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News@McDaniel 09/08/09
  • Alumnus to discuss life’s work as wildlife conservationist
  • Pro ball player gets back to hitting the books
  • Homecoming Hero: Alumnus of the Year William Robinson ’41
  • New athletics website debuts to cheers
  • Prioritizing diversity and multiculturalism
  • Art students show works in national exhibits
  • Tour of France a big win with women’s basketball team
  • Report of Gifts now posted online
  • Sports wrap
  • Hill Happenings
Alumnus to discuss life’s work as wildlife conservationist
Alan Rabinowitz, world-renowned authority on conservation of endangered big cats and a 1974 alumnus of McDaniel College, returns to his alma mater Sept. 21 to be inducted into Phi Beta Kappa and to present the talk, “Saving the World's Endangered Big Cats: Why Science is Not Enough.” » Full Story
Pro ball player gets back to hitting the books
Harold Baines Jr. is back to full-time student status this semester after spending the summer in his dream job as a professional baseball player with the Bristol White Sox. Competing in almost 70 games with only three days off was fun but grueling, he says.  His course schedule will also be demanding, but with an altogether different focus. » Full Story
Homecoming Hero: Alumnus of the Year William Robinson ’41
William C. “Robbie” Robinson
William C. “Robbie” Robinson remembers being admitted into Western Maryland College within 10 minutes after another student dropped out.  Four years later…“I got a diploma, a commission, and a wife, “ he quips. » Full Story
New athletics website debuts to cheers
Green Terror fans will find it easier than ever to stay connected to their favorite team via the new McDaniel athletics website, www.mcdanielathletics.com. » Full Story
Prioritizing diversity and multiculturalism
ODMA Acting Director Mahlía Joyce
With its new name, the Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs enters the school year with a recharged and expanded mission that includes promoting awareness and dialogue. » Full Story
Art students show works in national exhibits
Exposure to campus-held exhibits and artists and the chance to develop personal artwork through classes such as Advanced Studio Art give McDaniel artists an edge. » Full Story
Tour of France a big win with women’s basketball team
Players stop for a Kodak moment at the base of the steps to Sacre Coeur in Paris.
There’s nothing like an 11-day tour of some of the most spectacular sites in France, such as Normandy, Sacre-Coeur and the Champs d’Elysees, to further bond an already close team of athletes – especially when your coach is your tour guide. » Full Story
Report of Gifts now posted online
During the 2008-2009 fiscal year, more than 4,500 alumni, faculty and staff, parents and grandparents, and friends made gifts and pledges totaling $10.1 million. Find out how McDaniel students benefitted from this generosity in the 2008-2009 Report of Gifts, now online at www.mcdaniel.edu/reportofgifts09.
» Full Story
Sports wrap
Green Terror football has best offensive day in seven years, in a 52-37 victory Sept. 5 over St. Vincent. Leanne Hollinger, soccer, and Tom Massucci, football, earn athlete of the week honors. Click here for all the sports news. » Full Story
Hill Happenings
The Eric Byrd Trio : Brother Ray Band
Read on for a list of events on the Hill in the coming weeks. » Full Story
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