Announcements

The deadline to submit curricular changes to APSC for Academic Year 2026-27, including changes to majors, etc., is Tuesday, January 27, 2026. APSC must take these items to the March faculty meeting to secure approval. Additional information is available on the APSC Curriculum Revisions webpage.

This program is pending APSC approval.

Spend an unforgettable three weeks this summer at Universal Orlando Resort, home to some of the world’s most thrilling and imaginatively engineered theme parks. Immerse yourself in the worlds of Jurassic Park, The Simpsons, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Super Nintendo World, and more. You won’t just visit some of the most popular themed lands on the planet—you’ll study the mathematics and related disciplines behind the magic.

Using the theme parks at Universal Orlando Resort as a backdrop, this course explores real-world applications of mathematics and data science. Students will investigate topics across applied mathematics—including probability, statistics, optimization, graph theory, combinatorics, and mathematical modeling—through direct observation and hands-on analysis of guest flow, attraction efficiency, and operational decision-making.

Over the three-week program, students will make daily excursions to the parks to gather data, develop and test hypotheses, and complete both small and large projects. Each day will include mini-lectures and discussions to reinforce key concepts, held in a variety of settings such as outdoor spaces, the suite’s common area, and even inside the parks themselves.

In the final week, students will design and carry out an independent project, collecting and analyzing data, making predictions, and testing solutions. They will present their findings to the group at the end of the course.

Program Dates
May 18 – June 9, 2026

Application Deadline
February 1, 2026

Information Session
Wednesday, November 19 at 8pm in Tome 115

For more information, email Prof. Dick Forrester at forrestr@dickinson.edu or Prof. Barry Tesman at tesman@dickinson.edu

FLASH (Financial Literacy Access Secures Hope) Bootcamp - Those Early Years Post College

2/7/2026 - 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Light Breakfast and Lunch provided - Door Prizes!

Session 1: That First Job as a Dickinson Alumni: More than Just a Paycheck
Facilitated by: Don Nagle '76 - Previously Asia Society CFO and Senior Vice President

Session 2: The Impacts of Borrowing: Helpful or Harmful?
Facilitated by: Lisa M. Kramer - Branch Manager III, Members 1st FCU

Session 3: The Impacts of Investing Early
Facilitated by: Lisa Matthews '83 - Retired Financial Advisor/Planner & Entrepreneur

Young Alumni Panel:

Kayla Dobyns '21, KPMG
Reid Schattgen '23, PWC
Minseo Kim '25, SEK

Sign up via this link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=VbAyYrl2E0ybiLVirn22-8Ngkqt_YUtKmk1nDuernLJUMFRZQlJWTUJNRklFVkg4NDBUVTNXTFBMQy4u.

Banner will be undergoing maintenance in order to upgrade critical components of the system on Sunday, January 25, beginning at approximately 7 a.m. The upgrade is expected to be completed by noon on the same day.

The Wellness Center will be closed on Fri. Jan. 16 from 1:30 – 3:00 pm so that staff can attend the Town Meeting. We will reopen following the meeting. Please go to the Wellness Center webpage, https://www.dickinson.edu/homepage/138/wellness_center, and click on Emergency Care if you need immediate assistance during the time we are closed.

The library lower level is now open! Join us for a Grand Reopening Ceremony on Thursday, January 22, from 12-1 p.m. to celebrate all of the newly renovated lower level spaces, including the Reading & Research Lounge (previously the Information Commons), Center for Teaching, Learning & Scholarship (CTLS), and more.

There will be brief remarks by library leadership and a ribbon cutting by raffle winner Ashley Harbert '26. Come see the new layout, eat a cupcake, and celebrate our updated space!

Workday is Live!

As the campus community starts using Workday, the project team continues to adjust, tweak and fine tune areas within the platform to provide a smooth, seamless user experience for all.

This spring we begin the process to implement Finance Adaptive Planning. Starting in the fall 2026 semester and continuing through 2028, we begin the planning and implementation process for Workday Student. To explore what happens in the next phases of Workday, please visit the Workday Project Website (www.dickinson.edu/workday).

Workday Wednesdays
Now through February 25, join weekly open sessions every Wednesday in the HUB where you can drop in to ask questions and get personalized assistance from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Live Training Session Recordings
Couldn’t attend in-person Workday training sessions in December? No problem! Recordings are available for you to watch at your convenience and will continue to be added as additional training sessions occur. All recordings are posted in the Workday Learning Pathways as well as the topic areas within the Workday Training Resources online.

Please submit requests for Workday assistance via email to helpdesk@dickinson.edu.

To view the full content of January 2026 Workday News online, click the ‘more information’ link below.

DCCC Kindergarten will be hosting an Open House on Thursday, January 22nd, 6-7pm. Come check out the classroom, curriculum, special programs offered, and meet the teacher, Miss Brittney M.Ed. Children are welcome! There will be a special activity for the Kindergartner and a goodie bag! Families can take advantage of early registration and lock in the '25-'26 tuition rates. Be sure to share if you know a child going into Kindergarten in the '26-'27 school year. The child must be 5 by November 1st, 2026. Call DCCC for more details, 717-245-1088, or contact Cheri Truman, trumanc@dickinson.edu

Applications are now being accepted for the Young Alumni Trustee position. All seniors graduating by May 2026 are eligible to apply. The Board of Trustees established this two-year position to bring new, young perspectives to the board and its deliberations, as well as assist the board in developing open and meaningful connections with the student body. See the link below for more information and to access the online application. If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Love in the Office of the President at lovej@dickinson.edu or 717-245-1792. The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. on Monday, January 26, 2026.

The Help Desk had been temporarily located in the lower level of Bosler Hall since July, but has now returned to its historic location on the ground floor of the Spahr side of the Library. Come see us there!

Tuesday, January 20 | 9 a.m. – 5 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.