- Ask Biology major John Misamore ’06 about his research collaboration with Associate Biology Professor Ralene Mitschler, and he gives you a look that says, “Where do I begin?” » Full Story - Clayton Rosa ’09 (left) nearly closes his eyes as he reads from lyrical poetry that sounds soothing in its rhythm. Rosa, who has written more than 300 poems about growing up in the city of Boston, has seen far more than most. » Full Story - Jessica Nave ’06, a clarinet player since she was a child, hears the instrument in her head when she writes music. The Music Theory major collaborated with Senior Music Lecturer Linda Kirkpatrick to write an original five-movement flute and clarinet duet called “Metallic Resonances.” » Full Story - Professor of English and accomplished poet Kathy Mangan offers the following list of recommended poetry books. » Full Story - Rodney Jones, a professor of English at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, is the author of eight collections of poetry. » Full Story - When you’re playing field hockey, like Laura Baggaley does, the team you’re playing against matters just as much as what you’re playing on. The Physics major says balls go faster and farther on AstroTurf than they do on grass, and it can affect the outcome of the game. » Full Story - Physics major David Long’s notebook is filled with intricate pencil sketches of his unusual Capstone project: a ping-pong-ball launcher. » Full Story - Contrast Literary Magazine editor Courtney Jordan ’06 is in the process of formatting the magazine for its unveiling at 7 p.m. April 26 in McDaniel Lounge. Students will read their poems and stories at the coffeehouse launch. » Full Story - McDaniel seniors each must complete a Capstone project – the culminating experience within a major of a liberal arts education – to meet the requirements of their bachelor’s degree. The project may be research or in-depth investigation or original creative expression, and must have both written and oral components. Among the College’s six graduating Physics majors, David Long and Laura Baggaley focused their scientific knowledge on sports for their Capstone projects. » Full Story - In our continuing coverage of McDaniel students and their Capstone projects, three Honors Art majors – Jessica Lepson, Elizabeth Cosby, and Andrew Schultz – showcase their very different, very individual work. » Full Story - McDaniel College celebrates National Poetry Month, established by the Academy of American Poets in 1996, with the 20th annual Bothe Lecture featuring Rodney Jones (left) and a poet’s top picks of poetry books. » Full Story - A group of Hampstead senior citizens recently learned how to write and send e-mails to their grandchildren, thanks to a group of McDaniel Social Work students. The computer class is one of many activities created by five social work students who call themselves the “Hampstead School Cheerleading Squad.” The name is a little misleading. » Full Story - Alumnus David Stout (left), Class of 1976 and President, Pharmaceuticals Operations, GlaxoSmithKline, led a news conference in London March 30 to announce GSK’s launch of an international human trial program. The trials will test two pandemic vaccines against the H5N1 strain of avian flu virus, in the event it becomes transmissible between people. » Full Story - More than 200 students each year take the unique opportunity to collaborate with faculty members on independent research projects in more than 60 fields of study. By the time many of these students graduate, they are published co-authors of original work. » Full Story - Diversity Week, April 10-14 at McDaniel College, features a selection of events that includes film, a martial arts workshop, breads from around the world, and a spoken-word poetry performance brought to the College by student Clayton Rosa (left), who is a spoken-word poet in his own right. » Full Story - Faculty members Sherri Lind Hughes and Gretchen Kreahling McKay will take on additional responsibilities in academic administration beginning July 1. Psychology Professor Hughes who has served as associate dean of Academic Affairs since 2003, will become dean of Graduate and Professional Studies, and her successor will be McKay, an assistant professor of Art History and director of the Honors Program. » Full Story - During spring break, eight McDaniel students traveled to Alabama and Mississippi to aid in the Katrina Recovery effort through a program called “Katrina on the Ground.” Along with about 1,000 other students from colleges and universities across the country, they cleaned and repaired damaged homes, schools, yards and churches throughout the devastated region. » Full Story - The Winter/Spring issue of The Hill is packed with stories about alumni who challenge their minds and bodies. » Full Story - Green Terror outdoor track took April 1 gold in eight events at the Goucher Invitational in Towson, Md. Stuart Johnson ’06 (left) claimed the 100-meter dash for McDaniel. The men’s team finished second of eight teams, while the women’s squad placed fourth of seven teams. » Full Story |