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Events for all Green Terrors

Alumni Events

First Thursdays with the Phis Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, 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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Sign up today! 6th Annual Rebecca Martin Memorial Tip-Off Tournament Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, 5:15p.m., Gill Center

Join Green Terror Women's Basketball alumni for the 6th Annual Rebecca Martin Memorial Tip-Off Tournament. On Friday, November 6, 2026, 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 5:15p.m. Tournament action starts at 6 p.m. vs. Wilson College. Family and children/grandchildren of alumni are welcome to attend.

Volunteer Opportunity! Call for Programs: My Design Workshops Jan Term 2027 | proposals due Friday, Nov. 6, 2026

McDaniel College alumni are invited to lead engaging, 45- to 60-minute workshops for first-year students as part of the 2027 My Design Jan Term program. Share a favorite hobby, skill, personal interest, or life experience that connects with one of the eight dimensions of wellness. Workshops will take place in person on campus Jan. 5–8 and Jan. 11–14, with sessions beginning at 1 or 2:30 p.m. The same workshop may be offered more than once. No professional teaching experience is required—just a willingness to share something you enjoy with our newest Green Terrors. Submit a workshop proposal by Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, for consideration.

Submit a My Design Workshop Proposal

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

McDaniel College Public Events Calendar

Events open to everyone; students, faculty/staff, alumni, and the community.

McDaniel College Public Events Calendar

Complimentary for all Alumni! Alumni Tailgate Tent vs. Johns Hopkins Saturday, Nov.7, 2026, Noon, Rembert Field at Gill Stadium

Parent & Family Weekend Game

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 the 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 get excited for the season!

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 2026 Football Season is $20 per car and the lot opens 3 hours prior to kick off. Parking elsewhere on campus is still free.

Shenanigan's Greg Shockley Alumni Gathering

Registration open! Shenanigan's Irish Pub & Grille Green Terror Gathering Saturday, Nov. 7, 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.

Tickets on sale Oct. 13 McDaniel Men's Basketball vs. UMBC Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, 6 p.m., Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena, Catonsville

The Green Terror is hitting the road! Join fellow Baltimore-area McDaniel alumni on Monday, Nov. 9, for a fun night of college basketball as McDaniel men’s basketball takes on Division I UMBC at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena in Catonsville. Cheer on the Green Terrors as they test themselves against top-notch Division I competition. Special group-rate tickets are available for McDaniel alumni using promo code MCDANIEL26. Want to sit behind the McDaniel bench? Select Section 107 or 109 when purchasing your tickets. Wear your Green Terror gear, bring your friends and family, and help us bring a little Westminster energy to Baltimore!

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A picture of cinema and communications professor Jonathan Slade in front of the 'Hollywood' sign in California.

Free to alumni and friends! Lumen Lecture - Jonathan Slade '88 Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 7 p.m., Coley Rice Lounge, McDaniel Hall

Jonathan Slade '88, professor of Communication and Cinema, is an Emmy award-winning filmmaker and creator of the Mason-Dixon Surveyor, a hyper-local quarterly community newspaper published in Lineboro, Maryland. Slade was interviewed by the Westminster Wire, "A Carroll County town lost its local news, so a McDaniel professor started a paper."

Learn more about Slade's experience with community journalism during McDaniel's Lumen Lecture on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 7 p.m. in Coley Rice Lounge, McDaniel Hall. The event is hosted by McDaniel's Lumen Scholars Program, an honors program that incorporates experiential learning and civic engagement, along with interdisciplinary courses, and is free and open to the public.

open to alumni, family, friends, and the general public! Veterans Day Ceremony Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, 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 Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 10 a.m. in Baker Memorial Chapel (Big Baker).

Featured speaker: Dr. Liz Clark ’99 graduated from McDaniel College with a degree in sociology before commissioning into the U.S. Army through the ROTC Green Terror Battalion, serving nine years as an officer. She currently serves as director of the Support Services Center within the Department of War’s Office of the Under Secretary for Personnel and Readiness, overseeing programs that support military personnel and their transition to civilian life. Dr. Clark was the recipient of the Alumni Professional Achievement Award from the McDaniel College Alumni Association in April 2026.

Submit your military information and a photo for inclusion in this program

registration open! Green & Gold Wrestling Sam Case Classic Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, 4:30 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 reception for alumni, family, and friends will begin at 4:30 p.m. Family and children/grandchildren of alumni are welcome to attend! Wrestling begins at 5 p.m. with the women's team in action versus Southern Virginia University, Gettysburg College, and Emmanuel (Mass.) College and the men against Emmanuel (Mass.) College.

The event 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.

Free for the McDaniel community Out of Darkness: A Celebration of Light Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2026, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Memorial Plaza

(raindate: Thursday, Dec. 3)

The McDaniel College community will come together for the third annual “Out of Darkness: A Celebration of Light."

Out of Darkness will be a special evening filled with light, education, food, and the sharing of religious and cultural traditions. The event features winter-themed indoor and outdoor activities on campus, including firepit and s'mores stations, a Western Maryland train ride through McDaniel's history, an indoor snowball fight, and a Religious and Cultural Festival hosted by the Office of Student Belonging.

Space is limited, more information to come.

Out of Darkness: A Celebration of Light

classroom discussion, Hill Hall, McDaniel College

Volunteer Opportunity! My Design Alumni Conversations Friday, Jan. 15, 2027, 10-11:30 a.m., Virtual/Remote

This online event connects students with alumni to explore career planning, job searching, and networking. These sessions will provide students with insight into how to leverage their liberal arts education, identify their personal and professional strengths, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

We’re looking for alumni interested in sharing their experiences and offering students advice as they navigate their future career paths. Volunteers will be grouped with a faculty member and other alumni volunteers to facilitate discussions with students. There’s no training or orientation needed; just join the Zoom session and jump right into the discussions.

If you're interested, please sign up via our online volunteer interest form and indicate “My Design Alumni Conversations” in the second to last question.

Complete the Volunteer Interest Form

Alumni Association Awards! Milestone reunions! Crab Feast! more! Alumni Weekend 2027 April 9-10, 2027, on campus

Get ready for McDaniel College’s 5th Annual Alumni Weekend, April 9-10! Green Terrors from near and far are invited back to the Hill for a weekend of celebration, connection, and tradition, with milestone reunions honoring class years ending in 2 and 7.

The weekend begins Friday with a lively happy hour hosted by the Alumni Coalition for Belonging & Impact, and capped off by the Alumni Association Awards ceremony. Saturday features a full slate of favorites, including Green Terror Teachings, the Vow Renewal ceremony in Little Baker, the return of the Alumni Weekend crab feast, milestone reunion celebrations, a gathering for former Green Terror athletes, and family-friendly gatherings with games, activities, and music.

Join us April 9-10 for an unforgettable weekend on the Hill!

Relive last year's Alumni Weekend Volunteer for your reunion committee (years ending in 2 and 7)

Celebrate the Class of 2027 157th Commencement Ceremony Saturday, May 22, 2027, Gill Center

Graduate Ceremony - TBA
Undergraduate Ceremony - TBA

Visit https://www.mcdaniel.edu/commencement for complete event information.

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!

Yes! I want to volunteer.

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

McDaniel College Public Events Calendar

Events open to everyone; students, faculty/staff, alumni, and the community.

McDaniel College Public Events Calendar