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SMCM Assistant Professor of Psychology Gili Freedman Receives Collaborative Grant from the National Science Foundation

Assistant Professor of Psychology Gili Freedman Receives Collaborative Grant from the National Science Foundation Angela Draheim July 24, 2020 - 1:34 pm July 24, 2020 Assistant Professor of Psychology at St. Mary's College of Maryland Gili Freedman and colleague Jennifer Beer (University of Texas at Austin) recently received a collaborative, three-year grant from the National Science Foundation for a total of $465,222 ($75,102 of which will go to SMCM). In the project titled...

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CSM CSM’s August Calendar: Learn How to Dual Enroll, Register for Class, Transfer, or Participate in a Blood Drive at the Prince Frederick Campus

Dual Enrollment Information Session 5 – 7 p.m., Aug. 3. Zoom. CSM designed virtual sessions that will provide information to parents and their high school students on the Dual Enrollment program. Have your questions answered by the CSM enrollment team. Dual enrollment allows students to take classes at CSM for college credit, while satisfying their high school graduation requirements. RSVPs are required to access Zoom information. Free...

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CSM CSM Recognizes, Celebrates 30th Anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act

Staff and faculty at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) recently joined to discuss the significance of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the passing of the landmark legislation. Via Zoom, host and Director of CSM’s Organizational Development and Learning Institute Trenace Richardson led a panel discussion that highlighted the ADA’s purpose, CSM’s myriad of disability services and the college’s unwavering commitment to work and promote...

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CSM CSM’s Grants Provide Tuition Support and More to Students Pursuing Essential, In Demand STEM and Cybersecurity Jobs

STEM jobs – in science, technology, engineering and math – are still among the most in demand in today’s ever-changing job market and despite the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. And the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has a way forward for students seeking careers in those fields thanks to a $953,243 award from the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Scholarships in STEM (S-STEM) program, and a second NSF grant for $257,912 to help students pursue degrees in...

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CSM Two CSM Students Earn Distinction as 2020 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholars

Two College of Southern Maryland (CSM) students have been named 2020 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise and will each receive a $1,000 scholarship. CSM students Kia Robinson and Solomon Butler are two of 207 Phi Theta Kappa members nationwide who have earned this high distinction. The Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship Program helps new Phi Theta Kappa members defray educational expenses while enrolled in associate degree programs. Scholars are encouraged to assume leadership roles by...

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SMCM Assistant Professor Daniel Chase Receives Grant from American Chemical Society

Assistant Professor Daniel Chase Receives Grant from American Chemical Society Michael Bruckler July 23, 2020 - 8:43 am July 23, 2020 St. Mary’s College of Maryland Assistant Professor of Chemistry Daniel Chase was recently awarded a three-year, $70,000 grant from the American Chemical Society Petroleum Research Fund. The project begins September 1, 2020, and is titled: “Synthesis and Catalytic Exploration of Transition Metal Aza-Dipyrromethene Chelates.” The approved budget includes...

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St. Mary's Co. Administrative Appointments Announced - July 22, 2020

Dr. J. Scott Smith, Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 32178 Dr. Maureen Montgomery, Deputy Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 32178 LEONARDTOWN, MD – Superintendent of Schools, Dr. J. Scott Smith, announces the administrative appointments made by the Board of Education at its meeting of July 22, 2020. The Board appointed Mr. Joseph Wysokinski as Assistant Principal II, 11 month, at Chopticon High School. Mr. Wysokinski holds a Master’s degree from Notre Dame of...

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SMCM Fiske Guide to Colleges 2021 Recognizes St. Mary’s College of Maryland

Fiske Guide to Colleges 2021 Recognizes St. Mary’s College of Maryland Michael Bruckler July 22, 2020 - 10:51 am July 22, 2020 St. Mary’s College of Maryland, the National Public Honors College, was recently acknowledged in the 2021 edition of the “Fiske Guide to Colleges.” For more than 35 years, millions of students, parents, and guidance counselors have relied on the Fiske Guide to Colleges during their college search. Compiled by former New York Times education editor Edward B...

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CSM Power and Online Services Restored: However, La Plata Campus Remains Closed for Remainder of the Day

Update 12:18 p.m. Power has been restored to CSM’s La Plata Campus; however, the campus will remain closed for all pre-scheduled activities today and resume Restricted Operations as planned tomorrow, July 23. CSM has remained in Restricted Operations at all other campuses throughout this outage – or in Phase 2 of its ‘Return to Campus Plan’. Power and online services were disrupted at the La Plata Campus due to overnight storms. As of July 7, CSM’s campuses are only open every Tuesday...

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CSM CSM La Plata Campus Closes Today Due to Power Outages Caused by Overnight Storms

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) La Plata Campus is closed today, July 22, due to power outages caused by last night storms. CSM remains in Restricted Operations at all other campuses – or Phase 2 of its ‘Return to Campus Plan’. Currently, CSM’s campuses are only open every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for students seeking services from admissions, advising, computer labs, counseling, disability support services, financial assistance, the Registrar’s Office...

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SMCM Professor David Froom's Newest Recording

Professor David Froom's Newest Recording David Froom July 20, 2020 - 3:54 pm July 20, 2020 St. Mary's College Professor of Music David Froom's "Shades of Red" for solo viola has just been released as part of the American Composer Alliance's "The Shelter Recordings," an initiative created to support musicians sheltering in place while awaiting the return of live performing. Froom's music was selected and recorded by Rita Porfiris, professor of viola at the Hartt School of Music. The...

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St. Mary's Co. Meeting of the Board of Education on Wednesday, July 22,2020

Dr. J. Scott Smith, Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 32178 LEONARDTOWN, MD – The Board of Education Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 22, 2020, will be held at 9:00 a.m. in the Board of Education Meeting Room, 23160 Moakley Street, Leonardtown, Maryland. Due to the guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the President’s Coronavirus Guidelines for America and Governor Hogan’s Executive Order prohibiting large gatherings and events to reduce the...

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SMCM St. Mary’s College President Tuajuanda Jordan Appointed Board Chair to HERS Board of Directors

St. Mary’s College President Tuajuanda Jordan Appointed Board Chair to HERS Board of Directors Michael Bruckler July 20, 2020 - 10:52 am July 20, 2020 St. Mary’s College of Maryland President Tuajuanda C. Jordan has been appointed board chair to the Higher Education Resource Services (HERS) board of directors. President Jordan has been on the board since July 2018 and has served on several committees, including the Advancement Committee (2018-2019), and prior to her current appointment...

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Charles Co. CCPS to offer SAT testing at Westlake beginning in October

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) offers Westlake High School as an SAT testing site regularly throughout the school year. The College Board currently lists Westlake as a location for its Aug. 29 SAT administration, but the school site is not available due to COVID-19 schedule changes. Westlake also is not a testing site for the Sept. 26 exam. Students registered for the exam at Westlake on Aug. 29 need to reschedule and take the exam at another testing location. Students should contact...

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Charles Co. Online registration assistance begins July 27; enrollment updates for parents

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is offering help for families with the online registration and enrollment process. Starting July 27, parents with appointments can meet with a staff member at the Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building. The Starkey Building is located at 5980 Radio Station Road in La Plata. Online registration and enrollment information is posted on the CCPS website at https://www.ccboe.com/index.php/online-registration-ql. Appointments are required and available by...

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Charles Co. CCPS to provide enhanced devices, technology access

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is launching new technology initiatives to support enhanced student and staff access to distance learning. The initiatives will support distance-learning plans for the 2020-21 school year, and beyond. Through funding CCPS received from a CARES Act technology grant, the school system will provide all high school students with a laptop. CCPS received nearly $3 million to support this initiative through the CARES Act, which was passed earlier this year and...

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CSM With Unemployment Numbers Rising, CSM Invites Community to Attend a Virtual Open House for Continuing Education/Workforce Development

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) will host a Virtual Open House July 29 at 5 p.m. for the community to learn about the numerous programs in place that make instruction and certifications affordable, accessible and pertinent to today’s ever-changing workforce. “Today, the U.S. Department of Labor announced that first-time applications for unemployment benefits topped 1.3 million last week, and 10,568 of those claims where filed by Marylanders,” shared CSM Associate Vice President of...

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CSM Board of Trustees Issues Statement Confirming CSM’s Commitment to Building Culture of Equity, Condemning Injustice in all Forms

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Board of Trustees issued a statement today confirming its commitment to building a culture of equity and condemning injustice in all its forms. Statement from the Board of Trustees We commit to work for the change we seek. We believe the College of Southern Maryland advances social justice and economic mobility for all Southern Marylanders through its educational programs. As members of the Board of Trustees at the College of Southern Maryland, we...

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SMCM St. Mary’s College of Maryland Suspends Fall 2020 Varsity Athletics and Club Sports Competition Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic

St. Mary’s College of Maryland Suspends Fall 2020 Varsity Athletics and Club Sports Competition Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic Michael Bruckler July 15, 2020 - 3:53 pm July 15, 2020 St. Mary’s College of Maryland announced Wednesday, July 15, that fall 2020 varsity athletics and club sports competition will be suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The recommendation was made by President Tuajuanda C. Jordan and approved by the Board of Trustees during a special Board meeting held today...

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CSM CSM to Host Red Cross Blood Drive August 25

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) will again partner with the American Red Cross this summer to sponsor a third blood drive at its Prince Frederick Campus Aug. 25. The CSM Student Government Association is leading this third effort that also coincides with the recent #SleevesUpMD challenge issued by Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan and the Maryland State Police asking all Marylanders to help replenish the area’s blood banks. CSM will host an American Red Cross blood drive at its Prince...

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