Announcements

The Summer Issue of Vitality is now available by clicking on the more information link below.

Upcoming event highlights:
--Ways to Honor Juneteenth - Join Hope Station throughout June for events honoring freedom, culture, and community.
--Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary - National Reading of the Declaration of Independence | Wednesday, July 8 | 5 - 7 p.m. | Old West, Academic Quad

Employee Announcements
--Community Donut Socials | 9 - 10 a.m. | Britton Plaza - Tuesdays, June 16 through August 18
--Workday Wednesdays - Open sessions are scheduled through June 10.
--U-Turn 2026 Donation Drive - Wednesday and Thursday, June 10 and 11, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Building T, Carlisle Fairgrounds

Benefits and Financial Wellness
--Set Your Retirement Date webinar with TIAA | Wednesday, June 10 at noon
--Bond Investing Beyond Yield webinar with Fidelity Investments: | Tuesday, June 16 at noon
--Survival Skills for Single Working Parents Health Advocate webinar: Thursday, June 18, at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
--Identity Theft: Safeguarding Your Finances webinar with TIAA | Thursday, June 25 at 11 a.m.
--EFTs Made Simple: Trading Smart From the Start webinar with Fidelity Investments | Wednesday, July 1, at noon
--Communicating With Your Teen Health Advocate webinar: Thursday, July 16, at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Wellness@Dickinson
--Skin Cancer 101: Melanoma and Skin Cancer - A UPMC CARES webinar | Thursday, June 11, at noon
--YMCA 360 - A virtual wellness and fitness platform available for full- and part-time faculty and staff (available anytime, anywhere!)

Enjoy a variety of other community-based programs, events, and opportunities also shared on the Vitality webpage throughout the year.

Thursday, June 25 | 11 – 11:30 a.m. | Webinar

Identity theft is a danger for each and every one of us—almost on a daily basis. Whether it’s an email or text that sounds enticing, a suspicious phone call or a social media post with an urgent request from a supposed “friend,” someone may be trying to steal your identity for financial gain.

In this webinar we’ll look at how to:
Understand the threats
Know how it can happen
Secure your information
Look out for others
Act quickly if you’re a victim

Register by clicking on the 'More Information' link below.

Thursday, June 25 | 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.

Wednesday, July 1 | Noon – 1 p.m. | Webinar

Kickstart your ETF journey with a clear, practical guide to smart trading from day one. In this session, we’ll break down what ETFs are and how they work, explain the mechanics of buying and selling ETFs, and unpack key considerations like costs, liquidity, and tax efficiency of the investment vehicle. Join Fidelity professionals to gain the foundational knowledge to confidently evaluate ETFs and use them to build a more efficient portfolio.

Register by clicking on the 'More Information' link below.

Wednesdays, July 8 – August 26 | Noon - 1:00 p.m. | HUB Dance Studio

DEW (Diamond Essence Within) Power Yoga offers the possibility to find your inner power and builds from within to expand your ability from the inside outward. Yoga is for everyone - and whether you are new to yoga or have been practicing for a while - the empowerment of this Baptiste-style class brings results! This is a judgement-free practice for anyone who would like to join and practice yoga. The sequence of poses will warm you up from the inside and bring amazing results overall. Finish each session feeling energized yet relaxed!

Instructor: Jeanette Diamond

Register by clicking on the 'More Information' link below.