Reunion Weekend 2013

Schedule of Events

Friday, May 3

8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. 
Reunion Registration Center
Check in, pick up your nametag, sign up for classroom visits & tours, and get a sneak peek of the guest lists. Continental breakfast “on the house” from 8:00–11:00 a.m. as well as snacks including energy bars to fuel you throughout the day until 6:00 p.m.
Ensor Lounge, Decker College Center

9:10 and 10:20 a.m.
Open Classes
Sit in on classes with current students and experience excellent teaching first-hand. (Class schedule and locations available at Registration Center.)
Academic classrooms campuswide

11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
President’s Luncheon for the Class of 1963
Be our guest. Alumni celebrating their 50th anniversary are treated to lunch and a photo op with President Roger Casey. Dress in green and gold and wear a smile. Prizes for best show of pride!
McDaniel Lounge

11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Meet students over lunch
Swap favorite stories with current students and sample today’s menu favorites in renovated Englar Dining Hall.
Englar Dining Hall, Decker College Center

1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Art Department’s Senior Capstone Exhibition
The Department of Art and Art History presents the first of its two senior capstone exhibitions. The show will feature art from students working in digital media and graphic design.
Rice Gallery, Peterson Hall

1:00–4:00 p.m.
Carroll Arts Center Exhibit – 10 x 10
(off-campus)
Take a 5 minute (.3 mile) stroll down Main Street to the former “Carroll Theatre” to take in this clever exhibit featuring works of art measuring exactly 10”x10” celebrating the art center’s 10th anniversary.
Carroll Arts Center, 91 West Main Street, Westminster, MD

1:00–4:00 p.m.
The Union Mills Homestead 44th Annual Flower & Plant Market (off-campus)
The Homestead will come alive with a beautiful array of quality annuals, perennials, vegetables and hanging plants for sale.  Stop by the Tannery, which will be open for visits.
The Union Mills Homestead, 3311 Littlestown Pike, Westminster, MD (6 mi. north of campus on MD-97)

2:00–4:00 p.m.
Campus Tours
See all 160 acres on the Hill. Student-led walking tours (or take a golf-cart ride) offered every half-hour. Tour includes newly dedicated Rembert House, home of WMC Heritage Society. Sign up at the Reunion Registration Center.
Ensor Lounge, Decker College Center

2:30–4:30 p.m.
Class of 1963 Reception
Enjoy a reception with classmates from the Class of ’63 while taking in magnificent views of the new Kenneth R. Gill Stadium.
Albrittain Suite, Kenneth R. Gill Stadium

6:00–9:00 p.m. 
All-Alumni ’Round the World Party
Go global. Enjoy music and sample an international buffet featuring Italian, Asian, Mediterranean, and All-American specialities. Conga line optional.
Memorial Plaza Reunion Tent

Saturday, May 4

8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Reunion Registration Center
Check in, pick up your nametag, sign up for tours,  and get a sneak peek of the guest lists. Continental breakfast “on the house” from 8:00–11:00 a.m. as well as snacks including energy bars to fuel you throughout the day until 6:00 p.m.
Ensor Lounge, Decker College Center

8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Golf at your leisure
Tee up with classmates and hit the campus links. Discounted rates for reunion alumni.
McDaniel College Golf Course

8:30–9:30 a.m.
Campus Tours
See all 160 acres on the Hill. Student-led walking tours (or take a golf-cart ride) offered every half-hour. Tour includes newly dedicated Rembert House, home of WMC Heritage Society. Sign up at the Reunion Registration Center.
Ensor Lounge, Decker College Center

9:45–10:45 a.m.
The History Channel: WMC/McDaniel-style
Brush up on your alma mater’s history. College historian, trustee and author of Fearless and Bold, Dr. James Lightner ’59, highlights 145 years of  academic achievements.
Decker Auditorium, Lewis Hall of Science

11:00 a.m.
Naming of Merritt Hall
Academic Hall dedicated in 2005 and home to the departments of Education and Psychology, Graduate and Professional Studies, and Student Academic Support Services will be officially named Merritt Hall in memory of Leroy Merritt, Class of 1952.
Merritt Hall

11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
All-Alumni Picnic
Dress for outdoor fun: Great food, live music, plus face painting and balloon art for the young and spirited. Cash bar available.
Memorial Plaza Reunion Tent

11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Fearless & Bold Luncheon
Alumni from the reunion classes of 1938, 1943, 1948, 1953 & 1958 unite for a special luncheon.
Forum, Decker College Center

1:45–2:30 p.m.
State of the College
Get premier seating in Alumni Hall and hear the latest and greatest on your alma mater from its ninth president, Dr. Roger Casey.
WMC Alumni Hall (Mainstage)

3:00–4:00 p.m.
Campus Tours
See all 160 acres on the Hill. Student-led walking tours (or take a golf-cart ride) offered every half-hour. Sign up at the Reunion Registration Center.
Ensor Lounge, Decker College Center

4:00–5:30 p.m.
Break and Refresh
Head back to the hotel, get ready for the evening, or catch up with friends in Ensor Lounge.

5:30 p.m.
Reunion Alumni Class Parties
Enjoy an all-alumni reception prior to individual class parties. Ham it up in the photo booth and then join your classmates for a class photo on the steps of Hoover Library. Following your class photo, individual classes will be led from the reception to their class party by a member of the alumni office staff.
Memorial Plaza Reunion Tent

Sunday, May 5

10:00–11:00 a.m.
Chapel Service and Alumni Remembrance
Honor departed alumni at this ecumenical service.
Little Baker Chapel

11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Food for the Road
Fuel up with brunch before you head home.
Ensor Terrace, Decker College Center

Area Accommodations

When making your reservation, please mention McDaniel Reunion Weekend and receive a discount room rate.

FREE shuttle transportation provided to and from campus.

Boston Inn (1.5 miles from campus)
410-848-9095

Days Inn (1.2 miles from campus)
410-857-0500

Best Western (0.5 miles from campus)
410-857-1900

Campus map (.pdf)