McDaniel College

McDaniel College theatre arts students perform in "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, Md. Performances are Wednesday, November 19 - Saturday, November 22, 7:30 p.m., in WMC Alumni Hall. Among the students performing are:

McDaniel College recently announced its spring 2014 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 awarded more than 330 bachelor's degrees May 24, 2014, at the College's 144th Commencement.

McDaniel College awarded more than 330 bachelor's degrees May 24, 2014, at the College's 144th Commencement.

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: