Announcements

Join us for a collegial faculty watch party of the NCFDD Mastering Time Management webinar on Thursday, April 9 from 2:00–3:00 pm in the Center for Teaching, Learning & Scholarship (in the lower level of the library). This NCFDD webinar offers concrete, practical strategies for managing time and priorities in academic life. Participants will learn about the three biggest mistakes faculty make in managing their time, how to align work time with institutional and personal priorities, ways to create dedicated time for academic writing and research, and how to build a network of support and accountability to sustain productivity and balance. Watch alongside colleagues in a supportive environment, with opportunities for informal conversation before and after the session. Coffee, tea, and snacks will be provided to keep you energized and engaged. No need to register, just come as you are, bring your questions, and leave with ideas you can put into practice right away!

This contest is open to all currently enrolled Dickinson students and will be judged by poet Chanlee Luu, author of _The Machine Autocorrects to I_. The winner will receive $100 and a one-year membership to the Academy. Winning entries will also be considered for publication by the Academy.

Entries should be submitted by the end of the day (Eastern time) April 9, 2026. Submit up to 3 poems in a single document (Word or PDF format). Entries that do not meet these guidelines will be disqualified.

More information about the history of this contest and a list of prominent poets who won it in their early years (as well as recent winners from Dickinson) is available at: https://poets.org/academy-american-poets/prizes/university-college-poetry-prizes

The winner will be announced in May.

Click on the more information link to use the form to enter.

The Food Studies Certificate Seniors have created a short survey on student interaction with food. Please help them with their capstone research and fill out this short survey - https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/BHU0YFCvE6. Enter your email to win gift cards for local Carlisle businesses!

Trout Gallery interns will be at HUB (Lower Level) on Thursday, April 16, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM, to advertise the opening of 'Give Up the Ghost.' This exhibition features works by Dickinson College senior studio art majors. Stop by to find more about this and future exhibitions and upcoming events at The Trout Gallery.

Campus Life is looking for a 2026 graduate to serve in a one-year role as a Project Coordinator. This position has opportunities to support the office staff, create programming, and oversee fun events. For more information and to apply, go to Workday and search jobs "Project Coordinator Campus Life". For questions, contact Kimberly Steiner at steineki@dickinson.edu.

Enjoy fresh produce deliveries! The College Farm is an eighty-acre, USDA-certified organic farm and a living laboratory where students can gain distinctive, hands-on learning experiences. Student employees, graduate apprentices and volunteers are involved in all aspects of food production and research. The farm serves as a venue for the Dickinson community and its neighbors to experience a holistic approach to land stewardship rooted in management practices that work to sustain the natural environment. Enjoy our fresh produce by joining our CSA! Our harvest season runs from May 18th until November 24th with over 80 distinct varieties of vegetables, fruits, and herbs. Options: Spring Share – starting the week of May 18 to the week of June8, four weeks of a curated produce box, available in large or small sizes, with weekly or bi-weekly pickup options. Main Season Share – starting the week of June 15 to November 24, a customized produce box, available in large or small sizes, with weekly or bi-weekly pickup options. Select your pickup location at the College Farm or Kaufman Hall on Dickinson’s campus. Plus, you can add our humanely raised on pasture without antibiotics or hormones beef products to weekly CSA orders.

The Wellness Center is overseeing the administration of the NCHA. This student survey is critical to understanding numerous dimensions of students' health (e.g., mental health, substance use, nutrition, physical health, etc). Participation is voluntary but strongly encouraged in order to shape future development and implementation of programs and services that best meet students' health needs. Students will receive an invitation to participate on April 6th, and they will have until April 30th to complete the survey. All students who participate will be entered into a drawing to win one of four $50 giftcards.

You are invited to join The Trout Gallery for the opening our latest exhibition “Give Up the Ghost” on Friday, April 17, 2026, 5 – 7 PM. This exhibition features works by Dickinson College senior studio art majors: Sarah R. Coates, Izzy Enrique, Johnny Nguyen, Miranda Sipe, Larry Vandyke, Chris Vill, and Inés Zamora under the collective direction of Dickinson’s studio art faculty.

Free beverages and light appetizers will be served. Valid ID is required to enjoy alcoholic beverages.

This event is free, and everyone is welcome.

Welcome to the April 2026 edition of our Workday monthly e-newsletter, your source for updates and insights about Dickinson’s transition to Workday.

Workday’s March update is now live! These twice-yearly updates happen automatically in March and September, and continue to bring improvements to features, security, and overall usability. The project team reviewed and tested changes in advance to keep things running smoothly. The most noticeable change this round is the updated navigation in the Web view and the mobile app. The new pinned sidebar keeps your apps and tasks visible, making it quicker and easier to get where you need to go.

As Workday continues to evolve, we’re also continuing to support the campus through Workday Wednesdays. Based on the positive feedback we’ve received, these informal, drop-in sessions will continue throughout the spring. Whether you have a quick question or need help with a task, stop by for assistance. See the dates included in the full version of the newsletter (click the more information link) or check EngageD for upcoming dates, times, and locations.

Looking ahead, the next big milestone is the launch of Workday Adaptive Planning in May. Adaptive Planning is Workday’s budgeting and forecasting tool, designed to make it easier to plan, model scenarios, and manage budgets in a more flexible and collaborative way. Our Technology Transformation also includes the addition of Prism, an internal tool to support operations with analytics and reporting, which will enhance our current data capabilities in Workday.

During the fall semester, we will begin to plan, develop and build the Student tenant as part of Workday phase 2, with an ultimate go-live goal for Student in 2028. To explore what happens in these next phases of Workday, please visit the Workday Project Website.

For viewing all of the April Workday News content, click the 'more information' link below!

Tuesday, April 7 | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. | HUB Conference Room, Lower Level

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.

Tuesday, April 7 | noon – 12:45 p.m. | Webinar

Social Security is an important source of income in retirement for most Americans. It provides disability, survivor and family benefits to many Americans, too. But all these benefits are not automatic, and how and when you claim them can affect how much you get. This webinar covers:
• The basics of Social Security
• How retirement benefits work
• Strategies for claiming retirement benefits
• Spousal, survivor and disability benefits
• A checklist for maximizing your income

Click the more information link below to register with TIAA and receive your webinar link.

Thursday, April 9 | Noon – 12:30 p.m. | Webinar

Stress is a part of our daily lives, but chronic stress can lead to high blood pressure, which can increase the risk for heart attack and stroke. Learn how managing stress can reduce or prevent your risk of heart disease for better quality of life and heart health.

Click the more information link below to register for this event and receive a calendar invitation.

Wednesday, April 15 | Noon - 12:45 p.m. | HUB Dance Studio

Learn the basics of Tai Chi and Qi Gong, traditional Chinese health-promotion practices. Often viewed as 'meditation in motion,’ Tai Chi instruction is grounded in science-based, evidence-supported exercises that address balance, mobility, strength, and energy along with mental focus and well-being. This class invites ALL levels of strength, confidence, and mobility. Every exercise is adaptable to individual participants' current ability.

Click on the more information link below to RSVP.

Part I - High School Counseling and Admissions - Tuesday, April 14
Part II - Financial Aid and Tuition Benefits - Thursday, April 23

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.

Students interested in gaining hands-on experience in the culinary arts, retail management, team work, and farm-to-table entrepreneurship are invited to apply! Farm Works is a College Farm program located on campus that offers freshly prepared meals, canned goods, sustainable home and body products, certified organic produce, and our 100% grass-fed, humanely raised beef products. The deadline to apply is April 17th. Please send your resume and cover letter to halpinj@dickinson.edu.

Help the Office of Marketing & Communications tell the Dickinson story! We have openings for student photography interns and a student marketing intern for the 2026-27 academic year. View the complete position descriptions and application instructions at dickinson.edu/marcommjobs, and apply by April 24.

The Children's Center is hosting a Chipotle Night Out on Saturday, April 11th, 4-8pm, 40 Noble Blvd, Carlisle. 25% of the sales get donated to the Children's Center. Order online for pickup using the code, JPWZMQJ or show the flyer at the restaurant. Email Cheri Truman to get a flyer, trumanc@dickinson.edu. Online orders must be for pickup only. Delivery orders and gift cards do not qualify. Thank you for participating in DCCC's fundraising efforts!