Announcements

Brand new for the 2026 season! Swing by the Dickinson College Farm and shop our farm stand in-person. Our farm stand hours allow you to still stock up on your certified organic veggies, canned goods, grass-fed humanely raised beef, and more!

When: June 1 to December 18
Hours: Monday – Saturday 8am – 5pm
Where: 553 Park Drive Boiling Springs, PA 17007
Accepting cash, check, SFMNP, and WIC checks

August 14 - Benjamin Vo Blues Band
Menu - two hardy kabobs, an organic farm-fresh fruit salad with greens, and hand-cut french-fries

Join us for a Friday evening on the farm featuring live music and a farm-to-table meal! Ticket includes an entree and additional certified organic farm-fresh sides. Our meals can be made vegan and gluten-free and all feature our organic veggies or our grass-fed, humanely-raised beef! Kids tickets (12 and under) include a personal entree with no sides. Kids 3 and under receive free admission. Complimentary water and sun teas available to all. BYOB*

Each event is held from 6pm to 9pm, with live music beginning at 7pm. If you're interested in a walking tour of the farm, join us before each concert at 5pm to learn about how we grow!

Food & entertainment will be picnic-style, please bring your own chairs or blankets. Unfortunately, we do not allow pets at our events, unless it is a certified service animal.

TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE! Registration closes at 12pm on the day prior to the concert. Due to different menu options, ticket prices are between $32-$38. Kid's tickets (12 and under) are $15. Kids under 3 receive free admission.

*RAIN OR SHINE!* We have a historic barn on the farm to keep you dry!

Ingredients used to prepare our farm-to-table meals reflect the College Farm’s commitment to sustainability. Our produce is certified organic, and our meat production is certified 100% grass-fed. The systems by which our ingredients are grown on the farm underscore a desire to demonstrate regenerative and innovative systems that aim to preserve natural resources and add to the aesthetic of the land.

Meritain Health issued updated member ID cards to all medical and prescription plan participants. This update is due to moderate changes beginning July 1, 2026. Cards were recently mailed in a 9.5” x 6” envelope from Meritain Health.

If you have any questions or do not receive your updated card within the next few days, please get in touch with Member Services at 800-925-2272. You may also access your member ID card from Meritain’s member portal by clicking on the More Information link below and signing into your account.

Thank you for your attention to this important update.

Dickinson athletic coaches are hosting a fun and engaging camp focusing on the skills of field hockey, volleyball, lacrosse and basketball. Perfect for beginners, with a focus on teamwork, technique, sportsmanship and building confidence! This camp will be held August 10-13 and for girls grades k-6th!

Workday Project Update

We begin the new fiscal/academic year this month, finishing up the final adjustments for Workday Finance, HCM and Payroll, while preparing for exploratory calls that will begin during the month of September for Workday Student (phase 2).

Phase 2 kicks off this fall with many rounds of discussions for the architecture and building process of the Workday Student tenant. The technical aspects of Student will impact processes related to admissions, financial aid, registrar's office, academic advising and more. Additional information will be shared in future Workday News issues as well as the Workday Project Website!

Workday Wednesdays resume in early August as a casual, drop-in opportunity to ask questions, review processes, or build confidence using the system. The August sessions will meet in HUB side room 202 from 9-11 a.m. and are open to anyone needing quick assistance or task support.

View the full issue of Workday News July 2026 issue to see details for Workday Wednesdays dates and times, resources and tips in this e-newsletter by clicking the ‘more information’ link below!

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.

On Sunday, July 26, Dickinson’s music department will honor American musical creativity with America Sings: 250 Years of Song. James Martin, will perform selections from across 250 years of American history alongside his frequent collaborator, H. Lynn Raley ,at 4 p.m. in Rubendall Recital Hall, Weiss Center for the Arts.

This spirited musical celebration showcases works by iconic American composers including Samuel Barber, Lee Hoiby, Thomas "Fats" Waller, Rodgers & Hammerstein II, Irving Berlin, and even Dickinson College founder John Dickinson.

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!

The library has started an institutional subscription to Inside Higher Ed that allows unlimited access to IHE web content, either from the IHE website or from links to the IHE Daily News Update (e-news) that you may receive in your Dickinson email. You must be on-campus and logged into the campus network for this access. Library staff are still working on expanding access to off-campus readers in the future. If you are having difficulty with access, please start from the link provided, which is also available from the Library's Databases List.

Wednesday, July 22 | Noon – 12:30 p.m. | Webinar

Only 34% of non-retirees think their retirement savings plan is currently on track. A check-in at this stage of your career can help you take action now to set yourself up for greater financial security later.

In this webinar, you’ll find out how to:
• Know where you stand
• Set financial priorities
• Optimize your savings and investments
• Make a plan for lifetime income

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

For many families living below the federal poverty line, essential school supplies—such as backpacks, pencils and notebooks—can be financially out of reach. Fill the Bus, in partnership with United Way, and Carlisle 4 Kids through Project SHARE, work together each year to collect and distribute school supplies to more than 1,000 students in our community.

By supplies to Fill the Bus, you can help ensure local students have the tools they need to succeed. These young people are our future—let’s empower them to become the change they want to see.

Most-needed items include:
• Crayons
• Erasers
• Glue sticks
• Colored pencils
• Markers
• Pocket folders with prongs
• Spiral notebooks
• 1-inch three-ring binders
• Loose-leaf paper
• Mechanical pencils
• Pens
• Assorted highlighters

Drop-off locations:
• Collection bin near the stairs on the main level of the HUB
• President’s Office (Old West) on Tuesdays or Wednesdays

Deadline: Tuesday, July 21

Thank you for helping make a difference for students in the Carlisle area!