McDaniel College

McDaniel College awarded more than 390 master's degrees May 24, 2014, at the College's 144th Commencement.

More than 25 honors for academic achievement and leadership were awarded to juniors, sophomores and first-year students at McDaniel College during the April 27 Spring Awards ceremony.

More than 20 awards for academic achievement were presented to McDaniel College students during the April 27 Spring Awards ceremony held at the college.

More than 30 McDaniel College students received Duke of Edinburgh silver and bronze awards for completing a four-step self-development program dedicated to achievement in community service, physical fitness, special skills and adventurous journey.

Three McDaniel College seniors earned top awards at the Phi Alpha Theta Mid-Atlantic Regional History Honors Conference.

McDaniel College inducted 23 seniors and five juniors into the Delta of Maryland Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. Founded in 1776, Phi Beta Kappa has chapters at 280 colleges and universities, and more than 600,000 members. Among the McDaniel seniors welcomed March 30 to the prestigious national honor society are:

Three McDaniel College seniors earned top awards at the Phi Alpha Theta Mid-Atlantic Regional History Honors Conference.

McDaniel College's College Band Concert is Friday, May 9, 7 p.m. The performance, which is free and open to the public, takes place in WMC Alumni Hall at 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md. Among the students performing are:

McDaniel College students perform in the Gospel Choir Concert on Saturday, May 10, 7:30 p.m., in McDaniel's WMC Alumni Hall located at 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md. It is free and open to the public. Among the students performing are:

McDaniel College has named 28 freshmen as Global Fellows, including:

McDaniel College ROTC students were recognized at the annual Green Terror Battalion President's Review on April 8.

Works by graduating art students at McDaniel College are highlighted in the Senior Capstone Exhibition.

Works by graduating art students at McDaniel College are highlighted in the Senior Capstone Exhibition.

McDaniel College's College Choir Concert is Sunday, April 27, 7 p.m., in Baker Memorial Chapel. The performance is free and open to the public. The college choir presents "Make Them Hear You" under the direction of Margaret Boudreaux, music professor and department chair. The concert features the signature song, "Make Them Hear You," from the musical "Ragtime," as well as other pieces that reflect highly expressive music and poetry of all ages. Among the students performing are:

McDaniel College's Student Chamber Ensembles concert is Thursday, April 24, 7 p.m., in Baker Chapel at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md. The performance is free and open to the public. Under the direction of Linda Kirkpatrick, senior lecturer in music, students in McDaniel's Flute Choir, Flute Quartet, and Woodwind Quintet perform along with community musicians. Among the students performing are:

McDaniel College's String Ensemble performs Thursday, April 17, 7 p.m. in Baker Chapel at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md. The performance is free and open to the public. Under the direction of music lecturer Nicholas Currie, students in McDaniel's String Ensemble perform musical selection by Handel and Haydn, a complete Mozart string quartet, and Vivaldi's double violin concerto movement. Among the students performing are:

The Student Voice and Piano Recital at McDaniel College takes place Friday, April 11, 7:30 p.m., in Levine Recital Hall. The performance is free and open to the public. The recital features a selection of vocal and piano soloists performing a variety of music spanning from classical to contemporary. Among the students performing are:

McDaniel College's Jazz Guitar Ensemble performs on Tuesday, April 8, 7 p.m., in Baker Chapel at McDaniel College. In addition to the group numbers, the evening also features solos and duets. The performance is free and open to the public. Directed by music lecturer Tim Jenkins, selections include his "We Were Knit for Winter," as well as Gershwin's "Summertime," "Watermelon Man" by Herbie Hancock, "Impressions," Thelonious Monk's "Blue Monk," and "I'll Follow The Sun" by Paul McCartney.

McDaniel College theatre arts students perform in "Evil Dead: The Musical" at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md. Performances are Wednesday, April 16 - Saturday, April 19, 7:30 p.m., in WMC Alumni Hall. Among the students performing are:

The student honors exhibition at McDaniel College, Westminster, Md., features a variety of work from honors art students. Titled "On the Wall, On the Floor, and On the Mind," this annual exhibition runs Thursday, March 13 - Friday, April 4, in McDaniel's Rice Gallery, Peterson Hall, at 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md. An opening reception takes place Thursday, March 13, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Students showcasing their works are:

McDaniel College theatre arts students perform in American playwright and filmmaker Neil LaBute's "Fat Pig" at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md. Performances are Wednesday, March 5 - Saturday, March 8, 7:30 p.m., in WMC Alumni Hall. Among the students performing are:

Students from McDaniel College, Westminster, Md., are participating in "Maryland Independent Higher Education Day" on Tuesday, February 18, by visiting their elected officials in Annapolis. Among the students participating are:

McDaniel College recently announced its fall 2013 Dean's List in recognition of students' academic excellence. Highest honors are earned for a semester grade point average of 3.90 or higher, high honors for a grade point average of 3.70-3.89, and honors for a 3.50-3.69 average.

McDaniel College celebrates the holiday season with an original British panto performance of the beloved fairy tale "Jack and the Beanstalk." Performances are Thursday, December 19, and Friday, December 20, at 7 p.m., and Saturday, December 21, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., in WMC Alumni Hall at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for seniors, students, and those with a McDaniel College ID. (Please note: tickets are on sale beginning Monday, December 16.) For ticket information, call 410-857-2448. Adapted and directed by Ira Domser, McDaniel theatre arts professor, the panto is a British holiday tradition based on a fairy tale or nursery rhyme combining audience participation with music, topical jokes, and slapstick comedy. According to Domser, "We are creating a new take on this classic, familiar fairy tale by injecting a bit of Vaudeville sensibility, contemporary references and audience participation. The whole family will love this panto-style performance, which combines the slapstick comedy of Commedia dell'Arte with the clever humor of Benny Hill and Monty Python's aEUR~Flying Circus.'" The cast includes:

McDaniel College celebrates the holiday season with an original British panto performance of the beloved fairy tale "Jack and the Beanstalk." Performances are Thursday, December 19, and Friday, December 20, at 7 p.m., and Saturday, December 21, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., in WMC Alumni Hall at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for seniors, students, and those with a McDaniel College ID. (Please note: tickets are on sale beginning Monday, December 16.) For ticket information, call 410-857-2448. Adapted and directed by Ira Domser, McDaniel theatre arts professor, the panto is a British holiday tradition based on a fairy tale or nursery rhyme combining audience participation with music, topical jokes, and slapstick comedy. According to Domser, "We are creating a new take on this classic, familiar fairy tale by injecting a bit of Vaudeville sensibility, contemporary references and audience participation. The whole family will love this panto-style performance, which combines the slapstick comedy of Commedia dell'Arte with the clever humor of Benny Hill and Monty Python's aEUR~Flying Circus.'" The cast includes:

McDaniel College students perform in the Gospel Choir Concert on Sunday, December 8, 3 p.m., in McDaniel's WMC Alumni Hall located at 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md. It is free and open to the public. McDaniel College's Gospel Choir, under the direction of Shelley Ensor, music lecturer, performs an eclectic mix of traditional, contemporary, and "out of the box" gospel music, featuring musical arrangements ranging from Kirk Franklin and Donnie Harper to Earth, Wind & Fire and John Lennon. Ensor promises "the concert will showcase the diversity of gospel music and its relevance in today's music culture." Among the students performing are:

The Westminster Symphony Orchestra performs at McDaniel College on Saturday, December 7, 3 p.m. The performance, which is free and open to the public, takes place in WMC Alumni Hall at 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md. Under the direction of Linda Kirkpatrick, senior lecturer in music, the Westminster Symphony Orchestra is composed of McDaniel students, as well as community musicians. The concert features Haydn's Symphony No. 104 "London" and Elgar's "Serenade for Strings." Another highlight is Vivaldi's "Winter Concerto." According to Kirkpatrick, "Vivaldi's 'Winter Concerto' is rarely played since the aEUR~Spring Concerto' is his most popular of the aEUR~Four Seasons.' We thought it appropriate to schedule for a winter concert." Among the students performing are:

McDaniel College's College Band Concert is Friday, December 6, 7 p.m. The performance, which is free and open to the public, takes place in WMC Alumni Hall at 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md. Under the direction of Linda Kirkpatrick, senior lecturer in music, the College Band Concert features musical selections from classical to pops. The band features nearly 50 students, McDaniel alumni and faculty members, as well as community musicians. According to Kirkpatrick, "We will, of course, feature some holiday-oriented pieces, but this concert will also celebrate many important people throughout history, including aEUR~heroes' Abraham (14th chapter of "Genesis"), Rosa Parks, and those who fought and served in the American Civil War. We have some wonderful music that portrays each of these individuals." Among the students performing are:

McDaniel College students perform at Jazz Night on Thursday, December 5, 8 p.m. Free and open to the public, the performance takes place in Decker Center Forum at 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md. Directed by Bo Eckard, senior lecturer in music, Jazz Night highlights the Thursday Jazz Ensemble, Monday, Jazz Ensemble, and the five-piece Jazz Combo. Styles of jazz represented include classic big band, swing, bebop, Latin, Funk, Jazz-rock and Tin Pan Alley. Among the students performing are:

McDaniel College's annual College Choir Concert is Sunday, November 24, 7 p.m. The performance, which is free and open to the public, takes place in Baker Memorial Chapel at 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md. McDaniel's 57th annual tree lighting ceremony follows the concert. The college choir presents "A Choral Banquet" under the direction of Margaret Boudreaux, music professor and department chair, with David Kreider serving as accompanist. In addition to music from all over the world, the concert features several familiar carols during which audience participation is encouraged. According to Boudreaux, "Since this program takes place the weekend before Thanksgiving, we are presenting a focus on the joys of aEUR~gathering together' for a joyful feast. Themes include food, of course, and also the longings for family and community that are the reasons we set time aside for such feasts throughout the year." She added, "On one end of the spectrum, we have a splendid baroque setting by Pachelbel of the Thanksgiving hymn aEUR~Nun danket alle Gott (Now thank we all our God),' complete with brass ensemble. On the other end, we'll present the more aEUR~down to earth' look at feasting by P.D.Q. Bach in the choral movements from aEUR~The Seasonings' with slide whistles and kazoos. In between, we have both serious and satirical settings by Palestrina, Mendelssohn, and contemporary composers such as Ysaye Barnwell, John Rutter, Eric Whitacre, and others." Among the students performing are: