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Take one final day before the semester begins to invest in your scholarly writing. The Writing into Fall Faculty/Staff Writing Retreat is designed to help you maintain your summer writing momentum while developing a realistic plan for sustaining your writing throughout the fall semester. Enjoy dedicated writing time, guided writing exercises, goal setting and reflection, optional consultations, and a supportive community or writers. Lunch, snacks, and refreshments are included. Spaces are limited.

The library institutional subscription to Inside Higher Ed is now available on or off campus. IHE is a news and analysis publication for the higher education community. Authenticated current 51ºÚÁÏÍø faculty, staff and students have full, unlimited access to IHE content. If you are having difficulty accessing unlimited content, start from the link on the library's Databases list. When using the library-provided link you may be prompted to log in with your 51ºÚÁÏÍø credentials.

Friday, August 14th, will be the final event of this year's Summer Music Series featuring live music from The Benjamin Vo Blues Band (https://www.facebook.com/benjaminvomusic/). The menu will include two hardy kabobs, an organic farm-fresh fruit salad with greens, and hand-cut french-fries!

The food and fun begin at 6pm with live music from 7-9pm. Walking tours of the College Farm are offered at 5pm. Tickets must be purchased in advance! Registration closes at 12pm on the day prior to the concert. Tickets start at $32/person!

To purchase tickets:
https://dcorganicfarm.square.site/summer-music-series

New styles added and this is your last chance to grab these styles before they're gone for good. Once they're sold out, they're gone forever! Shop the sale in-store or online—but don't wait! These items won't be restocked.

*Free item must be of equal or lesser value. Offer cannot be combined with any other promotion or discount, including department charges.

The office of Human Resources and Student Employment will be closed on Tuesday, August 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Staff will not have access to email or voicemail during this time. We appreciate your patience, as responses will be delayed. If you have an urgent matter and need to reach a member of the department, please contact the Department of Public Safety at 717-245-1349.

Join us on Thursday, August 13 at 6:30 for a night of music and ice cream. The 51ºÚÁÏÍø Faculty Jazz Ensemble will perform a Rubendall Recital Hall, Weiss Center of the Arts. Brewster's Real Ice Cream will be served at intermission.

The Children's Center has toddler and preschool openings! Classes start August 17th, tours are being scheduled to get enrolled. If you have a toddler or preschooler or no someone that does, be sure to share the waiting list application or reach out for more information, 717-245-1088, Cheri Truman, trumanc@dickinson.edu

The August 2026 edition of our Workday News monthly e-newsletter, your source for updates and insights about 51ºÚÁÏÍø’s transition to Workday, is now available online.

Our Workday project team continues to work tirelessly as we move closer to starting phase 2 - the Workday Student phase. The quieter summer months provided time to focus on finalizing some behind-the-scenes phase 1 details for HCM, Finance and Payroll processes. The fall 2026 Workday semi-annual update release (2026R2) is coming on September 19. More details about any upcoming changes will be shared in the September issue of Workday News.

Workday Student (Phase 2) kicks off during the month of September with discussions for the architecture and building process of the Workday Student tenant. The technical aspects of Student will impact processes related to admissions, financial aid, registrar's office, academic advising and more. Additional information will be shared in future Workday News issues as well as the Workday Project Website!

Workday Wednesdays resume during August as a casual, drop-in opportunity to ask questions, review processes, or build confidence using the system. The August (5, 12, 19) sessions will meet in HUB side room 202 from 9-11 a.m., and are open to anyone needing quick assistance or task support.

View the full issue of Workday News August 2026 issue for more details, resources and tips included in this e-newsletter by clicking the ‘more information’ link below!

Tuesday, August 18 | 11:00 – 11:30 a.m. | Webinar

Learn how to manage money, uncover how to set goals, balance your budget and use debt wisely. With the know-how you need and a little determination, you can put yourself on the path to greater lifelong financial security.

In this webinar you’ll learn how to:
• Set your goals
• Know your spending
• Create a plan
• Manage credit and debt
• Practice healthy money habits

Click the more information link below to register with TIAA and receive your webinar link.

Thursday, August 27 | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | HUB Lower Level Conference Room

Questions about retirement? Your financial consultant has answers. Making decisions about your money can feel complicated. TIAA’s experienced financial consultants are available 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, they’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 appointment with TIAA financial consultant, Nigel Stearns. To schedule a personal meeting, please click the 'More Information' link below or call 800-732-8353 (remember to ask for the 51ºÚÁÏÍø schedule), weekdays, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET). All appointments must be scheduled through TIAA.

Thursday, August 20 | 1 p.m. | 4 p.m. | Webinar

The EAP Overview Webinar is a live, virtual session designed to provide employees with a practical overview of the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including available services, how to access support, and how confidentiality works.

Topics include:
• Available services (counseling, legal, financial, and work/life support)
• How to access services
• Common reasons to reach out
• Confidentiality protections

Any employee or family member who would like to better understand their EAP benefits, especially those new to the organization or unfamiliar with the program should attend.

Register by clicking on the 'More Information' link below and select the time that works best for your schedule.