Announcements

Now accepting applications to study abroad/away for Fall 2026 and AY 26-27!

The CGSE is pleased to share that study abroad/away applications for Fall 2026 and Academic Year 2026-27 are now open! Applications are due February 15, 2026 (note: some programs have earlier deadlines and/or rolling admissions. Refer to program pages for exceptions). Interested students should review the information on the CGSE application portal for additional information. When students are ready to apply, they should go to the program brochure page of their chosen program on the application portal and select “apply now”.

Friday, December 5th - 4:30-5:30 PM - Althouse 106 - No RSVP needed

Top 10 Winners & Special Category Awards

Welcoming Dickinsonian Speakers - President John E. Jones, Provost Renee Ann Cramer. Alumni & more!

The Food Studies Program is pleased to host Adrienne Su and Siobhan Phillips for readings and a discussion on food-related poems, prose, and possibilities in 2025 and beyond. Tuesday, December 9th at 4:30pm in the Waidner-Spahr Library Stafford Area. Light refreshments will be provided. Attendees are invited to bring a canned food item for donation to Project SHARE.

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

ITS will be upgrading the Perceptive Content production system on Sunday, December 7th, between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Access to the system will be interrupted during this time. Please contact Mike Nacko at nackom@dickinson.edu with any question or concerns.

Workday is coming soon!

As we continue our journey toward implementing Workday at Dickinson, we’re making progress in key areas and laying out the groundwork for a smooth transition. In an effort to get the word out, we are excited to announce a trivia contest to enhance your Workday knowledge.

Visit the Dickinson Workday homepage for project information and explore the connected Workday resources pages to learn more. To enter, submit your answer to the following question by sending an email with your response to Workday@dickinson.edu

Trivia Question #7

True or False: Workday can be used on both desktop and mobile devices. You’ll be able to sign in securely from anywhere to:

a. View pay slips
b. Update personal information
c. Approve time or requests
d. Create expense reports
e. Complete many other common tasks

Click the ‘More Information’ link below to find the answer!

Responses received will be entered into a random drawing for a prize!

Thank you for participating and welcome to Workday!

Totara is permanently retired and unavailable as of Monday, November 24.

This change is part of our transition to Workday, which will become the new home for employee professional learning starting December 15.

- Student learning content previously housed in Totara is now (or will be) available in Brightspace.
- Wellness activities can be found in EngageD.
- Additionally, employee performance appraisals will be completed in Workday.

For details and training resources, please visit the Workday Training site: https://www.dickinson.edu/workday

Workday is coming soon!

As we continue our journey toward implementing Workday at Dickinson, we’re making progress in key areas and laying out the groundwork for a smooth transition. In an effort to get the word out, we are excited to announce a trivia contest to enhance your Workday knowledge.

Visit the Dickinson Workday homepage for project information and explore the connected Workday resources pages to learn more. To enter, submit your answer to the following question by sending an email with your response to Workday@dickinson.edu

Trivia Question #8

True or False: Entering Time and Time Off in Workday brings a few changes in processes for the Student Worker time entry process. Student workers:

• will clock in and out daily using their phones (no more weekly time entry) for most student worker positions on campus.
• cannot edit their time, so managers will make any necessary corrections.

Click the ‘More Information’ link below to find the answer!

Responses received will be entered into a random drawing for a prize!

Thank you for participating and welcome to Workday!

Big savings start now! Get 20% off your Dickinson Outfitters purchase whether you shop online or in person. Cannot be combined with department charges or clearance/final-sale items.

Dickinson students, staff, and faculty are invited to join us for small group discussions of The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer.

We are providing a limited number of books to registrants on a first come, first serve basis. Please register at: https://libguides.dickinson.edu/communityreading/2026.

This event will take place on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided at 4:30, with discussion starting at 5 p.m.

The last day to submit expenses to R&D before the winter break is Tuesday, December 9, 2025. This applies to all expenses related to R&D awards, Dean’s Faculty Research Funds, Endowed Chair Funds, and Start-up funds.

Pi Beta Phi, Delta Sigma Theta, and the Afro-Diasporic and Cultural Collective are hosting a talent night on December 11th in ATS at 8 p.m., featuring student performing acts. Tickets are $5, and winners are chosen by audience participation. Based on the Apollo Night theatre in Harlem!

Workday Project Update

Countdown to Workday Go-Live...3...2...1

With just a few days to go before Workday officially launches on December 14, the project now enters its final stretch. Training begins this week and the final review of all training materials is underway. Testing, data validation. and integrations are complete and teams across campus are finalizing details as we transition from Banner to Workday.

The focus this month is on training. Live training sessions are scheduled beginning Wednesday, December 3 and continue through Friday, December 12. Department and small group training sessions are available upon request. Online training materials - job aids, videos and recordings from the live sessions - are available by visiting dickinson.edu/workdaytraining.

At this time, our cutover period begins with transitions from our legacy systems into Workday. Some systems and transactions may be paused to ensure a smooth transition. For a list of key cutover dates and details about what to expect, visit the Workday Project Website (dickinson.edu/workday).

Thank you to the project team for all of their hard work, and for the patience of everyone involved in this effort. The move to Workday is a major milestone in modernizing our administrative systems, simplifying processes, improving access to data, and creating a more connected experience for employees across campus. We are so grateful for all of the collaboration across campus. Together, we’re transforming our technology into a modern system that will support Dickinson well into the future.

To view the full Workday News December 2025 issue, please click the more information link below!

Wednesday, December 10 | HealthAdvocate Webinar
Register for the 10 a.m. session at (https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4214911206301848409)
Register for the 2 p.m. session at (https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/182587551386395480)

Whether you’re supporting others or managing your own care, this session will equip you with the tools and knowledge you need to take charge of your health.

You'll learn:
• How to advocate for yourself in medical settings
• What questions to ask during medical appointments
• What resources and support are available to you (and how to access it)

Join Health Advocate experts, Lori Taylor and Brittney Willoughby for this informative webinar.

Wednesday, December 10 | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Social Security will play a key role in retirement. Learn how benefits are calculated and strategies for claiming them.

Wednesday, December 17 | 12:00 – 12:40 p.m.

Foot health is more than just a “comfort issue” — it directly connects to fatigue, pain, and reduced concentration, directly impacting movement and productivity. Maintaining mobility and vitality is a key aspect of long-term health.

Foot pain can also be a sign of another issue, such as peripheral artery disease (PAD), which is related to heart disease. Learn about common foot problems, how to keep moving, and about PAD from UPMC experts, Aaron Rathsam, DPM, and Steven Woratyla, MD.

Interested participants should RSVP to devwell@dickinson.edu; a calendar invitation with the Teams meeting link will be forwarded to you.

Thursday, December 18 | 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Join Karen Beaudoin, MSW, EAP Program Manager and Senior Trainer of Health Advocate, for a free webinar on mindfulness. Discover practical strategies to reduce stress, manage negative thinking, and move forward in a healthy, productive way.

We are in need of a house/pet sitter who can stay at our home Dec. 26-Jan. 2. We have 4 cats and 1 dog. Candidate must have their own transportation & must be able to walk our dog at least once per day. Please email Andrea at vanvolka@dickinson.edu if you are interested!

The Trout Gallery is seeking candidates for a Spanish Education Intern to begin in the Spring of 2026. Spanish Education Interns teach students in Spanish 101, 102, 201 and 202 in The Trout Gallery exhibition spaces. Individual lessons are written collectively bv the Spanish Language Education team (4 student interns and a member of The Trout Education staff) with the goal of providing students with the opportunity to practice speaking, writing and understanding Spanish in relation to specific exhibitions on view. Interns will receive training in principles of second language acquisition, lesson planning, and teaching in an art museum space. No previous understanding of art or art history is required. Qualified candidates must speak Spanish and be interested in teaching and working as part of a team. Commitment is 4-6 hours per week for this paid position. Preference is given to students with 8:30, 9:30 or 10:30 am availability on weekdays. Applications are due Sunday December 14th at 5 pm. To apply, go to: https://forms.office.com/r/Ff0dEvRb7w.

As a part of the festivities, we’re excited to announce our basket raffle fundraiser in support of the United Way. This is your chance to win one of 10 beautifully curated baskets created by departments across campus. When you purchase tickets, you choose which baskets you’d like to enter for a chance to win.

Baskets will be on display and tickets available for purchase from Dec 1-2 at Facilities Management (5 N. Orange St) and Dec 3-5 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the lower level of the HUB.

Make sure everyone has a meal this holiday season by donating canned goods, pantry staples and baking ingredients to the Holiday Harvest Food Drive. Collection bins can be found in the HUB, Kline Center, Kaufman, Rector, Althouse, and Stern now through December 19. All proceeds go to Project SHARE, Carlisle's main food distribution center.

Most Needed Items:
Baking ingredients
Pantry staples (cooking oils, vinegars, spices)
Allergen-free foods
Canned fruits and vegetables
Canned meats
Canned soup
Whole grains
Healthy snacks