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National sports journalist Kevin Blackistone speaks on sport myths and social justice during the lecture titled “Don’t Believe the Type: Sport in American History.” Blackistone is a commentator for The Washington Post and a professor at the Philip Merrill College of Journalism at the University of Maryland, College Park. Call 410-857-2530 for more information.

Hosted by the Economics and Business Administration department, this annual event was established by 1961 alum Donald Rembert and his wife, Judy, also an alum of the Class of 1960, to highlight notable speakers on business and economics. Call 410-857-2450 for more information.

For ages 12 - Adults. Join us for a hands-on session where we create and cut out a wood puzzle ball on Exploration Commons' iconic CNC router. Previous basic computer experience is required. No experience with the CNC router or design software is needed. This class does not result in independent CNC use certification. This […]

McDaniel College students compete for a $5,000 top prize in this annual competition. Finalists pitch their entrepreneurial ideas and products to a panel of experts. Additional $1,000 cash prizes are awarded for runner-up, People’s Choice, and Community Changer. Email ceo@mcdaniel.edu for more information.

Current high school juniors are invited to kickstart their college search by learning more about the college admissions process, hearing about campus life, and touring McDaniel’s campus. To register or for more information, visit www.mcdaniel.edu/visit.

All are invited to attend the 2024 West Middle PTO Craft & Vendor Show on Saturday, April 27th from 9am-3pm indoors at West Middle School in Westminster, Maryland. Free admission! Featuring over 75 craft and direct sale vendors, crafts, raffle prizes, baked goods, food trucks, and more. Please come support West Middle students and enjoy […]

Presented by Common Ground Downtown, a partnership of Common Ground on the Hill and the Carroll Arts Council. Multi-Grammy award winner Tim O’Brien and his wife Jan Fabricius have performed together nationally and internationally either as a duo or as part of the Tim O’Brien Band since 2015. Co-founder of Colorado’s Hot Rize, Tim’s songs […]

McDaniel faculty, staff, and students showcase their scholarship and academic experiences through innovative and inspiring presentations and lectures. Visit www.mcdaniel.edu/academic-symposium for more information.

For ages 16 - Adults. Join us for a monthly book discussion focusing on a diverse author's work. Each month we will select a young adult or adult title written by an author from a diverse background so we can learn from others' perspectives. Our April selection is 'Mad Honey' by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer […]

For Adults. Do you enjoy reading and talking about books while also getting a chance to enjoy excellent craft beer? Then our Books and Brews book club is for you! We will feature a different book at each meeting, so join us for a sharing of good books and good ideas. The selection for this […]

This annual event showcases student-produced fiction and documentary films as the culminating project for each Cinema student’s senior capstone. Visit www.mcdaniel.edu/cinema for more information about McDaniel’s Cinema program.

Directed by senior lecturer Linda Kirkpatrick, the College Band features nearly 50 musicians, including McDaniel students, as well as McDaniel faculty members, band alumni and community musicians, performing musical selections ranging from classical to pops.

McDaniel College’s Gospel Choir performs traditional and contemporary gospel music, as well as spirituals, under the direction of senior adjunct lecturer Shelley Ensor with accompanist Alice Dorsey.

The Carroll County Artists’ Studio Tour is a long-standing Carroll County tradition now in its 40th year in 2024. A broad range of works by talented artists from Carroll County will be on view in this celebratory group exhibition. Opening reception: Thursday, 5/9/24, 4:00 pm-7:00 pm, Scott Center Art Gallery, T Building (Room 308), Rotunda […]

Chamber Music on the Hill presents the Atlantic Guitar Quartet, comprised of Matthew Slotkin, Mark Edwards, Zoe Johnstone Stewart, and James Keretses. At the Scott Center Theater on the campus of Carroll Community College, the Atlantic Guitar Quartet is a contemporary music ensemble dedicated to promoting the music of living composers. Through stunning virtuosic performances, […]

Graduating seniors from McDaniel who are part of the Green Terror Battalion Army ROTC program are commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army. Army ROTC has been a tradition at the college since 1919, and the Green Terror Battalion, which includes cadets from McDaniel, Hood College and Mount St. Mary’s, is one of the […]

Graduating seniors receive academic, activity and leadership awards during McDaniel College’s annual Senior Investiture and Honors Convocation.

Master’s degrees are awarded to the McDaniel College Class of 2024. Tickets are required to attend the ceremony.

Bachelor’s degrees are awarded to the McDaniel College Class of 2024. Tickets are required to attend the ceremony.

For ages 15 - Adult. The ServSafe Food Handler Course taught by a Certified ServSafe Instructor provides basic food safety knowledge. This two-hour class covers the following five key areas: Basic Food Safety, Personal Hygiene, Cross Contamination and Allergens, Time and Temperature, and Cleaning and Sanitizing. At the end of the class, participants will receive […]

For ages 13 - 18. Calling all aspiring teen chefs! Join us in the kitchen to learn how to prepare Frito Chili Pie (chili served over corn chips and topped with sour cream and cheese). Enhance your culinary skills, gain confidence in the kitchen, and impress your loved ones with your cooking ability. This event […]