McDaniel Weekly - November 17, 2020

From Liz Towle, Dean of Students

I would like to take a moment to thank all of you for keeping us safe on the Hill this fall. Our circumstances this semester required sacrifice on everyone’s part in order to maintain a safe and healthy campus community. I am sure there were days when you were just at your wits’ end with how COVID-19 was impacting your life at McDaniel, yet you pushed through and did the right thing. I am grateful beyond words and so appreciative for all of you.

I would also like to extend a very special thank you to the Campus Life Staff here at McDaniel. I have the privilege of working with an exceptional group of people who devote themselves day in and day out to creating a vibrant campus environment where students can thrive. Please take a moment to thank them too.

Study well, stay safe, and best wishes as you transition home for the holidays. We look forward to seeing many of you in online classes in January and back on campus in February!

Dean Towle

P.S. How about those Patriots on Sunday Night Football!!!

Cheer up with a Pet-Gram

Need a quick pick-me-up? Send a picture of a dog or cat with a personalized message to a friend, faculty/staff, or yourself! Request your pet-gram here by Monday, November 23rd. Pet-grams will be delivered during Final Exam Days (Monday, November 23rd and Tuesday, November 24th) via email Questions? Contact Tanner Lewey (tlewey@mcdaniel.edu), Outreach and Evening Librarian.

Observe Transgender Day of Remembrance

On Friday, November 20th, ODEI, the Wellness Center, and McDaniel College Gender Sexuality Alliance will observe Transgender Day of Remembrance.  Join us at the tables in Roj Student Center (across from the Pub) from 11:30am-1:30pm. Attendees will add their thumb print on an artistic representation of the Transgender Flag and write messages of hope and love to honor those who lost their lives to antitransgender violence.

Later that night, at 7pm on Zoom, Carroll County PFLAG, Cedarhurst Unitarian Universalists, and St. Paul’s United Church of Christ will honor the memory of those whose lives were lost in acts of antitransgender violence. RSVP here to receive the Zoom link.

SGA Elections

VOTE TODAY! You have just over 24 hours to cast your vote for student government! Log-in today to review the candidates and help select your representatives for next semester. https://mcdaniel.presence.io/form/student-government-special-elections-voting

Sign up for the end of the semester shuttle

With the end of the semester and the Thanksgiving holiday approaching quickly, the Department of Campus Safety will run limited shuttle transport to BWI Airport, beginning on Saturday, November 21st through Wednesday, November 23rd. Shuttles will run at 9am, 9:30am, and 10am.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, only two passengers per transport van are permitted and shuttle availability will be first come, first serve. To sign up, contact Brenda Roper (broper@mcdaniel.edu), Support Services Supervisor, or by calling 410-857-2202.

Return your library books

The library will be closed to students after Wednesday, November 25. Please remember to return any library materials before you return home for winter break. If you have any questions, please contact Peggy Klinge (pklinge@mcdaniel.edu), Circulation and Reserves Manager.

Not at all related to returning your books, but if you’re the first student to email Amanda Gelber (agelber@mcdaniel.edu) the word “acorn”, you’ll get a free blanket.

Make note of Fitness Center changes

The fitness center will have a modified schedule during Session B reading days & finals. Operating hours are below. Reservations are still required.

• Saturday, November 21st: 6am-10am, 3pm-7pm
• Sunday, November 22nd: 6am-10am, 3pm-7pm
• Monday, November 23rd: Closed
• Tuesday, Tuesday 24th: 6am-10am, 3pm-7pm
• Wednesday, November 25th until Friday, February 8th: Closed