McDaniel Weekly - April 27, 2021
There is quite a bit happening this week! Participate in outdoor yoga class, Thank a Giver (and get a free soft pretzel!), find out who will win this year's Entrepreneurship Competition, and enjoy listening to "Twisted Tales of Poe".
Progressive Student Union (PSU) was one of two student organizations who used Griswold-Zepp funds to make a difference in the Westminster community this semester. To learn more about their project, attend the virtual presentation on Wednesday, April 28, from 5-6pm!
Check out these upcoming OSE events:
Additional information about all OSE events can be found on McDaniel_OSE!
- 4/27 GTP Coffee & Coloring, Mid Level Roj Center, 7pm
- 4/28 Yoga Class, ANW Quad, 7pm (Bring a mat if you have one, if not we can supply one for you)
- 4/29 GTP Summer Send Off Carnival, Red Square, 4-6pm
- 5/1 GTP Weekend Blitz Trip Harpers Ferry (Tickets on sale! $5 only! 4/28 4-6pm, Mid Level Roj Center)
Mark your calendar – Interfaith and Service
The McDaniel College Center for Experience and Opportunity and Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are proud to continue our partnership and bring to you topics on spirituality, faith, religion, and meditations as they relate to a variety of real-world issues.
On Tuesday, April 27th, at 6:30pm, Carrie Parker, McDaniel alum, will share how Jewish values influenced her life, from the personal side to professional and service sides.Register in advance.
Our Interfaith Series brings together students, colleagues, and the public to discuss important subjects that can help prepare us for diverse and equitable workplaces, homes, and lives.
Thank a Giver!
Join Advancement Engagement in Red Square on Wednesday, April 28 between 11am and 4pm as we celebrate Thank a Giver Day. Help us say thank you and receive a free Auntie Anne's pretzel!We hope to see you there! Email Michelle Pickett (mpickett@mcdaniel.edu) with any questions.
Learn how student orgs are making a difference in the community
Every year, the CEO grants up to $3,000 through the Griswold-Zepp Award for students to do a service project. This year's winners, Kylie Baker and Haillee Witkowski, will present to the McDaniel and Westminster communities on their projects that help people who are unhoused and/or homeless.
Join us for a virtual presentation on Wednesday, April 28, from 5-6pm to learn more and to see how you can win a GZ Award this coming fall! Contact Katherine (kataylor@mcdaniel.edu) for accommodations!
Listen to the Student African Drum Ensemble classes
The McDaniel College Department of Music will present free live-streamed performances on Teams by each of its three Student African Drum Ensemble classes on Thursday, April 29. The Ensembles are directed by Pape Demba "Paco" Samb.
The Djembe Ensemble will perform at 10:30 am, the West African Drum Class #1 will perform at 12:30 pm., and the West African Drum Class #2 will perform at 2pm. For more information, call 410-857-2599.
Support the finalists of the 2021 Entrepreneurship Competition
On Thursday, April 29, 7-9pm, the top finalists of the 2021 Entrepreneurship Competition will present their proposals and compete for top prizes. At the conclusion of the event, three judges will choose one winner to receive $5000. This year’s event will be VIRTUAL. RSVP in advance.
Get ready for an evening of thrills and chills -- “Twisted Tales of Poe”
McDaniel College Theatre presents “Twisted Tales of Poe,” a radio play of four works by Edgar Allan Poe, April 30 and May 6 at 7pm. The performance, adapted by Philip Grecian, is directed by theatre arts faculty member Gené Fouché, and will be broadcast on the McDaniel College radio station, WGTR.
Four stories from Edgar Allan Poe are told in the form of a fully produced radio drama, complete with cues for sound effects and music. Philip Grecian has adapted “Tell Tale Heart,” “Cask of Amontillado,” “The Raven,” and “The Black Cat” into an evening full of thrills and chills in this old-fashioned radio play.
The cast includes McDaniel students Vanessa Bliss, Harrison Booth, Zack Callis, Nicholle D’Anna, Madison Dehais, Sophia Gilbart, Bryant Gutknecht, Destiny Houston, Lauren McKenna, Mandy Murren, Corey Foote, Corey Van Huff, Emma Walther, and Luke Weinberg.
The broadcast may be accessed at https://mgtradiostation.wordpress.com/.
Register for SmartTALK: Flip the Script
Join us as we flip the script at our final SmartTALK of the academic year, on Tuesday, May 4 at 7pm! Professor of History, Dr. Bryn Upton, will lead a conversation with McDaniel’s ninth President, Dr. Roger N. Casey. Come learn where President Casey started, his journey to the college presidency, reflections from the Hill and hopes for the future as he nears his retirement in June. Register in advance.
Terrors, Assemble! Finals Week with HooverLib & OSE
The end of the semester is near, and HooverLib & OSE have all kinds of fun things to help get you through finals!
- Mac & Cheese Bar To Go: May 10, 7pm, Roj Mid-Level
- Meme Battle: submit superhero and finals related memes using #TerrorsAssemble on Instagram now through May 11
- Pet-Grams:request by May 7
- Virtual Relaxation Room: relaxing videos, music, and more. Available 24/!
Also, the first student to email Amanda Gelber (agelber@mcdaniel.edu) with how they’re planning on spending finals week will win a FREE fleece blanket.
Stay aware of what services the Wellness Center offers
Remember, the Wellness Center is here to help you achieve and maintain your physical, emotional, and interpersonal well-being. As part of their services, they offer weekly sessions on how to engage in mindfulness and self-compassion every Wednesday at 3:30pm over Teams. Questions? Email Laura Knox, LMSW, at lknox@mcdaniel.edu.
Register for summer classes!
This year’s summer session has been so popular that we have increased the number of openings in classes. There is a great selection of interesting classes which meet various McDaniel Plan requirements. Complete some McDaniel Plan requirements, earn credits toward graduation, and learn something interesting!
You can review information about the summer session here:
https://www.mcdaniel.edu/academics/special-academic-opportunities/2021-summer-session
- Witchcraft, Magic, & Medicine (International & Social, Cultural, and Historical Understanding)
- History of Western Art I (Creative Expression)
- Personal Finance
- Intro to Excel
- Communication in the Digital Age
- Transmedia Storytelling (Creative Expression)
- Health in the Anthropocene (Scientific Inquiry and Social, Cultural, and Historical Understanding)
- Cultures of the Non-Western World (International Non-western)
- Nutrition (Scientific Inquiry)
- My Design (Jan Term)
- Understanding the Universe (Scientific Inquiry with Embedded Lab)
- Social Psychology (Social, Cultural, and Historical Understanding)
- Introduction to Sociology (International Non-western and Social, Cultural, and Historical Understanding)
- Perceptual Drawing (Creative Expression)
- Environmental Problem-Solving (Scientific Inquiry with Embedded Lab)
- Twentieth Century Europe (International and Social, Cultural, and Historical Understanding)
- Immortals, Ancestors, and Demons (International and Social, Cultural, and Historical Understanding)
- The Failure of Humanity in Rwanda (International Non-western)
- Mathematical Excursions (Quantitative Reasoning)
- Police, Courts, & Corrections
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