Announcements

Come out and audition for INTO THE WOODS! For more info and to sign up, head over to the Montgomery House call board in the lobby.

More information is located on our link tree: https://linktr.ee/dsontheatredance

AUDITIONS: Monday, December 1 and Tuesday, December 2
*CALL BACKS: Wednesday, December 3
**CASTING ANNOUNCED: Friday, December 5
COMPANY WEEK: December 8-12 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
MUSIC REHEARSALS BEGIN: The week of January 12 (please note this is the week before classes begin)
COMPANY REHEARSALS BEGIN: January 19
PERFORMANCES: February 27 through March 1

Join us for an interactive exhibit featuring short-form stories created by Food Studies students. Thursday, December 4th from 4:30pm to 5:30pm in the Waidner-Spahr Library Reference Area. Light refreshments will be on hand.

Now accepting applications to study abroad/away for Fall 2026 and AY 26-27!

The CGSE is pleased to share that study abroad/away applications for Fall 2026 and Academic Year 2026-27 are now open! Applications are due February 15, 2026 (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”.

Friday, December 5th - 4:30-5:30 PM - Althouse 106 - No RSVP needed

Top 10 Winners & Special Category Awards

Welcoming Dickinsonian Speakers - President John E. Jones, Provost Renee Ann Cramer. Alumni & more!

The Food Studies Program is pleased to host Adrienne Su and Siobhan Phillips for readings and a discussion on food-related poems, prose, and possibilities in 2025 and beyond. Tuesday, December 9th at 4:30pm in the Waidner-Spahr Library Stafford Area. Light refreshments will be provided. Attendees are invited to bring a canned food item for donation to Project SHARE.

This program is pending APSC approval.

Spend an unforgettable three weeks this summer at Universal Orlando Resort, home to some of the world’s most thrilling and imaginatively engineered theme parks. Immerse yourself in the worlds of Jurassic Park, The Simpsons, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Super Nintendo World, and more. You won’t just visit some of the most popular themed lands on the planet—you’ll study the mathematics and related disciplines behind the magic.

Using the theme parks at Universal Orlando Resort as a backdrop, this course explores real-world applications of mathematics and data science. Students will investigate topics across applied mathematics—including probability, statistics, optimization, graph theory, combinatorics, and mathematical modeling—through direct observation and hands-on analysis of guest flow, attraction efficiency, and operational decision-making.

Over the three-week program, students will make daily excursions to the parks to gather data, develop and test hypotheses, and complete both small and large projects. Each day will include mini-lectures and discussions to reinforce key concepts, held in a variety of settings such as outdoor spaces, the suite’s common area, and even inside the parks themselves.

In the final week, students will design and carry out an independent project, collecting and analyzing data, making predictions, and testing solutions. They will present their findings to the group at the end of the course.

Program Dates
May 18 – June 9, 2026

Application Deadline
February 1, 2026

Information Session
Wednesday, November 19 at 8pm in Tome 115

For more information, email Prof. Dick Forrester at forrestr@dickinson.edu or Prof. Barry Tesman at tesman@dickinson.edu

ITS will be upgrading the Perceptive Content production system on Sunday, December 7th, between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Access to the system will be interrupted during this time. Please contact Mike Nacko at nackom@dickinson.edu with any question or concerns.

Workday is coming soon!

As we continue our journey toward implementing Workday at Dickinson, we’re making progress in key areas and laying out the groundwork for a smooth transition. In an effort to get the word out, we are excited to announce a trivia contest to enhance your Workday knowledge.

Visit the Dickinson Workday homepage for project information and explore the connected Workday resources pages to learn more. To enter, submit your answer to the following question by sending an email with your response to Workday@dickinson.edu

Trivia Question #4

Change management helps introduce the Dickinson community to Workday and supports our transition process. Select one or more ways that you’ve seen Workday introduced to our campus. - Choose all that apply:

a. Posters around campus
b. Workday News – monthly e-newsletter
c. Workday FAQs webpage
d. Dickinson Today announcements
e. Workday Training Resources webpage
f. Change Agent Network

Responses received will be entered into a random drawing for a prize!
Thank you for participating and welcome to Workday!

Student Life is returning to initiating members into ODK, after a hiatus since 2017. The Upsilon circle of ODK was established at Dickinson in 1927. We would love to know if any current faculty or staff are members of ODK. If you are a member or were initiated at some point, please email odk@dickinson.edu to let us know. We are looking for faculty and staff who may be able to assist with selecting new members and/or participate in the initiation ceremony.

Workday is coming soon!

As we continue our journey toward implementing Workday at Dickinson, we’re making progress in key areas and laying out the groundwork for a smooth transition. In an effort to get the word out, we are excited to announce a trivia contest to enhance your Workday knowledge.

Visit the Dickinson Workday homepage for project information and explore the connected Workday resources pages to learn more. To enter, submit your answer to the following question by sending an email with your response to Workday@dickinson.edu

Trivia Question #5

What is the Workday Change Agent Network – and do we have this at Dickinson for our transition to Workday?
Click the ‘More Information’ link below to find the answer!

Responses received will be entered into a random drawing for a prize!

Thank you for participating and welcome to Workday!

Totara is permanently retired and unavailable as of Monday, November 24.

This change is part of our transition to Workday, which will become the new home for employee professional learning starting December 15.

- Student learning content previously housed in Totara is now (or will be) available in Brightspace.
- Wellness activities can be found in EngageD.
- Additionally, employee performance appraisals will be completed in Workday.

For details and training resources, please visit the Workday Training site: https://www.dickinson.edu/workday

Big savings start now! Get 20% off your Dickinson Outfitters purchase whether you shop online or in person. Cannot be combined with department charges or clearance/final-sale items.

Dickinson students, staff, and faculty are invited to join us for small group discussions of The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer.

We are providing a limited number of books to registrants on a first come, first serve basis. Please register at: https://libguides.dickinson.edu/communityreading/2026.

This event will take place on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided at 4:30, with discussion starting at 5 p.m.

Pi Beta Phi, Delta Sigma Theta, and the Afro-Diasporic and Cultural Collective are hosting a talent night on December 11th in ATS at 8 p.m., featuring student performing acts. Tickets are $5, and winners are chosen by audience participation. Based on the Apollo Night theatre in Harlem!

Multiple items have been turned in to DPS. Please be able to describe the items in more detail and bring your student ID to claim them:

1. Instrument mouthpiece found in ATS Lot
2. Bubba water bottle found at D-Park
3. Owala water bottle at Hub Info Desk
4. Crocheted stuffed animal found in Van 4
5. JLab earbuds in case found outside Atwater
6. Single wireless ear clip earbud found in Tome
7. Silicone pencil case containing pens/pencils found in Kaufman
8. Silver wave ring found in Kaufman
9. Long sleeve shirt, Shein found in ATS Lot
10. Black fleece gloves found in ATS Lot
11. Single Airpod found in ATS
12. Single hoop earring found in ATS
13. Airtag found at ATS

Wednesday, December 3 | noon-1 p.m. | Stern Center, Room 102

Come explore the flavors of the season! Join Courtney Hager, MS, RDN, LDN, for a live demonstration featuring a savory Autumn Quinoa Salad--a delicious, gluten-free dish made with fresh, in-season produce packed with fiber and nutrients.

** Taste Samples Provided
** Learn Simple, Healthy Prep Tips
** Perfect Addition to Your Holiday Menu!

Nutritious. Delicious. Inspiring. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy and learn! RSVP via EngageD.

Wednesday, December 10 | HealthAdvocate Webinar
Register for the 10 a.m. session at (https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4214911206301848409)
Register for the 2 p.m. session at (https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/182587551386395480)

Whether you’re supporting others or managing your own care, this session will equip you with the tools and knowledge you need to take charge of your health.

You'll learn:
• How to advocate for yourself in medical settings
• What questions to ask during medical appointments
• What resources and support are available to you (and how to access it)

Join Health Advocate experts, Lori Taylor and Brittney Willoughby for this informative webinar.

Help the Office of Marketing & Communications tell the Dickinson story! Put your social media savvy, photography skills and eye for detail to good use, and build your experience and enhance your resume in the process.

We have an opening for a student photography intern for the spring 2026 semester. View the complete position description and application instructions at dickinson.edu/marcommjobs, and apply by Dec. 5.

We are in need of a house/pet sitter who can stay at our home Dec. 26-Jan. 2. We have 4 cats and 1 dog. Candidate must have their own transportation & must be able to walk our dog at least once per day. Please email Andrea at vanvolka@dickinson.edu if you are interested!

As a part of the festivities, we’re excited to announce our basket raffle fundraiser in support of the United Way. This is your chance to win one of 10 beautifully curated baskets created by departments across campus. When you purchase tickets, you choose which baskets you’d like to enter for a chance to win.

Baskets will be on display and tickets available for purchase from Dec 1-2 at Facilities Management (5 N. Orange St) and Dec 3-5 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the lower level of the HUB.

Make sure everyone has a meal this holiday season by donating canned goods, pantry staples and baking ingredients to the Holiday Harvest Food Drive. Collection bins can be found in the HUB, Kline Center, Kaufman, Rector, Althouse, and Stern now through December 19. All proceeds go to Project SHARE, Carlisle's main food distribution center.

Most Needed Items:
Baking ingredients
Pantry staples (cooking oils, vinegars, spices)
Allergen-free foods
Canned fruits and vegetables
Canned meats
Canned soup
Whole grains
Healthy snacks