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College launches new minor in Latino and Latin American Studies
Students at Pyramid of the Sun in Mexico
Program aims to enlighten students about a culture that is of increasing significance in the United States and around the world. » Full Story
When pro baseball calls, first call your mother
Before finalizing a deal with the Chicago White Sox to play professional baseball, Harold Baines Jr. had to reach an agreement with a higher authority: his mother. » Full Story
McDaniel professor back from Fulbright adventure in India
Traveling by motorbike on the road to Sursi.
McDaniel students this fall will get a taste of Professor Greg Alles’ experience as he plans to immediately infuse it into such classes as “Stories from India.” » Full Story
First-year students to read and discuss ‘Outliers’
If customer reviews and late-night talk shows are any indication, this year’s freshman class will arrive poised for debate. And that’s exactly why the committee selected “The Outliers” as this year’s summer reading. » Full Story
Alumnus is a knockout writer
English major David P. Greisman ‘07 earns three awards, including first place for best boxing column, in national writing contest. » Full Story
Recent grants fund scholarships, reading clinic and historic preservation
Students – at McDaniel and in Carroll County – are the beneficiaries of grants from the Jessie Ball DuPont Fund, the Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation and the Bank of America. And, grants from the Institute of Museum and Library Service (IMLS) will help preserve the treasures of the college’s distinguished past. » Full Story
‘Eatin’ Crabs’ Earns Emmy for Professor
The blue crab is the undisputed star of the Chesapeake, but on June 6, film and video studies professor Jonathan Slade picked up an Emmy as producer, writer and editor of a documentary about Maryland’s favorite crustacean. » Full Story
Ravens land at McDaniel summer roost July 28
The Baltimore Ravens kick off their 14th training camp at McDaniel College with two practices – 8:45 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. – on July 28. Ravens rookies, quarterbacks and select players have four practices – all open to fans and media – before all veterans arrive July 29. » Full Story
Professors publish, present and pursue scholarly work
A round up of McDaniel professors’ research and study in their fields. » Full Story
Time to chill with The Hill
Unplug for a while, find some shade, and dive into the summer issue of the magazine. » Full Story
Jan Term study trip to Israel and Prague set
McDaniel students will again explore Israel’s sites sacred to Christians, Jews and Muslims as well as Prague’s magnificent architecture during this 17-day study adventure. » Full Story
Hill Happenings
Read on for a list of events on the Hill in the coming weeks. » Full Story
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