Alumni Events Calendar

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Carroll Book Festival

McDaniel is a sponsor of this first-ever event presented by Carroll County Public Library, featuring 100-plus authors, including book signings, author panels, and ticketed author events, book-related vendors, and more Sat. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Carroll County Farm Museum, 500 S. Center St. Westminster, Information: carrollbookfestival.org. Saturday, September 19, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Virtual.

Hip Hop, Philosophy, and the (Broken) Social Contract: Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Lecture with Dr. Derrick Darby

Rutgers University–New Brunswick Professor Derrick Darby, the Henry Rutgers Distinguished Professor of Philosophy, presents “Hip Hop, Philosophy, and the (Broken) Social Contract,” drawing inspiration from Public Enemy, Queen Latifah, Kendrick Lamar, and others. Email Assistant Professor of Kinesiology Jessica Ford at jford@mcdaniel.edu for more information. The event sponsor will provide a trained crowd manager, who will be present throughout the event.I agree: TRUE. Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. McDaniel Hall - Coley Rice Lounge.

Westminster Fallfest

McDaniel is a proud sponsor of this annual Westminster community tradition, including amusement rides, entertainment, food, vendors, and more, Thurs.–Fri. 6–10 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m.–10 p.m. and Sun. noon–6 p.m. City Park, 11 Longwell Ave. Westminster, Information: westminsterfallfest.com. Thursday, September 24, 2026, 6:00 PM – Sunday, September 27, 2026, 6:00 PM. Virtual.

Westminster Fallfest Parade

McDaniel helps to kick off Westminster Fallfest by leading the annual parade  Thurs. 7 p.m. Begins on Pennsylvania Avenue and ends on Longwell Avenue, Information: westminsterfallfest.com . Thursday, September 24, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Virtual.

Green & Gold Challenge 2026

Give in support of McDaniel’s student-athletes. Visit www.mcdaniel.edu/green-gold-toolkit for more information. . Thursday, October 1, 2026, 12:00 AM – Thursday, October 8, 2026, 11:30 PM. Virtual.

Alumni & Friends of ROTC Homecoming BBQ

Date: 3 October 2026, Time: 11:00, Location: 245 W Main St. Westminster, MD. Opportunity to reconnect, share memories, and kick off the excitement leading into the football game. Food will be provided! Celebrate Homecoming weekend with the ROTC community at a relaxed and welcoming BBQ gathering for alumni, cadets, families, and friends. Come enjoy good food, great company, and the spirit of Homecoming before heading to the stadium for kickoff. If you would like to contribute with food, you are welcome—but not required—to bring a side dish, dessert, or snack to share. We look forward to seeing everyone back on campus for a memorable start to Homecoming weekend! Saturday, October 3, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM. Winslow 209.

Monday Night Music - Tim Anderson

An evening of chamber music featuring flutist Meghan Shanley Alger, pianist Hexing Xiao, and McDaniel Music faculty member Tim Anderson on cello. The program consists of works by Bach, Rocherolle, and Haydn. Monday, October 19, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. McDaniel Hall - Coley Rice Lounge.

Trick-or-Terror

Community members are invited to dress up for trick-or-treating and participate in fun activities with McDaniel’s athletic teams. For more information, visit www.mcdanielathletics.com. . The event sponsor will provide a trained crowd manager, who will be present throughout the event.I agree: TRUE. Friday, October 23, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM. Gill Stadium - Football Field - FIELD.

Chamber Music on the Hill presents “GERDAN” Kaleidoscope of World Music

Gerdan presents “Kaleidoscope of World Music,” an Eastern European multicultural music experience, including authentic folk music and original arrangements of classical compositions. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and active military members and veterans, and free for children, as well as college students with valid ID. For more information, visit www.mcdaniel.edu/CMOTH. ,  . The event sponsor will provide a trained crowd manager, who will be present throughout the event.I agree: TRUE. Sunday, November 8, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM. NAGANNA FORUM, ROJ STUDENT CENTER.

The Lumen Lecture with Jonathan Slade, MFA

Emmy award-winning filmmaker Jonathan Slade, a 1988 alum of the college who teaches at McDaniel as a Communication and Cinema professor, delivers a lecture for McDaniel’s Lumen Scholars Program, an honors program that incorporates experiential learning and civic engagement, along with interdisciplinary courses. Slade is also the creator of the Mason-Dixon Surveyor, a hyper-local quarterly community newspaper published in Lineboro, Maryland. For more information, email lumen@mcdaniel.edu or call 410-857-2597. The event sponsor will provide a trained crowd manager, who will be present throughout the event.I agree: TRUE. Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. McDaniel Hall - Coley Rice Lounge.