McDaniel Weekly - February 3, 2021

Welcome back! We hope you enjoyed your snowy start to the semester. Even as everyone stays safe and warm in their dorms, there is still plenty you can get involved with!

Perhaps you are interested in serving as a McDaniel Local Leader, Peer Mentor, or Engagement Peer? Applications are now open! Deadline to apply is February 28th.

There are many benefits associated with being a student leader on a college campus. Student leaders become more engaged. Students who are more engaged display higher rates of graduation (with higher GPA’s) than their peers. The connections student leaders make with other students, faculty and staff turn into references for future employment or educational opportunities.

Please review the Student Leader application packet prior to completing the online application. This can be done by visiting the OSE or FYE suite (across from the Pub in the Roj Center) next week or by emailing firstyearteam@mcdaniel.edu.

For questions related to the Local Leader and Peer Mentor position, email Erin Benevento (ebenevento@mcdaniel.edu). For questions related to the Engagement Peer position, email Amanda (agelber@mcdaniel.edu).

Erin Benevento, Director of First Year Experience

Check out these upcoming OSE events:

Additional information for all events will be provided on McDaniel_OSE:

• The Office/Parks and Rec Bingo: Wednesday, February 3rd, 8pm on Zoom
• March Madness Tournament: Monday, February 8th
• National Bubble Gum Day: Monday, February 8th, all day in Roj Student Center
• Pizza and PenPals: Monday, February 8th, 6pm in Roj Student Center
• Makers Monday: Monday, February 8th, 7pm, Innovation Lab

Prepare for auditions -- happening TONIGHT!

McDaniel College Theatre announces auditions for "SPEECH AND DEBATE," written by Stephen Karam and directed by Zack Callis (zjc001@mcdaniel.edu). Performances are on March 12 and 13.

Auditions are TONIGHT, Wednesday, February 3rd from 4-6pm via TEAMS. Prepare a one-minute contemporary comedic or dramatic monologue and be prepared to read from the script. Link to TEAMS meeting and other information found here.

Schedule your second COVID Test

Don't forget to schedule your follow-up COVID test for February 5, 6 or 7. Use the McDaniel Dining/Residence Hall Move In app to make your follow up appointment. Testing hours are February 5 and 6 from 9am to 5pm and February 7 from 11am-3pm.

After you schedule your second test, email Amanda Gelber (agelber@mcdaniel.edu) with the phrase “Community Safe. McDaniel Strong.” and be entered to win a $15 gift card. You pick the store!

Students of Color -- join ODEI & the Wellness Center on Thursday

Join Martha Harris from the Wellness Center and Jose Moreno from ODEI each Thursday throughout the semester at 3pm as we facilitate a virtual space for our Students of Color. This space will host a variety of hot topics, panel discussions, and open dialogs each week. Click here for the weekly recurring Zoom link.

Learn more: Black History Month

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion, the Office of Student Engagement, the Black Student Union, Africa’s Legacy, and Curlfriends are sponsoring a variety of programs throughout the month to honor and celebrate the contributions of Black and African Americans in our society.

This year, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History has designated the theme for Black History month to be The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity. Learn more about this year’s theme and Black History Month.

Sign up for the Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc. (SIA) Interest Group

Interested in joining McDaniel’s first LatinX sorority on campus? SIA will begin the process to establish a colony this semester! Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc. is a national sorority recognized by NALFO (National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations, Inc.).

The purpose of NALFO is to promote and foster positive interfraternal relations, communication and development for all Latino/s fraternal organizations through mutual respect, leadership, honesty, professionalism and education. Sign up for the interest group by emailing Amanda Gelber (agelber@mcdaniel.edu)!

Sign up for virtual formal Panhellenic recruitment

Interested in joining one of McDaniel’s four Panhellenic chapters on campus? Sign up here. The application closes on Friday, February 10th at 11:59pm. Recruitment begins Wednesday, February 17 and runs through Sunday, January 21. All recruitment events are virtual and open to all women on campus! Questions? Email Nicole Averinos nea003@mcdaniel.edu!

Major Decision, minor Stress -- declare your major!

Ready to declare your major? Thinking about changing your major? Not sure what to major in? Don't stress! Departments will be hosting virtual sessions from Feb 15-19 to answer all your questions. Attend a session to learn more about required courses and career opportunities in each field. Check out the schedule here and RSVP here.

Questions? Contact academiclife@mcdaniel.edu with any questions.

Find out who is coming to the upcoming career fair

Over 115 employers will be attending the virtual career Fair taking place Wednesday, February 24 from 3pm – 7pm. Register on Handshake, and check out the incredible employers who are looking for someone just like you.

Not sure where to start? Make an appointment with the CEO and get help selecting the right employers for you!

Follow us on social media

Want more updates? Make sure to follow offices on social media!

• OSE: Twitter, Instagram
• CEO: Twitter, Instagram
• ODEI: Instagram
• Hoover Library: Twitter, Instagram
• SASS: Instagram
• Athletics: Twitter, Instagram
• Wellness: Instagram
• Residence Life: Twitter, Instagram