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Events for all Green Terrors

Registration Open! Homecoming 2026 Oct. 2-3, 2026

All Green Terrors are invited back to the Hill for Homecoming 2026 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.)
Home sports (football, field hockey, men's soccer, women's soccer) & alumni games (baseball, men's lacrosse, softball, women's lacrosse)
Tailgating, the Alumni Connection Committee, featured alumni tents, fraternity/sorority, sports teams, general alumni, parents, and fans

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

Homecoming 2026 info

Men's and women's swimmers celebrate poolside.

Registration open! Green & Gold Alumni Swim Meet Saturday, Oct. 3, 9 a.m., Harlow Pool in Roj Student Center

Dive-in over Homecoming at the annual G&G Alumni Swim Meet! This is your chance to relive the glory days, reconnect with former teammates, and meet the current team and coaches. Check-in and warmup at 9 a.m., scrimmage at 10 a.m.

After the meet, dry off, and head to the Hill for the legendary tailgating that McDaniel is known for. Enjoy free food and a spot on the Hill to cheer Green Terror football to victory against Carnegie Mellon. We’ll bring the food, you bring a blanket and beverages.

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

men' lacrosse takes the field, spring 2026

Registration Open! 6th Annual Michael Marks '13 Men's Lacrosse Alumni Game Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, 9:30 a.m., Rembert Field at Gill Stadium

Join us Homecoming morning for the annual Michael Marks ’13 Men’s Lacrosse Alumni Game, a spirited tradition bringing together former and current Green Terror lacrosse players for a morning of friendly competition and camaraderie. Following the game, alumni are invited to stick around for a special tailgate alongside current student-athletes as we gear up to cheer on the football team in their 1 p.m. matchup against Carnegie Mellon.

women's lacrosse sideline celebrates a big play.

Registration Open! Women's Lacrosse Alumni Game Saturday, October 3, 2026, 9:30 a.m., grass practice field

Women's lacrosse alumni are invited back to the Hill for this annual fall tradition. After the game, alumni and their families are invite to join the team at the Gill Stadium bowl for a tailgate party during the homecoming football game.

Volleyball players before a game in Fall 2024.

Registration Open! Volleyball Alumni Game & Tailgate Saturday, Oct. 3, 2025, 9:45 a.m., Gill Gymnasium

Get ready to bump, set, and reconnect at the volleyball alumni game and tailgate.

✔️ Check-in and warm-up: 9:45 a.m. in Gill Gym
🏐First Serve: 10 a.m.
🍔 Tailgate: After the game, serve some Green Terror spirit on the Hill and cheer on our football team as they take on the Carnegie Mellon Tartans.

Bring your blankets and chairs to elevate your tailgating experience! Please let us know you're coming by Sept. 23!

baseball stands for the anthem during pregame festivities.

Registration Open! Baseball Alumni Game & Tailgate Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, 10 a.m., Preston Field, McDaniel College

Step up to the plate and relive the thrill of the game. Check in and meet the current Green Terror squad then warm up for first pitch at 11 a.m. Stick around after the alumni game for a complimentary tailgate as we cheer Green Terror football to a homecoming victory against Carnegie Mellon at 1 p.m.

Softball seniors greet the team at Senior Day 2026.

Registration Open! Softball Alumni Game & Homerun Derby Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, 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. The Home Run Derby starts at 11 a.m. Afterward, tailgate with fellow alums and current team members and cheer Green Terror football to a homecoming win! Alumni family and friends welcome.

Complimentary for all Alumni! Alumni Tailgate Tent vs. Carnegie Mellon Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, 1 p.m., Rembert Field at Gill Stadium

Homecoming 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 2025 Football Season is $20 per car and the lot opens 3 hours prior to kick off. Parking elsewhere on campus is still free.

Volunteer Opportunity! LIVE Resume Reviews Wednesday, Oct. 7 & Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, 6-8 p.m., Online Meetings

McDaniel College alumni are invited to share their professional expertise by volunteering for a live, virtual résumé workshop supporting McDaniel seniors as they prepare for life after graduation. Volunteers will review a student’s résumé in advance and then meet one-on-one with the student in a virtual setting to provide personalized feedback, practical suggestions, and guidance on strengthening their résumé for internships, graduate school, or full-time employment. This is a meaningful opportunity to make a direct impact, connect with current students, and help the next generation of Green Terrors present their skills with confidence.

All alumni professional backgrounds and majors welcome, however the following are of particular need: Education, Biomedical/Health Sciences/Kinesiology, Psychology/Sociology/Criminal Justice.

Please indicate your preference of Wednesday night, Thursday night, or both on the Volunteer Interest Form.

Complete the Volunteer Interest Form

Virtual/Remote Volunteer Opportunity! My Career Resume Reviews Begins Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026; Reviews due Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, Online/Remote

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 review at least five student resumes and provide written feedback online. 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 Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, 6:30 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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volunteer opportunity Mock Interview Day Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, Roj Student Center

Join fellow McDaniel College alumni in supporting current students by volunteering for Mock Interview Day—an opportunity for undergraduates to practice their interview skills in a low-pressure, supportive environment. As a volunteer, you’ll conduct brief, informal interviews and provide constructive feedback to help students build confidence and prepare for real-world opportunities.

In-Person Interviews 1-4 p.m. in 30-45 minute time blocks.
Virtual/Online Interviews 6-8 p.m. in 30-45 minute time blocks.

Complete the Volunteer Interest Form

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.

More information

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. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, Oct. 13. 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 Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 10 a.m. in Baker Memorial Chapel (Big Baker).

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

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 17–18! 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

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