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Homecoming with Green Terror

Join us for Homecoming on the Hill!

Friday, Nov. 1 - Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024

All Green Terror alumni are invited back to the Hill for Homecoming 2024. On Friday, we celebrate our Athletics Hall of Fame Inductees. Then on Saturday, join us for a brunch with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee of the Alumni Council. We also honor our recently departed alumni with our bi-annual Memorial Bell Ringing Ceremony. Afterward, connect with fellow Green Terrors at the football game vs. Ursinus, check in the Office of Alumni Engagement at the caboose, or swing by one of our featured tailgate tents. 

 

Bring your Green and Gold spirit as we cheer on our student-athletes. A full schedule of events and the registration link is listed below. 

Register for All Homecoming 2024 events & Athletic Hall of Fame Induction
Questions? Contact the Alumni Office
Hall of Fame inductees with President Jasken pregame 2023

Friday, Nov. 1 Athletics Hall of Fame Induction 5:30 p.m. | Roj Student Center, Naganna Forum

 

Join us to honor the outstanding athletic achievements of this year’s inductees. The event will be a night of celebration, reflection, and inspiration as we pay tribute to the exceptional individuals who have left a lasting legacy at our institution. Don't miss this opportunity to honor our newest Hall of Fame members and reconnect with fellow alumni. Tickets include hors d’oeuvres, a seated dinner, and a beer and wine bar. 

Tony Howard '06 - Men's Wrestling 
Stephen James '82 - Football, Baseball 
Rachel Walega '12 - Women's Swimming 
Jason Wingeart '02 - Football 
Tony Worm '99 - Men's Golf 

Tickets are $65.

McDaniel College Athletics Hall of Fame
Players at Bat in Baseball game

Saturday, Nov. 2 Baseball Alumni Game 9:30 a.m. | Preston Field

Step up to the plate and relive the thrill of the game at the annual baseball alumni game over Homecoming Weekend. Check-in opens at 9:30 a.m. Be ready to warm up before first pitch at 11 a.m. Stick around after the alumni game for a complimentary tailgate as we cheer Green Terror football to victory against Ursinus at 1 p.m. Don’t strike out by missing this!

Attendees at the 2024 DEI Homecoming Brunch with Dr. Richard Smith '00

Saturday, Nov. 2 Third Annual Brunch hosted by the DEI Committee of the Alumni Council   10 a.m. | Naganna Forum, Roj Student Center

Join the DEI Committee of the Alumni Council to engage in meaningful conversations, connect with students, and celebrate the diverse community that makes McDaniel special. Enjoy delicious soul food local chefs and a stirring performance by the McDaniel Gospel Choir.

Tickets are $15.

Student Alumni Council conducts the Memorial Bell Ringing at Alumni Weekend '24.

Saturday, Nov. 2 Bi-annual Memorial Bell Ringing Ceremony 11:30 a.m. | Memorial Plaza (Red Square) (Rain Location: Little Baker Chapel)

Led by members of the Student Alumni Council, join us to honor recently passed alumni at the bi-annual memorial bell ringing ceremony. Gather with fellow alumni and the McDaniel community to pay tribute and honor their legacy. The service will conclude with the singing of our beloved alma mater. 

(*Memorial Bell Ringing program will include names of alumni who we have been notified of passing since June 2024.)

View Facebook Live of Memorial Bell Ringing Ceremony
Student with Black Student Union poster

Saturday, Nov. 2 Tour of the Black Student Union (BSU) Clubroom 11:30 a.m. | BSU Clubroom, McDaniel Hall

Join us for a tour of the BSU Clubroom, which is currently under renovation. Located in McDaniel Hall, the clubroom is a space dedicated to fostering community and celebrating the rich history of our Black Student Union. Come see the renovations and exciting updates firsthand.  

The BSU is committed to promoting the recognition and involvement of Black students on campus. This clubroom serves as a vital hub for fostering a strong, united voice that influences decisions affecting the college community. 

Saturday, Nov. 2 Featured Tailgates 11:00 a.m. | Gill Stadium Bowl by the Caboose

Introducing our new Featured Tailgates! This year, we’re excited to offer a prime spot on the Hill for affinity groups to gather and celebrate during Homecoming. For our inaugural event, we’re spotlighting four special gatherings:

  • Alpha Nu Omega’s 45th Anniversary Celebration
  • Groovy 70s Tailgate 
  • Football 1999 Centennial Conference Championship 25th Anniversary
  • McDaniel Women's Leadership Network
Alpha Nu Omega 45 Years

Founded in 1979, Alpha Nu Omega alumni are celebrating their 45th year at Homecoming.
Homecoming 1973
Mnemonic, 1973 Western Maryland College yearbook
1999 Centennial Conf Champs

Quarterback Ron Sermarini '00 led the Green Terror in their 1999 campaign. 
McDaniel Women's Leadership Network logo

McDaniel Women’s Leadership Network (MWLN) is an exclusive group of leaders who have a desire to support young women at McDaniel while enriching their own personal and professional networks.
Cartoon depiction of Don Hobart '63

Saturday, Nov. 2 Alumni Tailgating Tent 11 a.m. | Gill Stadium bowl by the caboose

Swing by the Alumni Tailgating Tent starting at 11 a.m. for a fun-filled Homecoming kickoff for all ages! Check in with our team for a chance to win exclusive swag, browse the pop-up campus store, and enjoy a hotdog and cold beverage from grillmaster Don Hobart ’62. Don’t forget to visit our face-painting and balloon-twisting stations starting at noon.  

Please note: Parking in the stadium lot for the 2024 Football Season is $20 per car and the lot opens 3 hours prior to kick off. Parking elsewhere on campus is still free.

Green Terror mascot and the homecoming queen

Saturday, Nov. 2 Pre-Game Ceremony 12:30 p.m. | Rembert Field, Gill Stadium

Before the game, catch our pre-game programming! Find out which Greek organizations get awarded the James Brant Memorial Cup, hear the Homecoming Court announcements, and find out who has the best “Letters on the Hill!”

Football Alumni Event photo

Saturday, Nov. 2 Green Terror Football vs. Ursinus 1 p.m. | Rembert Field, Gill Stadium

Watch the Green Terror battle Ursinus on the gridiron! At halftime, this year’s Athletics Hall of Fame inductees will be recognized on the field. 

Green Terror football vs. Ursinus livestream
Volkswagen bus w/ WMC homecoming on the side.

Saturday, Nov. 2 Groovy Gathering at the Greene Turtle 4:30 p.m. (postgame) | The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille, 830 Market St, Westminster, MD 21157

Keep the party going at the Greene Turtle after the Homecoming game. Alumni from the Classes of 1971-75 are invited to reconnect and enjoy a laid-back evening with friends.

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Other Homecoming Gatherings

Check here for other campus organizations, departments, and offices hosting Homecoming festivities.

Submit an Event

Alpha Gamma Tau (Bachelors)
Alumni Tailgate, near flagpole, 10 a.m.
Contact: Rob Welsh '91

Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity
Alumni Breakfast, 203 North Village, 10 a.m.
RSVP to Alpha Sigma Phi

ASL Department
ASL/Signing Tent, tailgate area, 10 a.m.
Contact: Gilbert Lensblower '23

Baseball
Alumni Game, Preston Field, 9:30 a.m.
RSVP via Homecoming Registration

Basketball, Women's
Tailgate, next to caboose, 12:30 p.m.
Contact: Coach Christin Gowan

Coffee Enthusiasts 
Caseys' Corner, Hoover Library
Open 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
Alumni Reception, ANW clubroom, Halftime
RSVP to Phi Delta Theta

Softball
Homerun Derby, Softball Park, 11:30 a.m.
Facebook event

Swim Team (M/W) Alumni
Harlow Pool, 11 a.m. followed by tailgate
Contact: Coach Bill Snape

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Visitor Resources

Hotels, restaurants, and travel information. 

Visitor Resources

Need a Hotel Room?

Best Western Westminster
0.6 mi./3 min. 410-857-9584

Days Inn by Wyndham Westminster 
1.7 mi./5 min. 410-857-0500

Hampton Inn Owings Mills
18 mi./25 min. 410-654-2780

Residence Inn Baltimore Owings Mills
18.5 mi./25 min. 410-363-1111

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Alumni Weekend, June 6-8, 2025

Mark your calendars to come back to the Hill this spring for Alumni Weekend! ALL alumni are invited back to celebrate the Alumni Association Awards and milestone Class Reunions! This year, classes ending in 0 and 5 will be celebrating. Click here to volunteer for your reunion committee! 

field hockey players on field

Athletics on the Hill

 

Show your spirit. Gather other Green Terrors and cheer our sports teams on to victory!

Saturday, Nov. 2

Swimming (M/W) vs. Penn State Altoona
Harlow Pool, 11 a.m.

Football vs. Ursinus
Rembert Field at Gill Stadium, 1 p.m.

Field Hockey vs. Bryn Mawr
Rembert Field at Gill Stadium, 6 p.m.

 

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Other Homecoming Gatherings

Check here for other campus organizations, departments, and offices hosting Homecoming festivities.

Submit an Event

Alpha Gamma Tau (Bachelors)
Alumni Tailgate, near flagpole, 10 a.m.
Contact: Rob Welsh '91

Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity
Alumni Breakfast, 203 North Village, 10 a.m.
RSVP to Alpha Sigma Phi

ASL Department
ASL/Signing Tent, tailgate area, 10 a.m.
Contact: Gilbert Lensblower '23

Baseball
Alumni Game, Preston Field, 9:30 a.m.
RSVP via Homecoming Registration

Basketball, Women's
Tailgate, next to caboose, 12:30 p.m.
Contact: Coach Christin Gowan

Coffee Enthusiasts 
Caseys' Corner, Hoover Library
Open 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
Alumni Reception, ANW clubroom, Halftime
RSVP to Phi Delta Theta

Softball
Homerun Derby, Softball Park, 11:30 a.m.
Facebook event

Swim Team (M/W) Alumni
Harlow Pool, 11 a.m. followed by tailgate
Contact: Coach Bill Snape

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Visitor Resources

Hotels, restaurants, and travel information. 

Visitor Resources

Need a Hotel Room?

Best Western Westminster
0.6 mi./3 min. 410-857-9584

Days Inn by Wyndham Westminster 
1.7 mi./5 min. 410-857-0500

Hampton Inn Owings Mills
18 mi./25 min. 410-654-2780

Residence Inn Baltimore Owings Mills
18.5 mi./25 min. 410-363-1111

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Alumni Weekend, June 6-8, 2025

Mark your calendars to come back to the Hill this spring for Alumni Weekend! ALL alumni are invited back to celebrate the Alumni Association Awards and milestone Class Reunions! This year, classes ending in 0 and 5 will be celebrating. Click here to volunteer for your reunion committee! 

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