Life put Kim Prati’s plans to be an art teacher on hold for more than 15 years, but the successful designer and mother of two still found ways to share her talent and enthusiasm with children. Now, she’s pursuing her master’s degree in education at McDaniel to refine those teaching skills. » Full Story

A thousand McDaniel students, faculty, and staff enjoyed the college’s annual Thanksgiving feast Nov. 16. This year’s meal included 420 pounds of turkey, 10 gallons of gravy, 275 pounds of ham, 120 pounds of stuffing, 300 pounds of mashed potatoes and 40 pounds of cranberry sauce. » Full Story

Twenty-eight McDaniel College student athletes have been named to the 2006 Centennial Conference (CC) Fall Academic Honor Roll. To be nominated for the honor roll, a student athlete must be a starter or key reserve, be of sophomore standing or higher, and have a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.40. » Full Story

Two worlds collided and collaborated in a third floor classroom of Hill Hall just a day before the recent November elections. Students from Professor of Political Science Herb Smith’s U.S. Campaigns and Elections class and Professor of Foreign Languages Mohamed Esa’s first-year seminar packed the classroom. » Full Story

McDaniel College Budapest student Tamás Palcsó has become a rising star in Hungary after winning runner-up in the TV show Megasztár, the country’s version of American Idol. » Full Story

Erin Wilson ’07 and Amanda Eubank ’08 wake up at the crack of dawn to feed horses in the 4-H Therapeutic Riding Program at the Carroll County Agricultural Center. In addition to twice-daily feedings, they check the horses for any changes in behavior, cuts, or scratches. » Full Story

The Autumn issue of The Hill magazine serves up a fresh look and new departments to bring readers even more lively stories about McDaniel’s vibrant community of lifelong learners. Dig into newsy tidbits such as the Ask the Expert column. Savor meaty features, like the one about a young poker player and the lessons he learned this summer in Las Vegas. Indulge in an even more delicious Class Notes section. And don’t forget to check out the contest on the inside back cover — there’s a new McDaniel College sweatshirt waiting for the winner. » Full Story

The McDaniel College Department of Art and Art History presents “…Validation?” paintings by Jeffrey Kent from Nov. 28-Dec. 21 in the Esther Prangley Rice Gallery. The opening reception will be held 7-9 p.m. Nov. 28 in the gallery. The exhibit and the reception are free and open to the public. For information and gallery hours, call (410) 857-2595. » Full Story

Good books are always treasured holiday presents. McDaniel College Associate Librarian Jane Sharpe presented 27 of the best new books to give and get Nov. 15 to a packed house. Choices included fiction and non-fiction for children and adults, a cookbook, biography, picture book and a coffee table book. » Full Story

Kristen Bender ’07, of Cumberland Md., was awarded a Provident Way scholarship, which was judged on integrity, caring, excellence, partnership and results-driven attitude. Provident awarded the scholarship to one student at each of the NCAA Division III schools in Maryland. » Full Story