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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

Students may make appointments beginning Friday, January 30 on WCONLINE at https://dickinson.mywconline.com/.

Department chairs and area coordinators: Electronic Course Submissions for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 academic offerings for the initial Course Request period are due at the Registrar's Office by noon, Monday, February 2.

**INTERESTED - Film Or Television After Graduation**

Lauren Ashley Smith '06, TV & Film Writer, Producer, and radio host will talk with students about the ins and outs of getting into TV and Film. Students will screen an episode from A Black Lady Sketch Show and Lauren will break it down to illuminate how to write a show, how to get a show from idea to TV, among other aspects of getting a show on TV.

Wednesday, February 4th, 4:30pm
The Paz Gathering Room
Light dinner will be served

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The State of the Global Economy - leaders across industries who are … Responding to trends, Advancing innovation, Shaping the future.

February 5, 2026 from 5:30-6:45 pm at the Anita Tuvin Schlechter (ATS)

Panelists:

Mark Burgess '81 - CEO - Mauser Packaging Solutions

Susan Miller '81 - President & CEO - Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS)

David Giordano '91 - Chief Investment and Risk Officer - GE Vernova

Melissa Novak '97 - Regional Senior Investment Officer - Northern Trust

Peter Eavis P'27 - Reporter - The New York Times

- Reception to follow in the ATS Lobby -

A Measure of Value curator Allie Gonzalez`26 will lead visitors on an exhibition tour followed by a discussion with coffee and desserts.

Feb 05, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Carlisle, Emil R. Weiss Center for the Arts, 240 W High St, Carlisle, PA 17013, USA

Register at https://www.troutgallery.org/events/coffee-with-the-curator/form

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

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AI as a Partner:

AI isn’t going away—but how you use it matters. AI as a Partner is a workshop that helps students move from using AI as a shortcut to using it as a tool for deeper thinking, better planning, and stronger decision-making. Rather than teaching “AI tricks,” this session focuses on understanding problems, recognizing what you know (and what you don’t), and learning how to work with AI without giving up ownership of your work. Students leave with practical strategies for using AI thoughtfully in academic and everyday contexts—and a clearer sense of when AI is helping versus when it’s doing too much.

This workshop consists of two separate days with the first day 2/10/2026 and the second day 2/17/2026 (attendance is required at each session to receive a certificate of completion)

If you sign-up for 2/10/26 session you are automatically enrolled in 2/17/26 session. Each session runs from 4:45-6:30 pm.

** Light dinner provided
Sign up via Handshake: https://dickinson.joinhandshake.com/events/1899029/share_preview

Write for Life is a 6-week book discussion and writing group for faculty and staff, sponsored by the Center for Teaching, Learning & Scholarship (CTLS), and inspired by the book Write for Life by Julia Cameron. Beginning the week of March 2, the group will meet in a hybrid format with in-person sessions in Weeks 1, 3, and 6 and virtual check-ins in Weeks 2, 4, and 5; exact meeting days and times will be determined by the group. Meetings will take place in the CTLS now located in the lower level of the Waidner-Spahr Library. Participants will explore writing as a sustaining life practice through discussion, guided reflection, and dedicated writing time in a supportive, low-pressure environment. To foster meaningful conversation and community, participation is limited to the first 10 registrants. The book will be provided. Registration deadline: February 20. To register, email CTLS@dickinson.edu.

The Student Orientation Director is an integral part of Dickinson’s New Student Orientation planning process. Students who serve in the position will learn practical administrative skills, plan programs independently, and learn more about the field of higher education administration. This is a full-time role from June 1-August 30 and includes housing and a food stipend.

Internship Priority Registration Deadline - February 2nd The spring 2026 priority registration deadline for the Academic Internship Program is coming up quickly - there’s still time to register via Gateway. Please remember to submit the enrollment request form before beginning an internship if you will be interning this semester. Need assistance or have questions? Join us at the Internship Café Drop-Ins on Monday, February 2nd, from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in Biddle House, Room 102. Our team will be on hand and ready to help - whether you're exploring internship options, completing forms and requirements, finalizing your plans, or preparing for future opportunities. Don’t miss this chance to gear up for a meaningful and successful internship experience! Can’t make it during this time? No problem, reach out anytime at: Email: intern@dickinson.edu Phone: (717) 245 1760 In Person: Biddle House 103

Purchase any Regular-priced item and get a Last Chance item free (equal or lesser value).
Free item must be of equal or lesser value from Last Chance merchandise. While supplies last. Promotion not valid with any other offers.

2025 Form W2s are now available in Self Service Banner. Paper copies will be mailed no later than January 31, 2026 to individuals who did not elect to receive an electronic copy.

To view/print your W2:
1. Log on to the Gateway.
2. Select the SSB (Self-Service Banner) Tab
3. Select ‘Employee Dashboard’ from Main Menu
4. Select ‘Taxes’
5. Select Wage and Tax Statement’
6. Select the Tax year that you wish to access from the drop-down box.
7. Click on ‘Display’
8. Scroll down and click on the ‘Printable W-2’ Box
9. Right click on the W-2
10. Select ‘Print’ from the drop-down menu that appears.
11. Select the Printer that you wish to use.
12. Click on ‘Print’

New for 2025:

If applicable, qualified overtime received for 2025 is reported in box 14 of the W2.

Qualified overtime refers to the extra premium paid (the “half-time” portion) for hours worked beyond 40 in a week that is required under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

For tax years 2025 through 2028, individuals who receive qualified overtime compensation may deduct the pay that exceeds their regular rate of pay (the “half” portion of “time-and-a-half” compensation).

Because Dickinson’s over-time policy is more generous than that required by the FLSA, the qualified overtime reported in box 14 of the W2 may not match the overtime paid reported on pay slips.

Make your mark on the Trout! Art museums can and should be places that ignite curiosity, self-discovery, learning, socialization, and personal connectedness for everyone. Trout Workshop collaborators work with Trout staff to put these values into practice and provide input on all areas of Trout operations in bi-monthly workshops (Thursdays 12-1:15 PM). During workshop sessions, the group will create social media content, test and evaluate art activities, lesson plans, and exhibition tours, and offer personal reflections about connections between art museums and the world we live in. Trout Workshop collaborators also plan a spring social event, The Trout Gala, for Dickinson students. Collaborators get behind-the-scenes access, learn about museum operations, and make the Trout a better place, all while gaining valuable transferable skills.

Maximum 35, applicants accepted in the order received.

3 Hours per month, expect increased hours in the four weeks before Trout Gala.

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Thursday, February 26 | 12:00 – 12:30 p.m. | Webinar

Numbers are an integral part of our daily lives. Blood pressure, cholesterol, blood glucose, and BMI — what do these numbers tell us? Saketram Komanduri, MD, FACP, FACC, RPVI, board-certified cardiologist with UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute, will help you understand these numbers and how optimizing them adds up to a healthier you.

Workday provides a streamlined approach to all processes including purchasing card reconciliations and expense reimbursements. Both of these functions now fall under Workday Expense Reports.

To learn more about these new financial processes within Workday, sign up and attend one of these two session options now listed in EngageD under the event key search word: Workday

Friday, January 30 | 11 a.m.-noon | The Stern Center Great Room

Thursday, February 12 | 1:30-2:30 p.m. | Virtual TEAMS meeting*

*Teams link provided in EngageD for participants.

For assistance in addition to these Workday training sessions - please consider stopping by at Workday Wednesdays in the HUB Conference Room (lower level adjacent to the Underground) from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Wednesdays through February 25.

WILD (Wilderness Introduction to Life at Dickinson) leadership applications are now open on EngageD until January 31st! The WILD programs are a series of 3-day, 2-night pre-orientation outdoor trips designed to introduce first year students to Dickinson while experiencing the surrounding nature of the area. WILD leaders introduce incoming first year students to life on campus and in the Cumberland Valley by guiding them through backpacking and camping during pre-orientation. This volunteer position involves attending brief weekly training sessions during the Spring 2026 semester, moving in early for the Fall 2026 semester, and completing a free two day Wilderness First Aid training.

If you are interested in applying please fill out the application form on the Campus Life EngageD page.

Friday, February 13 | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Allison Hall Community Room

Sponsored by ROTC

Please consider donating blood to support your local community by participating in this blood drive! Everyone will receive a $5 LoveBucks certificate and a Blood Donor T-shirt while supplies last.

For more questions or details about blood donation to the Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank, please visit the more information link below or call 1-800-771-0059.