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CSM CSM Welcomes 153 Maryland Promise Scholarship Recipients This Fall, is Second in State For Number of Recipients and Money Awarded

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) welcomed 153 recipients of the Maryland Community College Promise Scholarship (MCCPS) to its campuses this fall – helping to launch the inaugural semester for the state initiative aimed at helping Maryland’s families afford college. CSM has the second most Promise Scholarships in Maryland in both recipients and total dollars awarded, $565,558. The first scholarships were awarded to students across the state in August and provided up to $5,000 in...

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CSM Poet Jericho Brown Connects with Southern Maryland Audiences on Effects of His Work

Connecting with College of Southern Maryland audiences as part of the Connections Literary Readings held each semester, acclaimed poet and American Book Award recipient, Jericho Brown, read from his work at the Prince Frederick Campus, Nov. 1. While his work has been described as “an attempt to fight back against hate in its many guises,” Brown told the Connections audience that “people see things that are clearly in the work that are quite obviously subconscious that even after I was done...

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SMCM Open Panel Discussion on Transportation, Trails & Community Design Policy for Health

Open Panel Discussion on Transportation, Trails & Community Design Policy for Health Michael Bruckler November 13, 2019 - 4:40 pm November 13, 2019 The St. Mary’s County Health Department, in partnership with the environmental studies department at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, is hosting an open panel discussion on how community design and policy can improve public health and wellness. This event will be held on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m., in the Cole Cinema...

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CSM Maryland Governor Larry Hogan Appoints Sonja Cox, of St. Mary’s County, as CSM Trustee

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has appointed Sonja Cox, of St. Mary’s County, to serve the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) as trustee, effective through July 1, 2024. Named one of the Daily Record’s 2016 Top 100 Women of Maryland, Cox is a graduate of the Leadership Maryland Class of 2010 and has served on several boards for various organizations in SMECO’s service territory. Most recently she became a board member of Southern Maryland Community Resources. Prior to her appointment as a CSM...

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St. Mary's Co. Free Parent Workshop: Conscious Discipline "Raising 21st Century Children"

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 – Parents, grandparents, and childcare providers of young children are invited to a FREE parent workshop on Monday, November 18, 2019, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Lexington Park Library. Childcare will be available and light refreshments will be provided. This workshop focuses on Social-Emotional Learning and is part of...

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SMCM St. Mary’s College Student Leo Boucher Named National Champion at Men’s Singlehanded Nationals

St. Mary’s College Student Leo Boucher Named National Champion at Men’s Singlehanded Nationals Michael Bruckler November 13, 2019 - 12:40 pm November 13, 2019 Leo Boucher ’22 represented St. Mary's College of Maryland sailing this weekend (Nov. 9-10) at the LaserPerformance Men's Singlehanded Nationals hosted by UC Santa Barbara. Boucher returned to campus as a National Champion by taking first place in the regatta. How it Happened Sophomore Boucher is no stranger to the Men's...

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SMCM St. Mary’s College Student Cam Kelley Published in UReCA: The NCHC Journal of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity

St. Mary’s College Student Cam Kelley Published in UReCA: The NCHC Journal of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Michael Bruckler November 13, 2019 - 10:16 am November 13, 2019 St. Mary’s College Student Cam Kelley has been published in UReCA: The NCHC Journal of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity. UReCA is an online, peer-reviewed journal that fosters the exchange of intellectual and creative work between undergraduate students, providing a platform where students can...

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SMCM Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies Barry Muchnick and Applied Sustainability Practicum Students Present Award-Winning Projects at the Maryla

Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies Barry Muchnick and Applied Sustainability Practicum Students Present Award-Winning Projects at the Maryland Planning Commissioners Association Conference Adrienne Dozier November 12, 2019 - 3:26 pm November 12, 2019 On November 7, Two environmental studies majors, Jacob Rosenzweig-Stein 20’ and Erin McPhillips 20', along with their mentor Barry Muchnick, assistant professor of environmental studies, presented a portfolio of student campus...

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Charles Co. Board honors school system staff for contributions to students

The Board of Education at its Nov. 12 meeting honored five Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) staff members for their contributions to students and the school system. Honored were Renard Barnes, Amanda Nadeau, Christina Trest, Sabryna Valen and Bianca Watson. Barnes is an instructional assistant in the Emotionally Adjusted (EA) program at the F.B. Gwynn Educational Center. He works hard to establish and support relationships with both students and staff. No matter the type of...

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Charles Co. Board honors students for exemplary accomplishments

The Board of Education at its Nov. 12 meeting honored four Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students for accomplishments in the areas of academic achievement, career readiness and personal responsibility. Honored were Logan Bivens, Ashani Davis, Brady Freundel and Shirley Luu. Bivens is a fifth grader at J.P. Ryon Elementary School and was recognized by the Board in the area of career readiness. He is well known by teachers as a role model and hard worker. Bivens aspires to be a...

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SMCM St. Mary’s College a Top Green College in The Princeton Review's Guide to Green Colleges: 2019 Edition

St. Mary’s College a Top Green College in The Princeton Review's Guide to Green Colleges: 2019 Edition Michael Bruckler November 12, 2019 - 11:59 am November 12, 2019 St. Mary’s College of Maryland, the National Public Honors College, is one of the nation's most environmentally responsible colleges, according to The Princeton Review®. The education services company features St. Mary’s College in its just-published free resource, The Princeton Review's Guide to Green Colleges: 2019...

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SMCM David Froom's Music for Flute and String Orchestra at Harvard

David Froom's Music for Flute and String Orchestra at Harvard David Froom November 12, 2019 - 9:51 am November 12, 2019 David Froom, professor of music, visited Harvard for a rehearsal and the Boston premiere performance of his "Petali di Gelsomino" for flute and string orchestra by the Brattle Street Chamber Players (https://www.brattlestreetchamberplayers.com/). This work was originally written as a gift from St. Mary's College of Maryland to Fudan University, celebrating the 100th...

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CSM CSM Women’s Basketball Preview: Hawks Start Hopeful 2019-20 Season with a Win Against Bryant & Stratton

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) women’s basketball season jumped off with a win Nov. 8 when the Hawks hosted the Bryant & Stratton College Bobcats. Karalina Lawrence led the Hawks scoring 17 of the winning 55 points to top the Bobcats, who scored 52. CSM will play three more home games before going on the road for the first time when they play in the Harford Hoops Classic Nov. 29 and 30. There they face Hostos Community College and Nassau Community College. The Hawks will have their...

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SMCM Assistant Professor Cassie Gurbisz Published in Scientific Journal “Estuaries and Coasts.”

Assistant Professor Cassie Gurbisz Published in Scientific Journal “Estuaries and Coasts.” Michael Bruckler November 11, 2019 - 2:26 pm November 11, 2019 Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies Cassie Gurbisz co-authored an article that was recently published in a special issue of the scientific journal “Estuaries and Coasts.” The paper discusses how a regional long-term aerial mapping program has generated important insights into the ecology and management of submersed aquatic...

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CSM Thank You Veterans: CSM Creates Commemorative Coin to Recognize Students Who are Veterans

The College of Southern Maryland Veterans Recognition Coin This Veterans Day, and every day, the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is grateful for the men and women who have served, and who continue to serve, in the armed forces. CSM marked Veterans Day 2019 by hosting a veterans “Meet and Greet,” Nov. 8 at the Leonardtown Campus, and today students joined the CSM Student Association and Student Life to write thank you cards to be delivered to the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. This year...

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CSM CSM Holds Dual Enrollment Information Night for Parents of High School Students Nov. 12, 13 and 14

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) invites area parents of high school students to attend an informational Dual Enrollment Parent Night at one of three of the college’s four campuses, Nov. 12, 13 and 14 to learn more about the opportunity that allows high school students to take classes at CSM for college credit while satisfying high school graduation requirements. The benefits of dual enrollment include a savings on tuition since dual-enrolled students pay half of CSM’s regular tuition...

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SMCM Assistant Professor Cai featured in OZY and Reuters

Assistant Professor Cai featured in OZY and Reuters Michael Bruckler November 08, 2019 - 3:52 pm November 08, 2019 From Dec. 2018 through April 2019, Assistant Professor of Photography Tristan Cai participated in an artist-in-residence program at DECK, a premier arts space in Singapore that showcases contemporary photography. As a result, Cai is featured in the media company OZY’s story focused on DECK (Discovery Engagement Community Knowledge) which offers “three galleries, an analog...

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SMCM Professor von Kellenbach Gives Invited Lecture in Stockholm

Professor von Kellenbach Gives Invited Lecture in Stockholm Lee Capristo November 08, 2019 - 3:51 pm November 08, 2019 Professor of Religious Studies Katharina von Kellenbach gave the 2019 Krister Stendahl Memorial Lecture on October 31 in Stockholm, Sweden. The lecture's title was “Guilt as a Productive Force in the Transformation of Jewish-Christian Relations.” The Krister Stendahl Memorial Lecture is a yearly event to honor the memory of Krister Stendahl, bishop in Stockholm 1984-1988...

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CSM Southern Maryland Chamber Players Perform Free Concert at CSM’s Prince Frederick Campus Nov. 10

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) hosts the second free concert in its 2019 – 2020 Ward Virts Concert Series at its Prince Frederick Campus Sunday, Nov. 10. The concert features the Southern Maryland Chamber Players and starts at 3 p.m. with doors opening at 2:30 p.m. The Ward Virts Concert Series celebrates the life and talent of Ward Virts, a talented Southern Maryland pianist who died suddenly in 1993. A group of Ward’s friends and classmates conceived the Ward Virts Piano Project...

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CSM CSM Men’s Basketball Preview: Hawks Take Off with a Busy Month of Tournaments

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) men’s basketball season got underway as November began with a weekend of court time during the CCBC Dundalk Mixer. The Hawks came out of the mixer stronger with a win in overtime over the ASA Brooklyn Avengers, but falling short with two losses; one to Mt. Zion Prep and to Bryant & Stratton College. CSM Head Coach Alan Hoyt said he likes to use these weekend tournaments as a way to prepare the team for the scheduling they will encounter in regular...

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