Schedule of Events

Members of Dickinson's Office of Admissions will lead an informative and engaging one-hour session designed to demystify the college admissions process for families with high school students. This session will offer valuable insights and practical tips to help you and your child navigate the college journey with confidence.

The House Divided Project is hosting an open house at its studio on West Street (61 N. West). Feel free to drop by and view the engaging, student-produced exhibits about Carlisle and the Civil War era and about Dickinson & Slavery. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the House Divided Project, an innovative effort led by Prof. Matthew Pinsker (Pohanka Chair in American Civil War), designed to create an array of multimedia resources for K-12 and college classrooms studying nineteenth-century US history. 

The world of work is rapidly changing, buffeted by automation, artificial intelligence, globalization and the effects of the pandemic. Positive family involvement, in academic choices, career planning and opportunity searches, is helpful in supporting a graduate’s successful transition from classroom to career. Join the Center for Career Development to learn about Dickinson’s career development model and understand how you can help support your student throughout the career planning process.

Join Steve Riccio, Executive Director of the Burgess Institute for the Global Economy and Senior Lecturer in International Business and Management for a discussion about resources available to students through the Burgess Institute. Mengnan Zhu, assistant professor of international Business and Management, will lead a demonstration of the new Bloomberg Terminals which provide real-time financial data, news, analytics and trading tools used by professionals to make informed investment and business decisions. 

Sponsored by the Burgess Institute for the Global Economy

Make flower bouquets and enjoy delicious pastries with some of the talented Women of Color student leaders on campus.

Come “dig" into our rock, mineral, and fossil collections, play with our interactive virtual reality sand table, make seismic waves, and check out some of the cool tools geoscientists use to study our awesome planet Earth. Stop by anytime from 3-5 pm to explore and chat with a geologist — and don’t mis the volcanic eruption demo at 4:30 pm outside in front of the Kaufman Greenhouse.

The Center for Global Study and Engagement invites the Dickinson community to come together with international students at this heartwarming and inclusive gathering. The event will offer multicultural activities and culinary delights and provide a unique opportunity to forge and strengthen connections within a welcoming international atmosphere. This celebration fosters unity in diversity, and it's a chance to cultivate bonds that transcend borders.

All are invited to celebrate the exhibition Wendy Red Star: Her Dreams are True.

Students, families and alumni are invited to join us for a musical Shabbat service led by Dickinson students. The service will be followed by a kosher deli dinner (6:30 p.m.). Attendees do not need to attend the service to join us for dinner.

President John E. Jones '77, P'11 will present the Dickinson College Arts Award to Wendy Red Star in Rubendall Recital Hall, Weiss Center for the Arts. 

During this show, we will talk about the opportunities that exist at Dickinson if you have a strong interest in astronomy. We'll highlight the ways students are involved in using both the planetarium and the observatory. We'll conclude with a student-led planetarium show that takes you through the Solar System.

Celebrate a Homecoming tradition wit the Dickinson Faculty Jazz Group (Jeff Wohlbach, trumpet; Greg Strohman, trombone; Tom Strohman, winds; Jim Miller, bass; Gavin Wes Horning, guitar, and Dave Zygmunt, drums). the ensemble will perform a program of jazz tunes from the past and present by a a variety of composers.

Join President John E. Jones III '77, P'11, and members of his leadership team to hear updates about current initiatives and upcoming opportunities for your student. He will be joined by George Stroud, Vice President of Student Life & Dean of Students, Renée Cramer, Provost and Dean of the college, and members of their teams. Moderated by Parents Leadership Council Chairs Linda P’26 and Jack Cioffi P'26, this active dialogue about student academic and extracurricular experiences will be tailored to your questions. Continental breakfast will be provided. Remarks will begin at 8:45 a.m.

Join in celebration of Latino/a/x heritage and community at Dickinson! Connect with alumni, students and organizations as they honor their accomplishments.

Start the day with breakfast treats with DCF/InterVarsity students, alumni and families. All are welcome regardless of faith tradition.

Dickinson has been internationally recognized for our high-quality, high-impact study-abroad programs. The Center for Global Study and Engagement not only follows best practices but continues to innovate and push the field of international education. More than 60% of Dickinson students study abroad for at least a semester, and many report it as the highlight of their undergraduate experience. Come listen to a panel discussion with students and CGSE staff about what students should be thinking about as they plan for their own experiences and why studying abroad is so impactful.

Celebrate accomplishments of our students and alumni during this welcome back brunch.

Being the first in your family to attend or graduate from college is more than an accomplishment -- it is a journey filled with courage, resilience, and pride. Join our first-generation community at Homecoming to honor that journey and celebrate National First-Generation Student Day with the Trendsetters. Enjoy a networking reception followed by a special first-generation alumni panel. This gathering is designed especially for first-generation students and alumni.  It is aimed at creating a dedicated space where their voices, stories, and successes can be shared, celebrated, and amplified.

In this interactive, drop-in session, Scott Boback, Professor of biology, will showcase the research projects he and his students are working on this semester, using various techniques (videography, microscopy, electrophysiology, and biotremology) to understand the ecology and behavior of snakes. This session will also include an optional tour of the Dickinson Vivarium, an animal facility that houses his research colony of boa constrictors.

High School students are invited to participate in a Mock College Interview with Dickinson alumni volunteers! Hone your communication skills, build confidence, and refine your answers to common questions about your experiences and goals as you prepare for your college search.

For five years, Professor Steve Erfle has been working on material that is at the intersection of art, math, and K-12 education. You are invited to join him and learn how to create your own electronic string-art designs using Playing with Polygons. Open to kids K-12 that love Art!

The Dickinson College Farm invites you to come out for a tour or hayride and learn about the many farm projects underway.  Tours will leave every 30 minutes starting at 10am.  The hayride will be at Noon only.  Please wear appropriate footwear for uneven and possibly muddy terrain.  Event is weather-dependent.  Transportation not provided.

Dickinson's class of 1967 will hold a ceremony to dedicate a framed Honor Roll to those who served in the military during the Vietnam era.  

Join students, families, alumni, faculty and staff for food and fun!
Preregistration is required for everyone except for current students. Students will use a meal swipe on site.

This event is sponsored by the Popel Shaw Center with hosts from the African American Alumni Association of Dickinson College, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. Alumni, students, and families are welcome to join us for fabulous food and fellowship as we build community at the Popel Shaw Center.

Members of the classes of 2021-2025 are invited for a throwback Pints With Profs at the Paz

Join Dickinson’s talented singing groups-D'tones, Infernos, Octals, and Syrens–for an a capella showcase.

Students, families and alumni are invited to meet the Asbell Center staff and student-leaders while enjoying New York bagels and schmear.

A 5K run or two-mile walk in memory of Stephanie Kreiner '03, who was killed by a drunk driver in October 2004. All proceeds benefit the McAndrews Fund for Athletics. 

All participants must read the Assumption of Risk, Hold Harmless and Indemnity Agreement and expressly and knowingly agree to its terms.