Debora Johnson-Ross - Cool Enough for School
This popular culture researcher examines how the African concept of “cool” has been transformed in American culture.
Elizabeth van den Berg - The Play’s the Thing
Serious fun defines the scene in this award-winning theatre arts professor’s workshops.
Robin Armstrong - Helping Students Speak the Same Tune
Dr. Armstrong’s innovative, Web-based tutorial teaches the language of music.
Volker Franke - Examining Terrorism’s Tough Questions
Worst-case scenarios are a teaching tool for this national security studies expert.
Skip Fennell - Makes Mathematics Add Up for Educators
As president-elect of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Dr. Fennell goes the distance to ensure that students everywhere have access to top-quality mathematics education.
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- Teaching stint in Belgium changes student’s life
- Freshman beats injuries to become Eagle Scout
- Men’s soccer scores shutout
- Faculty, alumni earn accolades
- Freshmen study page and stage
- Professors bring Asian focus to class
- On 9/11, students remember
- Jan Term offers unusual experiences, travel
- Professors return from Fulbright scholarships
- World premier of multimedia musical experience
Jason Fratto ’07 took what he describes as the chance of a lifetime when he won a paid internship this summer teaching English at Pro Linguis, a language school in Thiaumont, Belgium. » Full Story
In August, nearly two years after a crippling car accident left him in a coma for nine days, Adam Dellinger ’10 became an Eagle Scout and a McDaniel freshman. When he woke up, he had to relearn how to talk, walk and write. » Full Story
Peter Gaitens ’08 broke a scoreless tie in the 41st minute Sept. 10 to spark McDaniel to a 2-0 victory over La Roche in the final day of the Stuart Bracher Classic hosted by Bethany College in non-conference action. » Full Story
Faculty members and alumni are featured online, releasing newly completed books, and making presentations at national and local conferences. » Full Story
Twenty students in “The Bard: The Books and the Board,” one of 33 first-year seminars, listened intently as Katie Ridgeway ’10 recites a Shakespearean monologue. » Full Story
Six professors this summer studied Asian influences across their various disciplines and are planning new courses that will challenge students to think globally and to view a subject through various perspectives. » Full Story
In commemoration of the fifth anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, students created an American flag memorial at Memorial Plaza consisting of 2,977 flags – one for each person killed that day. » Full Story
Registration begins Sept. 25 for Jan Term, the College’s three-week session that explores uncommon subjects on campus, across the country and around the world. » Full Story
Two professors’ experiences during recent Fulbright studies will enrich their teaching and scholarship. » Full Story
Chamber Music on the Hill, in collaboration with McDaniel College, Carroll Community College, Masterworks Chorale of Carroll County and the Children’s Chorus of Carroll County, present the world premiere of “Einstein’s Dreams (it’s about time…)” at 7 p.m. Sept. 17 in the Scott Center at Carroll Community College. » Full Story
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