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Events for all Green Terrors

Alumni Events

Commencement mortar boards being thrown into the air.

Volunteer Opportunity! Hats Off to the Hill Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 6-8 p.m., Rembert House lawn

Join us as we tip our hats to the Class of 2025 and welcome them into the McDaniel College Alumni Association! Hats Off to the Hill is a special celebration where recent graduates can connect with area alumni, expand their professional networks, and toast to their achievements.

Enjoy light refreshments, engaging conversations, and a warm welcome into the alumni family. Let’s raise our hats—and our glasses—to the next generation of Green Terror alumni!

Rembert House is located between North Village and the Golf Course pro shop.

First Thursdays with the Phis Thursday, June 5, 2024, 6 p.m., Covalent Spirits, 118 E. Main St., Westminster, MD

Join alumni of the WMC/McDaniel Phi Delts at Covalent Spirits on East Main Street in Westminster the first Thursday of each month. Brothers from all chapters are of course welcome too! For more information please visit the Phi Delta Theta website.

First Thursdays with the Phis gathers Phi Delts across the country on the first Thursday evening of each month in cities across North America to rekindle friendships, meet new people, and to network professionally.

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Green Terror Athletics

McDaniel athletics are fun and exciting for the whole family! Sit up close. Interact with student-athletes. Free admission.

Upcoming Green Terror Athletics Events

McDaniel Theatre

Student productions and ticket information.

Upcoming McDaniel Theatre productions

Save the date! Alumni Weekend 2025 June 6-8, 2025, on campus

Planning for our 3rd Annual Alumni Weekend is underway for all Green Terrors to reunite on the Hill. Milestone reunions for class years ending with a 0 or a 5 will be celebrated. Alumni will again have the option to stay right on campus in a residence hall! If you are interested in joining your reunion committee, please email alumni@mcdaniel.edu.

Alumni Weekend 2025 information

Registration Open! Green & Gold Golf Classic Monday, June 9, 2025, 8 a.m., Piney Branch Golf Club, Upperco, MD

McDaniel’s athletic program is for student-athletes who love their sport – and those who love the freedom to explore everything college has to offer. The Green & Gold Club of McDaniel College is dedicated to improving Green Terror Athletic programs. Your contribution to the Green & Gold Club helps ensure that our current - and future – Green Terror student-athletes will enjoy unprecedented opportunities for success.

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Registration open! Green Terror Gathering at BC Brewery Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 5:30-7:30 p.m., BC Brewery, Hunt Valley, MD

Join fellow McDaniel College alumni for a Green Terror Gathering at BC Brewery in Hunt Valley, MD—Maryland’s first self-serve beer wall brewery! With 48 taps spread across two walls, you can sample as little or as much as you’d like from a wide variety of house-brewed beers, ciders, seltzers, and cocktails. Enjoy the lively atmosphere, full kitchen menu (with gluten-free choices), and fun taproom activities like darts and cornhole as you reconnect with classmates and make new Green Terror memories. Don’t miss this chance to raise a glass and show your McDaniel pride!

As it tradition, the college will pick up your first round and provide a sampling of snacks.

Jim Lightner giving a campus history tour.

Common Ground on the Hill Program Ultimate Historic Tour of WMC/McDaniel College Course Runs July 7-11, 2025, 4-5 p.m., Various Campus Locations

Join College Historian and Professor Emeritus of Mathematics Jim Lightner ’59, Hon. Litt.D. ’17 for the “ultimate” campus tour! The author of “Fearless and Bold: A History of McDaniel College 1866-2002” will give a brief but action-packed history of the buildings and their significance to the college’s history.

This program includes a course fee paid to Common Ground on the Hill.

Registration Open! Common Ground on the Hill Alumni Reception Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 6-7:45 p.m., Eaton Hall Lobby

Alumni are invited to an exclusive event at the renowned Common Ground on the Hill concert series, in conjunction with courses being held during Traditions Week. Please join us for an evening filled with music, camaraderie, and celebration at McDaniel College. Reconnect with fellow alumni and enjoy complimentary light refreshments before the concert.

Free event hosted by John Van Horn ’72.

Registration Open! Green Terror Gathering at Brookeville Beer Farm Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, 5-7:30 p.m., Brookeville Beer Farm, Brookeville, MD

Kid-Friendly! Dog-Friendly!

Join fellow McDaniel College alumni for a Green Terror Gathering at Brookville Beer Farm on Wednesday, August 14! Reconnect with classmates, make new connections, and show your Green Terror pride in a fun and relaxed setting. Enjoy your first round on us, along with complimentary snacks, as you take in the scenic views and laid-back atmosphere of one of the area's favorite local breweries.

Brookville Beer Farm is dog- and family-friendly, with plenty of outdoor space for kids to play and explore—just be sure to keep your pups leashed. Whether you're a regular or it’s your first time, this is a perfect opportunity to celebrate memories from the Hill and create new ones.

Save the Date! Green Terror Alumni Trivia Throwdown Friday, August 22, 2025, 5-7:30 p.m., Memorial Plaza (Red Square)

Join us for one of the most spirited events of the year—The Green Terror Alumni Trivia Throwdown! As part of McDaniel’s orientation program, this interactive evening brings together alumni and new students for a campus-wide trivia adventure. Alumni volunteers play a key role in welcoming first-year and transfer students by helping them solve trivia challenges, unlock clues, and share stories that connect our newest Green Terrors to the Hill's rich traditions.

No prep required—just your McDaniel knowledge, a good sense of humor, and a willingness to share your Hill experience. Come be part of the excitement and show students what it means to be a lifelong member of the McDaniel community!

Connect With Us

Contact the Office of Alumni Engagement alumni@mcdaniel.edu

Phone: 410-857-2296

College Ties Can Ne'er Be Broken

Gathering together to celebrate and reminisce among friends and classmates, speaking to students groups, and volunteering to mentor are the best parts of being a Green Terror. In addition to signature events, the Alumni Engagement Office at McDaniel offers a variety of programming (virtual and in-person) throughout the year to engage alumni in the mission of our campus, connecting generations of Green Terrors. Let us know how you want to be involved - we cannot wait to hear from you!

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Green Terror Athletics

McDaniel athletics are fun and exciting for the whole family! Sit up close. Interact with student-athletes. Free admission.

Upcoming Green Terror Athletics Events

McDaniel Theatre

Student productions and ticket information.

Upcoming McDaniel Theatre productions