic tile and natural stone counter tops. Each full bathroom has double vanities, stand alone shower and separate tiled tub. New deck for entertaining and enjoying the outside. Garage with two parking spaces. Furnishings negotiable. Home built in 1985. E-mail for pictures or make an appointment to view house. Will be available beginning summer 2010. Discount for two-year lease. Discount for Dickinson employees.

  
  Displayed through Tuesday, March 30, 2010
  Contact: velezb@dickinson.edu
  

• For Sale: Television

  2002 RCA tube television. Model F32649. Need to make room for new television. Call (717)776-3642.

  
  Displayed through Tuesday, March 30, 2010
  Contact: dearborb@dickinson.edu
  

• Moving - Items for Sale.

  Antique brass bed, complete home gym, Torso Track, caned chairs, crystal chandelier, antique butler table, chest type deep freeze. for more information and pictures, e-mail:

  
  Displayed through Tuesday, March 30, 2010
  Contact: zeigler@dickinson.edu