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DISTINCTIVELY DICKINSON What’s Next? The class of 2020 launches into the future with passion, purpose and perseverance.

2019-20 Report on Giving Discover how, despite global challenges, Dickinsonians came together this year to support our historic mission.

Faces of the Fight Meet some of the Dickinsonians making a difference during the COVID-19 pandemic.

PAST & PRESENT our Dickinson 26

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President Margee Ensign Vice President of Marketing & Communications Connie McNamara Editor Lauren Davidson Designer Amanda DeLorenzo College Photographer Carl Socolow ’77 Contributing Writers MaryAlice Bitts-Jackson Matt Getty Kandace Kohr Tony Moore Magazine Advisory Board Alexander Becket ’08 Catherine McDonald Davenport ’87 Jim Gerencser ’93 Donna Hughes Gregory Lockard ’03 David O’Connell Megan Shelley Dapp ’05 Adrienne Su Kirk Swenson Alisa Valudes Whyte ’93

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A City With a Conscience MARGEE ENSIGN

• President

hat is the role of a college during a pandemic? Of course, our priorities are to ensure the health and safety of our faculty, staff and students and that our educational mission is fulfilled. These priorities have guided all of our decisions since early March. But Dickinson’s mission has long included civic engagement and building relationships with our community. So I would like to talk about the evolving relationship between Dickinson, Carlisle and the Cumberland County area. Three years ago, about 20 local community leaders began to meet for breakfast at my house to discuss concerns and community issues, bringing with them various perspectives, talents, resources and capabilities. It was a varied group representing many different perspectives and sectors. The initial purpose was to standardize communication, build networks and simply get to know one another better. We came to call ourselves the Community Action Network, or Carlisle CAN. Over the past three years, educational, business, community, nonprofit, faith, political and law enforcement leaders have worked on areas of mutual concern. We have helped each other on issues ranging from housing, hunger, education, addiction, public safety, the environment and health to fostering economic growth and livable wages. When the COVID-19 pandemic descended upon us, we already had something invaluable in place to help us all through the many challenges it presented: trusted friends and colleagues. We had each other. No longer able to meet in person, Carlisle CAN—with some Dickinson faculty and staff members participating— now relies on weekly Zoom meetings, sometimes with

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as many as 90 participants. The U.S. Army War College and Penn State Dickinson Law, along with Dickinson, are sharing information and support as we help formulate and implement policies to keep our community well, peaceful, fair and functioning. So often I have been heartened that when assistance is requested, instead of the all-too-common “I would love to but I don’t have the time,” the answer has been, “How can I help?” We have been involved in helping small businesses survive by assisting them with grant applications and marketing strategies. We have supported the opening of summer camps and are discussing our roles in contact tracing to help reduce the spread of the virus. We have worked with Project SHARE to ensure that there is enough food for vulnerable members of our community and that it was delivered to those who didn’t have transportation. We even found bottles for the hand sanitizer being made by our local Hook & Flask Still Works. Our students also have been deeply involved in this community work. In May, 16 Civic Action Interns (CAI) joined our Center for Civic Learning & Action (CCLA) to respond to emerging requests for assistance during the pandemic. Interns have been engaged in over 25 projects with 13 regional nonprofit partners and several ongoing engagement initiatives housed at CCLA. Projects, which varied in size and scope, included: • s upporting conversion of Project SHARE’s Kids in the Kitchen program to a remote format; • r esearching technical specifications and drafting a proposal for technology upgrades at the Cumberland County Housing & Redevelopment Authority; • a ssisting the Reentry Coalition in design and research for a proposed job training/placement program for prisoners released during COVID-19; • a nd building a relational database for the American Association of University Women in support of its goals to increase member engagement in voter registration, economic security and efforts to eliminate the gender pay gap. CAN is also engaged in discussions of how to create and implement antiracist policies to ensure that opportunity, education and justice are equally available to all—an outgrowth of our ongoing work in housing, education, food security, health care and criminal justice. The work of this inspiring group has now been honored for its pioneering model of community engagement and cooperation with the Pennsylvania Humanities Council’s Heart & Soul Hero award. And that pretty well sums it up—we have made sure that the heart of our community continues to beat and that the soul remains courageous and compassionate. One new member of our community has come up with an appropriate motto: Carlisle, the city with a conscience. It fits!

HERE & THERE / bragging rights #DSONPROUD

Honoring the Community Action Network

SUSTAINABILITY CHAMPIONS Associate Vice President Ken Shultes ’89 and Allison Miller ’20 were among 22 Campus Sustainability Champions named by the PA Environmental Resource Consortium.

Carlisle’s Community Action Network (CAN), founded and led by President Margee Ensign, was lauded by a congressionally mandated organization for its remarkable community service during the current health crisis. The Pennsylvania Humanities Council (PHC) bestowed its 2020 Heart & Soul Hero award in recognition of CAN’s quick and effective response to the effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the Carlisle community and the exceptional interorganizational collaboration that made this good work possible. “The community leaders in CAN are dedicated and compassionate people from a cross section of community life, and the work we have accomplished together is humbling,” says Ensign, who has seen the network grow to approximately 90 members since its founding three years ago. “It’s an honor to have that work recognized.” The PHC presented the award to CAN during a May 26 ceremony hosted on Zoom and also bestowed separate Hero awards to Ensign and to Dickinson’s Assistant Chief of Staff Jennifer Love for recent related work reflecting the college’s commitment to civic engagement. dson.co/dsoncan

Highly Competitive Goldwater Scholarship Earned Jordan Cox ’21 (chemistry) earned a 2020 Goldwater Scholarship for exemplary scientific student research. The highly competitive scholarship is awarded each year to the nation’s top college sophomores and juniors who intend to pursue research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics and engineering. Cox is the first Dickinsonian to win the award since Olivia Wilkins ’15 in 2014.

Three More Dickinsonians Join the Fulbright Ranks Eddy Diamantis ’16, Kai Ward ’19 and Elisa Varlotta ’20 join the 29 Dickinson students, alumni and administrators who have garnered Fulbrights over the past five years. dson.co/fb20

Dickinson faculty and administrators offered their expertise in various areas related to the COVID-19 pandemic, from research on risk to voting by mail to community resilience. And Dickinson once again made headlines for its commitment to sustainability as news of our carbon-neutrality achievement spread and our experts contributed to an Earth Day feature in People magazine. Dickinson.edu/inthenews

Featured Faculty Professor of History David Commins discussed the effects Saudi Arabia’s financial crisis will have on the crown prince for a story in U.S. News & World Report. After its publication in a scholarly journal, research on pesticidecoated seeds by Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies Maggie Douglas was cited by several news outlets, including Modern Farmer. Professor Emerita of German Beverley Eddy published an essay, “Karin Michaëlis’ Unge Amerikanske Veninde,” (which translates to “Karin Michaëlis’ Young American Friend”) in Jagten paa det gode Menneske (The Search for the Good Woman), Copenhagen: Politikens

COVID-19. She also was a live guest on

Recommendations for Practitioners”

WITF’s Smart Talk discussing the topic.

was published in the Journal of Applied Mathematics. This paper was co-authored with Noah Hunt-Isaak ’20, who worked on the project with Forrester during a student-faculty summer research project in 2018. The paper outlines a large-scale computational study to determine the best strategies for solving 0-1 quadratic programs, which can be used to model everything from predicting epileptic seizures to wildfire management. Forrester proudly notes that this is his fourth publication co-authored with a Dickinson student! Professor of Psychology Marie HelwegLarsen’s op-ed, “In battling the coronavirus, will ‘optimistic bias’ be our undoing?” was published by The Conversation. It was republished by several other outlets, including MarketWatch. Helweg-Larsen was

Forlag, 2020, 89-101.

interviewed by Wisconsin Public Radio

Professor of Mathematics Dick

bias and how it applies to how

Forrester’s paper “Computational

people view their risk of contracting

Comparison of Exact Solution

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Methods for 0-1 Quadratic Programs:

about her research on optimistic

Visiting Professor of International Studies Jeff McCausland had several op-eds published by NBC News THINK: “Trump’s Navy secretary debacle is about more than Modly’s Mistakes or Crozier’s Composure,” “Trump’s treaty aversion is destroying Cold War safety nets and hastening a superpower crisis” and “Kim Jong Un’s appearance put death rumors to rest. But the world was scared for good reason.” Assistant Professor of English Sheela Jane Menon authored “Time to Embrace, Not Shun, Malaysia’s Migrant Community,” which was published in The Diplomat. Associate Professor of Political Science Sarah Niebler discussed a potential vote-by-mail Pennsylvania primary, and if such a measure would advantage one party over the other, for a story published in The Philadelphia Inquirer. Niebler also discussed vote-by-mail live on WWLAM/FM First News (New Orleans) and on Fox43 news.

HERE & THERE / kudos Associate Professor of German Antje Pfannkuchen

Associate Professor of Music Amy Wlodarski

Sustainability Education (CSE) Director Neil

was awarded the prestigious Frederick

was featured in The Chronicle of Higher Education

Leary was interviewed.

Burkhardt Residential Fellowship at Johns

story “Urban Gardens and Princess Leia: How

Hopkins University. Sponsored by the American

Professors Got Creative in Teaching from

Council of Learned Societies, Burkhardt Fellows

Home,” which highlighted examples of adaptive

are recently tenured academics who each

teaching during the pandemic.

interviewed for a report that was published

Associate Professor of Political Science and

partnership in a virtual power purchase

International Studies Andy Wolff is the fall

agreement.

receive a $95,000 stipend and a $7,500 research budget to support large-scale, multiyear humanities and social-sciences research projects.

2020 recipient of the Fulbright NATO Security

Professor of History Karl Qualls discussed his

Complex Security Governance in Europe,

new book, Stalin’s Niños: Educating Spanish Civil

investigates how European security is managed

War Refugee Children in the Soviet Union, 1937-

in a complex and multilevel governance

1951, on the University of Toronto podcast, New

environment. Another facet of the Fulbright

Books Network.

award will have Wolff teaching a graduate

Vincent Stephens, director of the Popel Shaw Center for Race & Ethnicity, was interviewed by WBEZ Chicago’s Sound Opinions, which is syndicated nationally. Stephens discussed his book Rocking the Closet: How Little Richard, Johnnie Ray, Liberace and Johnny Mathis Queered Pop Music. Steve Riccio, lecturer in international business & management, published “How to Keep Your Eyes on the Future When There’s a Crisis in the Present” in Academic Impressions. Dickinson donated a UV-C light from its science labs to local EMS so they can use the equipment to disinfect face masks worn by first responders. Visiting Instructor in Environmental Studies Kim Van Fleet was interviewed by Fox43 to discuss how the UV-C light works.

Studies award to Belgium. Wolff’s project,

course at the College of Europe in Bruges,

Associate Vice President for Sustainability & Facilities Planning Ken Shultes ’89 was online and aired on WITF-FM about Dickinson’s

Provost Neil Weissman and CSE Director Neil Leary were among an elite group of top climate action leaders who contributed to People magazine’s special Earth Day anniversary issue. Leary provided three of 50 tips to help save the planet now. Among the other contributors were three recipients of Dickinson’s Rose-Walters

Belgium.

Prize. Weissman and Leary also were quoted

Administrator Accolades

What You Need to Know and Do to Save the

Vice President for Enrollment Management and Dean of Admissions Catherine McDonald Davenport ’87 was featured in a webinar series, Inside College Admission, hosted by SCOIR. The Sentinel reported on the College Farm’s production during the pandemic and its donation of surplus produce to Project SHARE. College Farm Director Jenn Halpin was interviewed.

extensively in People’s story, “Earth Day 2020: Planet—Before It’s Too Late.” Associate Provost and Executive Director of the Center for Advising, Internships & Lifelong Career Development Damon Yarnell was quoted in the article “Students, Don’t Give Up on Your Job Search Because of COVID-19,” published by the Society for Human Resource Management. Dickinson’s announcement about achieving carbon neutrality was shared in a number of outlets, including Yahoo! Finance, Environmental Leader, StateImpact Pennsylvania and the AASHE Bulletin.

The Sentinel, PennLive and ABC27 reported on Dickinson’s Earth Day Teach-In. Center for

(Kudos as of June 5.)

President Ensign in the News President Margee Ensign’s op-ed “Community

pandemic. Ensign was a guest on WITF-FM’s Smart

Ensign was quoted in the latitude(s) newsletter,

resilience is facing its greatest threat, and colleges

Talk discussing CAN initiatives and how community

which is edited by Karin Fischer, a senior writer

are helping” was published by PennLive. In the op-

leaders are collaborating to meet community needs

for The Chronicle of Higher Education who covers

ed, Ensign argued that colleges should and can be

during the pandemic. Ensign also was a guest on

the business of international education and the

at the epicenter of community response to COVID-19

ABC27’s Good Day PA discussing CAN initiatives

globalization of higher education. “Higher education

and other challenges. The op-ed was highlighted by

and a new website developed by the Center for

is one of the few fields where the U.S. still has global

Inside Higher Ed in its coronavirus news roundup.

Civic Learning & Action, which serves as an online

leadership,” Ensign stated, noting that reputation

clearinghouse of organizations that need help, as

could be diminished if optional practical training,

well as a resource for those who want to help during

the work program for international graduates, is

Network (CAN), a group of community leaders

the pandemic. CAN also was highlighted in a blog

suspended, driving students to study elsewhere.

founded by Ensign, and how the group has grown

post by Strong Towns titled “College & Community:

The Sentinel wrote about the Community Action

and responded to community needs during the

A Blueprint for Towns Facing COVID-19.”

HERE & THERE / virtual alumni week

Alumni Weekend Goes Virtual In May, Dickinson announced that in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, it would transition from an in-person Alumni Weekend to a Virtual Alumni Week.

Held June 8-12, Virtual Alumni Week offered a taste of the postponed, inperson 2020 Alumni Weekend now in the planning stages for an as-yet-unspecified date. It is also part of a greater effort to provide resources and nurture connections within the global college community during this unprecedented

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time. The week included small Zoom reunions as well as Dickinson-hosted events for the entire college community.

The week kicked off with a Q&A with President Margee Ensign—a virtual reimagining of the Breakfast With the President annual event. Other highlights included a virtual toast to the college, inviting alumni to post photos and videos in Dickinson gear with the hashtag #DsonProud; an online exploration of The Trout Gallery; and a Dickinson Goes the Distance virtual walk/run organized by class of ’19 alumnae Olivia Termini and Taylor Bednar.

During her brief address, Ensign announced this year’s Alumni Award honorees (see sidebar), outlined the college’s response to the global pandemic and answered alumni questions about Dickinson’s extensive and collaborative planning process for the challenges in the academic year ahead. “As we continue to battle this epidemic, we’ll continue to offer online programs for you,” she said. “Despite all of the changes and challenge, Dickinson continues to move forward.”

Ensign also expressed gratitude to the alumni community, for—weeks after joining forces during Dickinson’s annual Day of Giving—again gathering online to celebrate the college and the enduring connections that arise from their time on campus and beyond. “We miss you here on campus, and we miss our students and faculty,” Ensign said. “We really look forward to having you back on campus when it is safe.” In keeping with the tradition of the Alumni College programming during the in-person Alumni Weekend, the virtual week offered alumni a chance to learn from each other. The week’s lifelong-learning webinars were: • Behind the Curtain: What You Need to Know About the College Admissions Process, featuring Cathy McDonald Davenport ’87, Dickinson’s vice president for enrollment and dean of admissions • Portraits, Still Lives, Landscapes and Daily Life with Eric Denker ’75, longtime head of adult programs at the National Gallery of Art • From Limestone Walls to Hollywood Boulevard, presented by television series writer-developers Eric Garcia ’90, Alex Carver ’95, Ed Ricourt ’95 and Lauren Ashley Smith ’06 • Managing a Sustainable Home and Office, led by Ken Shultes ’89, associate vice president for sustainability & facilities planning • Dickinson College Info Session and Q&A with Angie Fernandez Barone ’90, P’22, P’23, director of admissions communications • Dickinson and Slavery Project: An Update, given by House Divided Project Director Matthew Pinsker As she prepped for the virtual 5K, Termini said she’s happy to pitch in however she can. “The coronavirus pandemic has forced us all to be creative with collective activity,” Termini said. “This event reminds us that despite how far we may be from Carlisle, we are forever Dickinsonians.” —MaryAlice Bitts-Jackson

2020 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARDS Dickinson has named its 2020 Alumni Award and Volunteer Award recipients. The awards will be presented on campus at a later date. Distinguished Alumni Award for Professional Achievement Charles R. Craig ’65, P’89 Outstanding Young Alumni Award Lauren Ashley Smith ’06 Outstanding Young Alumni Award Robert W. Webb ’05 The Walter E. Beach Distinguished Alumni Award for Service Douglas J. Pauls ’80 The 1783 Award Rebecca H. Raley ’94

2020 VOLUNTEER AWARDS Admissions Alumni Volunteer of the Year Award Renata Leo ’15 Admissions Parent Volunteer of the Year Award Ken Terzian P’17 and Denise Warner P’17 Career Champion of the Year Award Roe Falcone ’95 Class Correspondent of the Year Award Aaron Hock ’15

Learn more about the recipients of these distinguished awards at dson.co/awards2020.

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The class of 2020 launches into the future with passion, purpose and perseverance The class of 2020 will always be the class that graduated during a global pandemic. But that’s not their whole story. It doesn’t define them. These newest members of Dickinson’s alumni community had incredible experiences as students and left an indelible mark on this institution. They traveled the world, broke records, earned prestigious awards, launched organizations, conducted meaningful research, won championships, discovered new passions and forged new paths. On the following pages you will meet 20 of these scholars—20 members of the class of 2020 who represent just a glimpse of the extraordinary spirit and entrepreneurial acumen of this class of 522. —Lauren Davidson

Class of 2020 BY THE NUMBERS • 522 graduates from 33 states (plus the District of Columbia) and 21 foreign countries • 70% studied off campus in 30 countries on 6 continents • 16% are first-generation students • 18 are direct legacies, and another 34 have relatives who are Dickinson grads

• 45 students graduated with departmental honors • Ian Genao was named the 10th Young Alumni Trustee Additional awards and prizes will be presented during the in-person ceremony, to be held at a later date. BEYOND THE LIMESTONE

• 1 earned a Fulbright scholarship

More than 170 members of the class of 2020 have already reported landing jobs and internships at places such as GeneDx, Ernst and Young, the National Institutes of Health, Epic Systems, Microsoft, JPMorgan Chase, Deloitte, Accenture, HubSpot, IBM, BNP Paribas, Hillel International, the United States Senate and Boston Children’s Hospital, as well as furthering their educations at institutions such as the University of Pennsylvania, UMass Amherst, University of Rochester, Boston College and Johns Hopkins, Cornell, Hofstra, Villanova, Georgetown and George Washington universities.

• 4 accepted positions with AmeriCorps and 4 with Teach for America

• 7 received their commissions into the U.S. Army as 2nd lieutenants • 3 received the National Institute of Health Postbaccalaureate Intramural Research Training Award and will work side by side with some of the leading scientists in the world in an environment devoted exclusively to biomedical research.

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• 49% earned Latin honors

AMONG THE GRADUATES

• 6 joined the Peace Corps

Learn more at dickinson.edu/limestone.

HONORS & ACCOLADES

DISTINCTIVELY DICKINSON / class of 2020

Ken Bamba INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT (computer science minor)

Elmhurst, New York Accolades/Scholarships: Posse Foundation Leadership Scholarship; 2020 SLCE Community Engagement Award; Community Engagement Fellow (United Way); 2020 Office of LGBTQ Services Ally Recognition Award; 2017 SLCE Unsung Hero Award (MOB); 2018 SLCE Executive Board Member of the Year (MOB) Study Abroad: 2017 Summer Program in the United Kingdom (England and Scotland); 2018 Summer Program in Japan; 2018 Fall Semester in New Zealand Dickinson Moment: Attending an ally workshop for Dickinson’s inaugural Women of Color Summit in 2019 and seeing the incredible summit come together after years of hard work by inspiring and empowering women of color. What’s Next: Advisory consultant in the Technology Advisory Program at Ernst & Young.

Amara Anigbo COMPUTER SCIENCE

Los Angeles, California Accolades/Scholarships: Posse Foundation Scholarship; Jeff Ubben Fellowship; Grace Hopper Scholar; Women in Technology Group Central Pennsylvania Scholarship Recipient Study Abroad: Dickinson in England (University of East Anglia) Dickinson Moment: My proudest moment at Dickinson was starting the Inclusivity in STEM group on campus. The group met throughout the semester to discuss issues regarding inclusivity and representation in the STEM field. The group gave students the platform to talk about sensitive topics that needed attention and encouraged professors to adopt more inclusive curriculum. What’s Next: Product manager for Microsoft Mixed Reality. Parting Thoughts: If I could go back in time and give advice to my first-year self, I would tell myself to believe in myself. I know it sounds cliché, but college is really the time to explore your interests and who you truly are. Push yourself outside your comfort zone, challenge yourself, but above all, believe in yourself and your abilities.

Parting Thoughts: Dickinson has given me the opportunity to grow and succeed through unique experiences and involvement in several organizations, like the Center for Civic Learning & Action, Residence Life & Housing, MOB and New Student Programs. Dickinson has allowed me to recognize that each of us has immense power and privilege that we must use for positive change. I hope that we work to stay engaged in our local communities, support marginalized people and speak up against injustice.

Sarah Benziger BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Yardley, Pennsylvania Accolades/Scholarships: Unsung Hero Award presented by Dickinson athletics for selfless dedication on and off the field Study Abroad: Queensland, Australia Athletics: Women’s lacrosse Dickinson Moment: Being a member of the relatively new Hera Society, a select group of senior female studentathletes, my proudest moment was when we hosted our third annual National Girls & Women in Sports Day event. This year was our best turnout yet of young girls who were excited to learn about various sports and to meet and look up to the strong female athletes of Dickinson. What’s Next: Working as a certified nursing assistant at Chandler Hall Health Services while I prepare to apply for physician assistant graduate programs. Parting Thoughts: Get comfortable with being uncomfortable. The more you try new things and partake in difficult conversations, the more you will learn about yourself and grow as a person.

Patrick Davis INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT | New Providence, New

Jersey Study Abroad: Málaga, Spain Athletics: Baseball (captain) Dickinson Moment: Being tapped as a member of the Raven’s Claw Society. What’s Next: Looking to begin a career in finance in NYC.

Kaliph Brown PSYCHOLOGY, THEATRE ARTS

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Accolades/Scholarships: Philadelphia Futures, Samuel G. Rose ’58 and David W. Long Applied Music scholarships; Dana Research Assistantship; Stabler Endowment Fund; Alpha Lambda Delta and Psi Chi honor societies; Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.; Student Senate Director of Inclusivity

Parting Thoughts: Dickinson is a place that provides students with an incredible amount of resources and opportunities. But it is up to the individual to be proactive and find ways to utilize them. Those who go out of their way to try new things, meet new people and take risks are those who will get the most out of their Dickinson experience.

Study Abroad: Málaga, Spain (summer immersion)

Abby Duell

Dickinson Moment: Being part of negotiating the improvement of the school’s Title IX policy. This experience allowed me to better understand the needs and experiences of the student body, as well as the responsibilities and perspectives of the administration.

MUSIC, ITALIAN | Seattle, Washington

What’s Next: I am a behavioral health technician at Haven Behavioral Hospital of Philadelphia where I help provide care for a small geriatric population with mental illnesses. I will also be applying to graduate school to pursue a master’s in counseling psychology or a Psy.D. Parting Thoughts: I value education because no one can take that away from me. I value friendship because there’s no such thing as a self-made person and support is essential to success. I also value a globally oriented mind, and Dickinson exposed me to an abundance of perspectives in each class I attended, domestically and abroad, and in my internships.

Scholarships: John Montgomery Scholarship on the Recommendation of the Music Faculty; Ruby R. Vale Foundation Scholarship Study Abroad: Bologna, Italy Dickinson Moment: The opportunity to sing a principal role in Dickinson’s first opera (Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel) in more than 25 years. It was a new type of musical exploration, outside of choir, instrumental performance and solo lessons. The most meaningful moments for me were when young children, who are harsh critics of fairytales, spoke to me (as Gretel) after the show. That was when I knew I had done my job and made the story come alive for the audience. What’s Next: Like many entering the professional world in this unique time, I feel a great deal of uncertainty regarding the future. What I do know is that Dickinson prepared me well for pursuing objectives I feel are worthwhile. My original plan had been to audition for opera and theatre companies that have outreach programs serving schools and community venues. I have also auditioned for a professional opera chorus and applied for a fellowship in costume construction inspired by my work in the Dickinson costume shop. I am reading, staying engaged in current events, developing my sewing and Italian-language skills and sending my resume to small businesses in my area. I have used this time for reflection and feel that when we do come out of quarantine I will have a clearer view of what I want to pursue. Parting Thoughts: Ask for help—your biggest allies are the people around you. dson.co/duell20

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Elif Ersoy

Adam Gamber

INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

MATHEMATICS | Greensburg, Pennsylvania

(concentration in security studies) | Jackson Heights, New York

Accolades/Scholarships: Centennial Conference Scholar-Athlete of the Year (first student-athlete in Centennial Conference history to receive this honor four times); John Dickinson Scholarship; Lloyd W. Hughes Senior Scholar Athlete Award; Caroline Hatton Clark Mathematics Scholarship

Accolades/Scholarships: Wheel and Chain; 2020 SLCE Executive Board Member of the Year (MOB); Posse Foundation and Gilman International scholarships

Athletics: Track & field (pole vault) Dickinson Moment: The 2018 Indoor CC Championship meet, since the men’s Dickinson pole vault squad took three of the top four spots in our best showing ever. Watching my teammates jump PR bars and me cheering and screaming for them next to the runway is something I’ll always hold on to.

Study Abroad: Dickinson in South America Dickinson Moment: Attending the first Women of Color Summit and being part of the second annual summit’s executive planning committee. The summit has provided a safe space for women of color on campus, and it was amazing watching women from different backgrounds come together in workshops to develop understanding and initiate change.

What’s next: I’m hoping to pursue a career as a statistician or data analyst in the renewable energy or environmental protection fields. Parting Thoughts: Be a mentor. It’s great to have mentors, but the best feeling in the world is being one and seeing a person you’ve taught and coached and supported succeed and do things they never thought they could.

What’s Next: I am managing the finances at my family-owned business in Brooklyn. I am looking forward to pursuing a graduate degree, but I am still unsure if I want to pursue my master’s in international relations or business. Parting Thoughts: Seize every opportunity to explore your community and the world. The service trips I’ve attended, the community-service programs I took part in and the knowledge I gained while studying abroad have all enhanced my college experience.

Ian Genao INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT | Bronx, New York

Accolades/Scholarships: Young Alumni Trustee; Posse Foundation and Ruby R. Vale Foundation scholarships Dickinson Moment: Although Dickinson itself provided me with the space to find my passion and people, MANdatory has been my most meaningful activity on campus. MANdatory allowed me to develop early in my Dickinson career and connected me with a lot of resources/places that I find myself in today. This organization was the basis of my success while at Dickinson. What’s Next: I will be joining Bloomberg’s sales & analytics department. Parting Thoughts: I am extremely proud of and happy with my four years at Dickinson. As I leave, I cannot help but think of something that was said to me as a first-year student: “Dickinson is what you make it.” I plan to take this advice and apply it to wherever I find myself. Knowing that I have the power to shape where I want to be is what will continue to keep me going. dson.co/genao20

Shantel Hernandez INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (concentration in Latin America and

minor in women’s, gender & sexuality studies) | Bronx, New York Accolades/Scholarships: SLCE Excellence in the Advancement of Diversity & Social Justice Award for the Latina Discussion Group; Posse Foundation Scholarship; Iota Iota Iota (Women’s & Gender Studies Honor Society); Wheel and Chain Study Abroad: Dickinson in South America Dickinson Moment: Every Latina Discussion Group meeting was meaningful. What’s Next: I will directly be serving my community as an educator. I hope to transmit as much knowledge, opportunity and confidence as I can to help close the achievement gap. At the same time, I will apply for grad school and serve my communities. Parting Thoughts: You are not affirmative action. Channel your inner warrior; you carry revolutionary DNA. It is not only about you but those who come before and after you. You are the next ancestor; always honor and celebrate yourself.

Zoe Kiefreider ART & ART HISTORY (with honors), POLITICAL SCIENCE | Hawthorne, California

Accolades/Scholarships: Posse Foundation Scholarship; Winner of the First Year Photo Contest and the 2020 Study Abroad Photo Contest; Honorable Mention at the Juried Show (2019, 2020); Mid-Atlantic College and University Housing Officers Award Study Abroad: Rwanda: After Genocide and Apartheid Mosaic (2019); Málaga, Spain (summer program) Dickinson Moment: Receiving honors in art & art history during a global pandemic. I always tried to center my research on Latina artists. I would feel defeated after spending hours trying to write a research paper because the literature just didn’t exist. I used this frustration to fuel the art that I made in my studio. I created conceptual art pieces about what it feels like to be in a marginalized group with little to no representation in the contemporary art world. My goal was to create art that dominated the space in such a way that the viewers could not deny my existence and experiences as a Latina woman. I am proud to say that my thesis is being printed, bound and preserved in the Dickinson College Archives and will be published and available on Dickinson Scholar. What’s Next: After spending four years across the country, I am planning to settle in Los Angeles with my family. In such unprecedented times it is hard to envision what is to come, but for now I am focused on my family’s safety. I plan to organize and archive my artwork to prepare a portfolio for either graduate school or gallery show submissions. The Museum of Latin American Art told me they liked my work. I am excited to see where my path takes me. Parting Thoughts: Don’t ever feel like you do not deserve to be heard or seen. All those hours I spent in the oversized book and art section were worth the fire that grew inside me and pushed me to make my final pieces of artwork. It fills me with joy to know that someone like me can go to the Dickinson library and find my story—that those who come after me will not feel like they don’t belong in the art world.

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Allison Miller ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES | St. Petersburg,

Florida Accolades: Baird Sustainability Fellow; Pennsylvania Environmental Resource Consortium Campus Sustainability Champion Study Abroad: School for Field Studies, Bhutan; Nepal Mosaic; Dickinson Arctic and Alpine Climate Research Experience Dickinson Moment: The most memorable experience I had at Dickinson was interning at the Center for Sustainability Education (CSE). I’ve been able to work on the BE.Hive on Campus conference, participate in an externship with Rare, meet leaders in the environmental field through the Rose-Walters Prize and much more! What’s Next: Currently I have internships with EcoChallenge and a local Florida company. I am also working on an environmental advocacy campaign. I am searching for full-time positions that will start in the fall and am particularly interested in positions in international development and sustainability. Parting Thoughts: Network! The Dickinson alumni network is powerful. Reach out to anyone that you think is doing interesting work and talk with them. Through this network, I gained a mentor and spoke with many alums in my field. I am excited to connect with more Dickinson alumni in the future!

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Harry Qiu RUSSIAN, INTERNATIONAL STUDIES | Shanghai, China

Scholarships: Kenderdine Fund (travel funding for attending the European and Eurasian Undergraduate Research Symposium in Pittsburgh) Study Abroad: Moscow, Russia Dickinson Moment: Giving a speech on “Nuances of Nationality Policies in Uzbekistan and Xinjiang” at the European and Eurasian Undergraduate Research Symposium in Pittsburgh in spring 2019. What’s Next: Attending the Georgetown School of Foreign Service, Center for Eurasian, Russian and Eastern European Studies. Parting Thoughts: 但行好事, 莫问前程 (Dan Xing Hao Shi, Mo Wen Qian Cheng). Do your best and God will take care of the rest. dson.co/qiu20

Austin Seabolt POLICY MANAGEMENT | Chester Springs, Pennsylvania

Accolades: Student Leader of the Year Award through Dickinson athletics for work with the Red Devils Sports Network Athletics: Football and baseball Dickinson moment: The first time I picked up a camera and shot an athletic event—it’s when I realized what I wanted to do as a career. What’s Next: Video production at Villanova University. Parting Thoughts: Put yourself out there to find something you’re passionate about. Don’t just settle for the career that will make you the most money or give you the most notoriety—find something you truly enjoy doing.

James Turner EDUCATIONAL STUDIES, HISTORY | Ridgefield, Connecticut

Nicole Tamvaka NEUROSCIENCE, MATHEMATICS

Accolades/Scholarships: Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society; D3football. com All-South Region; First-Team All-Centennial Conference; ROTC Scholarship; Sergeant Harry Goldberg Military Science Award; ROTC John Dickinson Saber Award; All-Region Football (2018, 2019); Team MVP (2017, 2018, 2019); Defensive Player of the Year (2017, 2018); Rookie of the Year (2017); Jimmy McGeehan Wearin’ the Red Award

Athens, Greece

Athletics: Football (captain 2018, 2019)

Accolades/Scholarships: Alpha Lambda Delta, Pi Mu Epsilon and Phi Beta Kappa honor societies; John Montgomery and Global Campus scholarships

Dickinson Moment: Beating Franklin & Marshall to win the Wagon.

Dickinson Moment: During my senior year, I was chosen to serve as a student interviewer for the admissions office. I am honored to have had the opportunity to represent Dickinson and be trusted to help shape incoming classes of Dickinsonians. Additionally, I traveled home to Greece and introduced Dickinson to the Fulbright Foundation in Athens, as well as my high school, Pierce–The American College of Greece. Through these experiences I not only mastered new skills, but I was able to reflect on my own experiences and appreciate the great impact Dickinson has had on my growth and success.

What’s Next: I will be commissioning as a second lieutenant upon graduation and serving at least four years in the active-duty Army. My plan for after my service time is to be a high-school history teacher. Parting Thoughts: Put yourself in uncomfortable situations. Address your weaknesses, and double down on your strengths. Challenge yourself mentally and physically every day. Challenge your preconceived notions to see other perspectives. Challenge others, and most importantly yourself, to be better.

What’s Next: Pursuing a Ph.D. in neuroscience at the Mayo Clinic Graduate School for Biomedical Sciences. Parting Thoughts: “Keep Ithaka always in your mind. Arriving there is what you’re destined for. But do not hurry the journey at all. Better if it lasts for years, so that you’re old by the time you reach the island, wealthy with all you have gained on the way, not expecting Ithaka to make you rich. Ithaka gave you the marvelous journey.” —excerpt from Ithaka by C.P. Cavafy

Elisa Varlotta MATH, SPANISH | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Study Abroad: Dickinson in South America Athletics: Tennis (captain senior year) Dickinson Moment: I have more of a collection of memories. … I remember walking to class through the academic quad with the sun shining down, closing my eyes and feeling grateful; walking to the gym or tennis courts or to practice the violin; going to my little section of the library to study; meeting up for lunch with friends; or just walking to walk through campus, through Carlisle. And while these all may seem like small moments, they made me stop and smile and appreciate the present moment and recognize that I was happy to be right there, happy to be at Dickinson College, and I won’t forget those feelings. What’s Next: Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Colombia. Parting Thoughts: We are entering the “real world” at a perfect time to use our voices and our skills to make our world a better place. It is our duty to keep educating ourselves and finding ways to do meaningful work.

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Sam Waltman EDUCATIONAL STUDIES, HISTORY

Lexington, Kentucky Accolades/Scholarships: Kappa Delta Pi and Phi Alpha Theta honor societies; John Montgomery Scholarship Dickinson Moment: Fixing my peers’ bicycles at the Handlebar was my favorite part of each week. From learning basic bike repair in my freshman year to running my own open hours, working at such an important oncampus organization was enormously meaningful for me. What’s Next: I am completing a collections internship at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in the fall. In the spring, I will be attending George Washington University to earn a master’s degree in museum studies and pursuing my goal of working in museum collections and exhibits. Parting Thoughts: The most profound impact that professors, staff and supervisors at Dickinson had on me was pushing me to attempt tasks and reach for achievements that I previously thought out of reach. This belief in me helped me grow as a student and as a person and gave me confidence. I believe this to be Dickinson’s greatest strength—the commitment from professors and staff to see students reach their fullest potential.

Justina Warnick NEUROSCIENCE, SPANISH (chemistry minor) | Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Accolades/Scholarships: Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha Lambda Delta and Sigma Delta Pi honor societies; International Horse Show Association All-Academic Award; Forney P. George Scholarship; Mohler Prize; Margaret McAlpin Ramos Award in Spanish; Dickinson College Freshman Chemistry Award; John Montgomery and Mary Dickinson Club scholarships; Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine Primary Care Scholarship Athletics: Equestrian team Dickinson Moment: Completing a 30-page essay for my Spanish independent study. I combined my passions for film analysis and immigration advocacy in the course I designed titled Intersectionality in Contemporary Spanish Film. I was so proud to have formulated my own thesis and to have eloquently defended it in a 30-page essay in a foreign language. What’s Next: I will be pursuing an M.D. at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine as a primary care scholar. Currently, I am interested in pediatric medicine, but I am open to exploring other options.

Cooper Wingert HISTORY (with honors) | Enola, Pennsylvania

Accolades/Scholarships: Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society; Morris W. Prince Prize for Distinguished Work in History; Gilder Lehrman History Scholar; Thomas Morrow Prize in Australian History (University of Queensland) Study Abroad: Queensland, Australia Dickinson Moment: As a contributor to the Dickinson and Slavery Project, I worked with fellow students in scouring the college archives for evidence of institutional ties to slavery. Communicating those findings changed the way I viewed the campus. It also underscored in my own eyes the importance of historical work that strives to recover the lives, contributions and experiences of those left out of familiar narratives. I was honored to serve on a committee formed by the President’s Commission on Inclusivity that recommended the renaming of one campus building named after a prominent pro-slavery theorist. In May, the board adopted our recommendations and redesignated the building as Spradley-Young Hall, after two formerly enslaved men—both long overlooked but who profoundly shaped the Dickinson we know today. What’s Next: Ph.D. in history at Georgetown University. Parting Thoughts: Never say no to a Dickinson lemon bar.

Parting Thoughts: If exactly what you want to do doesn’t exist, invent it.

REPORT ON GIVING 2019-20 Throughout the year, alumni, parents, students, faculty and staff around the world showed that this community is Dickinson Strong. Despite global challenges, Dickinsonians came together to support our historic mission with more than $16 million in gifts and commitments for the 2019-20 fiscal year. Thanks to you, we are preparing the next generation of citizen leaders at a time when the world needs Dickinsonians more than ever.

Thank you for your support!

TOTAL GIFTS AND COMMITMENTS:

OVER $16 MILLION RECORD-BREAKING ANNUAL FUND YEAR

>$8.3M 57%

RAISED IN ANNUAL SUPPORT FOR DICKINSON

INCREASE OVER LAST YEAR IN ANNUAL GIVING THROUGH THE DICKINSON FUND

$1.34M

RAISED IN A SINGLE DAY DURING DAY OF GIVING

(Data for FY2019-20 as of July 13)

“The members of my class of Scroll and Key wanted to help alleviate the problems that had struck members of our global community with the onset of the pandemic. The best way we could do this was to encourage the Dickinson community to contribute to the Emergency Response Fund.” Kevin Ssonko ’20

Rising to a New Challenge on Dickinson’s Day of Giving At a time of national and global crisis, Dickinsonians came together to help ensure that the college’s enduring mission could continue.

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699,047 raised for the Emergency Response $ Fund, which provided much-needed resources for financial aid, student travel, technology costs and other expenses related to Dickinson’s response to COVID-19.

“This semester, as students transitioned to remote learning, I was particularly moved by the efforts of the Dickinson community to ensure a continued Dickinson experience. From the beginning, students, faculty and staff reached out, and I knew that I had people on my side throughout this new journey.” Syd Todd ’22

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“ The project— which didn’t exist prior to COVID-19 taking hold in our local community— took three days to go from an idea to a reality, providing healthy, freshly prepared meals to any

resident who may have a need—regardless of income. We’ve made a commitment to doing this as long as the crisis continues and stay-at-home restrictions are in place.”

— Phil Goropoulos ’97, president of CHI St. Joseph Children’s Health

What It’s Really Like Consuming images and stories of daily life in a hospital emergency department has become a part of everyone else’s daily life over the past few months. But for Michelle Reina ’05, a doctor in southern Oregon, it’s all been very personal. “The biggest challenge for me was emotional—and separate emotions in the workplace versus in my personal life,” says Reina, whose hospital is dead center between San Francisco and Portland, two early COVID-19 hotspots. “It seemed like it wasn’t if it would hit—it was when and how hard. So the fear and anticipation of that was on my mind constantly.” Once the virus was a reality instead of something Reina too just observed from afar, the challenges that she anticipated became fodder for questions that most people wouldn’t want to have to answer. “Do I quarantine myself outside my home and away from family?” she asked herself. “How do I do that as a nursing mother? How do I pump milk at work without contaminating it? There were just so many unknowns that it was impossible to know the right thing to do. And the stakes were high.” And questions at the hospital were coming just as urgently, a big one

being how to decide which patients were high risk enough to warrant dipping into the precious stores of personal protective equipment. “Because the presenting symptoms weren’t clear—and are still highly variable it seems—that meant gowning, gloving and masking a lot more than we normally would,” Reina says, noting that all of this drained both her time and efficiency. “It also doesn’t set you up very well for a warm-and-fuzzy patient interaction when you’re in a hazmat suit.” Luckily, the COVID-19 caseload never did overwhelm the hospital, and cases flattened. But patients certainly noticed the extra effort being put in by everyone around the hospital to keep the facility and everyone coming through its doors as safe as possible. “Gratitude is not something we expect or hear often in the emergency department,” Reina says. “But we have been getting thanked a lot for coming to work.”

Organizational Adaptation

When something like the COVID-19 pandemic strikes, everyone has to adapt—and quickly. For individuals, it comes down to social distancing, wearing face coverings and often just being smart about what you do and where you go. For businesses, though, the range of steps needed to ensure the safety of possibly thousands of employees and the satisfaction of customers is vast. “One of the more significant changes we made was enabling 11,000 individuals to work from home in just a few short weeks,” says Mike Davi ’95, who is on the team that took on navigating the COVID situation for the IT, digital and security divisions at Anthem Healthcare. “Changes at any large company, especially a Fortune 50 organization, are generally slow to occur. We were able to act with the flexibility and nimbleness of a small business, because the mission was very clear and egos needed to take a back seat for us to be successful.” Spyro Karetsos ’96, TD Ameritrade’s chief risk officer, calls his team’s push to adapt a “monumental crossfunctional effort,” but one for which a risk officer might be uniquely prepared. “I lead a team of risk, compliance and audit professionals who take great pride in preparing our company for both expected and unexpected events,” Karetsos says. “While we have a playbook for many scenarios, including a pandemic, we did not have a specific playbook for the perfect storm: global pandemic, stock markets with extreme volatility and sharp downward trajectory and record level of online trades, all amidst the backdrop of being acquired by Charles Schwab later this year.” Davi—in lockdown with wife Julie Salsitz Davi ’94 and daughters Ainslie ’22 and Lauren—worked alongside Stacia Strouss Grosso ’88, his manager, to get Anthem’s entire 100,000-employee population, overseas contractors and all, working remotely. Meanwhile, Karetsos launched TD Ameritrade’s command center, complete with a virtual war room for brainstorming and aggregating essential pandemic information in real time. “My ability to be comfortable with ambiguity stems from my time at Dickinson,” Karetsos says. “And as my company faces a myriad of risks requiring distinct subject matter expertise for each, I’m well positioned to cut across all of the risks horizontally to tell a portfolio-view story to critical stakeholders, including the board of directors.”

“ There is so much we can learn from the DIY culture. It may not replace large-scale manufacturing, but it can play an urgent role locally in supporting our community in our hour of need.” — Chris Sharples ’87, founder and principal, SHoP Architects, whose firm optimized its design equipment to 3D-print personal protective equipment for New York’s Weill Cornell Medicine

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“ I think of our health systems as heroes, and we see our job as being heroes helping heroes, and we’re proud of that.” — Judy Greenfield Faulkner ’65, founder and CEO of Epic Systems, in a May 12 interview with CNBC’s Bertha Coombs at the network’s annual “Healthy Returns” Summit. The company has many COVID-related initiatives underway, from telehealth and applications of artificial intelligence to investigating possible treatments and undertaking studies on whether patients can get the virus more than once.

“ The community leaders in CAN are dedicated and compassionate people from a cross section of community life, and the work we have accomplished together is humbling. … If every community could unite like this, drawing on our many talents, skills and goodwill, we would solve a lot of challenges.” — Dickinson President Margee Ensign, commenting on the Pennsylvania Humanities Council honoring Carlisle’s Community Action Network, founded by Ensign, for its community service during the health crisis

“ There are so many bottlenecks in our ability to fight this pandemic, many of which you would never expect. Who knew there wouldn’t be enough hand sanitizer? And who would’ve thought that once distilleries stepped in to fill the gap there would suddenly be a shortage of small-format packaging? We’re fortunate to have the largest production capacity in the region, so we’re now producing more than is needed by our local hospital system and are looking into how we can distribute to other areas in need.” — Andy Keller ’06, who converted his Maryland-based Sagamore Spirit distillery into a handsanitizer operation in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic 21

“ Employees in our manufacturing facility developed a prototype of a face mask using our dog bed liner material, and we ramped up mask production to over 10,000 per day for the Maine medical community. We also helped secure $2 million worth of N95 masks for that same community, and through early May our employees packed and shipped over 719,000 pounds of food to reach those who needed it most. It’s quite humbling to lead an organization that cares so deeply about serving the community. And it’s a perfect example of what we call our ‘Stakeholder Philosophy’ in action— the idea that our success cannot be defined purely by financial results but rather by the value we add to the lives of all our stakeholders.” — Steve Smith ’92, president and CEO of L.L.Bean, on the company’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic

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“ As soon as coronavirus became a global crisis, we knew it was something that we needed to take on. It’s been incredibly inspiring not only to see that our messaging is making a difference but the speed at which so many have stepped forward to support our efforts. Almost everything about this time is unlike anything we’ve seen before—but the one thing that hasn’t changed is that shared human desire to help.” — Lisa Sherman ’79, president and CEO of the Ad Council, whose public-service announcements and social media campaigns on topics such as COVID-19 reach millions

“ There’s a need in Carlisle, and there’s a spirit in Carlisle that go hand in hand. It’s inspiring how people turn out to help. When I see what volunteers from the community do to help others they don’t know and what our clients do to help each other despite the challenges they face, I’m humbled every single day.”

— Bob Weed ’80, CEO of Carlisle-based food bank Project SHARE

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Help Your Neighbors 2020 When the coronavirus and subsequent COVID-19 sickness first landed hard in the United States, one of the first places to make news was New Rochelle, a New York City suburb that became an early epicenter of the outbreak. An hour north, Stew Glenn ’67 and his wife, Eileen, would soon mobilize the New Paltz Community Foundation as the virus spread.

“Due to age and underlying health conditions, Eileen and I were not able to leave the house, but we wanted to do something significant to help our neighbors who were suffering during these horrific circumstances,” explains Glenn, an attorney who serves on the foundation’s board as corporate secretary while Eileen serves as president. “But the question was how.”

The answer turned out to be something they dubbed “Help Your Neighbors 2020,” an initiative that provides free meal vouchers to those in need. The foundation partnered with local churches, the local Jewish congregation, representatives from local municipalities, an agency that helps residents in need and the local school district. To date, the project has distributed nearly 1,000 meal vouchers, allowing recipients to order a meal from one of more than 30 local restaurants and delis. As Glenn explains, the project has the secondary purpose of helping local restaurants and delis remain open so they don’t have to lay off employees. What’s more, when the foundation put out the word that donations would help their neighbors in this way, it immediately received a

significant number of both large and small donations. “It has been encouraging, comforting and inspiring to see so much empathy being bestowed upon our neighbors,” Glenn says. “This experience has given us hope in troubled times in our country. These dangerous, challenging times of which we are in the midst make it clear that we will all have to continue to work together diligently to ensure that the principles of democracy—and the duty and responsibility each of us has to serve our community, which we were taught at Dickinson and elsewhere— are reinforced and preserved for future generations.”

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our Dickinson PAST & PRESENT OUR DICKINSON Read on for alumni adventures and accomplishments, connections and career updates, fond memories and musings. Where has your Dickinson education taken you? Submit at dsonmag@dickinson.edu.

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[VIRTUAL] CAMPUS SCENE As of press time at the end of July, many upcoming events have been postponed, canceled or moved online. So rather than our traditional events listing, we offer you some online resources and encourage you to find ways to stay connected to your Dickinson family.

Dickinson.edu/alumni  Check the status of upcoming alumni events, including webinars and virtual programs.  Submit a class note. (We welcome any stories about how you weathered the coronavirus pandemic.)

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 Make a donation to the Emergency Response Fund, which supports members of the Dickinson community with lost wages, financial aid, unanticipated travel, technology or storage costs and other expenses related to Dickinson’s response to COVID-19.

Dickinson.edu/ socialmedia  Follow the college’s main accounts for the latest news, photos and community stories.

 Connect with your graduating class through designated Facebook groups (when available) and with organizations and academic programs who have active pages.

 Share your photos, news and stories using #dsonphotos and #dsonproud.

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Carlisle Happenings lovecarlisle.com

PAST & PRESENT

It’s a Wonderful Life Carl Socolow ’77

ALBERT MASLAND ’79

Alumni Council President

arlisle could not have been more beautiful on both Commencement and Alumni weekends this year. The campus was stunning even without the customary pre-event mulching which was not “essential.” And, there were no complaints of “Cardrizzle.” But of course, you were not here. The absence of students this spring sapped the joy from our bustling campus. In the past, as I ambled home on the diagonal path behind Drayer, I looked eagerly for the opportunity to jump in and snag a Frisbee or chip a soccer ball to the amazement of the students (or at least me). Of course, my loss is amplified a thousandfold across the community and in much larger ways. So, I’ve felt a bit like Jimmy Stewart’s iconic George Bailey running through the streets of Bedford Falls. However, my epiphany is slightly different. Although the question works both ways, I’ve been pondering: Where might Carlisle be without Dickinson? Dickinson has always been important to Carlisle, but over the past few decades, as the town’s manufacturing base has faded, the college has emerged as one of the main players in the community. To be sure, the college has always endeavored to improve “town-gown” relations. Nevertheless, out of necessity and design, President Margee Ensign has taken this to a new level. She was instrumental in convening nearly 100 community leaders to address the immediate concerns of the pandemic. (Read more on Page 2.) And I am confident this coalition will outlive the virus ... because it must. The symbiotic relationship of institutions—educational, social, health care, faith-based—affects more than the economic health of the community. It transcends those institutions and touches real people with real needs on both sides of the limestone walls. This optimism is buoyed by the eventual return of students, who may not appreciate the importance of the town to the college. Unfazed, I look forward to being the weird guy in the goofy hat running up and down the diagonal walk shouting, “Welcome back, Dickinsonians! We missed you!”

BEFORE YOU GO

Hat Trick BY JEFFREY FORRESTER

STUDENT 1

Professor Maher’s logic class has 24 students, four of whom are in Dickinson’s hat societies— two in Wheel and Chain and two in Raven’s Claw. He borrows their hats, has the students close their eyes and places the hats on four new students. Three of these students are then seated in a row, one behind the other, all facing the front of the room. The fourth student is instructed to wait in the hallway with the door closed, out of sight. Professor Maher addresses the three students:

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“Open your eyes. Keep your gaze fixed to the front of the room, only viewing the student or students in front of you. One of you can be sure of the hat you are wearing.” After a brief period of silence, one of the students answers correctly. Which student is it, and how do they know?

Submit your answer to dsonmag@dickinson.edu by Sept. 21. All correct responses will be entered into a drawing, and five names will be randomly selected to receive a Dickinson College Bookstore gift card! The solution and prizewinner will be printed in the fall issue of Dickinson Magazine.

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Associate Professor of Mathematics Jeffrey Forrester focuses on mathematical biology but loves to take time out for logic puzzles, statistical oddities and other brain teasers. He also provides puzzles for Dickinson’s monthly podcast, The Good.

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Stay connected, inspired and #dsonstrong at Dickinson.edu/athome The relationships we build through Dickinson carry us forward together—across miles, decades and generations. And as the current health crisis changes the ways we all learn, work, play and connect, we’re providing resources to keep you engaged and connected with your fellow Dickinsonians—all from the comfort of your home.

Keep Learning

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Explore webinars and lectures, join the Alumni Book Club, enjoy virtual exhibits from Dickinson’s own Trout Gallery and subscribe to The Good podcast.

Explore favorite recipes from alumni, students, faculty and Dickinson Dining Services chefs, check out Top 5 lists curated by Dickinson faculty (like the one below!), and download Zoom backgrounds and the Dawn of the Red Devil coloring book.

Post a congratulations message to members of the class of 2020, donate to the Emergency Response Fund and read inspiring stories of fellow Dickinsonians who are stepping up to serve the common good during this challenging time.

The Alumni Directory and Alumnifire, along with the Alumni Career Services team, are your sources for connecting and networking with fellow Dickinsonians.

• Wynton Marsalis, Hot House Flowers • Glenn Gould, Goldberg Variations. He made two recordings—take your pick.

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• Brahms, Ein deutsches Requiem—precisely because it’s not sad; it’s comforting and uplifting. Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & ASO Chorus.

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List by Robert Pound, professor of music

• Josquin Desprez, Motets and Chansons, The Hilliard Ensemble. • REM, Lifes Rich Pageant. Georgia gets some things right.

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Almost everything about this time is unlike anything we’ve seen before— but the one thing that hasn’t changed is that shared human desire to help. LISA SHERMAN ’79,

president and CEO of the Ad Council. Read more from alumni involved in the global response to the pandemic on Pages 18-23.

Knowing that I have the power to shape where I want to be is what will continue to keep me going. I A N G E N AO ’ 2 0 ,

Dickinson’s 10th Young Alumni Trustee. Read more from him and other members of the class of 2020 on Pages 8-15.

If every community could unite like this, drawing on our many talents, skills and goodwill, we would solve a lot of challenges. on the success of the Community Action Network, which activated a number of initiatives to support the Carlisle community through the COVID-19 pandemic.

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INSIDE: Class of 2020: What’s Next? | 2019-20 Report on Giving | Faces of the COVID-19 Pandemic | Alumni Weekend Goes Virtual