Announcements

Discover Music at Dickinson! Whether you're a seasoned musician or just starting out, come explore the wide range of music opportunities available in our community! Audition for Ensembles – Chamber Music, Choir, Jazz Ensemble, and Orchestra. Learn About – Private lessons, music classes, instrument rentals, locker access, and scholarship options. Enjoy Free Pizza & Soda! Join us for a fun and informative event that will help you get connected and involved in our vibrant music scene!

Need a little something to brighten your day?! Swing by the farm's u-pick cut flower patch for your own colorful bouquet! We've got an assortment of flowers plus sunflowers! Our self-serve u-pick patch and on-farm store are open Monday through Saturday from 8am to 5pm. Cash only, please.

New styles added and this is your last chance to grab these styles before they're gone for good. Once they're sold out, they're gone forever! Shop the sale in-store or online—but don't wait! These items won't be restocked.
*Free item must be of equal or lesser value. Offer cannot be combined with any other promotion or discount, including department charges.

Stop by the HUB upper level on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM, and find out about upcoming Trout Gallery events and student opportunities. Free Trout merchandise will be available including posters!

The Carlisle Parks and Recreation Department is developing their first-ever Comprehensive Recreation, Park, and Open Space Plan! The plan will guide the future of their parks, recreation facilities, programs, and open spaces. Your feedback is vital to this process.

Visit https://www.carlislepa.org/parks.../parks_survey.php and share your thoughts on all things Parks & Rec!

Kick off the new semester with Pizza on the Plaza at The Trout Gallery on Friday, September 4, 2026, 5-7 PM. This event celebrates two exhibitions on view now, "Branch: Trees in American Art" and "Recent Acquisitions: American Stories." Enjoy free pizza from the Dickinson farm, free beverages, and live music.

This event is free and everyone is welcome!

Proper ID is required to drink alcoholic beverages per Dickinson College policy.

Student Ambassadors of the Alumni Council represent the Dickinson student body to the alumni community with a specific focus on helping the council engage with current students, build traditions that connect students and alumni with the college, and provide insight into the current student experience.

Student Ambassadors are selected to a 1-year term beginning at the fall semester and running through June 30th. Students are welcome to apply to serve additional 1-year terms throughout their undergraduate years.

Responsibilities:
• Assist in planning opportunities for alumni and student connections.
• Serve on one standing committee of the Council.
• Attend three scheduled meetings during the course of the year and participate in additional virtual meetings as needed.
• Engage in meaningful ways with alumni, current students and through Dickinson events.

About the Alumni Council:
The mission of the Alumni council is to activate the Dickinson alumni community by increasing and sustaining engagement between and among students, alumni, and the College. Business and activities are developed and executed under the guidance of the college’s Advancement Division and the Council’s Executive Committee.

2026 – 2027 Meetings:
Fall Meeting: September 18-19, 2026
Winter Meeting: January 29 – 30, 2027Student Leadership Weekend April 9 - 10, 2027 (Note, due to the number of events on campus this weekend the schedule is flexible for Student Ambassadors) Spring Meeting: June 11, 2027 (On-campus housing will be provided to student ambassadors for this meeting.)

Applications are due by Monday, Sept. 7. Contact Liz Toth '06, assistant vice president for alumni engagement, at tothe@dickinson.edu with questions.

Are you a leader looking to strengthen your management skills and expand your understanding of the College? The 2026-2027 Management Development Program offers a unique opportunity for supervisors to deepen their leadership capabilities while building connections with colleagues across campus.

Designed for employees with at least two years of supervisory experience, this year-long program includes monthly three-hour sessions focused on topics such as inclusive leadership, team development, coaching, performance conversations, decision-making, change management, enrollment management, and the financing of higher education. Participants will also complete pre-session assignments and engage in ongoing learning through book discussions, case studies, podcasts, readings, and other resources. A capstone-style project may also be incorporated into the program experience. Sessions are held monthly on the second Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and regular attendance and active participation are expected.

Applications are now being accepted. Employees who meet the supervisory experience requirement and are committed to investing in their leadership development are encouraged to apply. Space is limited, and interested candidates can complete an application by clicking on the More Information link below or contacting Human Resource Services at hrservices@dickinson.edu. Applications are due no later than August 26.

Take the next step in your leadership journey and apply today.

Tuesday, August 25 | Noon – 1 p.m. | Webinar

Fundamental analysis looks at key data which may impact the value of a stock such as price to earnings ratio and cash flow. During this interactive webinar, Regional Brokerage Consultant, Steven Travali, will utilize Fidelity's tools and resources to look at the overall market, sectors, and industries from the top-down to the bottom-up while reviewing the fundamental data that may impact them. He will show how you can use this information to assist with your investment decisions including screening for stocks and ETFs.

This live, audience driven event will include your questions so please submit a question during registration for a chance to have it answered during the live webinar.

Click the 'More Information' link below to register with Fidelity Investments.

Tuesday, September 1 | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | HUB Side Room 204
Thursday, September 17 | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | HUB Side Room 203

Questions about retirement? Your financial consultant has answers. Making decisions about your money can feel complicated. TIAA’s experienced financial consultants are available to help you plan for your future. One-on-one personal advice and education about your retirement plan assets is available at no additional cost. During your discussion, they’ll cover questions like:

Am I saving enough?
Am I invested appropriately?
Am I on track to meet my retirement goals?

Schedule time today for an appointment with TIAA financial consultant, Nigel Stearns. To schedule a personal meeting, please click the 'More Information' link below or call 800-732-8353 (remember to ask for the Dickinson College schedule), weekdays, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET). All appointments must be scheduled through TIAA.

Part I - High School Counseling and Admissions - Thursday, September 17
Part II - Financial Aid and Tuition Benefits - Thursday, September 24

Noon – 1 p.m. | McCauley Room, Old West

Human Resource Services, Admissions and Financial Aid, in conjunction with local area high schools offer workshops 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 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. Sessions will be held from noon to 1 p.m. in the McCauley Room, Old West.

RSVP in EngageD using the 'More Information' link below.

The Convocation Ceremony brings together the entire Dickinson community to mark the start of the academic year. This will include the time-honored tradition of signing into the college for transfer students and the Class of 2030. Members of the class of 2027 are invited to join faculty and administrators in the academic procession preceding the ceremony and should meet behind Althouse near the Mermaid Trellis at 3:45 p.m. with the procession beginning at 4 p.m. In the event of severe weather, the ceremony will occur in ATS. The ceremony will be livestreamed on the Convocation website.

Bring your family and join colleagues to cheer on our Red Devils on Friday, Sept. 4. 4-6 p.m. (Belvedere Field): Employee Tailgate 6 p.m.: Football vs. Randolph-Macon College At the tailgate, food trucks & beverages will be provided by Next Level Pizza, Grappling Crab Shack, Creek View Food, Hellenic Kouzina, Soul Lotta Empanadas, Back Porch Brewing and Castlerigg Wine Shop. Tickets for two complimentary food items and a beverage will be given at registration to employees and their immediate* family members. Food may be purchased by other guests and students (excluding alcoholic beverages for students). Pre-registration is required. The deadline to register is Tuesday, Sept. 1. We hope to see you there! *Dependent members of your immediate family. Single employees may bring a guest.

Register by Thursday, September 17
Day of Caring: Friday, October 9 | 8:30 a.m. to noon
Opening ceremony at Allison Hall - 8 a.m.

The morning will start at 8 a.m. with a kickoff at Dickinson College’s Allison Hall. During this time, refreshments will be available, and volunteers can meet with their groups. Projects will run from 8:30 a.m. to noon, and lunch will be served from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. at LeTort Park pavilion.

Are you looking to volunteer? Sign up by clicking on the 'More Information' link below.

Day of Caring is an opportunity to donate a morning to help local non-profit organizations complete needed work projects and to learn more about the needs of human service organizations in the greater Carlisle area.

Let us know of your intent to participate. Jason Maddux – community impact director, United Way of Carlisle and Cumberland County – will receive a list of volunteers and make the volunteer assignments. You can also sign up directly with United Way today for yourself, a group, or a family at https://uwcarlisle.org/day-of-caring/.

Reminder of Community Service Benefit: All employees must first receive approval from their supervisors before registering for the event. All exempt and nonexempt employees will be allowed to volunteer for up to eight (8) hours of paid time from July 1 to June 30.

To indicate your interest in this community volunteer opportunity, please register for this program prior to Thursday, September 17.

For specific questions about the Day of Caring, please contact Jason Maddux: 717-243-4805 or email Jason@uwcarlisle.org

Friday, September 18 | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Allison Hall Community Room

Sponsored by ROTC

Please consider donating blood to support your local community by participating in this blood drive! Everyone will receive a $5 LoveBucks certificate and a Blood Donor T-shirt while supplies last.

For questions or details about blood donation to the Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank, please visit http://www.cpbb.org/ or call 1-800-771-0059.

To help ensure a smooth donation experience, we recommend scheduling an appointment with the Central PA Blood Bank. Walk-ins are always welcome; however, donors with appointments are served first, which may result in extended wait times for walk-in donors.

Click the 'More Information' link below to schedule an appointment with the Central PA Blood Bank.