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Events for all Green Terrors

Alumni Events

Registration Open! Green & Gold Alumni Swim Meet Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, 9 a.m., Harlow Pool

Dig out your goggles and join us for the McDaniel College Alumni Swim Meet on Saturday, October 18, at 9 a.m.! This is your chance to dive back into the pool, reconnect with fellow swimming alumni, and relive the excitement of competition—no matter your current speed. Whether you’re here to swim a few friendly laps or cheer from the deck, you’ll be part of the Green Terror spirit that has always made our team special. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a splash, share memories, and celebrate our swimming legacy together!

More details to come!

Complimentary for all Alumni! Alumni Tailgate Tent vs. Muhlenberg Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, 2 p.m., Rembert Field at Gill Stadium

Football season is upon us, and we’re thrilled to invite you to join your fellow alumni at the Alumni Tailgate Tent by the caboose at every home game, sponsored by McDaniel Tailgate Committee! Reconnect with old friends, enjoy complimentary hot dogs and beverages, and soak in the excitement of game day. Whether you’re a regular at games or just stopping by, we’d love to see you there. Bring your family and friends, and let’s make this season unforgettable!

No need to register; just show up with your best Green Terror spirit. We can’t wait to see you there!

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.

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McDaniel Theatre

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Virtual/Remote Volunteer Opportunity! My Career Resume Reviews Monday, begins Oct. 20, 2025; all online/virtual

Again this year, the McDaniel Center for Experience & Opportunity is offering a unique volunteer opportunity that allows alumni to make a significant impact on the career journeys of current students, all from the comfort of your own home. We are seeking dedicated alumni volunteers to assist with reviewing and providing feedback on student resumes. Alumni expertise and guidance is instrumental in helping our students make a strong impression on potential employers. This is a fantastic opportunity to give back to the McDaniel College community, connect with current students, and support their career development.

Please let us know of your interest ASAP; this volunteer opportunity fills up quickly!

Complete the Volunteer Interest Form

Bring the kids & grandkids! Trick or Terror Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m., Rembert Field at Gill Stadium

Bring your little ghouls and goblins for an evening of festive fun hosted by the McDaniel College Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. Kids will have the chance to participate in games, win candy, and proudly show off their Halloween costumes! This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow alumni and McDaniel student-athletes while enjoying a night of Halloween fun with your family. We look forward to seeing you there!

This event is free for alumni and the community. No Registration required. Free parking available anywhere on campus after 5 p.m.

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Save the Date! Homecoming 2025 Oct. 24-25, 2025

All Green Terrors are invited back to the Hill for Homecoming 2025 featuring:

Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Brunch with the Alumni Coalition for Belonging & Impact of the Alumni Council
Bi-annual Memorial Bell Ringing Ceremony
Pregame Student Group and Homecoming Royalty Awards
Student Affinity Group Gatherings (Fraternity/Sorority, Academic Departments, Cultural Groups, Student Clubs, etc.)
Tailgating, Featured Alumni Tents, Football

Bring your Green and Gold spirit as we cheer on our student-athletes!

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Registration open! Women's Lacrosse Alumni Game Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, 9:30 a.m., Location TBD

Join McDaniel College Women’s Lacrosse for the annual Alumni Game on Homecoming morning, Saturday, Oct. 25, at 9:30 a.m. on the Hill! Reconnect with teammates, show off your skills, and celebrate Green Terror pride before heading over to the Women’s Lacrosse tailgate to cheer on the football team as they take on Dickinson. It’s the perfect way to kick off Homecoming—don’t miss this chance to play, reminisce, and rally with fellow alumni and friends!

Volleyball players before a game in Fall 2024.

Registration Open! Volleyball Alumni Game & Tailgate Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, 9:45 a.m., Gill Gymnasium

Join us Saturday morning for the annual Green & Gold Volleyball Alumni Game from 10-11:30 a.m. Alumni are invited to play alongside current student-athletes or cheer from the sidelines. After the match, freshen up and head to the stadium for a special tailgate hosted by the volleyball team. This year, we’re also celebrating the 10th anniversary of the 2015 Centennial Conference Championship team — come honor their legacy and reconnect!

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Registration Open! Softball Alumni Game & Homerun Derby Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, 10 a.m., Green Terror Softball Park

Step up to the plate and SWING into Homecoming with the annual Softball Home Run Derby! Enjoy brunch while you warm up at 10:30 a.m. The Home Run Derby starts at 11 a.m. Afterward, tailgate with fellow alums and current team members and cheer Green Terror football to victory against Dickinson.

Registration open! Baseball Alumni Game & Tailgate Saturday, October 25, 2025, 10 a.m., Preston Field, McDaniel College

Step up to the plate and relive the thrill of the game. 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 Dickinson at 1 p.m.

Shenanigan's Greg Shockley Alumni Gathering

Registration Open! Shenanigan's Irish Pub & Grille Green Terror Gathering Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Shenanigan's Irish Pub & Grille, 309 N. Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City, MD

Join the Alumni Engagement team and Greg Shockley '83 for this annual tradition, McDaniel Night at Shenanigan's Irish Pub & Grille in Ocean City! For nearly two decades, Greg has opened his doors at Shenanigan’s to the McDaniel Community for a final "hoo-rah" before the beach-going season concludes.

Alums, staff, faculty, and friends come from all over to close out the season with a night of food, drinks, and fun! There is no cost to attend. Food and drinks will be provided! Don't forget to show your school spirit and don your Green & Gold attire!

For more information contact alumni@mcdaniel.edu or 410-857-2296.

First Thursdays with the Phis Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, 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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Registration Open! 5th Annual Rebecca Martin Memorial Tip-Off Tournament Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, 5:30 p.m., Gill Center

Join Green Terror Women's Basketball alumni for the 5th Annual Rebecca Martin Memorial Tip-Off Tournament. On Friday, November 7, 2024, reconnect with former teammates, meet some current student athletes and coaches, and take in some Green Terror hoops action. Check in and a complimentary reception for alumni, family, and friends will begin at 5:30 p.m. Tournament action starts at 6 p.m. vs. Stevenson U. Family and children/grandchildren of alumni are welcome to attend.

open to alumni and the general public! Veterans Day Ceremony Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, 10 a.m., Baker Memorial Chapel (Big Baker)

Everyone is warmly invited to join McDaniel College for our annual Veterans Day Ceremony honoring veterans within the McDaniel (formerly Western Maryland) College and the greater Westminster communities. The ceremony will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 10 a.m. in Baker Memorial Chapel (Big Baker).

This year’s guest speaker is Alex Ober ’63, M.Ed. ’69, a longtime McDaniel faculty member, coach, and U.S. Army veteran.

Dr. Ty Seidule, Brigadier General, U.S. Army (Retired)

Free and open to the public Ridington Lecture: Brigadier General Ty Seidule, U.S. Army (Retired) Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 7:30 p.m., Coley Rice Lounge

Free lecture open to all alumni, family, and friends. “American Heroes: The Battle to Rename America’s Military Bases” with retired U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Ty Seidule, professor emeritus at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, author of “A Promise Delivered:Ten American Heroes and the Battle to Rename Our Nation’s Military Bases” and “Robert E. Lee and Me: A Southerner’s Reckoning with the Myth of the Lost Cause.”

The annual Ridington lecture honors two long-time teachers at McDaniel, William Robbins Ridington and Edith Farr Ridington. After the Ridingtons’ deaths, their family endowed this annual lectureship, which began in 1991. For more information about the Ridington Lecture, call 410-857-2410.

Save the Date! Green & Gold Wrestling Sam Case '63 Classic Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, 2024, 12:30 p.m., Gill Center

Reconnect with former teammates, meet the current team and coaches, and take in some Green Terror wrestling action. Check-in and a complimentary brunch for alumni, family, and friends will begin at 12:30 p.m., and wrestlers take to the mats at noon. Family and children/grandchildren of alumni are welcome to attend! The women's team starts the action versus Randolph and Cedar Crest at 12:30 p.m. and the men follow versus Lycoming at 2:30 p.m.

The match is named in honor of Dr. Sam Case '63, M.Ed. '66, celebrated athlete, coach, advocate, and supporter of Green Terror wrestling. An expert in human physiology in extreme environments, Case taught at the college for 40 years and served as provost and dean of the faculty from 2000 to 2004.

Save the Date! Green & Gold Women's Basketball Annual Alumni Game Saturday, Feb. 17, 2026, 11 a.m., Rebecca Martin Court at Gill Center

It’s time to return to the Hill and hit the court! Join Green Terror women's basketball for the annual alumni game to reunite with teammates, reminisce about unforgettable moments, and, of course, show off your skills. Whether you’re ready for full-court action or will cheer from the sidelines, this is your day to be part of the game once again. Bring your family, reconnect with old friends, and show everyone that the Green Terror spirit is as strong as ever.

Complimentary alumni lunch and reception after the game then followed by Green Terror women's basketball versus Swarthmore at 2 p.m.

Registration Open! Green & Gold Men's Basketball Annual Alumni Game Saturday, Feb. 7, 2025, 11 a.m., Gill Center

Join us for the annual McDaniel College Green Terror Men's Basketball Alumni Game—a fantastic tradition that brings together generations of players to reconnect, compete, and relive their time on the Hill. Whether you played last season or decades ago, this event is the perfect opportunity to lace'em up, share stories, and celebrate Green Terror basketball. Don’t miss out—bring your family, meet old friends, and be part of a special McDaniel tradition!

Connect With Us

Contact the Office of Alumni Engagement alumni@mcdaniel.edu

Phone: 410-857-2296

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!

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Green Terror Athletics

McDaniel athletics are fun and exciting for the whole family! Sit up close. Interact with student-athletes. Free admission.

Upcoming Green Terror Athletics Events

McDaniel Theatre

Student productions and ticket information.

Upcoming McDaniel Theatre productions