Announcements

The center will re-open with regular hours on Wednesday, October 21.
We wish you a pleasant break!

The Quantitative Reasoning Center (QR Center) will re-open with regular tutoring hours on Wednesday, October 21st.

The CGSE will hold its annual Study Abroad/Study Away Fair where students can learn more about the off-campus opportunities Dickinson offers.

All Dickinson and Partner semester and academic year programs, as well as all Dickinson summer 2027 programs, will be represented. Students are encouraged to stop by to meet the CGSE staff and to speak with students who previously studied on each program as well as faculty who help to oversee each program.

Join The Trout Gallery for a reception to celebrate the new exhibition "Artifice: Aura and Authenticity from Ancient Molds to Machine Learning" on Friday, October 23, 2026, 5-7 PM. Enjoy free food from Marcello's Ristorante and free beverages. Valid ID required to drink alcoholic beverages per Dickinson College policy. This event is free and everyone is welcome!

Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen will visit Dickinson College to kick-off Pennsylvania's first College/University Flu Challenge and stress the importance of getting the annual flu vaccine as respiratory virus season begins.
When: Wednesday, Oct. 14 11:00 AM
Where: Dickinson College HUB- Social Hall

Tony Boston, vice president and chief diversity officer, is opening his door once a month for drop-in office hour sessions. Students, faculty, and staff are invited to stop in, no appointment needed.

Bring a question, an idea, or something you have been meaning to raise. Come to learn what the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is working on this year, or just to introduce yourself.

Office: Old West Building, 2nd floor
Time: 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Dates: Thursdays -- Oct. 15, Nov. 12 and Dec. 10.

Anyone who cannot make these times, or who would prefer a private conversation, can email Tony Boston at bostont@dickinson.edu to schedule one. Spring dates will be announced in January.

The October 2026 edition of our Workday News monthly e-newsletter, your source for updates and insights about Dickinson’s transition to Workday, is now available online.

Workday Project Update
The multi-year Workday Student project kicked off on September 21. Once live, starting in Spring 2028, the campus community will use Workday for many student-related activities such as registration, course schedules, grades, tracking progress toward degrees, and student billing - replacing our current student information system, Banner.

We are currently in the Preparation stage of the project, which includes explaining Dickinson’s processes for admissions, financial aid, curriculum, advising, student records, and student financials to the Workday team. This gives the team a shared understanding of how the college operates before planning and design begin in greater detail.

The project will move through five stages, with each stage building on the work completed before it:

• Prepare: Confirm the scope and introduce Dickinson’s processes and systems to the Workday team.
• Plan: Organize the work and begin planning for data conversion, reporting, and configuration.
• Design and Configure: Decide how processes will work in Workday and build the system.
• Test: Verify that the system supports Dickinson’s processes through multiple rounds of testing and practice.
• Launch: Train users, complete final preparations, and support the transition to the live system.

This early work is laying the groundwork for the many decisions ahead. As the project progresses, we’ll share updates and opportunities for campus to learn more about what’s changing and what Workday Student will mean for Dickinson. To explore and learn more about our progress and the phases of Workday, please visit the Workday Project Website (www.dickinson.edu/workday).

Workday Pulse Survey – August 2026
Thank you again to all who participated in the Workday Pulse Survey! Your feedback and responses are very much appreciated and will help to guide us as we begin with Workday Student (phase 2) and continue to refine and update Workday Finance/HCM/Payroll (phase 1). With any change there are challenges - whether it's just learning about the change, adapting to the change and/or adjusting a previous process to work with the new process or technology. This has been a monumental change for us all - and we are continuing to work through our transition to Workday. We have reviewed all survey responses and will use the information shared with us to help with our outreach and training efforts going forward.

To view the full issue of Workday News October 2026 issue for more details, resources and tips, click the ‘more information’ link below!

Due to an uptick in inquiries, a friendly reminder to everyone that beginning January 2026, Cash Advances (Spend Authorizations) are no longer processed through the Cashier’s Office and should be requested through Workday. Instructions on how to create a spend authorization can be found on the Workday Learning Pathway webpage for Finance. This also applies to Payment Voucher Requests, these need to be completed with Accounts Payable (accountspayable@dickinson.edu) as a miscellaneous payment request. Please allow adequate time for processing. For questions relating to spend authorizations or miscellaneous payment requests, please contact Accounts Payable (accountspayable@dickinson.edu).

Trout Gallery interns will be on the lower level of the HUB on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm with information about a new exhibition "Artifice: Aura and Authenticity from Ancient Molds to Machine Learning." Find out about upcoming Trout Gallery events and grab some free Trout merchandise!

Saturday, October, 24, 2026, 10 AM
Letort Spring Garden Preserve, 1110 S Spring Garden St, Carlisle, PA 17015, USA

Join The Trout Gallery and the Central Pennsylvania Conservancy for a special tree dedication ceremony celebrating the planting of three new trees at Letort Spring Garden Preserve. This event is part of the community outreach program accompanying Branch: Trees in American Art, The Trout Gallery’s current exhibition exploring the cultural, ecological, and artistic significance of trees in American life.

Vans from Dickinson College leave at 9:30 a.m. from the plaza of Weiss Center for the Arts for students and staff who would like a ride. They return at 11:00 a.m.

Tuesday, October 13 | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | HUB Social Hall East

Interested in learning more about your overall health and fitness? Stop by for a body composition measurement using the InBody 240 scale. You'll receive a personalized printout of your results and a brief one-on-one explanation to help you better understand what the numbers mean and how they can support your wellness goals.

Provided by:
Courtney Hager MS, RDN, LDN
Campus Dietitian

Wednesday, October 14 | 12 – 1 p.m. | Webinar

Hear from the experts in our Wealth Chief Investment Office about key drivers of the markets and economy that are impacting investors.

We’ll share views on:
• The state of the U.S. economy and key market drivers
• Factors influencing market volatility
• Investing in public markets

Click on the 'More Information' below to register with TIAA and receive the webinar link.

Wednesday, October 14 | 12 – 1 p.m. | HUB Side Room 203

Join us for an overview of Health Advocate, a confidential service available at no cost to all full-time employees. Health Advocate provides personalized support from registered nurses, doctors, and health care experts who can help you and your eligible family members navigate medical, insurance, and health care issues.

During this session, you'll learn how Health Advocate can assist with finding providers, understanding medical bills, resolving insurance challenges, coordinating care, and accessing health resources. Eligible family members include your spouse, children, parents, and your spouse's parents.

RSVP today using the 'More Information' below to discover how Health Advocate can help simplify the health care experience for you and your family.

Thursday, October 15 | 10 – 11 a.m. | 4 – 5 p.m. | Webinar

News and social media are full of negative, disturbing, and tragic events that can have an impact on our well-being and productivity. Learning how to cope with upsetting events can help us stay grounded, be engaged at work, and reduce the impact of information overload.

Join Health Advocate's EAP Program Manager, Karen Beaudoin, for a webinar to explore strategies for managing difficult news, navigating sensitive conversations with coworkers, and protecting your well-being in challenging times.

Topics to be covered:
• Understanding information overload
• Managing exposure to negative news
• Coping during times of uncertainty

Click the 'More Information' link below to register with Health Advocate and select the time that works best for your schedule.

Thursday, October 15 | 2 – 3 p.m. | HUB Lower-Level Conference Room

Presented by Missy Stine, Ph.D., Executive Director, Dickinson College Wellness Center

We live in a complicated world -- and these complications stress us out, leading some to turn to self-medicating or other options to cope with life's challenges or issues. Did you ever wonder why some become addicted to substances, or how to recognize substance use or potential substance abuse?

This employee workshop is designed to provide brief education on substance misuse and related problems. You will learn about the warning signs of a substance use disorder, how to support persons struggling with substance misuse, and the connection between substance misuse and Dickinson’s Drug-Free Workplace policy. This program will also provide information on available resources.

Click on the 'More Information' below to register.

Wednesday, October 21 | 11 – 11:30 a.m. | Webinar

Annuities have been around for more than 2,000 years. But many people don’t know much about them. We’re going to talk about today’s annuities, what makes them unique and how they can help provide financial security for life as part of a long-term financial plan.

This webinar covers:
• What an annuity is and how it works
• Financial risks in retirement
• How annuities help address those risks
• Annuity myths and the real story behind them

Click on the 'More Information' below to register with TIAA and receive the webinar link.

Thursday, October 22 | 1 p.m. | 4 p.m. | Webinar

The EAP Overview Webinar is a live, virtual session designed to provide employees with a practical overview of the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including available services, how to access support, and how confidentiality works.

Topics include:
• Available services (counseling, legal, financial, and work/life support)
• How to access services
• Common reasons to reach out
• Confidentiality protections

Any employee or family member who would like to better understand their EAP benefits, especially those new to the organization or unfamiliar with the program should attend.

Register by clicking on the 'More Information' link below and select the time that works best for your schedule.

Enjoy a delicious meal while making a difference! On Wednesday, Oct. 21 from 4-8 p.m. mention the Dickinson–United Way Fundraiser when you dine, and 25% of your food sales will be donated directly to the United Way of Carlisle & Cumberland County.

Prefer takeout? No problem! Use code VXJ8GF when using online ordering.

Let’s eat well and do good—see you there!