I.T. department starts semester with updates
Ahead of the start of the Spring 2020 semester, the I.T. department emailed the campus community to share the department’s latest updates. Over winter break, the department added Internet connectivity…
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Boys and Girls Club of Westminster holds annual holiday party
Sorority sisters painting faces, students passing out cookies, letters being written to Santa, and McDaniel administration dressed as elves. There was much to be seen on Dec. 3, when McDaniel…
Pilot Wellness Center program receives student interest
The Wellness Center, located on the second floor of Winslow Hall, is the primary source of mental and physical healthcare for many students on campus. It provides free services such…
Second ‘Ask McDaniel Anything’ forum features special guests
On Monday, Nov. 11, the second “Ask McDaniel Anything” forum gave students a chance to ask the administration any questions they may have. Event posters advertised a chance to speak…
McDaniel adds 8 new majors
In response to student demand and the hard work of faculty, McDaniel College is bringing on eight new undergraduate majors in Fall 2020. The new bachelor’s degrees feature focus areas…
Jennifer Wuamett visits campus for SmartTALK
On Nov. 13, Jennifer Wuamett returned to McDaniel as the featured guest in the latest SmartTALK. Wuamett graduated with highest honors from Western Maryland College in 1987 with a degree…
Office of Student Engagement replaces Orgsync with Presence
As of this school year, the Office of Student Engagement (OSE) has made the decision to replace Orgsync with Presence, an easier way for students to get involved on campus….
Campus Safety issues timely warning notification
On Nov. 13, Campus Safety emailed faculty, staff, undergraduate students, and graduate students to issue a timely warning notification regarding an incident from earlier that morning. According to the email,…
Pilot Wellness Center program guarantees weekly counseling sessions
The Wellness Center is piloting a new program in which students are guaranteed weekly individual counseling sessions as well as coordination of clinical, personal, and academic support. The Wellness Extended…
President’s Council meets with student leaders
In an effort to increase communication between students and administration beyond the “Ask McDaniel Anything” forums, the President’s Council met with a group of students on Oct. 29 to answer…
Volunteers assist with second annual garden clean out
On Oct. 26, Green Life, Compost Club, APO, and the environmental studies department hosted their second annual “Garden Cleanout Spectacular,” a morning of service and festive fall fun. “The fall…
Residence hall bulletin boards face vandalism
On Oct. 30, an email was sent to the campus population from the Office of Residence Life, alerting the community to bulletin board vandalism that had occurred in the residence…
McDaniel.edu update to launch Fall 2019
For the past year, a new website for mcdaniel.edu has been in development. The cross-campus team that has worked on this project included representatives from “all divisions on campus,” including…
Annual Fire Safety and Security Report released
On Sept. 30, Director of Campus Safety Eric Immler sent a copy of the Annual Fire Safety and Security Report to the campus community. This report details the past three…
Homecoming week encourages spirit on the Hill
On Monday, Sept. 30, this year’s Homecoming week kicked off with a pep rally hosted by the Student Government Association. It was an interactive event with students from all classes participating in…
Judge Frank Kratovil, Jr. visits campus for SmartTALK
On Oct. 10, McDaniel alumnus Frank Kratovil, Jr., a member of the class of 1990, returned to McDaniel as the guest for the first SmartTALK of the academic year. Kratovil…
Steam leak discovered outside Decker Center
Over fall break, Physical Plant discovered a steam leak outside of Decker College Center’s mid-level entrance from Rouzer Hall. Though the leak is not affecting heat or other operations on campus,…
New laundry system has rocky start
Ahead of the start of the fall semester, the Office of Residence Life announced the installation of new washers and dryers on campus, powered by Speed Queen. The idea to…
I.T. implements campus-wide updates
Over the summer and in the past few weeks, the McDaniel networks have undergone a few changes and had several instances of maintenance. The I.T. department has sent out regular…
Decker College Center construction displaces Pub, offices, and meeting areas
As discussed in February, Decker College Center will be undergoing renovations to better equip it with being a more effective meeting place for students. While these changes are in effect,…