Alumni Weekend Schedule

Handlebar Open House 
Davidson-Wilson Basement
The Handlebar is a student-run bike shop that aims to increase bicycle use and knowledge on the Dickinson campus and in Carlisle Community. Through hands-on learning and skill sharing, students, faculty, staff and Carlisle community members can learn to fix a bicycle, maintain a bicycle, and become well versed in biking laws and etiquette.

Moderate Yoga*
Through a series of asanas that stretch, strengthen and relax the body and mind, participants build core strength and develop flexibility. With a compassionate focus on proper alignment and the integration of breath with movement, participants find ease and well-being within the postures, leading to a renewed connection with self. Previous yoga knowledge is encouraged but not necessary. Drop-in classes available this weekend for a special price of $10 for Dickinson alumni. Offered at the Simply Well Comprehensive Wellness Center, 28 S. Pitt Street, Carlisle. 
*Classes are subject to change. For the most up-to-date schedule, please click here.

Handlebar Open House
Davidson-Wilson Basement
The Handlebar is a student-run bike shop that aims to increase bicycle use and knowledge on the Dickinson campus and in Carlisle Community. Through hands-on learning and skill sharing, students, faculty, staff and Carlisle community members can learn to fix a bicycle, maintain a bicycle, and become well versed in biking laws and etiquette.

U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center Tour 
A chance to explore the center’s exhibits as well as their outdoor trail featuring buildings, equipment and exhibits from the Civil War through World War II. Transportation will be provided for those who have pre-registered through the registration form. Please be ready to depart on the shuttles from ATS parking lot by 9 a.m. FREE

Trout Gallery Exhibit
Civil War Era Drawings from the Becker Collection This exhibition features drawings by Joseph Becker and his fellow artists who worked as artist-reporters for Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper.  These artists were charged with observing, drawing, and sending back for publication images of the Civil War.

• Inside Dickinson Magazine-
  Meet the members of the Office of Marketing & Communications who produce the award-winning quarterly Dickinson Magazine, and hear from them how they collaborate to compile the best possible editorial, photographic and multimedia content, for the magazine and beyond. 
• Sustainability at Dickinson-
  Attend this informative session to discover how Dickinson is  creating, enhancing and connecting opportunities for learning about sustainability in and out of the classroom. Meet at the Center for Sustainable Education.  A tour of the Biodiesel shop will be offered at 3:30 p.m. for anyone interested. Kaufman Hall 190.
• Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Questioning (LGBTQ) Services  One-third of the LGBTQ community seriously considers leaving their institution of higher education due to the challenging environment while completing their undergraduate education (Rankin et al., 2010). As of fall 2012, Dickinson College launched a new Office of LGBTQ services. Come engage with the Director of LGBTQ Services and learn about some of the new initiatives started at Dickinson this past year and where this new Office is headed. Alumni will be encouraged to share their ideas, their history, and begin to think about how the alumni community can be involved with LGBTQ and ally students in the Dickinson community.
  
  Rankin, S., Blumenfeld, W., Weber, G., and Frazer, S. (2010). State of Higher Education for LGBT People: Campus Pride 2010 National College Climate Survey. Charlotte, NC: Campus Pride.
  
  
  

Campus Walking Tour *
Visit some of our new and updated spaces: Waidner Admissions House, Founders Hall, Althouse, the Rector Science Complex, Kaufman Hall, the Center for Sustainable Living (aka the Treehouse) and Biddle Field. Meet at the Waidner Admissions House.

Music following Dinner
Spend the evening catching up with friends, music, coffee and desserts.  FREE

A Family Story: The Troussoff Collection exhibit
Friends of the Library Reading Area, Library, Lower Level
Learn the story of the emigre Troussoff family and their connection to Russian art, literature, and philosophy.  The twentieth-century postcards, letters, and books on display are part of a collection donated by Gail Troussoff Marks (Class of 1973).

Destinations: A History of Study Abroad at Dickinson College exhibit
Waidner-Spahr Library, Archives, Lower Level
View a collection of stories and student memories chronicling the timeline of Dickinson's unique study abroad programs around the world including Bologna, Brisbane, Yaounde, Beijing, Medellin, Norwich, Toulouse, Bremen, Malaga, Nagoya, Queretaro, Moscow, Seoul, and Malaga.

Handlebar Open House 
Davidson-Wilson Basement
The Handlebar is a student-run bike shop that aims to increase bicycle use and knowledge on the Dickinson campus and in Carlisle Community. Through hands-on learning and skill sharing, students, faculty, staff and Carlisle community members can learn to fix a bicycle, maintain a bicycle, and become well versed in biking laws and etiquette.

All Levels Yoga* 
Whether you are a yoga newbie or a seasoned practitioner, our all-level classes provide you an opportunity to incrementally progress in your yoga practice. Our experienced teachers offer modifications to suit beginning to more advanced yoga practitioners. Drop-in classes available this weekend for a special price of $10 for Dickinson alumni. Offered at the Simply Well Comprehensive Wellness Center, 28 S. Pitt Street, Carlisle.
*Classes are subject to change. For the most up-to-date schedule, please click here.

Trout Gallery Exhibit
Civil War Era Drawings from the Becker Collection
This exhibition features drawings by Joseph Becker and his fellow artists who worked as artist-reporters for Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper.  These artists were charged with observing, drawing, and sending back for publication images of the Civil War.

Prep for College Program
High-school students are invited to join admissions staff  members for a college-planning workshop. Topics include planning for college, the search for the right college, the application and essay. To register, contact the Office of Admissions at 800-644-1773 or admit@dickinson.edu.

• A Decade of Digging HAITI Out One Person At A Time- Peter J Anderson ’73 will provide visual context and comments on ServeHAITI’s efforts since 2001 to improve the standard of living and reduce the mortality rates of the residents of Gran Bois region of Haiti through the operation of a medical facility and related programs and services. Peter will discuss the challenges, frustrations and rewards as the non-profit has confronted the anarchy and corruption of Haiti’s government, the earthquake and its aftermath of 2010, hurricanes and the cholera epidemic in trying to care for the patients. A quick read: “The Big Truck That Went By” by Jonathan Katz similarly chronicling the NGO efforts in Haiti.
• Becoming a Fiction Writer- Join Laura Kamoie '92, also known as New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Laura Kaye, to discuss how to pursue a career as a fiction writer. Based on her experiences publishing a dozen novels, Laura will talk about how to start and finish a novel, joining writing communities that will help you grow, finding and querying agents and publishers, the process of publication, how to build a readership, and more!
• Visually Stalking Dickinson– Learn from Dickinson’s own Carl Socolow ’77 how to capture the best shot in the moment.  Meet in front of Old West with your camera and learn the best angles, light etc. to capture the perfect photo. Discussion will also include an esthetic and philosophic discussion on visually illustrating our alma mater and the issues involved in photographing at an institution of higher learning as well as in the world at large.
  

Insider’s Campus Tour 
High-school students are invited on this fun tour to see the campus with current Dickinson students and get the college-student perspective on the admissions process. Lunch will be provided. To register, contact the Office of Admissions at 800-644-1773 or admit@dickinson.edu.

Ice Cream Social Join us on the academic quad by Bosler Hall for a free cool treat from Dickinson’s staff and find out how you can leave a Legacy at Dickinson. Academic Quad.

IB&M Wine Tasting event 

Alumni Council 90^th Anniversary Celebration Reception
Past and present members of the Alumni Council are invited to celebrate 90 years of making a difference at Dickinson. FREE

Alumni Council 90^th Anniversary Dinner 
All members of the Alumni Council Reunion are invited to enjoy dinner and time together. $35