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News@McDaniel 04/07/09
  • Computer Science major designs robot that solves Rubik’s Cube
  • Professor shows students that the sky’s the limit
  • Biology seniors to present research projects
  • History students’ papers earn awards at honors conference
  • Shared secrets range from heartbreaking to hilarious
  • Lacrosse seniors remember their time at McDaniel
  • Hobart steps up for alumni leadership
  • ‘Reckless’ set to hit the stage at McDaniel
  • Annual juried undergraduate art exhibit opens
  • Sports Wrap
  • Hill Happenings
Computer Science major designs robot that solves Rubik’s Cube
When Professor Pavel Naumov offered his senior Computer Science majors the opportunity to design and program a robot for their capstone projects, Shannon Jackson couldn’t resist the challenge. » Full Story
Professor shows students that the sky’s the limit
English Professor Reanna Ursin says taking trapeze lessons has helped her push students to step outside their comfort zones. » Full Story
Biology seniors to present research projects
McDaniel’s senior Biology majors will present their research projects in a poster session 4-6 p.m. April 20 in the first- and second-floor atria of Eaton Hall. The posters will remain on display through April 24. » Full Story
History students’ papers earn awards at honors conference
Kim Staub ’09 and Laura Kurrle ’09
Works on wartime propaganda in 1918 and the treatment of German Prisoners of War in Carroll County during World War II take second- and third-place awards amid competition from traditionally strong programs such as Georgetown University, Washington College, and the United States Naval Academy. » Full Story
Shared secrets range from heartbreaking to hilarious
More than 200 secrets, shared anonymously on the backs of postcards, have poured into the Active Minds mailbox over the past few weeks after the mental health awareness club issued an invitation to students, faculty and staff to unburden themselves by submitting “a regret, fear, desire, talent, or confession.” » Full Story
Lacrosse seniors remember their time at McDaniel
For senior lacrosse players Matt Daley and Chelsea Ferruzzi, spring on the Hill indicates much more than flowers, warm weather and chirping birds. This spring brings their final undergraduate semester and their final collegiate lacrosse season. » Full Story
Hobart steps up for alumni leadership
Donald J. Hobart ’62 has been named president-elect of the Alumni Association and will succeed Corynne Courpas ’76 as president on July 1, 2009. » Full Story
‘Reckless’ set to hit the stage at McDaniel
Colleen Alford '10 and Matt Cowan '12
Dark comedy with message that “things just happen” aims to inspire audiences to leave the past behind and appreciate life. » Full Story
Annual juried undergraduate art exhibit opens
Freshmen, sophomores and juniors compete in show featuring sculpture, printmaking, drawing, photography, painting, computer graphics and other media. » Full Story
Sports Wrap
KJ Mazurek '11
Junior Brittany Baer named Centennial Conference (CC) Women's Lacrosse Co-Offensive Player of the Week plus baseball, outdoor track, softball and men's and women's golf, lacrosse and tennis. » Full Story
Hill Happenings
Read on for events on the Hill in the coming weeks. » Full Story
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