For alto Katy Griepentrog ’08, singing in the College Choir is a transportive act, one that takes her from a world that is becoming increasingly silent due to advancing hearing loss, into a place where song comes from all angles. » Full Story

Christian Maisel ’08 never met his grandfather, who died months before Christian was born, but the History major has spent years learning everything about World War II D-day silver-star hero Frederick Maisel Jr. » Full Story

With safety a critical issue on campuses nationwide, McDaniel College has instituted an emergency alert system to notify students in the event of imminent danger or a life-threatening campus emergency. » Full Story

A piano recital by John Salmon, a faculty member at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, with faculty members Bo Eckard on bass and Jon Seligman on drums, at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 29 in McDaniel Lounge.

McDaniel actors will perform the world premiere of “Bring me Giants,” a musical based on Cyrano de Bergerac, at 8 p.m. March 5-8.

“The Idea and Role of Community in Contemporary African Philosophical Practice,” a lecture by the noted African philosopher D.A. Masolo at 7 p.m. March 11 in McDaniel Lounge.

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The McDaniel College men’s and women’s basketball teams will play in the Centennial Conference (CC) championships this week. » Full Story

Hart Hall, an apartment-style residence located in North Village, was dedicated Feb. 22 and named in memory of Casper Hart ’29 and Louise Orem ’35. » Full Story

McDaniel’s new graduate program for teachers who teach English to students who speak other languages has been accredited by the Maryland Higher Education Commission. » Full Story

A noted psychologist and professor will be the keynote speaker in the annual Honors lecture, “A journey of spirit: A path to studying faith and positive development” at 8 p.m. Feb. 28 in McDaniel Lounge. » Full Story