February Edition
In the spirit of being sustainable, economically efficient, and allowing instant access to the latest Vitality Employee Newsletter, we provide all issues in electronic format.
The Psychology of Belonging: Navigating Identity on a College Campus
Tuesday, February 3, at 7 p.m. in ATS: Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum joins Dickinson College for a moderated conversation inspired by her New York Times-bestselling book, Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?
National Wear Red Day | Friday, February 6
Join us for a WEAR RED - GO RED table event in the lower level of the HUB on Friday, February 6, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. SHOW us your RED! Support Go Red For Women by participating in the American Heart Association’s National Wear Red Day®.
Nominations for the Distinguished Staff Award
Nominations for the Distinguished Staff Award can be submitted by any member of the college community, including faculty, staff, and students. Nominations are reviewed by the Staff Forum and are open through Friday, March 6.
2026 National Student Employment Week
Dickinson will celebrate National Student Employment Week from April 13 through April 17. Dickinson will honor all nominees and present the Student Employee of the Year and Supervisor of the Year Awards. Click here to see the process and deadlines.
Workday Training
RSVP in EngageD: Purchasing Cards & Expense Reports Training Virtual Session is scheduled for Thursday, February 12, from 1:30-2:30 p.m. | Workday Wednesdays: Walk-in through February 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., HUB Conference Room (lower-level)
Endometriosis & PCOS Wellness Info Session | Thursday, February 19 at noon
The first step in treating endometriosis and/or PCOS is talking to your provider about it. What is it? What are the symptoms? How can it be treated? Join us for this informative wellness session and talk with the experts at UPMC. RSVP in EngageD.
Emotional Intelligence: The Secret Superpower Webinar | Thursday, February 19 at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
In this webinar, Health Advocate’s EAP Program Manager explores how we connect with and support others, learn strategies to improve our emotional skills, and see how emotional intelligence contributes to success and fulfillment in work and life.
Substance Misuse and the Drug Free Workplace | Tuesday, March 17 | 2-3 p.m.
Presented by Missy Stine, Ph.D., Executive Director of the Wellness Center. This employee workshop is designed to provide brief education on substance misuse and related problems. RSVP in EngageD.
Spring Into Fitness Challenge Registration
Recruit your teammates now to join in the fun that begins on Sunday, March 15, and runs through Saturday, April 25. The Challenge is open to the entire campus community!
YMCA360 Digital Experience for Employees
Thanks to a partnership with the Carlisle Family YMCA, all full- and part-time faculty and staff have access to YMCA360—a virtual platform offering a variety of wellness classes to support your health journey. New employees are added regularly.
Special Programs & Announcements
- Knowledge for Change: Educating Against Bias and Hate | Wednesday, February 4 | 6 - 7:30 p.m. | Allison Hall Community Room
- Frederick Douglass 208th Birthday Celebration | Friday, February 13 | noon - 4 p.m. | Stern Center Great Room
- Love Your Body Week | February 16-21 | RSVP in EngageD
- Discounted Hersheypark Ticket Sale: $42.95 per ticket, full payment due Friday, March 13. Contact hrservices@dickinson.edu for more information or place your order.
- Dickinson Club Candlelight Dinner & Wine Tasting | Saturday, February 21 | RSVP here
- College Farm CSA
- 20% Discount on Carlisle YMCA Membership
- YMCA360
Professional Development
- Trout Gallery Events and Lunch & Learns
- CPR, First Aid & AED Training | Friday, March 13 | 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. | DPS Training Room
- College Prep for Parents | Thursdays, April 6 and 23 | noon - 1 p.m. | McCauley Room, Old West
- Career Development Conference Fund
- Tech Transformation
- Tech News
Wellness@Dickinson
- Building a Personal Growth Zone - Alera Group's February Newsletter
- Everything Our Mothers Didn't Tell Us: A Feminist Menopause Workshop | Tuesday, March 10 | noon - 2:30 p.m. | Stern Great Hall | RSVP with Katie Schweighofer, Women's & Gender Resource Center
- Heart Healthy Game Day Recipe: Saucy Boneless Chicken "Wings" with Chery Barbecue Sauce by the American Heart Association
Financial Wellness
- TIAA Consultations | Thursdays, February 12 and March 5
- Yours, Mine, Ours: Finances for Blended Families | Thursday, February 12 at noon
- Managing Your Finances During & After a Divorce Webinar | Tuesday, February 24 at 11 a.m.
- Avoiding Tax Filing Fraud - A Health Advocate Webinar Replay
- Fidelity Webinars
- TIAA Financial Webinars
- Medicare Resources
- Fidelity Investments - Medicare Explained Podcast
Fitness Schedule
Classes can be found in EngageD via the Gateway by searching for key words (cardio, Pilates, Zumba), by selecting the Group Fitness category, or click on the links below. Be sure to RSVP for each session you plan to attend.
Mondays
- Pilates | 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. | HUB Dance Studio
- Gentle Yoga | noon - 1 p.m. | HUB Dance Studio (Starting February 23)
Tuesdays
- Cardio Fusion | noon-1 p.m. | HUB Dance Studio
- Zumba | 5-6 p.m. | HUB Dance Studio
Wednesdays
- Pilates | 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. | HUB Dance Studio
- Full Body Circuits | noon - 1 p.m. | Kline Functional Fitness Center (Starting February 18)
- Sports Yoga | 4:45-5:45 p.m. | Memorial Hall, Old West (Starting February 18)
Thursdays
- Camp Cardio | noon - 1 p.m. | HUB Dance Studio (Starting February 12)
Fridays
- Zumba | 5-6 p.m. | HUB Dance Studio
- DEW Power Yoga | noon - 1 p.m. | HUB Dance Studio (Starting March 20)