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Events for all Green Terrors

Free for alumni and friends! Common Ground on the Hill FREE Concerts July 6-10, 2026, 8 p.m., WMC Alumni Hall

Join Common Ground on the Hill for FREE concerts! 🎶 All 8 p.m. in WMC Alumni Hall.

🪕 Mon, July 6 - Roots music

☘️ Tue, July 7 - Celtic

🎸 Wed, July 8 - Blues

🎻 Thu, July 9 - Old Time & Bluegrass

🪘 Fri, July 10 - World & Folk

More information about Common Ground on the Hill

REGISTRATION OPEN! Green Terror Gathering at RAK in Frederick Thursday, July 16, 2026, 5:30-7:30 p.m., 400 Sagner Ave Ste 200, Frederick

The Alumni Connections Committee is coming to Frederick! Join fellow WMC/McDaniel College alumni, and hosts Kimberly Bloch-Rincan '99 and Dominic Rincan '29, for a Green Terror Gathering at RAK Brewing. Experience The Yard at RAK for complimentary bocce, cornhole, darts, shuffleboard, and more... in air conditioned comfort!

RAK Brewing website

Tom Kehoe standing in front of Yards Brewing inventory.

Registration open! Green Terror Gathering at Yards Brewing Co. in Philly Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, 5:30-8 p.m., 500 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia

Show your Green Terror pride in the City of Brotherly Love! Join us for a Green Terror Gathering on Aug. 5 at Yards Brewing Co., with owner and founder Tom Kehoe ’88 and fellow hosts Tyler Wilson ’95, P’21, P’23, and Michele Reavy Wilson ’94, P’21, P’23.

Founded in 1994, Yards began in a small garage and grew into the brewing empire it is today. It all started on the Hill, when friends Tom Kehoe ’88 and Jon Bovit ’89 tried their hand at homebrewing — the rest is history.

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

First Thursdays with the Phis Thursday, August 6, 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

Westminster Welcome participants at JeannieBird Baking Company, Aug 2025

In-Person Volunteer Opportunity Westminster Welcome Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, 10-11:30 a.m., Main Street Westminster

On the Saturday morning before classes begin, we’ll be kicking off a recent McDaniel tradition — and we want alumni to be part of it! Around 500 incoming students will walk from campus to the Westminster Public Library, where they’ll hear a warm welcome from President Jasken and Mayor Becker before heading off to explore historic Main Street.

We’re inviting alumni to become a featured stop on an interactive digital scavenger hunt hosted through First-Year Experience & Transition Programs (new student orientation). It’s simple and fun: stroll Main Street in your favorite McDaniel or WMC gear, and students will find you to collect tidbits of info about Westminster and/or snap a selfie to earn points! It’s a great way to connect with the next generation of Green Terrors and help them navigate their new hometown.

For more information, email Joanna Hamburg at ceo@mcdaniel.edu or complete the Alumni Volunteer Interest form linked below.

Please let us know of your interest by Aug. 17.

Volunteer for Westminster Welcome

Save the date! Green Terror Gathering at BabyCat in Bethesda Thursday, Sep 17, 2026, 5:30-7:30 p.m., BabyCat Brewery, 4850 Rugby Ave, Bethesda

Join Keith '79 and Robin '80 Lawson for a special Green Terror Gathering at BabyCat Brewery's new Bethesda location! Keith and Robin are excited to introduce folks to this hip neighborhood brewery. Enjoy great local craft beer, reconnect with alumni from across the region, and experience one of Bethesda's newest gathering spots. Your first beverage is on the college, and light snacks and non-alcohol options will also be provided, making it the perfect opportunity to catch up with old friends and make new connections.

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.)
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' lacrosse takes the field, spring 2026

Save the Date! 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.

Save the Date! 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.

baseball stands for the anthem during pregame festivities.

Save the Date! 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.

Save the Date! 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.

Shenanigan's Greg Shockley Alumni Gathering

Save the date! Shenanigan's Irish Pub & Grille Green Terror Gathering Saturday, Nov. 7, time TBD, 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.

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

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

McDaniel College Public Events Calendar

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

McDaniel College Public Events Calendar