Debora Johnson-Ross - Cool Enough for School
This popular culture researcher examines how the African concept of “cool” has been transformed in American culture.
Elizabeth van den Berg - The Play’s the Thing
Serious fun defines the scene in this award-winning theatre arts professor’s workshops.
Robin Armstrong - Helping Students Speak the Same Tune
Dr. Armstrong’s innovative, Web-based tutorial teaches the language of music.
Volker Franke - Examining Terrorism’s Tough Questions
Worst-case scenarios are a teaching tool for this national security studies expert.
Skip Fennell - Makes Mathematics Add Up for Educators
As president-elect of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Dr. Fennell goes the distance to ensure that students everywhere have access to top-quality mathematics education.
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The next newswire will be the Commencement issue during the week of 5/26/08.
Read additional stories at the News Center.
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
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
Professor of Music and Choir director Margaret Boudreaux received the Distinguished Teaching Award May 4 at McDaniel College’s Honors Convocation. » Full Story
Spring is in the air, and students are taking advantage of the balmy weather by studying, socializing and playing outside. » Full Story
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
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 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’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
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
Professors publish books and papers across the country and around the world. » Full Story
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
McDaniel won the team title at the 2008 Centennial Conference men’s golf championships at The Bridges Golf Club May 3-4. » Full Story
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
» Full Story
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Among the growing number of wireless internet hotspots on campus are Memorial Plaza, the Sculpture Garden, Rouzer Hall Lounges, Ensor Lounge, The Pub, Commuter Lounge, Library Skybox, Whiteford Common Area, and the McDaniel House Commons Area.
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They’re up and running! McDaniel’s track and field athletes are competing on great new venues for pole vault, high jump, long jump, javelin, shot put, and discus. More about Green Terror Athletics...
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Hoover Library recently acquired 250 books in just one month, including Tao Te Ching and Cracking the GRE. Offering dozens of online databases and journals, plus CD-ROMs, periodicals, and books, the library is always changing. More…
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The North Village residential complex resembles a series of country manor homes. Each six-person suite is equipped with a large kitchen area, living room, and high-speed Internet access. More about residential life…
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