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Staff of Religious Life and Community Services


The staff in the Office of Religious Life and Community Services is here to help connect students, faculty, staff and community together in a myraid of ways.  Working in partnerships with local faith commuities and leaders, the staff works with students to explore and support development and practice of many faith traditions.  The staff consists of professional staff and student staff ready to assist you at any time. We look forward to hearing from you.

Mira Rel Life

Rev. Mira Hewlett
Director of Religious Life and Community Services
hewlettm@dickinson.edu
Phone: 717-245-1577
Office: Student Life Suite, Holland Union Building

Mira graduated from York College with a BA in Behavioral Sciences and minors in Religion and Education.  She then attended Princeton Theological Seminary, gaining Masters of Divinity and Masters of Youth Ministry. 

Her interests include working with young people (youth and college) around religious and identity development.  She grew up doing service with many organizations and is passionate about service trips.  Today all those areas of interest have combined in her work with many local community partners and leading service trips domestically and internationally at Dickinson.

Mira lives in Carlisle with her puppy Kaya, a spaniel mix, who keeps life interesting.  She also enjoys reading mystery novels and relieves stress at the gym.


Amy Rel Life

Amy McMurdy
Administrative Assistant
mcmurdya@dickinson.edu
Phone: 717-245-1577
Office: Religious Life and Community Services, Holland Union Building

Amy graduated from Clarion University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. She has over fifteen years experience in Human Resource Management. After taking a leave of absence to stay at home with her daughters, she returned to the workforce part time in an administative capacity.

Amy started working part-time at Dickinson College in the fall of 2008 as a Staff Assistant in the Conferences and Special Events Department. In this position she tracked all of the campus events, handled the Guest House reservations, and various other clerical responsibilities.

Amy loves the activity and student energy within the Office where things are always happening.  She lives in the Carlisle area with her husand, two daughters, and two dogs. 


Ted Merwin
Director of Asbell Center for Jewish Life
merwin@dickinson.edu
Office: Asbell Center

Ted Merwin splits times as a professor in Judaic Studies and as the Director of the Asbell Center. Through the Asbell Center, he works with students interested in exploring Jewish faith, traditions and customs.

Father Dwight

Father Dwight Schlaline
Campus Catholic Priest
dschlaline@saintpatrickchurch.org
Office:

Father Dwight grew up in East Berlin, not far from Carlisle.  He graduated from Franciscan University of Steubenville, then attended seminary in Rome Italy from 2006-2010.  He also have a bachelor's degree in Sacred Theology from Gregorian University and master's in Spritiual Formation from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas (aka the Angelicum). 

He was ordanied a priest in June 2010 and came to serve as associate pastor at Saint Patrick's Catholic Church.  As a Parochial Vicar he works at St. Patrick's and the catholic campus minister at Dickinson.  He leads mass weekly on Sunday evenings on campus during the academic year. 


Anne

Anne Feldman
Student Staff
Programs
feldmana@dickinson.edu
Office: Office of Religious Life and Community Services, Holland Union Building

Anne is a senior from Hingham MA and working with the office as the Religious Life Programming and Events Coordinator.  She hopes to organize all college interfaith events that give students a chance to give back to the community while providing ways to share their beliefs and faith traditions.  

 Anne is also involved in Delta Nu Sorority, a student hearing panelist, and Model UN.  She loves to travel, be outdoors, and read.  After college, Anne hopes to get involved in legislative work or travel abroad to teach English as a foreign language.  

 


Emily

Emily Rincavage
Student Staff
What Matters Most Dinners
rincavae@dickinson.edu
Office: Office of Religious Life and Community Service, Holland Union Building

Emily is a first-year student from Westminster MD who hopes to major in Mathematics/Psychology. Within the office, Emily plans the "What matters most" dinners and works towards creating an environment that promotes sharing and self discovery as well as an impactful experience for all involved.  

She is also involved in other campus groups such as the, Tritons,  Liberty Caps, Choir and the Dickinson Christian fellowship.  She enjoys reading, knitting, sewing and gardening when at home.  After college she aspires to fill her life with true happiness.


Nicole Wasson

Nicole Wasson
Student Staff
Small Groups
wassonn@dickinson.edu
Office: Office of Religious Life and Community Services, Holland Union Building

Nicole is a first year student from Easton PA and will be working with Religious Life Small Groups this year.  She hopes to increase interfaith dialogue on campus through conversation and dinners.  She hopes to help her peers grow in their faith and learn from each other. 

In her spare time Nicole is a member of the Swing Dance Club, DTG (Dance and Theatre Group), and is a senator on Student Senate.  She enjoys baking, dancing, and figure skating.  She also enjoys learning languages and is writing a fashion blog.  


Whitney Wells

Whitney Wells
Student Staff
Office Staff
wellsw@dickinson.edu
Office: Office of Religious Life and Community Services, Holland Union Building

Whitney is a first year student from Williamstown MA.  This year she helps provide support to the front office by working to answer questions and helping anyone that walks in the door.

She is also plays Club Lax, volunteers with the Phoneathon, and works in the Quarry.  She enjoys playing with her new puppy Bubba, spending time with family and friends, photography and reading.