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Students lead at Maryland Student Legislature
McDaniel students were elected April 25-27 to leadership roles in the Maryland Student Legislature. The 19th annual session was held at the Lowe House Office Building in Annapolis. » Full Story
Seniors, faculty, alumni recognized at 2008 Honors Convocation
Seniors Jon Schultz and Christine Frieman
Members of the Class of 2008 were honored with academic, activity, and leadership awards at the annual Senior Investiture and Honors Convocation May 4. » Full Story
Music professor wins prestigious teaching award
Professor Emeritus Ira Zepp with Margaret Boudreaux
Professor of Music and Choir director Margaret Boudreaux received the Distinguished Teaching Award May 4 at McDaniel College’s Honors Convocation. » Full Story
Spring has sprung on the Hill
Spring is in the air, and students are taking advantage of the balmy weather by studying, socializing and playing outside. » Full Story
138th Commencement activities
Helen Thomas
McDaniel College will award nearly 330 bachelor’s and more than 200 master’s degrees at the College’s 138th Commencement at 2 p.m. May 24 in Gill Center. » Full Story
Film student is finalist in international competition
Sophomore Zoe Ubaldo’s short film, “The Kids are Alright,” is one of 35 semi-finalists of Film Your Issue, an international competition to engage young adults in issues that impact their generation through the creation of two-minute films. » Full Story
Alumna, seniors elected to Phi Beta Kappa
Gloria Phillips-Wren with President Joan Develin Coley
Alumna Gloria Phillips-Wren was inducted with 37 graduating seniors into the McDaniel College chapter of Phi Beta Kappa at a May 4 ceremony held on campus. » Full Story
Theatre on the Hill announces summer shows
Theatre on the Hill’s 2008 summer season features the shows “Anansi: Tales of the Trickster Spider,” “Pump Boys & Dinettes,” “Into the Woods,” and “Fabulous Post-Show Revue.” » Full Story
Earth Day 2008
Students sipped organic wine and savored organic ice cream as part of Earth Day celebrations April 22. They also had the opportunity to plant flowers, calculate their carbon footprint and tie-dye clothing. » Full Story
Awards and Achievements
Children's book by Assosciate Professor Ramona Kerby.
Professors publish books and papers across the country and around the world. » Full Story
Common Ground sets summer sessions
Offering more than 200 courses in the traditional arts and a two-day festival with three Grammy Award winners, Common Ground on the Hill will hold its 2008 Traditions Weeks July 6-11 and 13-18 at McDaniel College. » Full Story
Sports
Diana Rosemier ’08
McDaniel won the team title at the 2008 Centennial Conference men’s golf championships at The Bridges Golf Club May 3-4. » Full Story
Hill Happenings
The McDaniel College Department of Music presents:
-“An Evening of Madrigals” at 7:30 p.m. May 5 in Baker Chapel

-Student Solo Recital at 7 p.m. May 6 in McDaniel Lounge

-Jazz Night at 8 p.m. May 8 in Decker Center Forum

-College Band Concert at 7 p.m. May 9 in WMC Alumni Hall

-Gospel Choir Concert at 7:30 p.m. May 10 in Baker Memorial Chapel

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