{"id":545,"date":"2025-11-12T20:05:27","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T20:05:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.dickinson.edu\/journey-toward-justice\/?page_id=545"},"modified":"2026-01-27T18:13:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T18:13:08","slug":"activities-events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.dickinson.edu\/journey-toward-justice\/activities-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Activities & Events"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Monday, January 19, 2026<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Community Sports Clinic<\/strong>
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM<\/strong> | Kline Athletic Building<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The children of Dickinson employees who are in K-6th grades are welcome to join us at the Kline Athletic Building on January 19th for a free sports clinic. The clinic will run from 9am-3pm and will be run by the Dickinson Athletic Department and SAAC (Student-Athlete Advisory Committee). Please pack a water bottle, nut-free lunch, and a snack. Sneakers and athletic clothing are required. If you have more than one eligible child, please complete a separate form for each child. The clinic is limited to the first 50 registrants, and registration will close on 1\/17 at 8 pm. Register here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration<\/strong>
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Allison Hall<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join us for an evening celebrating community and legacy featuring guest speaker Rogette Harris, MPA, MBA, Executive Director of Hope Station<\/a>, a Carlisle nonprofit that promotes the economic and social mobility of Black and Brown individuals. Enjoy music from the Dickinson College Choir, poetry, and powerful student voices. Refreshments will be provided following the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tuesday, January 20, 2026<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Discussion of The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World<\/em><\/strong> by Robin Wall Kimmerer<\/strong>
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Waidner-Spahr Library<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

All community members are welcome to join in the discussion about this book that imparts Indigenous wisdom about engagement in a gift economy. Community Read Discussion: The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World<\/em> <\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All participants are encouraged to register<\/a> to help with planning. There are no more books available, but there is an ebook available from the Waidner-Spahr Library<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wednesday, January 21, 2026<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Day of Service: Street Ready Gear and Grub Pop-Up
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM | CCHRA Cumberland Connection<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join the Center for Civic Learning and Action to volunteer for the Street Ready Gear & Grub Pop-Up! Volunteers will assist with distribution of supplies and meals for unsheltered neighbors in Cumberland County. Meet at Cumberland County Housing & Redevelopment Authority’s Cumberland Connection space (corner of N. Pitt and W. Penn Streets, a short walk from campus). RSVP via EngageD.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Friday, January 23, 2026<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Dickinson Club Social Honoring the DEI Division
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Hartman House<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Faculty and staff are invited to the Dickinson Club — current membership not required. Enjoy good food, good company, and meet members of Dickinson’s DEI Division. This event is only open to faculty and staff. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saturday, January 24, 2026<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Women’s and Men’s Basketball Games and Winter Clothing Drive
2:00 PM and 4:00 PM | Kline Athletic Building<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join the Red Devils in celebrating Social Justice Month. Donate new or gently used winter clothing and receive a free t-shirt!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Monday, January 26, 2026<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Film Screening of Expanding Sanctuary<\/em> and Discussion<\/strong>
7:00 – 9:00 PM | Landis House<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join the Women and Gender Resource Center’s Latina Discussion Group for a film screening of Expanding Sanctuary<\/em>, a powerful documentary about Philadelphia’s fight to stop police collaboration with ICE. There will be a discussion on immigration and activism following the film. This event is open to all with hopes to inform and build community awareness about immigration policies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tuesday, January 27, 2026<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Ask Me Anything!: Religious Pluralism
12:30 PM – 3:00 PM | HUB Lower Level<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stop by the HUB to meet members of the Center for Spirituality and Social Justice’s Multifaith Student Council and ask questions about their religious, spiritual, and secular traditions. Practice interrreligious dialogue and explore religious pluralism. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED! <\/strong><\/mark>
Screening of an Episode from “Amend: The Fight for America” and Living History Panel Discussion
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (doors open at 5:30 PM) | HUB Social Hall<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

WAIT! A Screening of an Episode from Amend: The Fight for America.  This episode of the docuseries that covers the legacy of the 14th<\/sup> Amendment to the United State Constitution explores the protests orchestrated by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. that goaded President John F. Kennedy to action. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Immediately following this one-hour screening will be a moderated panel discussion including 19th<\/sup> century living history interpreters from the Lenwood O. Sloan PA Past Players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free Parking is available on street and in the adjacent parking lot located at 360 West Louther Street  Carlisle, PA 17013<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For questions or more information, please contact Rev. Yvette Davis at davisy@dickinson.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thursday, January 29, 2026<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Challah for Hunger
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Dough Making<\/strong>
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Baking and Selling <\/strong>
Asbell Center for Jewish Life<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join the Asbell Center for Jewish Life\u2019s Challah for Hunger Chapter to make and\/or purchase delicious Challah Bread! Challah is a festive traditional Jewish bread served on most Jewish Holidays. Proceeds from bread sales are donated to Project Share, Carlisle’s local food pantry; we make lots of extra challah so feel free to stop by and buy a loaf for yourself AND your friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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