Announcements

Banner will be undergoing maintenance in order to upgrade critical components of the system on Sunday, 8/10/2025 beginning at approximately 6:00 AM. This work is expected, but not guaranteed to be completed by 12:00 PM on the same day.

Please join the College Farm for its last Summer Music Series concert on Friday August 22nd! Enjoy live music from The Great Long Meadow Fire, a six-piece brass band from Brooklyn. Ticket includes a personal wood-fired pizza, two farm-fresh sides, and the concert. Food and entertainment is picnic-style - bring your own chairs and BYOB! The event is 6-9pm on the farm, rain or shine. Tickets must be purchased by 8/21 at 12pm or before they sell out.

Meritain Health will soon issue updated member ID cards to all medical and prescription plan participants. This update is due to an administrative change involving a code on the back of the card used for Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) in claims processing.

What You Need to Know:
• There are no changes to your medical or prescription coverage.
• Only the EDI code on the back of the card has been updated.
• Please begin using this new card upon receipt and securely discard or shred your old card to protect your personal information.

If you have any questions, please contact Member Services using the phone number listed on your new card.

Thank you for your attention to this important update.

Due to HUB construction, our store is temporarily closed and will reopen on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.

Online orders are still open! All orders will be available for in-store pickup or shipping starting August 6.

Thanks for your patience and support!

In preparation for the fall semester, R&D would like to let you know about the upcoming proposal deadline of August 8, 2025 for the following award categories:
• Scholarly or Creative Projects for Fall 2025 and Academic Year 2025-2026
• Dana Research Assistantships for Fall 2025 and Academic Year 2025-2026
All proposals must be received by Friday, August 8th. There is an online application system for the submission of all proposal information on the R&D website. Reminder: R&D cannot consider proposals from those who owe reports on past awards.
R&D Awards for Publications, Professional Development, and Travel to Present are awarded on a rolling basis.

We are thrilled to announce that we will continue to have categories in EngageD revolving around the Dickinson Four. The first principle that we will feature this semester is "Make Dickinson Yours" from the months of August through October, with "Discover What Matters" being featured for the months of November through January. For more understanding of the concept of "Make Dickinson Yours" as a part of the broader Dickinson Four initiative, please click the link here: https://www.dickinson.edu/info/20044/life_at_dickinson/3248/dickinson_four.
If you would like for your event to fit in that category and help students work toward completing the challenge, email bisbals@dickinson.edu.

Dues to changes in the Library, the MCI Open Demos scheduled in Library Classroom 1 have been moved to Library Classroom 2 from noon-1PM on the following dates:

Monday, August 4
Friday, August 15
Tuesday, August 19
Wednesday, September 3

Try out a Tech Hub setup (24" monitor, keyboard, and mouse via USB-C)
Practice connecting your laptop to podiums
Explore the Virtual Lab, which allows students to access specialized software via a web browser

Thank you and hope to see you there!

The August 2025 edition of our Workday monthly e-newsletter, your source for updates and insights about Dickinson’s transition to Workday is now available to view online!

Workday Project Update

This summer our team worked to finish the design and testing of our new Workday system. End-to-End (E2E) Testing began at the end of July and continues through September 12. We will complete testing in just a few weeks which will ensure that our design works as intended.
As a reminder, the goals of E2E testing are to:

• Confirm that business processes function as expected
• Validate that data integrations are working properly
• Ensure that security settings and user permissions are correct
• Evaluate usability from an end-user perspective

The Change Agent Network (CAN) launches this month, providing a team of early adopters and champions of this project who can support their teams and departments in adoption. Meet your Change Champions in the August issue or by visiting the Workday webpages for more information (www.dickinson.edu/workday) Keep your eyes open for future communications and training announcements coming later this fall!

Learn more about Workday, get previews of some features, and view the full e-newsletter for August 2025, by clicking the more information link below!

Mondays through August 11 | 5 - 6 p.m. | Kline Center Pool

Water aerobic exercise burns calories, tones muscles and refreshes with a dip in the pool! Enjoy a great low-impact, aerobic workout to music in a stress-free environment. Great for all levels of fitness!

Enroll and sign-up in Totora.

August 5, and the first Tuesday of each month through December 2 | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Are you ready to quit smoking, vaping, or using other tobacco products and start your journey toward a healthier life? UPMC’s Tobacco Cessation Program offers various ongoing support groups designed to help you quit for good.

The Virtual Nicotine Support Group welcomes everyone, whether you’re already nicotine-free or just beginning your journey to be. No matter what type of tobacco product you’ve used or how many times you’ve tried to quit, UPMC is here to help. Join their team of experienced Tobacco Treatment Specialists to learn about nicotine’s effects, create a caring, supportive atmosphere, and share experiences.

To learn more or join the Virtual Nicotine Support Group please contact Pam Miller, (717)-849-5463 or millerpa4@upmc.edu.

Join virtual support groups on Facebook! Connect with current and former tobacco users, get the latest insights on nicotine addiction and treatments, and find encouragement from others who understand. Find direct links by visiting UPMC.com and searching “Tobacco Cessation.”

It is that time of year and we are we are looking for volunteers to assist our new students and their families as they move into their residence halls. This is a special tradition to welcome our newest students, and we need your help. Please consider spending a couple hours greeting and helping get belongings into the halls. New student move-in will take place on Wednesday August 27th from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. If your schedule allows, please complete the move-in form: https://forms.office.com/r/2UEEYbppaf. Here you can indicate a preferred move-in location and the time slot(s) you are available. The deadline to sign-up is Monday, August 18. If you have any questions about volunteering, please contact Kevin Foster at fosterk@dickinson.edu.

Dickinson College Children's Center is hosting a Panera Night Out on Thursday, August 14th, 4-8pm at the Noble Blvd Cafe. 25% of sales will benefit DCCC; in cafe, online, pick up, or delivery. Simply use code, FUND4U at online check out. DCCC always appreciates the support of the Dickinson community in fundraising efforts.