Announcements

Plan Now! Due to Final Grade Processing, transcripts and enrollment verifications cannot be printed after May 13, 2024 for graduating Seniors printing will resume May 20, 2024 and for all others June 3, 2024. If you have any outstanding obligations with the Student Accounts Office, your transcript request cannot be processed. Clear your holds now and think ahead to what transcripts & verifications you may need.

The Dickinson College winner of the 2024 Academy of American Poets Student Poetry Contest is Lily Bibro '24, for her poem "1 Gillot Road." Honorable Mention goes to Vanessa Abraham '25, for "July."

The judge, John Kneisley, is a poet and teacher living in Ft. Collins, Colorado, a recent graduate of Colorado State's MFA program in poetry, and an alumnus of Dickinson College (English '16). You can go to the Creative Writing web site to read the poems and see more information by clicking "More Information" below.

The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) Center will offer tutoring throughout the exam week! We will be open during regular hours and the last day for tutoring is Tuesday, May 7. The QR Center will reopen during the second week of classes in the fall semester. Best wishes for a relaxing summer!

A few tutors will be tutoring May 5 - May 9. If you would like an appointment, choose the English Writing Tutoring EXAM WEEK 24 SP on WCONLINE to schedule a session.
Best wishes as you complete the spring semester!

All recipient names for prizes and awards are due by noon, May 13. Return completed forms via email (oswaldj@dickinson.edu or campus mail) to Jennifer Oswald in the Registrar's Office.

From the Farm to your Kitchen – Dickinson Vegetable Shares – sign ups are now open. Fully customized vegetable shares with options for a 24 week or a 30 week season beginning in late May. Pick up weekly or every other week at the Farm or on campus. Our produce is certified organic and freshly harvested. Beef, lamb, eggs and other tasty surprises are also offered as “extras”. Let us share a taste of farm goodness with you!
Pick up window is 12 noon – 5:30pm.
To sign up or to learn more about the benefits associated with becoming a CSA member, please go to http://blogs.dickinson.edu/farm/csa/ or contact Jann Ernst at farm@dickinson.edu.

Celebrate the graduation of the Dickinson College Class of 2024 with a 20% discount on apparel, drinkware, and plush items at the Bookstore.

Visit The Trout Galley during Study Days, May 6-11, 10 am - 4 pm. Enjoy some art in our galleries while studying at tables with power outlets and individual lights. In our Education Center, enjoy free coffee, tea ,and lots of great snacks! Our Education Center will also feature art therapy activities, free printing, and white boards for group work. The Trout Gallery is located in Weiss Center for the Arts.

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 7 - May 22. Current insurance benefits, retirement amounts, and annual giving contributions will continue into 2024-2025 if no changes are made; however, flexible spending accounts require an active re-enrollment each year. Check the 2024-2025 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 22, so don't delay, make those elections today!

Wednesday, May 8 | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | HUB Mary Dickinson Room

Making decisions about your money can feel complicated. TIAA’s experienced financial consultants are here 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, you’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 in-person meeting with our TIAA financial representative, Nigel Sterns. To connect with a TIAA financial consultant, sign up online by clicking on 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.

Monday, May 13 | noon - 1 p.m. | HUB Mary Dickinson Room

Hypertension or High Blood Pressure is sometimes called the silent killer. Do you know your blood pressure? If not stop by this free screening to know your numbers and learn more!

Walk-in, no appointment needed!