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Events for all Green Terrors

Alumni Events
Dr. Jeffrey Marx leading a bird walk.

No Registration Required Spring Campus Bird Walk Thursday, May 1, 2025, 7:30 a.m., lobby of Eaton Hall

Please join Dr. Jeffrey Marx on a stroll around campus to see some of the 100 different bird species that either pass through during migration or simply call McDaniel "Home." We will start from the lobby of Eaton at 7:30 AM on Thursday, May 1 (rain date: Friday, May 2). The walk will last about an hour. If you need to leave early, that’s fine. The grass could be wet with dew, so be sure to wear appropriate footwear. If you don't have binoculars, we have some to loan out. 

No registration required; just show up!

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First Thursdays with the Phis Thursday, May 1, 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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Open to alumni and the general public Annual Academic Symposium Monday, May 5, 2025, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., McDaniel College

For nearly 160 years, McDaniel College has been changing the lives of students from around the world, as well as right here in Carroll County. Founded as one of the nation’s first independent, coeducational institutions of higher learning, today McDaniel is a diverse, student-centered community committed to excellence in the liberal arts and sciences and professional studies. 

Join us in honoring the original research, scholarship, and creative achievement of McDaniel College students, faculty, and staff. You are welcome to participate in the full day or pop into a session that interests you. It’s your chance to see the liberal arts in action! 

outdoor mural at Baby Cat Brewery in Kensington, MD.

Registration Open! Green Terror Gathering at BabyCat Thursday, May 8, 2025, 5:30-7:30 p.m., BabyCat Brewery, 10241 Kensington Pkwy, Kensington, MD

Surprise! It's a pop-up event! Join fellow McDaniel College alumni for a Green Terror Gathering at BabyCat Brewery! Reconnect with classmates, meet local alumni, and enjoy an evening of conversation, community, and craft brews. Whether you're a regular or it's your first event, all alumni are welcome to raise a glass and show your Green Terror pride.

Snacks will be provided, and a cash bar will be available. As always, the first beverage is on McDaniel! We can’t wait to see you there!

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. 

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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 Golf Tournament

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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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

Phone: 410-857-2296

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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!