Announcements

Based on interest, two faculty/staff writing groups are now forming co-sponsored by the Center for Teaching, Learning & Scholarship and the Norman E. Eberly Writing Center. These groups will be write-in or writing only type of writing group. The purpose of the group is to dedicate some time to write without distraction for two hours weekly in the company of others for motivation and accountability. If you cannot make the two days/times listed below fit your schedule, please email Michele Lee Kozimor director of the Center for Teaching, Learning & Scholarship (kozimorm@dickionson.edu) with some days/times that would work for you and we will try to pull a third group together. The location for the writing groups will be determined once the number of group participants is finalized.

Group 1: Fridays from 10 am – 12 pm (starts Friday, October 10)
Group 2: Tuesdays from 2 pm – 4 pm (starts Tuesday, October 14)

Please complete the form to register for a writing group this semester: https://forms.office.com/r/4z5Uc4sv0y. Since the first writing group starts on Friday, October 10, please register by the end of the day Tuesday, October 7.

Dickinson’s librarians love Zotero and are excited to share this incredible resource with you!

Zotero is a free reference management software that can help you:

- Save and organize information sources for your research projects.
- Keep track of the sources that you’ve referenced as you write.
- Automatically create a well-formatted bibliography of your sources in any citation style.

Dickinson students, faculty, and staff are invited to participate in this lunchtime Zotero reference manager workshop on Thursday, October 9 in Stafford Auditorium. Pizza will be provided. Please register on EngageD.

Are you staying in the area for the mid-term pause this fall and want to get some writing done? The Center for Teaching, Learning & Scholarship and the Norman E. Eberly Writing Center are co-sponsoring a writing mini retreat for faculty and staff on October 20 and 21. The writing retreat will be a two-day event (you can attend one or both days) held in the Waidner-Spahr Library. The retreat will begin at 10 am and will go until 3 pm. Writers can come and go as needed throughout the day. Goal setting and reflection will be facilitated. A light lunch, snacks, and hot beverages will be provided. Optional consulting appointments and writing break activities will be available. The writing retreat will be a brief oasis to make individual progress on a writing project in a supportive, semi-social environment. Spaces are limited so please register to save your place using this form https://forms.office.com/r/i0qtq4Mmu0.

Each October, we celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month — a time to honor the struggles, achievements, and ongoing contributions of LGBTQ+ people throughout history. This month provides our campus with an opportunity to learn, reflect, and come together as a community to celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We are proud to invite you to a series of events that highlight resilience, visibility, and progress. Please join us in celebrating, supporting, and learning from one another.

- Gay Dinner & LGBTQ+ Trivia - Wed, Oct 8 | Hub Social Hall | 6-8 PM
- Out on Britton: National Coming Out Day Celebration - Fri, Oct 10 | Morgan Field by Drayer Hall | 12–4 PM
- Landmark Progress: 10 Years of Marriage Equality in the U.S., A Conversation with President Jones - Monday, Oct 27 | Rubendall Recital Hall – Weiss Center | 6–8:30 PM

Plus much more! For up-to-date information follow along on instagram @dsonlgbtq

Consistent with our educational mission, all academic and co-curricular programs sponsored by Dickinson College are open to all members of our community.

Multifaith Week is a series of events that highlights the spiritual, religious, and secular diversity across Dickinson’s campus. Events this year include the International Potluck, Fall Faith Fest, and Faith at the Farm. Take some time to tour the new meditation and prayer room in Landis House, join a movie night, or experience traditional religious services on campus. Multifaith Week invites all Dickinsonians to explore, learn, and connect across traditions. Check out CSSJ on EngageD or on Instagram @dickinsoncssj for the full schedule and updates.

Consistent with our educational mission, all academic and co-curricular programs by Dickinson College are open to all members of our community.

Thursday, October 16 | 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Allison Hall Community Room

We are happy to offer flu vaccinations to students and employees of the College.

Flu shot facts: Of course, the flu shot fights the flu. But what exactly is the flu? It’s a virus that can cause respiratory infection. It spreads quickly. And it can lead to pneumonia and other complications.

Registration is required. Sign up in Totara for your free flu vaccine today by clicking on the more information link below. If you do not receive a calendar invitation reminder via Teams or email, you are not registered. Please complete the online flu vaccine participation form or bring a PDF copy to your scheduled appointment.

Vaccinations will not be available for spouses and/or dependents. Please be sure to schedule an appointment with their primary care provider or a pharmacy offering flu shots.

The next clinic is scheduled for Thursday, November 13, from 4 to 6 p.m.

Attn Employees: Cumberland County is doing a strategic plan and would appreciate your input. Share your feedback on Cumberland County's services to help us better meet the needs of our community and establish funding priorities.

October 7 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | HUB Side Room

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:

1. Am I saving enough?
2. Am I invested appropriately?
3. 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.

Thursday, October 16 | 10 – 11 a.m. | 4 – 5 p.m.

Domestic violence occurs when one person in a relationship purposely hurts another person physically or emotionally. It often begins as threats and verbal abuse and then escalates to physical violence. Many people may not even recognize that their relationship is unhealthy, or they may be hopeful that their partner will change.

Join Angela Dobrzynski, LPC, of Health Advocate, for a free webinar to learn how to recognize the signs of an abusive relationship and explore available resources to help those in need.

To register, click the "More Information" link below.

Part I - High School Counseling and Admissions - Thursday, October 16

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.

Tuesday, October 28 | 7 - 8:40 a.m. | HUB Side Rooms 204-205

Click on the more information link below to schedule your screening appointment online and complete the preregistration paperwork with UPMC.

Nurses and wellness educators from UPMC will be on-site at Dickinson College to offer biometric health and wellness screenings for our valued faculty and staff. This initiative is designed to help you better understand key health indicators, promote awareness and prevention, and empower you to make informed decisions about your well-being. It also provides a chance to detect minor health concerns before they develop into more serious issues.

If you've participated in previous biometric screenings, you may recall waiting for your results to appear on the UPMC patient portal. This time, results will be available on-site within minutes, offering a faster and more convenient experience.

This session is limited to the first 35 sign-ups. A breakfast certificate will be provided for the Dining Hall the morning of your screening.

Students interested in a biometric health and wellness screening should contact the Wellness Center to schedule their screening at studentwellness@dickinson.edu or by phone at ext.1663.

Thursday, Oct. 16, 12:00 - 1:15 PM at The Trout Gallery

Join Erin Woods-Burke, Lecturer in Dance at Dickinson College, for an exploration of the Sonic Meditation practices pioneered by composer Pauline Oliveros (1932-2016) in conjunction with the exhibition To Listen Deeply at The Trout Gallery. Inspired by Oliveros’s work with sound, performance, and meditation, Woods-Burke will lead participants through gentle exercises to focus on increased attention to our bodies and environment.

This guided experience will be followed by a discussion and complimentary lunch. Space is limited; we kindly ask that guests RSVP.

RSVP at troutgallery.org on our Events page.

On behalf of the Board of Trustees, you are invited to a reception on Friday, Oct. 24 from 5-6 p.m. in Rector Atrium. The trustees are very interested in meeting you and hearing about your experiences as a student and your post-graduation plans. This will be a great opportunity for you to learn more about the Young Alumni Trustee program while meeting these very dedicated volunteers and hearing why Dickinson remains such a high priority in their lives.

Please RSVP in EngageD by Friday, October 17. Business to business casual attire recommended.

Please save the date for the employee holiday reception hosted by John '77, P'11 and Beth Jones P'11. The reception will be on Friday, Dec. 5 from 6-8 p.m. at Whispering Pines of Carlisle. Pre-registration will be required and available later this fall.

The Campus Life office is planning a Halloween BINGO event for October 31st from 7-9pm as an alcohol alternative event for our students and we would love your help! Would your office be willing to provide a themed gift basket as a prize for one of our 10 BINGO rounds? We would love it if the basket could be worth somewhere between $50-$100, but whatever you can do it fine. We just want this to be a super fun and attractive event for our students. Additionally, if someone from your office would be interested in serving as the BINGO caller for the round when your basket is the prize, we would LOVE to have you come and join us! Please let us know if you would like to join us for this event by contacting Kimberly Steiner.

This January, the Center for Civic Learning & Action is pleased to sponsor our annual service trip focused on Public Health & Supporting Maya Communities to Guatemala, from January 4 to January 15, 2026! CCLA’s service trips combine learning about communities and their history along with social issues and volunteer service. Our main community partners is Asociación de Mujeres de Altiplano (AMA). We will be hosting two information sessions on Wednesday, October 8 from 4:30 – 5:30pm and Tuesday, October 14 from 4:30-5:30pm (both in HUB Side Room 202).