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Events for all Green Terrors

Alumni Events

Complimentary for all Alumni! Alumni Tailgate Tent vs. Gettysburg Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, 1 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 2025 Football Season is $20 per car and the lot opens 3 hours prior to kick off. Parking elsewhere on campus is still free.

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.

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

Registration open! 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 lunch for alumni, family, and friends will begin at 12:30 p.m. 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.

Free for the McDaniel community Out of Darkness: A Celebration of Light Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Memorial Plaza

(Rain date: Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.)

The McDaniel College community will come together for the second annual “Out of Darkness: A Celebration of Light” on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.

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.

As part of this event, alumni are invited to:

Attend with up to three guests for an evening of reflection and connection.
Volunteer for a 90-minute shift to distribute treats, facilitate holiday crafts, or help students create luminaries inspired by our motto, E Tenebris in Lucem Voco — “I call you out of darkness into light.”
Enjoy cultural performances, warm winter-themed refreshments, and sparkling campus lights that symbolize unity and hope.

Space is limited, so be sure to register by Nov. 25.

Out of Darkness: A Celebration of Light Register/Volunteer for Out of Darkness (Alumni)

First Thursdays with the Phis Thursday, Dec. 4, 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.

More information

Registration Open! Green & Gold Women's Basketball Annual Alumni Game Saturday, Jan. 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!

Save the date! Alumni Weekend 2026 April 17-19, 2026, on campus

Planning for our 4th Annual Alumni Weekend is underway for all Green Terrors to reunite on the Hill. Milestone reunions for class years ending with a 1 or a 6 will be celebrated. Alumni will again have the option to stay right on campus in a residence hall! If you are interested in joining your reunion committee, please email alumni@mcdaniel.edu.

Alumni Weekend 2025 information

Save the Date! 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.)
Tailgating, Featured Alumni Tents, Football

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

Homecoming 2025 info

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