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Christian Perry

New PSC Director Hits the Ground Running

Two years after establishing Dickinson's ACE Peer Mentor program, Christian Perry taps deep community ties as head of the Popel Shaw Center for Race & Ethnicity.

Associate Professor of Psychology Sharon Kingston (far left) co-leads the Pa. program for families affected by caregiver substance abuse. She's pictured above with research assistants Sagun Sharma '21 and Zori Hamilton '22.

Faculty-Led Program Helps Families Affected by Caregiver Substance Abuse Disorder

Associate Professor of Psychology Sharon Kingston co-leads a program to strengthen caregiver-child bonds and promote effective parenting strategies.

Portrait of Allissa Richardson.

Dickinson to Host Virtual Discussion on ‘Bearing Witness While Black’

Author and journalism scholar Allissa Richardson will deliver this year's Morgan Lecture.

Michael Eber '91

Driven by Purpose: Michael Eber '91

After a transformative overseas trip to Africa, Michael Eber '91 crafted a values-driven career that continues to evolve.

Jill Graby Shuck '93 leads a baking demonstration during the official launch of a baking program in Kenya. Led by a faith-based nonprofit, the program help adult students gain confidence and agency through community and by learning a marketable skill.

Fostering Hope: Alumna Entrepreneur Shares Path to International Venture

Entrepreneur Jill Graby Shuck '93 developed a baking program for a faith-based nonprofit that provides community and job skills to adults in Kenya.

Photo of two men walking on the sidewalk in front of a store.

Podcast: Dickinson, Carlisle CAN Lead Public Health Initiative to Fight COVID-19

Hear how Dickinson and the Carlisle Community Action Network founded by President Margee Ensign are leading a new public health initiative to fight the spread of COVID-19.

Professor of Music James Martin meets with community leaders to discuss the rollout of the new COMPOSED: Make Music Any Way! program. Photo by Tony Moore.

Making Music Any Way: Student-Led Program Brings Benefits of Music Education Online

Because of COVID-19, children are missing out on the joy, friendships, confidence and skills that music education can bring. The winners of the Dickinson Civic Innovation Competition are here to help.

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Dickinson College Joins Statewide Partnership to Address Climate Change

Dickinson College is among 12 colleges and universities participating in the state Department of Environmental Protection's Local Climate Action Program.

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Ideas for the Common Good: Dickinson's Civic Innovation Competition

The pandemic has significantly changed the ways K-12 students learn, connect and gain support this fall. There's still time to enter your ideas to help local students thrive.

CAI interns meet virtually with CCLA Director Gary Kirk (second row, second from left). Meetings and shared online documents keep everyone connected an on track.

Podcast: Civic Action Internships

The Center for Civic Learning and Action launched a new internship program designed to match Dickinson student expertise with community needs.

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A City With a Conscience

President Margee Ensign highlights the important work of the Carlisle Community Action Network, particularly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Summer Program for Youth Campers and staff practice proper social distancing during morning session.

Dickinson, Community Action Network Help Local Day Camp Cope With COVID-19 Challenges

Dickinson College and the Community Action Network (CAN) recently helped a local summer day camp provide academic enrichment and childcare for more than 70 local first- through third-graders.

Community Action Intern Julie Siecinski ’21 helped rebrand a community resource, researched nonprofit bylaws, edited educational videos and researched a grant. “It’s an incredibly rewarding experience,” she says.

Dickinson College Students Build Skills, Give Back Through Social-distance Internships

The new Civic Action Internship program unlocks professional skills for the COVID-19 era. It also empowers students to lend a hand in the Carlisle community when help is needed most.

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Carlisle’s Community Action Network and Dickinson Leaders Honored for Service During Pandemic

Carlisle’s Community Action Network (CAN), and two Dickinson leaders were lauded by the PA Humanities Council for remarkable community service during the pandemic.

Matt Kness,

Dickinson College Student Gives Back as Volunteer Firefighter During Pandemic

Matthew Kness ’21 serves as a volunteer firefighter in New York during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

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