Announcements

The Dickinson College winner of the annual Academy of American Poets College & University Prize is Vanessa Abraham ’25, for her poem “Ultrasound: My Body in the Yellow Breeches Creek.” Honorable Mention goes to Jenna McCulloch ’27, for “80 Proof.” The judge was Janel Pineda ’18.

You can read the poems at this website at the bottom of the page:
https://www.dickinson.edu/info/20104/creative_writing/787/creative_writing_faqs

Congratulations, Vanessa and Jenna!

At the request of past graduates and parents, we have not rolled your actual diploma. Please pick up your original diploma on the HUB Underground Patio immediately following Commencement. Your diploma may be picked up between 11:30 am and 2:00 pm. Please feel free to have your parents pick up your diploma for you.

Please remember to submit the names of academic prize and award recipients to Emma Krebs (krebse@dickinson.edu) in the Registrar's Office.

Senior prizes that require completion of senior grades are due no later than noon on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.

Underclass prizes that require completion of spring grades are due no later than noon on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.

Have unwanted items at home, in your office or in your department? Don’t have your own 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 HUGE YARD SALE (https://uwcarlisle.org/u-turn-community-yard-sale/) at the Carlisle Fairgrounds on June 14, 2025 from 7:30 am to Noon. Faculty and staff can drop off their unwanted items at the designated U-Turn trailers during drop off open hours listed below. These items will be sold to benefits nonprofits in the area! WIN/WIN/WIN. Sustainable reuse to raise money to help the community! So clean out those closets, spring clean that office and collect your unwanted items.

Dickinson faculty & staff 2025 drop off times:
• Thursday, May 15, 12:30 to 3 p.m. @ Trailer in Allison Hall Parking Lot
• Friday, May 16, 12:30 to 3 p.m. @ Trailer in Allison Hall Parking Lot
• Wednesday, June 11, 9 to 2 p.m. @ Carlisle Fairgrounds
• Thursday, June 12, 9 to 2 p.m. @ Carlisle Fairgrounds

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.

Farm Works will be closed for the summer, except for May 17 and June 13 from 12 - 4 p.m. Thank you for a great year. Over the summer, you can shop Farm Works online for pickup or delivery at our Square website by clicking "More Information below. Also, find the College Farm at Farmers on the Square every Wednesday from 3 - 7 p.m.

The College Farm is launching a u-pick strawberry patch in Boiling Springs and is looking for someone to help run this new venture in exchange for free organic veggies. If you have free time from late May until late June on Monday, Wednesday, Friday mornings to help run our operation please reach out to Jenn Halpin to learn more about this short-term volunteer gig that will yield season-long veggies.

The May 2025 edition of our Workday monthly e-newsletter, your source for updates and insights about Dickinson’s transition to Workday is now available to view online!

Workday Project Update

The Workday project team continues to make strong progress, and we’re happy to report that we remain on track and are moving forward as planned. This month, our primary focus areas are Unit Testing, Reporting, and Integrations—each a critical building block in ensuring a smooth and successful implementation.

We’ve officially started Unit Testing, a key milestone where we test individual components of the Workday system to confirm they function as designed. Our team has finalized the test scenarios, and many of those who participated in Functional Alignment Sessions are now directly involved in developing and reviewing meaningful test cases. Their work on the scenarios is helping us ensure the system aligns with our needs and expectations.

During Unit Testing, we are:

• Validating core system configurations
• Ensuring test scenarios produce expected results
• Confirming the system reflects documented design decisions
• Identifying any issues from data conversion
• Conducting isolated tests of independent processes

This testing process allows us to uncover and resolve any issues early, supporting the integrity and reliability of the Workday platform before we move into broader testing phases.

To view the full Workday News e-newsletter for May 2025, click the more information link below!

Congratulations to Dickinson College for winning the 2025 Division III District I Playoff Title!
They’re now off to Butler, Pa. for the NCBA DIII World Series from 5/16-5/18!

Employees are welcome to attend the following public Commencement events.

TOAST TO THE CLASS OF 2025
Friday, May 16, 2025
9:00 – 10:00 PM
Britton Plaza (rain location: HUB Social Hall)
Come join in a toast to the Class of 2025.

RECEPTION FOR COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER AND HONOREES
Saturday, May 17, 2025
5:30 - 6:30 in Rector Science Atrium
Reception for graduates, families and staff to meet the Commencement Speaker, Associate Professor Tiffany Frey, and honorary degree recipients Dr. Jennifer Gass ’83 and Brian Dorfler ’97. We will also honor the recipient of the Rose-Walters Prize, the Environmental Defense Fund.

COMMENCEMENT DAY
Sunday, May 18, 2025
10:00 - 12:30 on John Dickinson Campus
Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2025.

Full-time employees should complete annual open enrollment and retirement elections by logging into the Employee Dashboard via the Gateway - Self Service Banner. The open enrollment period runs from May 6 - May 21. Current insurance benefits, retirement elections, and annual giving contributions will continue into 2025-2026 if no changes are made; however, flexible spending accounts require an active re-enrollment each year. Check the 2025-2026 Open Enrollment website for important information regarding upcoming changes this year as well as details on how to complete the open enrollment process. The deadline is May 21, so don't delay, make those elections today!

Interested in being part of the Workday Project? Want to support your team in their adoption of our new technology and processes? This is an opportunity for you...

Big changes are coming with Workday and we want to make sure every voice is heard and every department is supported. Want to help with the Workday project, by supporting your team or co-workers in their adoption of the new Workday technology and online processes? Here’s your opportunity to volunteer and be involved! In late summer 2025, we’re launching a Change Agent Network (CAN), a team of volunteers* who will help keep their colleagues informed and ready for the transition to Workday.

CAN members come from all areas of campus to communicate, advocate, and act as liaisons throughout our Workday launch. They will play a crucial role, helping the Dickinson community prepare for Workday’s Go Live in mid-December 2025.

CAN volunteers will:

• Represent their colleagues and others to relay Workday information and impacts
• Attend CAN meetings to stay informed and share identified impacts of change(s)
• Communicate key messages to their campus contacts and colleagues
• Share feedback with the Workday Change Management Team
• Provide support and assistance with planning during the transition
• Spend about 1-4 hours per month (August 2025 – February 2026) on Change Agent activities

Who Should Volunteer?

You don’t need to be a Workday expert, we’re looking for:

• Good communicators and trusted team members
• People who are curious, collaborative, and positive about change
• Anyone who wants to play a meaningful role in shaping the future of campus systems.

We’d love to have you on board!
Interested in becoming a Change Agent Network (CAN) Volunteer?

*Supervisory approval is required for participation.

Click the “More Information” link below to let us know of your interest!

The ability for employees to charge on account will discontinue at the Bookstore and FAS Mail Center, beginning July 1, 2025. This convenience is rarely used by employees and the implementation of the new Workday system would add complexity to the process since it would require additional integrations. The Bookstore and FAS Mail Center both accept cash and credit cards as forms of payment.

Wednesday, May 21 | noon - 12:45 p.m.

Psychological first aid is a simple, yet powerful way of helping someone in distress. It is a form of helping that involves paying attention to the person’s reactions, active listening and if relevant, practical assistance to help address immediate problems and basic needs. Learning PFA skills and understanding reactions to crises empowers the helper not only to help others, but also to apply the same skills to their own crises.

Spring Refresh: Your 4 Week Personal Nutrition Workshop - Conducted by Courtney Hager MS, RDN, LDN, Campus Dietitian

The sessions are all online and available at your own pace (no in-person meetings, content posted weekly for you to work on). It is perfect for checking in with your nutrition and making manageable, but meaningful improvements.

Content will include:

--How to use a food journal without wasting time and energy.
--Basics of nutrition (What is metabolism? Should I cut carbs? How much protein do I need?)
--Mindful eating practices (using hunger and fullness cues, eating for enjoyment and eating for health, etc.)
--Interpreting food labels and product claims (Are "enriched" and "fortified" foods better? What's the difference between total sugar and added sugar on the food label? Etc.)

Sign up by clicking on the more information link below.

Join us Thursday at 12:30 pm for this fun all-employee celebration in the field behind the Clarke Forum. Mingle with colleagues over a variety of drink options, a buffet-style lunch, and fresh strawberries with shortcake and cream for dessert (yum!). Are you in? Go to "More Information" below to RSVP by today, May 12 (and learn more)!

If you are pursuing a remote or in-person internship or research experience this summer, you can register with the Summer Internship Notation Program (INP) or Research Experience Program (REXP). Through INP/REXP, you’ll enhance your internship/research by engaging in a personalized, reflective experience designed to support your goals. AND, the experience will be recognized on your official academic transcript.

All active, matriculated students with an internship are welcome to register through the Forms section of Gateway. Students should plan to submit a registration before June 1, if possible. Please contact intern@dickinson.edu if you need more time to make the internship arrangements.

International students studying on an F1 visa:
According to F-1 regulations, if you plan to pursue an internship/research experience with an organization other than Dickinson College – whether remote or in-person, whether paid or unpaid – you must register with the INP and obtain CPT work authorization approval before you can start the experience.
• CPT is required in every circumstance if you are located within the U.S.
• CPT is required if you are located outside of the U.S. but working for a U.S.-based company
• CPT is not required if you are located outside of the U.S. and working for a non-U.S.-based company

Questions? Contact intern@dickinson.edu