The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) honored Biology Professor Dr. Tracey Stuller with the college’s Faculty Excellence Award. The award honors faculty for outstanding achievement in classroom teaching, contributions both to their department and the college, professional development and community commitment. Stuller has distinguished herself among the science and engineering division through her engagement with her students and her service to the college.
“I was thrilled to be nominated...
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More is Possible Tayo Clyburn June 02, 2020 - 4:45 pm
June 02, 2020
My SMCM Community,
Once, when I was in graduate school, I was stopped by a police officer for driving too slowly through an economically privileged area of Columbus, Ohio. Per his request, I handed him my driver’s license and vehicle registration which he held unread in his hand while he questioned me. “Are you the owner of this vehicle?” he asked. “Did you steal this car? If you’re not the owner of this vehicle, you...
Dr. J. Scott Smith, Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 32178
Dr. Jeff Walker, Assistant Superintendent of Supporting Services, 301-475-4256, ext. 7
LEONARDTOWN, MD – St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS) meal preparation and distribution sites have been approved to reopen for full-service food preparation and distribution. St. Mary’s County Public Schools will resume no-contact, drive-up lunch service Thursday, June 4, 2020, and continue service through June 18, 2020, from...
The Board of Education’s next monthly meeting is Tuesday, June 9 via teleconference. There is no public access to the Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building on Radio Station Road in La Plata; however, the meeting will stream live on the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) website, www.ccboe.com and air live on Comcast Channel 96 and Verizon FiOS Channel 12. CCPS will rebroadcast the meeting as well as post it on CCPSTV under the Board meeting tab at ccboe.com.
Executive session begins at...
Dear Students, Colleagues, and Southern Maryland community,
This morning we celebrated the College of Southern Maryland’s 61st Spring Commencement virtually. I watched from my living room, wearing our Men of Excellence cord, which honors our graduates who are men of color. Commencement is a ceremony that represents hope, and in the names of the graduates that scrolled across the screen, I saw the potential for a better world.
I am the mother of sons. This week, I have wept for...
Charles Co. Class of 2020 earns highest scholarship amount in a decade, seniors celebrated in virtual graduations
The Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Class of 2020 will be honored during in-person celebrations and virtual graduations to air starting June 11. This year’s ceremonies may be different for the more than 2,075 graduating seniors, but the accomplishments of this class are historical. The Class of 2020 earned a record number of scholarship offers totaling $124,840,988. This is the highest amount for a CCPS graduating class in at least a decade. These students not only completed their...
St. Mary’s Collaboration to Study COVID-19 in Wastewater Michael Bruckler May 29, 2020 - 12:15 pm
May 29, 2020
The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD), St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM), and the St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission (MetCom) have partnered on a pilot project to monitor the presence of COVID-19 in local wastewater. Detecting novel coronavirus in local wastewater before outbreaks of coronavirus disease happen allows for early public health intervention to...
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) celebrated 470 candidates for 462 associate degrees and 214 certificates during its 61st Spring Commencement Ceremony, held May 29. The 2020 graduating class boasts several unique characteristics, chief among them that they are the first CSM graduates to turn their tassels in a virtual ceremony shared on social media.
Of the students being celebrated during the online ceremony, 172 are from Charles County, 164 are from St. Mary’s County, 109 are from...
The following students were recognized as candidates for associate degrees, certificates or letters of recognition at the the College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) 61st Spring Commencement ceremony held Friday, May 29, 2020 during a virtual celebration held in social media.
Abell
Jerrica C Baker
Accokeek
Greg Alan Kenney Jr.
Reanna D. Robinson
Avenue
Darlyn R. Osborn
Bel Alton
Brenton Hancock
Laura Katherine Robin Lyon
Benjamin R. Van Gorden
Brandywine
Joseph Blaise...
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Friday, May 29, 2020
Dr. J. Scott Smith, Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 32178
LEONARDTOWN, MD – The St. Mary’s County Public Schools’ Ethics Panel will be holding a meeting on Thursday, June 4, 2020, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at 23160 Moakley Street, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650. For more information, call 301-475-5511, ext. 32177.
Dr. J. Scott Smith, Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 32178
Dr. Jeff Walker, Assistant Superintendent of Supporting Services, 301-475-4256, ext. 7
LEONARDTOWN, MD – The Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) 13A.04.18.01 require that each school system provide comprehensive family life and human sexuality education to students in schools. Given the sensitive nature of such programs, the regulations also require each local school system to consult with members of the community in...
Graduation for the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Class of 2020 may look different this year, but each graduating senior will be recognized during in-person events and virtual graduations. More than 2,000 seniors will walk a stage at their respective high schools next week as part of an optional in-person recognition event. Due to COVID-19 closures and social distancing requirements from state and local officials, traditional graduation ceremonies were replaced this year to highlight...
Joint Press Release:
St. Mary’s County Public Schools
St. Mary’s County Health Department
LEONARDTOWN, MD (May 27, 2020) – An outbreak of COVID-19 has been identified involving St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS) employees; the public health response involves universal testing of individuals working in the food preparation and distribution system for Community Feeding Programs. As a result, the SMCPS drive-up meal service at all locations will be closed Thursday, May 28, 2020, for deep...
SMCM Associate Professors Alan Jamieson and Lindsay Jamieson Present Computational Thinking Education Work
Associate Professors Alan Jamieson and Lindsay Jamieson Present Computational Thinking Education Work Alan Jamieson May 22, 2020 - 5:32 pm
May 22, 2020
Associate Professors of Computer Science Alan Jamieson and Lindsay Jamieson presented "Computational Thinking at SMCM" at the Maryland CS Summit held virtually on May 22. The presentation focused on the piloting of a new course on computational thinking in K-8 classrooms designed for computer science and educational studies students, and...
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Student Services team recently held a drive-thru food distribution event at CSM’s Regional Hughesville Campus to help CSM students who are struggling financially and experiencing food insecurities. The first event was held May 21, and another is scheduled for June 2.
The SES team first met to empty the campuses’ Hawk Feeders micro-food pantries and then packed up 140 bags of food to give away. Helping with the Mobile Hawk Feeder effort were Pastor...
Alba Music Festival to Take Place Virtually Michael Bruckler May 26, 2020 - 11:38 am
May 26, 2020
St. Mary’s College of Maryland Professor of Music Jeffrey Silberschlag has announced that the 17th annual Alba Music Festival will be broadcast twice daily from Alba, Italy, May 21 - 31 at 3 p.m. and again at 8 p.m. (EST). Artists from the Chesapeake Orchestra as well as St. Mary’s College music faculty take part in this annual festival co-directed by Silberschlag, for the first time being...
2020 River Concert Series to be Held Virtually Michael Bruckler May 26, 2020 - 11:30 am
May 26, 2020
St. Mary’s College of Maryland, along with the Chesapeake Orchestra and its Music Director Jeffrey Silberschlag, are proud to announce that the 2020 River Concert Series will take place this summer… virtually. The 22nd anniversary of the popular, family-friendly music festival will be broadcast beginning Friday, June 26 at 7 p.m. and will continue weekly through July 31.
In line with the...
SMCM Classical Pianist Brian Ganz Virtually Performs Chopin Favorites for Alba Music Festival in Italy - Tuesday, May 26, at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Classical Pianist Brian Ganz Virtually Performs Chopin Favorites for Alba Music Festival in Italy - Tuesday, May 26, at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Michael Bruckler May 26, 2020 - 10:45 am
May 26, 2020
Pianist Brian Ganz will offer a free performance Tuesday, May 26, at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. EST, as part of the 17th Alba Music Festival in Italy. This year’s performances are unique, as they are performed entirely online and live-streamed on the festival website. Ganz, who will share his performance with...
Six Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) seniors in the Class of 2020 are finalists in the College Board’s Opportunity Scholarship program. Students who participate in the program complete six college planning actions using the College Board website, such as creating a list of colleges to research and taking a practice SAT exam. Students opt-in to participate during their junior year of high school and create a College Board profile online.
Students are honored with awards for completing...
CSM ‘Together, We Are Maryland:’ CSM Leadership Join Rural Maryland Council’s Campaign Celebrating Statewide Connections
College of Southern Maryland (CSM) leadership lent their voices to a new video produced by the Rural Maryland Council to promote the unique characteristics that help cross traditional boundaries, share information, and address in a more holistic way the special needs and opportunities in Rural Maryland.
CSM President Dr. Maureen Murphy and Continuing Education and Workforce Development Associate Vice President Ellen Flowers-Fields joined the cast of many to share examples of how Rural...