Register for Families Weekend online here.
Friday, October 2
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Families Weekend Information Center
Visit the Families Weekend Information Center and pick up a comprehensive schedule of weekend events, tourist information, listing of local restaurants, Westminster downtown discount ID card, and enter the Families Weekend drawing for a chance to win a McDaniel College souvenir basket.
Ensor Lounge, Decker College Center
7:00 p.m.
Movie: The Day the Earth Stood Still
Sponsored by CAPBoard.
Decker Auditorium, Lewis Hall of Science
7:30 p.m. and again at 11:30 p.m.
Play: Rocky Horror Show. This event contains adult content.
Cost $8.00 for McDaniel Students, Faculty and Staff and $10 General Public
WMC Alumni Hall
7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Sandella’s
Stop in for a late evening sandwich.
Gill Center
Saturday, October 3
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Families Weekend Information Center
Visit the Families Weekend Information Center and pick up a comprehensive schedule of weekend events, tourist information, listing of local restaurants, and enter the Families Weekend drawing for a chance to win a McDaniel College souvenir basket.
Ensor Lounge, Decker College Center
8:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Families Weekend Welcome Reception
Begin the morning with a continental breakfast and a welcome from McDaniel College’s President Joan Develin Coley, Faculty and Staff.
Decker Forum, Decker College Center
10:00 a.m. – 10:45 p.m.
Special Interest Sessions
The following is a selection of the special interest sessions:
“The World Beyond Westminster: Opportunities for Study Abroad”
Director of International and Off-Campus Study Rose Falkner will discuss study abroad opportunities available to McDaniel students, and a panel of students who have participated in study abroad programs will share their experiences.
Hill Hall 108
“Parent's Guide to Career Planning”
Career Services Director April Johnson discusses how you can help your first-year student navigate their way through the career planning and decision-making process.
Academic Hall 101
“Diversity on The Hill”
Mahlia Joyce, Acting Director of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs, will discuss the opportunities for students to Understand and promote diversity on campus.
Academic Hall 115
“Distinguished Discussions”
A revealing and intimate look at scholarly life. This 24-minute highlight reel is from Distinguish Discussions which is an 11-part series that features personal conversations with recipients of McDaniel College’s Distinguished Teaching Award. Facilitated by Communication and Film Studies Professors Jonathan Slade and Robert Lemieux.
Decker Auditorium, Lewis Hall of Science
“Student Affairs Meet and Greet”
Speak to select members of the Student Affairs Division – VP & Dean Beth Gerl, Campus Safety, College Activities, Judicial Affairs, Greek Life, the Wellness Center, and Residence Life.
Ensor Lounge, Decker College Center
11:00 a.m. – 12 Noon
Meet McDaniel Alumnus and U.S. Congressman Frank Kratovil Jr.
Learn first-hand from this freshman Democratic Representative how legislation truly works in our nation's capital. Read more.
McDaniel Lounge, McDaniel Hall
12 noon – 1:00 p.m.
Founders Society Reception.
By special invitation only.
The President’s House
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
College Store Open House
Families Weekend Special: 10% discount on all clothing and giftware.
Middle Level, Decker College Center
12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m.
Families Weekend Lunch
Families may purchase a lunch in Englar Dining Hall; $6.75 per person, payable at the door. McDaniel students on a board plan will use their ID card for lunch.
Lower Level, Decker College Center
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
CHEER ON GREEN TERROR
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Football vs. Juniata at 1 p.m. Bair Stadium
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Volleyball vs. Swarthmore at 1 p.m. Gill Center
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Women’s Soccer vs. Swarthmore at 1 p.m. Soccer Field
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Men’s Soccer vs. Washington (MD) at 3:30 p.m. Soccer Field
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Field Hockey vs. Swarthmore at 5 p.m. Hockey Field
1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Faculty Presentations
“The Next Horizon: Graduate Study”
Representatives of Graduate and Professional Studies at McDaniel will be on-hand to discuss the value of
post-baccalaureate education in our increasingly competitive labor market.
Academic Hall 300
“Teacher Certification”
Dr. Margaret Trader, Education Department Chair, offers an overview of McDaniel’s Education Minor and Teacher Certification Program.
Academic Hall 101
“Pre-Professional Programs”
Dr. Charles Neal (Political Science) will discuss Pre-Law options for students and Dr. Ralene Mitschler (Biology) will discuss Pre-Med preparation.
Academic Hall 109
“Jan Term Study Abroad Experience: The Living Classroom”
In a slide presentation of their trip to China, Drs. Robin Armstrong (Music) and Debra Lemke (Sociology) will discuss and illustrate the teachable moments in the living classroom that is the Jan Term study abroad experience.
Academic Hall 115
Student and Faculty Research Presentation
Learn more about opportunities for students to collaborate with McDaniel College faculty in conducting scholarly research from the faculty and students currently engaged in the research process.
“Sex, Drugs, and Rock & Roll: Research in Behavioral Neuroscience” Dr. Madeline E. Rhodes, Assistant Professor of Psychology and Julie Thommen.
“Characterization of the Mimi virus L375 Protein” Dr. Susan Parrish, Assistant Professor of Biology and Grace Kago.
Hill Hall 108
2:00 p.m.
Alpha Lambda Delta Induction Ceremony: First Year Honor Society
Students who have earned a cumulative 3.7 GPA or higher after their first year of College work are invited to join.
Baker Chapel (Little Baker)
4:15 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.
Dinner in Englar Dining Hall
Families may purchase dinner in Englar Dining Hall; $9.50 per person, payable at the door. McDaniel students on a board plan will use their ID card for dinner.
Lower Level, Decker College Center
7:30 p.m.
Play: Rocky Horror Show. This event contains adult content.
Cost $8.00 for McDaniel Students, Faculty and Staff and $10 General Public
WMC Alumni Hall
9:00 p.m.
Hypnotist, Joshua Seth.
Sponsored by CAPBoard.
Decker Forum, Decker College Center
Open Until 12 Midnight
Café Budapest and Grille
Middle Level, Decker College Center
Sunday, October 4
7:30 a.m.
McDaniel College Golf Course
Families and students are invited to play, first come first serve. Hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. to dusk. Greens Fees are $10.00 for nine holes and $15 for unlimited. Riding cart fees are $12 for one person and $18 for two people.
McDaniel College Golf Clubhouse
9:00 a.m.
Families Weekend Tennis Open Play
Try out the College’s Warfield Tennis Courts.
Located between Bair Stadium and West Main Street.
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Brunch in Englar Dining Hall
Families may purchase brunch in Englar Dining Hall; $6.75 per person, payable at the door. McDaniel students on a board plan will use their ID card for brunch.
Lower Level, Decker College Center
Register for Families Weekend online here.
Local Events
Common Ground on the Hill Roots Music Concert Series
Carroll Arts Center (two blocks from campus on West Main St.)
8 – 10 p.m. featuring Canadian fiddler April Verch and her traditional band.
Koi America 2009
Agriculture Center, Oct. 3-4, Sat., 9 a.m. -5 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m. -3 p.m.
Koi, pond and goldfish show: pond and landscaping displays and seminars.
Fall Harvest Days, Oct. 3-4 at 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Carroll County Farm Museum
Crafts, entertainment, apple butter making and other country-style demonstrations.
Hotels and Motels http://www.mcdaniel.edu/241.htm
Persons with Disabilities
If you need an interpreter, please call Ms. Lynda Casserly (410-857-2518). Other services, please call Mr. Thomas Webb (410-857-2504). Please call at least one week in advance of Families Weekend.
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