News Archive 04/05/11
Hill Happenings
All events are free and open to the public, unless otherwise indicated.- Children’s Chorus of Carroll County Spring Celebration, “Come Together,” 3 p.m. April 3 in Baker Memorial Chapel. Free admission; donations are appreciated. Full Story
Art students showcase their talents in mixed media | UPDATED
Senior Kristin Behrle took Best of Show for “Connection,” a series of three paper-cuttings, at the annual Kathryn E. Wentz Juried Undergraduate Exhibition open now through April 17 on campus in the Esther Prangley Rice Gallery.Additional… Full Story
McDaniel to host Gala Inauguration Concert
McDaniel College will host a Gala Inauguration Concert, “Changing Lives for a Changing World,” at 7 p.m. April 10 in Baker Memorial Chapel to help kick off a week of events leading up to the inauguration of its ninth president, Dr. Roger… Full Story
Study tour to Turkey immerses students in a medley of cultures
Political upheaval may have kept a group of McDaniel students, faculty and friends out of Egypt, but it didn’t stand in the way of their exploration of Middle Eastern cultures, history and even geography. They went instead to Turkey –… Full Story
College to hold workshop and events on various aspects of aging
The Center for the Study of Aging at McDaniel College will hold its fourth annual “Your Future and Aging” events 12:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 18 on campus and at St. Johns Catholic Church, Westminster.The events are free and open to the… Full Story
English professor wins inaugural service-learning award | UPDATED
Julia Jasken’s efforts to include community-supported education in her students' learning opportunities earned her the inaugural Faculty Award for Outstanding Service-Learning for the state of Maryland.The Service Learning and Civic… Full Story
McDaniel, Carroll colleges participate in day of community service
More than 190 McDaniel students, staff and alumni with 50 Carroll Community College students will participate in a Day of Service on Saturday, April 9, by volunteering in various locations in the Westminster community.The group will help the… Full Story
Renowned sociologist to discuss globalization, fast food and Facebook
Sociologist Dr. George Ritzer, author of “The McDonaldization of Society,” will present the 2011 Honors Lecture, “Globalization, Fast Food, and Facebook: What Do They Have to Do with One Another, You and Me?” at 7:30 p.m. April 26 on… Full Story
Green Terror athletics to celebrate seniors
McDaniel’s athletic fields and courts will host Green Terror Senior Day celebrations cheering 28 student athletes before their scheduled contests on April 16.The baseball team takes on Swarthmore in a double header at 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.… Full Story
Students thank donors at annual Scholarship Luncheon
The annual Scholarship Luncheon held April 17 on campus capped off a weeklong program of activities leading up to the Inauguration of President Roger Casey and celebrated donors whose generosity impacts the lives of current students. Nine… Full Story
Spring awards recognize student accomplishments | UPDATED
More than 25 honors for academic achievement and leadership were awarded to juniors, sophomores and first-year students during the 4 p.m. April 17 Spring Awards ceremony in McDaniel Lounge. Students were also named to two prestigious… Full Story