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Dickinson Magazine Winter 2018

Dickinson Magazine winter 2018 cover

The winter issue includes the second part of a Q&A with President Ensign, three alumni profiles and the Dickinson Fund Midyear Impact Report. View these features and additional stories from the print edition, plus exclusive web content, below.

Read the iPad/tablet version of this issue on Issuu.com.

Features

Continuing the Conversation

Now more than six months into her presidency, Margee Ensign’s presence and passion continue to be felt across campus and in the Dickinson community around the world.

Lasting Impressions

Learn about progress toward Dickinson Fund goals halfway through the fiscal year, and discover how you can still make a gift that matters this year.

Good Business

Bud Sturmak ’95 ties sustainability to the bottom line with BlueSky Investment Management.

From Court to Court

John Slike ’51 remembers his basketball games at Dickinson in all their detail, despite half a century of separation. He spent his life in and on the court with Dickinsonians all around him.

Inside the Joke Factory

Discover how Lauren Smith ’06 carved out her spot in the comedy industry.

Departments

Construction Continues

View photos of progress on the construction of Dickinson’s new residence hall at the corner of High and Conway streets.

First-Year Seminar 101

Discover what’s distinctive about Dickinson’s First-Year Seminar program.

Kudos: Winter 2018

Dickinson faculty and administrators are frequently in the spotlight, including recent mentions in The Washington Post, The New York Times and National Geographic and on the WeatherChannel.com.

An Intergenerational Dickinsonian Team

Patricia Collins ’71 and Hunter Tuccio ’18 might seem like an unlikely duo, but their connections through Dickinson have proven beneficial to both.

The Importance of Being Engaged

Alumni Council President David Carlson ’99 shares the value he sees in engaging with the Dickinson community.

Finding a New Perspective

Track and field runner Bakary Samasa ’19 hasn’t let an injury keep him on the sidelines. Discover how he’s staying involved in athletics and connecting his sport to his studies.

Tearing Down the Walls

The Department of Theatre & Dance’s fall productions broke the mold in low- and high-tech ways.

Fine Print (Winter 2018)

The latest publications by Dickinson alumni include the eighth installment in a mystery series, lessons from a cancer survivor and a faith-based look at disagreement.

How Do You Do [It]

In this Pinterest/Tasty/DIY world, sharing tips and tricks has become the trend. Discover how Colleen Frerichs '17 crafted the winter cover, and how you can contribute your "how to."

An Abridged Ode to My First-Year Seminar

While researching and writing the First-Year Seminar 101 article, Alexander Bossakov ’20 was inspired to pen this firsthand perspective on how his FYS influenced him.

With Distinction

Graduating ROTC cadets Hayley Murdough ’18 and Ellis Johnson ’18 are reaching new heights.

The World and Back

Dickinson’s global programs and initiatives continue to grow.

Brilliant Shades of Green

An update on Dickinson's sustainability initiatives and accolades.

Carlisle Connections: The Great Escape

The newly reborn Allenberry Resort is a local oasis.

Three Essential Commitments

In her winter 2018 Dickinson Magazine column, President Margee Ensign looks ahead to the new year and reflects on the three essential commitments that make Dickinson unique.