Announcements

ITS will perform maintenance and testing on the campus VPN system on Sunday, April 26th from 7:00 AM through 10:00 AM. VPN services will not be available during this time period.

Have unwanted items at home, in your office or in your department? Don’t have your own yard sale (https://uwcarlisle.org/u-turn-community-yard-sale/) - just donate your “stuff” to support United Way through the U-Turn Program partnership with Dickinson. United Way of Carlisle and Cumberland County will have a huge Community Yard Sale at the Carlisle Fairground on June 13, 2026 from 7:30 am to Noon.

Dickinson Faculty and staff can donate and drop off their unwanted items at the designated U-Turn trailers during drop off times below. These items will be sold to benefit nonprofits in the area!

WIN/WIN/WIN. Sustainable reuse to raise money to help the community!
A flier is attached if you can share with other faculty and staff. Please consider donating.

Dickinson Faculty & Staff Drop Off Times:
• Thursday, May 14, 12:30 to 3 p.m. Take to Trailer in Allison Hall Lot
• Friday May 15, 12:30 to 3 p.m. Take to Trailer in Allison Hall Lot
• Wednesday June 10, 9 to 2 p.m. Take to Building T @ Carlisle Fairgrounds
• Thursday June 11, 9 to 2 p.m. Take to Building T@ Carlisle Fairgrounds

No pickups available.
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Accepted items: clothing, accessories, children’s toys, shoes, kitchen/bed/bath items, rugs, lamps, fans, furniture, sporting equipment, small appliances (working), small furniture items etc.

We want clean and usable items that could be resold at a yard sale. Please reach out with any questions to sustainability@dickinson.edu

The College Farm is an eighty-acre, USDA-certified organic farm and a living laboratory where students can gain distinctive, hands-on learning experiences. Student employees, graduate apprentices and volunteers are involved in all aspects of food production and research. The farm serves as a venue for the Dickinson community and its neighbors to experience a holistic approach to land stewardship rooted in management practices that work to sustain the natural environment. Enjoy our fresh produce by joining our CSA! Our harvest season runs from May 18th until November 24th with over 80 distinct varieties of vegetables, fruits, and herbs. Options: Spring Share – starting the week of May 18 to the week of June 8, four weeks of a curated produce box, available in large or small sizes, with weekly or bi-weekly pickup options. Main Season Share – starting the week of June 15 to November 24, a customized produce box, available in large or small sizes, with weekly or bi-weekly pickup options. Select your pickup location at the College Farm or Kaufman Hall on Dickinson’s campus. Plus, you can add out humanely raised on pasture without antibiotics or hormones beef products to weekly CSA orders.

Congratulations to Grace Bennett who was selected as the 2026 Student Employee of the Year!

Congratulations to Jason Nedrow who was selected as the 2026 Supervisor of the Year!

We recognized all of our nominees in a joint ceremony that took place on Tuesday, April 14th.

The 2026 Student Employee of the Year nominees:

Grace Bennett '26-Military Science department
Zoey Bochicchio '27-Campus Life office
Alyssa Daly ‘28-Center for Career Development (Honorable Mention Award Winner)
Cara Kamoie ‘26-Center for Sustainability Education
Valerie Larsen '27-Center for Civic Learning and Action
Jillian Mann ‘26-Center for Sustainability Education
Ethan Proch '26-Athletics

The 2026 Supervisor of the Year nominees:

Jason Nedrow-Theatre & Dance department
Susan Weibley-Dining Services department

Tuesday, April 28, will be the last Walk-In STI Testing Tuesday for the semester. STI testing is free and confidential. The Wellness Center Walk-In Testing Tuesday hours are 12:00PM - 1:00PM for asymptomatic students. Get yourself tested by April 28 in order to get your results prior to leaving campus for the summer break.

Join us any time between noon and 1:30pm on Tuesday, April 28th in the Rector Atrium for an interactive showcase featuring Food Studies senior research on Dickinson students' eating habits and patterns of consumption. Learn how and why eating behaviors have changed overtime and how various sections of the student population compare with each other. Light refreshments prepared by Food Studies students will be provided.

President John Jones III '77, P'11 and Student Senate President Clara Blackwell '26 will be available in the Dining Hall at noon on Tuesday, April 28 to visit with students. Stop by to share what is on your mind.

Wednesday, April 22 | 11:00 – 11:30 a.m. | Webinar

Nearly a quarter of U.S. adults are in the "sandwich generation," caring for aging parents while supporting adult children. We’ll explore ways to navigate this challenging time without sacrificing your sanity or your retirement.

You'll learn strategies to help you:
• Prioritize your own financial needs and secure your retirement
• Manage the costs of elder care and support adult children
• Create a budget to navigate competing financial responsibilities
• Evolve your plan over time as life change

Click the more information link below to register with TIAA and receive your webinar link.

Thursday, April 23 | Noon – 12:30 p.m. | Webinar

Spring is here! For some people, the warmer weather also brings an increase in asthma symptoms. Allergy-induced asthma can make it harder to enjoy daily activities and may even interfere with getting to work or staying active. Taj Rahman, MD, pulmonologist with UPMC Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, shares practical guidance on how to recognize your asthma triggers and better manage symptoms this season.

Click the more information link below to register for this event and receive a calendar invitation.

Part I - High School Counseling and Admissions - Tuesday, April 14
Part II - Financial Aid and Tuition Benefits - Thursday, April 23

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. Sessions will be held from noon to 1 p.m. in the McCauley Room, Old West.

RSVP in EngageD using the more information link below.

Tuesday, April 28 | noon - 1 p.m. | Webinar

Designed for those: *Nearing age 65 * Nearing Retirement * Working Past age 65 and ALL Retirees. Learn How to Get and Stay Medicare Insurance Ready. Join us for an informative presentation & get your questions answered. Register by clicking on the more information link below.

Learn Important Time Frames:
--What you should be doing as a retiree or soon-to-be retiree
--Open Enrollment and Guaranteed Issue Periods, plus late penalties
--What happens when you and your spouse do not turn 65 at the same time
--When to enroll or defer Medicare Part B if not retiring at age 65
--Changing carriers—how & when

Make sure your coverage is complete:
--What does Medicare cover and not cover
--Is secondary insurance necessary, and what are the options
--How do a Medicare Supplement and Original Medicare coordinate

Guidance regarding your personal situation and much more! Bring your questions. This is a great opportunity to gather helpful information. All are welcome--Please feel free to forward the registration link to a friend!

Note: Computer audio speakers are required. No phone dial-in available.

Friday, April 24th. 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Morgan Field.

You're invited to a mini outdoor break & yard games! Step away from your desk and join us for a little fresh air, friendly competition, and plenty of laughs. We'll have cornhole, giant jenga, and more! No skills required - Just bring your "ready to have fun" attitude to celebrate the end of the Spring Into Fitness Challenge. Come for a few minutes or stay the whole time. Let's recharge, relax, and enjoy some mid-day fun together! RSVP in EngageD.

Join the Downtown Carlisle Association for two Spring Clean-Up Days in Downtown Carlisle. Clean up will take place on Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25 from 9am - noon. Volunteers should meet in the front of the Carlisle Borough building located at 53 W South St. for equipment and street assignments.

Friday, April 24 | 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Allison Hall Community Room

Sponsored by Alpha Phi Omega.

The American Red Cross Biomedical Services is the largest single supplier of blood and blood products in the United States, collecting and processing more than 40 percent of the blood supply and distributing it to some 3,000 hospitals and transfusion centers nationwide.

From April 13–30, donors will receive a $15 e-gift card. Please consider supporting your local community by donating blood and participating in this important event!

For questions or more information about blood donation to the American Red Cross, please visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED Cross (1-800-733-2767).