Join us for our annual Homecoming on the Hill -- October 20 & 21, 2017. Reconnect with classmates, relive your college days and cheer on our Green Terror in our largest alumni event of the year! This year we will also be celebrating the college's 150th Birthday! Quick Reference links: Alumni Association Awards Banquet Class Reunion Events Memorial Bell-ringing Ceremony Saturday Events Academic Department Receptions Friday, October 20 Alumni Association Awards Banquet6 p.m. Cash Bar Opens, 6:30 p.m. Dinner & Program, Gill Center The McDaniel College Alumni Association awards program honors individuals who personify the College’s tradition of excellence. Through outstanding achievements and contributions, these individuals bring honor to themselves and to the College. Celebrate alumni recipients of the 2017 Alumni Association awards at a special dinner and ceremony. Cost to attend is $35 per person; cash bar. Tables seat eight. Our 2017 Alumni Association award winners: Alumnus of the Year: Stephen Ports '83 Young Alumni College Service: Erin Giles '15 Alumni Community Service: Bernard Franklin MEd '78 Ed Kasemeyer '67 Beth Heckert Tevis '77 MEd '84 Alumni Professional Achievement: Tom Armbruster '80 Barbara Hetrick '67 Sandra Geiman Ruby '99 Green Terror Sports Hall of Fame: Rick Carpenter MEd '72 Steve Comes '93 Charlie Conaway '00 John Holter '61 Paul Hugus '06, MS '09 Elizabeth Blasi McGraw '00 Jennifer Piccolomini '03 Class of 1972 Welcome Reception6 p.m. Maggie's, 310 E. Green Street, Westminster Gather for a casual dinner for any classmates coming into town early for the reunion. No cost to attend; food and beverage available for purchase. Class of 1992 Welcome Reception6 p.m. O'Lordan's, 14 Liberty Street, Westminster Gather with classmates coming into town early for the reunion. No cost to attend; food and beverage available for purchase. Green Terror Field Hockey vs. Muhlenberg7 p.m. Come cheer on the Green Terror Field Hockey team as they play against Muhlenberg. Family Weekend Friday Night Programming McDaniel Student Organization Showcase 7 p.m., Baker Memorial Chapel Come join McDaniel College's performing arts, music, and theater groups as they provide you with a night of entertainment to showcase their talents and skills. Saturday, October 21 For details on parking for the event click here. Historical Walking Tour9 a.m. - 10 a.m., Starting at WMC Alumni Hall A tour highlighting the history of McDaniel/Western Maryland College led by Andrea Briggs '14, the College Archivist. Admissions Campus Tour10:30 a.m., Starting at Carroll Hall A tour of the campus led by an admissions tour guide. World Languages, Literature, and Culture Department Reception 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., Basement Lounge Rm. BMC100A, Baker Memorial Chapel Dr. Martine Motard-Noar and the World Language, Literature, and Culture Department welcomes its Alumni to join them in a Homecoming reception. No cost to attend. Sociology Department Reception10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Sociology Suite Rm. 228, Lewis Recitation Hall Dr. Debra Lemke and the Sociology Department welcomes its Alumni and current students to join them in a Homecoming reception. Light refreshments will be provided. No cost to attend. Political Science and International Relations Department Reception11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Political Science Seminar Rm. 302, Hill Hall Dr. Herb Smith, Dr. Francis Grice, and the Political Science and International Relations Department welcomes its Alumni to join them in a Homecoming reception. No cost to attend. Hospitality Check In10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Registration/Hospitality Tent (by the caboose) Stop by the Hospitality Check-In tent to pick up your registration gift. Meet the Green Terror! Opening Reception. "150 Years on the Hill" - The McDaniel College 150-Year Anniversary Exhibition10 a.m., Rice Gallery, Peterson Hall College Historian, Professor Emeritus, and Trustee Dr. James Lightner '59 delivers opening remarks for "150 Years on the Hill," the McDaniel College 150-year anniversary exhibition highlighting each decade of the College's history. Light refreshments are available during the reception. Live Music featuring WMC/McDaniel Alumni Musicians 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Near Baker Memorial Chapel Enjoy live music performed by alumni musicians. Music for the whole family! Wine and Beer Garden 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Hoover Library Garden Drinks and snacks available for purchase from Johansson's Dining House and Serpent Ridge Vineyard, Furnace Hills Coffee, and Shepherd's Manor Creamery. Historical Games & Activities10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Memorial Plaza Bring the whole family and take a step back in time to 1867. Enjoy games such as Ring the Hob, Hoop and Roll, and Hornbrook. Plus, a ballon artist, face painting, and arts and crafts. Fearless & Bold Live10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., Decker Auditorium, Lewis Hall of Science This 90-minute film presents an illustrated account of the WMC/McDaniel history as presented by Dr. James E. Lightner '59. Field-Side Tailgates10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Field Side Stop by the Hospitality Tent to pick up a map of the known organized tailgates. To view the map online, click here. GOLD (Graduates of the Last Decade) Brunch, Special Reunion Hour Celebrating the Classes of 2007 and 2012 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., The Forum Members of the classes of 2007 and 2012 are invited to come to the GOLD brunch early to get a jump start on their reunion celebration. Cost to attend is $20 per person, open beer/mimosa bar. GOLD (Graduates of the Last Decade) Brunch, All Classes 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., The Forum Join fellow GOLD alumni at this mimosa/Yuengling brunch. Cost to attend is $20 per person. Memorial Bell-Ringing Ceremony11:30 a.m., Little Baker Chapel Each semester, our Student Alumni Council rings the Memorial Bell in honor of alumni who have passed. Join us for this special ceremony honoring alumni who have passed since May 2017, followed by the singing of our Alma Mater. To view a list of the alumni who have passed, click here. Volleyball Tri-match Noon, 2 p.m., & 4 p.m., Gill Gym Come watch the Green Terror Volleyball team compete against both Muhlenberg and Lancaster Bible. Women's Soccer vs. Muhlenburg 1 p.m., Soccer Field Cheer on the Green Terror Women's Soccer team as they compete against Muhlenberg. Pre-game Homecoming Traditions & Green Terror Mascot Reveal 1 p.m., Kenneth R. Gill Stadium Get to the game early so you don’t miss our annual presentation of the Homecoming Court; the awarding of the James Brant Memorial Cup to the Greek organization whose members have excelled in academics, varsity sports, leadership and community service, the unveiling of the new Green Terror mascot costume, and the coin toss by Alumnus of the Year Stephen Ports '83. No cost to attend. Learn more about Tailgating at McDaniel. Field Hockey Alumni Tailgate1 p.m., Kenneth R. Gill Stadium Reconnect with Field Hockey teammates at the Field Hockey Alumni Tailgate during the football game. Food is provided. RSVP to Coach Mel Jones by October 19. Green Terror Football2 p.m., Kenneth R. Gill Stadium Cheer on Green Terror Football as they take on Muhlenberg. Half-Time Birthday Celebration3:15 p.m. Approximately (Half-Time), Kenneth R. Gill Stadium Join us for a special half-time program and enjoy a piece of cake as we officially wish McDaniel a happy 150th birthday! Men's Soccer vs. Muhlenburg 4 p.m., Soccer Field Cheer on the Green Terror Men's Soccer team as they compete against Muhlenberg. Class Reunion Events Various Locations Several class reunion events will be held following the football game at various locations around campus. Click on your reunion to learn more. Gold Brunch, Celebrating the Class of 2007 & 2012 - 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., The Forum Cost to attend is $20 per person. Class of 2002, 15-year Reunion Tailgate - 2 p.m.-5 p.m.- during football game, Kenneth R. Gill Stadium Class of 1997, 20-year Reunion Reception - 5 p.m.-8 p.m., Decker College Center, The ForumCost to attend is $40 per person, open beer and wine bar. Class of 1992, 25-year Reunion Dinner - 7:30 p.m.-10 p.m., Rice GalleryCost to attend is $40 per person, open beer and wine bar. Class of 1987, 30-year Reunion Reception - 5 p.m.–7 p.m., Hoover Library, Wahrhaftig Conference RoomCost to attend is $25 per person, open beer and wine bar. Class of 1982, 35-year Reunion Reception - 5 p.m.–7 p.m., Harrison House Cost to attend is $25 per person, open beer and wine bar. Class of 1977, 40-year Reunion Dinner - 6:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m., Merritt Hall Third FloorCost to attend is $40 per person, open beer and wine bar. Class of 1972, 45-year Reunion Dinner - 6 p.m.–9 p.m., McDaniel Lounge Cost to attend is $45 per person, open beer and wine bar. 1960's and 1970's Alpha Gamma Tau Reunion Dinner - 7 p.m.–10 p.m., Englar Dining Porch Cost to attend is $40 per person, cash bar. Schedule of Events Area Accommodations See Who Has Already Registered Make a Gift in Honor of Your Reunion Contact the Alumni Office Review Your Yearbooks REGISTRATION Homecoming 2019 Home