Alumni invited back to the Hill for Alumni Weekend 2026

Alumni are invited back to campus Friday, April 17, and Saturday, April 18, for a weekend of engaging activities to reconnect and reminisce. Special milestone Reunion events take place for classes ending in one and six. More information is available at www.mcdaniel.edu/alum-weekend.

McDaniel College's annual Alumni Weekend takes place Friday, April 17, and Saturday, April 18.

Alumni are invited back to campus for a weekend of engaging activities to reconnect and reminisce. Special milestone Reunions take place for classes ending in one and six. More information is available at mcdaniel.edu/alum-weekend.

Here are some highlights:

PRESIDENTIAL LUNCHEON
Friday, April 17, noon-1:45 p.m.
Naganna Forum, Roj Student Center
Tickets are $25
Join President Julia Jasken for lunch and hear highlights of what is happening at McDaniel. Also, there will be a presentation of the current class standings in the C.U.P. Awards for Community, Unity, and Philanthropy.

LEGACY SOCIETY DESSERT RECEPTION
Friday, April 17, 1:45-2:45 p.m.
Roj Student Center Tent
Register in advance (space is limited)
Meet over coffee and desserts to learn how the Legacy Society impacts the college and future Green Terrors. Current Legacy Society members and others interested in joining the society are invited.

OPEN CAMPUS
Friday, April 17, 1:45-2:45 p.m.
Throughout campus
Drop into a class to hear a lecture, join a Green Terror athletics team for practice, see all the old — and some new — sites on a campus tour, or delve into the college archives at Hoover Library.

HAPPY HOUR
Friday, April 17, 4-6 p.m.
Naganna Forum, Roj Student Center
Tickets are $15 in advance ($20 at the door)
Hosted by the Alumni Coalition for Belonging & Impact, kick off Alumni Weekend with drinks, hors d'oeuvres, music, and a celebratory toast to bring together alumni from across generations for connection and conversation.

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AWARDS CELEBRATION
Friday, April 17, 6 p.m.
Baker Memorial Chapel
Tickets are $65.
McDaniel College’s Alumni Association honors alumni who personify the college’s tradition of excellence.

GREEN TERROR TEACHINGS
Saturday, April 18, 10-11:15 a.m.
Throughout campus
These short 45- to 60-minute enrichment sessions will give guests a snapshot of campus life and academic and social pursuits of current Green Terrors. Special opportunities include a field trip to the McDaniel Environmental Center and tour of the renovated Harvey Stone Pavilion, plus a chance to reminisce and hear from current student leaders.

BRUNCH
Saturday, April 18, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Englar Dining Hall, Roj Student Center
Special pricing available
Stop by Glar for a continental brunch.

SPRING INTO HEALTH: MIND, BODY, COMMUNITY
Saturday, April 18, 11 a.m.
Baker Memorial Chapel
$35 for non-McDaniel Women's Leadership Network members; free for members and students with promo code. Register here or contact jennie.scott@mcdaniel.edu
Join the McDaniel Women’s Leadership Network for a discussion featuring health care experts on key issues in women’s health.

MEMORIAL BELL RINGING CEREMONY
Saturday, April 18, 11:30 a.m.
Baker Chapel
Led by members of the Student Alumni Council and College Chaplain Richard Smith '00, alumni who have recently passed are honored at the Memorial Bell Ringing Ceremony.

McDANIEL ATHLETICS ALUMNI EVENTS
Saturday, April 18, noon-3 p.m.
Throughout campus
Alumni have the chance to take the field for men's and women's soccer alumni games, or join McDaniel Athletics in cheering on current Green Terrors on the baseball team as they square off against Muhlenberg at Preston Field.

GREEN & GOLD ALUMNI HAPPY HOUR
Saturday, April 18, 1-3 p.m.
Albrittain Suite, Kenneth R. Gill Stadium
This gathering is open to all athletics alumni from every sport and every era to reconnect with teammates, meet current coaches and student-athletes, and mingle with administrators.

ALUMNI LAWN PARTY
Saturday, April 18, 1-4 p.m.
Albert Norman Ward (ANW) Quad
Join us for a family-friendly event with lawn games, an inflatable bounce house, and snacks, including The Cow Italian ice and frozen custard truck.

VOW RENEWAL CEREMONY
Saturday, April 18, 2:30-3 p.m.
Baker Chapel
Alumni couples are invited to celebrate their love for each other and the Hill at a special vow renewal ceremony.

SENIOR/YOUNG ALUMNI NETWORKING HAPPY HOUR
Saturday, April 18, 3:30-5 p.m.
Hoover Library Garden Terrace
Hosted by the Center for Experience and Opportunity, GOLD (Graduates of the Last Decade) alumni are invited to mingle with current students and make professional connections.

STUDENT ACCESSIBILITY AND SUPPORT SERVICES (SASS) RECEPTION
Saturday, April 18, 3-4:30 p.m.
Wahrhaftig Room, Hoover Library
Hosted by Student Accessibility and Support Services (SASS), former SASS students, staff, and alumni are invited to reconnect and celebrate the program’s impact on the Hill.

50th REUNION REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY
Saturday, April 18, 4-4:30 p.m.
Baker Chapel
Honor departed alumni from the Class of 1976 at a service led by fellow class members.

MILESTONE REUNIONS
Saturday, April 18, starting at 4:30 p.m.
Various locations
Special milestone Reunions take place for classes ending in one and six.

ALL-CLASS CRAB FEAST
Saturday, April 18, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Old Gill Gym
Tickets are $60 or $40 for GOLD (Graduates of the Last Decade) alumni; children under 10 are $15
Alumni from any year are welcome to join the fun with special reserved seating for milestone Reunion classes of 1966, 1996, 2006, 2011, 2016, and 2021.

PorchFest STUDENT MUSIC FESTIVAL
Saturday, April 18, 6-10 p.m.
Baker Memorial Chapel
Enjoy a slice of campus life by dropping into this student-run music festival featuring live performances by student bands and professional musicians.

View the full Alumni Weekend 2026 schedule