Senior Art Exhibition: Capstone 2
Public Events
The second in a series of end-of-the-year exhibitions showcasing works by graduating students working in a range of media from two- and three-dimensional approaches to digital and new media. Students exhibiting are Camellia Codd, Art major from Mount Airy, Maryland; Alexandra Combass, Art major from Westminster, Maryland; Kathleen Heard, Art major from Westminster, Maryland; Cara Olson, Art major from Mount Airy, Maryland; Marissa Riddle, Art and Environmental Studies major from New Market, Maryland; Abigail Rubin, Art major from Westminster, Maryland; Danielle Silva, Art major from Gaithersburg, Maryland; Maya Stone, Art major from Mount Airy, Maryland; and Laura Vonella, Art major from New Oxford, Pennsylvania.
Friday, May 8, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Peterson Hall - Rice Gallery - GAL.
College Band Concert
Public Events
Directed by Senior Lecturer Linda Kirkpatrick, the College Band performs musical selections ranging from classical to pops, including selections from movie themes.
Friday, May 8, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Alumni Hall - Alumni Mainstage Theatre - MNST.
Senior Art Exhibition: Capstone 2
Public Events
The second in a series of end-of-the-year exhibitions showcasing works by graduating students working in a range of media from two- and three-dimensional approaches to digital and new media. Students exhibiting are Camellia Codd, Art major from Mount Airy, Maryland; Alexandra Combass, Art major from Westminster, Maryland; Kathleen Heard, Art major from Westminster, Maryland; Cara Olson, Art major from Mount Airy, Maryland; Marissa Riddle, Art and Environmental Studies major from New Market, Maryland; Abigail Rubin, Art major from Westminster, Maryland; Danielle Silva, Art major from Gaithersburg, Maryland; Maya Stone, Art major from Mount Airy, Maryland; and Laura Vonella, Art major from New Oxford, Pennsylvania.
Saturday, May 9, 2026, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Peterson Hall - Rice Gallery - GAL.
Senior Art Exhibition: Capstone 2
Public Events
The second in a series of end-of-the-year exhibitions showcasing works by graduating students working in a range of media from two- and three-dimensional approaches to digital and new media. Students exhibiting are Camellia Codd, Art major from Mount Airy, Maryland; Alexandra Combass, Art major from Westminster, Maryland; Kathleen Heard, Art major from Westminster, Maryland; Cara Olson, Art major from Mount Airy, Maryland; Marissa Riddle, Art and Environmental Studies major from New Market, Maryland; Abigail Rubin, Art major from Westminster, Maryland; Danielle Silva, Art major from Gaithersburg, Maryland; Maya Stone, Art major from Mount Airy, Maryland; and Laura Vonella, Art major from New Oxford, Pennsylvania.
Monday, May 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Peterson Hall - Rice Gallery - GAL.
Senior Art Exhibition: Capstone 2
Public Events
The second in a series of end-of-the-year exhibitions showcasing works by graduating students working in a range of media from two- and three-dimensional approaches to digital and new media. Students exhibiting are Camellia Codd, Art major from Mount Airy, Maryland; Alexandra Combass, Art major from Westminster, Maryland; Kathleen Heard, Art major from Westminster, Maryland; Cara Olson, Art major from Mount Airy, Maryland; Marissa Riddle, Art and Environmental Studies major from New Market, Maryland; Abigail Rubin, Art major from Westminster, Maryland; Danielle Silva, Art major from Gaithersburg, Maryland; Maya Stone, Art major from Mount Airy, Maryland; and Laura Vonella, Art major from New Oxford, Pennsylvania.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Peterson Hall - Rice Gallery - GAL.
Senior Art Exhibition: Capstone 2
Public Events
The second in a series of end-of-the-year exhibitions showcasing works by graduating students working in a range of media from two- and three-dimensional approaches to digital and new media. Students exhibiting are Camellia Codd, Art major from Mount Airy, Maryland; Alexandra Combass, Art major from Westminster, Maryland; Kathleen Heard, Art major from Westminster, Maryland; Cara Olson, Art major from Mount Airy, Maryland; Marissa Riddle, Art and Environmental Studies major from New Market, Maryland; Abigail Rubin, Art major from Westminster, Maryland; Danielle Silva, Art major from Gaithersburg, Maryland; Maya Stone, Art major from Mount Airy, Maryland; and Laura Vonella, Art major from New Oxford, Pennsylvania.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Peterson Hall - Rice Gallery - GAL.
Senior Art Exhibition: Capstone 2
Public Events
The second in a series of end-of-the-year exhibitions showcasing works by graduating students working in a range of media from two- and three-dimensional approaches to digital and new media. Students exhibiting are Camellia Codd, Art major from Mount Airy, Maryland; Alexandra Combass, Art major from Westminster, Maryland; Kathleen Heard, Art major from Westminster, Maryland; Cara Olson, Art major from Mount Airy, Maryland; Marissa Riddle, Art and Environmental Studies major from New Market, Maryland; Abigail Rubin, Art major from Westminster, Maryland; Danielle Silva, Art major from Gaithersburg, Maryland; Maya Stone, Art major from Mount Airy, Maryland; and Laura Vonella, Art major from New Oxford, Pennsylvania.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Peterson Hall - Rice Gallery - GAL.
Common Ground Downtown 3rd Wednesday Jams
McDaniel College Arts Express
Free large-group jam featuring bluegrass, old-time, blues, and folk music. All instruments, including singers, as well as ages and skill levels welcome.
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Web Link: https://www.commongroundonthehill.org/experience/programs-and-workshops/jams/jams.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
St. Paul's United Church of Christ.
ROTC Commissioning
Public Events
Graduating seniors from McDaniel who are part of the Green Terror Battalion Army ROTC program are commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army. Keynote speaker is retired Col. Andrew Dziengeleski, a 1996 alum of the college. Army ROTC has been a tradition at the college since 1919, and the Green Terror Battalion, which includes cadets from McDaniel, Hood College and Mount St. Mary’s, is one of the oldest ROTC programs in the nation.
Friday, May 22, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
BMC - BMC Sanctuary - CHURCH.
Commencement Master's Degrees
Public Events
Master's degrees are awarded to the McDaniel College Class of 2026.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Gill Athletic Complex - Gill Gym - All Three Courts.
2026 Deer Creek Fiddlers' Convention
McDaniel College Arts Express
This Maryland State Arts Council Heritage Award-winning event includes competitions in bluegrass, old-time and Celtic music for bands and individuals, plus performances featuring the Black Eyed Suzies.
Web Link: https://www.commongroundonthehill.org/competitions/deer-creek-fiddlers-convention-contest.
Saturday, May 30, 2026, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Carroll County Farm Museum.
Common Ground Downtown 1st Wednesday Jams
McDaniel College Arts Express
Monthly jam session featuring bluegrass/old-time, blues/folk, and Celtic music. All instruments, including singers, as well as ages and skill levels welcome.
Web Link: https://www.commongroundonthehill.org/experience/programs-and-workshops/jams/jams.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Carroll Arts Center.
Green and Gold Golf Classic
Public Events
Join community members in supporting McDaniel student-athletes at this annual golf tournament held at local Piney Branch Golf Course. Sponsorships are also available. Register at www.mcdaniel.edu/gg-golf.
Monday, June 8, 2026, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Virtual.
Common Ground Downtown 3rd Wednesday Jams
McDaniel College Arts Express
Free large-group jam featuring bluegrass, old-time, blues, and folk music. All instruments, including singers, as well as ages and skill levels welcome.
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Web Link: https://www.commongroundonthehill.org/experience/programs-and-workshops/jams/jams.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
St. Paul's United Church of Christ.
Common Ground Traditions Week 2026
Public Events
Common Ground on the Hill Traditions Week includes workshops in music, visual arts, dance, and more led by renowned instructors from around the world, plus evening concerts featuring Grammy-winning musician Tim O’Brien and his wife, Jan Fabricius, as well as legendary singer and songwriter Alice Gerrard, gallery talks, keynote lectures, and late-night jams. Academic credit and scholarships are available. Register at www.commongroundonthehill.org.
Set Up Start Day: 2026-07-05. Set Up Start Time: 09:00:00.
Sunday, July 5, 2026, 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM.
Alumni Hall - Acting Studio - ACTS, Alumni Hall - Alumni Mainstage Theatre - MNST, Alumni Hall - Alumni Understage - UNST, Art Studio - Drawing Room - 100, Art Studio - Jewelry Room - 101, Art Studio -Project Classroom - 102, Art Studio -Advance Studio…
Common Ground Traditions Week 2026
Public Events
Common Ground on the Hill Traditions Week includes workshops in music, visual arts, dance, and more led by renowned instructors from around the world, plus evening concerts featuring Grammy-winning musician Tim O’Brien and his wife, Jan Fabricius, as well as legendary singer and songwriter Alice Gerrard, gallery talks, keynote lectures, and late-night jams. Academic credit and scholarships are available. Register at www.commongroundonthehill.org.
Set Up Start Day: 2026-07-05. Set Up Start Time: 09:00:00.
Monday, July 6, 2026, 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM.
Alumni Hall - Acting Studio - ACTS, Alumni Hall - Alumni Lobby, Alumni Hall - Alumni Mainstage Theatre - MNST, Alumni Hall - Alumni Understage - UNST, Art Studio - Drawing Room - 100, Art Studio - Jewelry Room - 101, Art Studio -Project Classroom -…
Common Ground Traditions Week 2026
Public Events
Common Ground on the Hill Traditions Week includes workshops in music, visual arts, dance, and more led by renowned instructors from around the world, plus evening concerts featuring Grammy-winning musician Tim O’Brien and his wife, Jan Fabricius, as well as legendary singer and songwriter Alice Gerrard, gallery talks, keynote lectures, and late-night jams. Academic credit and scholarships are available. Register at www.commongroundonthehill.org.
Set Up Start Day: 2026-07-05. Set Up Start Time: 09:00:00.
Tuesday, July 7, 2026, 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM.
Alumni Hall - Acting Studio - ACTS, Alumni Hall - Alumni Lobby, Alumni Hall - Alumni Mainstage Theatre - MNST, Alumni Hall - Alumni Understage - UNST, Art Studio - Drawing Room - 100, Art Studio - Jewelry Room - 101, Art Studio -Project Classroom -…
Common Ground Traditions Week 2026
Public Events
Common Ground on the Hill Traditions Week includes workshops in music, visual arts, dance, and more led by renowned instructors from around the world, plus evening concerts featuring Grammy-winning musician Tim O’Brien and his wife, Jan Fabricius, as well as legendary singer and songwriter Alice Gerrard, gallery talks, keynote lectures, and late-night jams. Academic credit and scholarships are available. Register at www.commongroundonthehill.org.
Set Up Start Day: 2026-07-05. Set Up Start Time: 09:00:00.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM.
Alumni Hall - Acting Studio - ACTS, Alumni Hall - Alumni Lobby, Alumni Hall - Alumni Mainstage Theatre - MNST, Alumni Hall - Alumni Understage - UNST, Art Studio - Drawing Room - 100, Art Studio - Jewelry Room - 101, Art Studio -Project Classroom -…
Common Ground Traditions Week 2026
Public Events
Common Ground on the Hill Traditions Week includes workshops in music, visual arts, dance, and more led by renowned instructors from around the world, plus evening concerts featuring Grammy-winning musician Tim O’Brien and his wife, Jan Fabricius, as well as legendary singer and songwriter Alice Gerrard, gallery talks, keynote lectures, and late-night jams. Academic credit and scholarships are available. Register at www.commongroundonthehill.org.
Set Up Start Day: 2026-07-05. Set Up Start Time: 09:00:00.
Thursday, July 9, 2026, 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM.
Alumni Hall - Acting Studio - ACTS, Alumni Hall - Alumni Lobby, Alumni Hall - Alumni Mainstage Theatre - MNST, Alumni Hall - Alumni Understage - UNST, Art Studio - Drawing Room - 100, Art Studio - Jewelry Room - 101, Art Studio -Project Classroom -…
Common Ground Traditions Week 2026
Public Events
Common Ground on the Hill Traditions Week includes workshops in music, visual arts, dance, and more led by renowned instructors from around the world, plus evening concerts featuring Grammy-winning musician Tim O’Brien and his wife, Jan Fabricius, as well as legendary singer and songwriter Alice Gerrard, gallery talks, keynote lectures, and late-night jams. Academic credit and scholarships are available. Register at www.commongroundonthehill.org.
Set Up Start Day: 2026-07-05. Set Up Start Time: 09:00:00.
Friday, July 10, 2026, 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM.
Alumni Hall - Acting Studio - ACTS, Alumni Hall - Alumni Lobby, Alumni Hall - Alumni Mainstage Theatre - MNST, Alumni Hall - Alumni Understage - UNST, Art Studio - Drawing Room - 100, Art Studio - Jewelry Room - 101, Art Studio -Project Classroom -…
Common Ground Traditions Week 2026
Public Events
Common Ground on the Hill Traditions Week includes workshops in music, visual arts, dance, and more led by renowned instructors from around the world, plus evening concerts featuring Grammy-winning musician Tim O’Brien and his wife, Jan Fabricius, as well as legendary singer and songwriter Alice Gerrard, gallery talks, keynote lectures, and late-night jams. Academic credit and scholarships are available. Register at www.commongroundonthehill.org.
Set Up Start Day: 2026-07-05. Set Up Start Time: 09:00:00.
Saturday, July 11, 2026, 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Alumni Hall - Acting Studio - ACTS, Alumni Hall - Alumni Lobby, Alumni Hall - Alumni Mainstage Theatre - MNST, Alumni Hall - Alumni Understage - UNST, Art Studio - Drawing Room - 100, Art Studio - Jewelry Room - 101, Art Studio -Project Classroom -…