Assistant Professor Eden’s Book Shortlisted for Central Eurasian Studies Society Book Award Michael Bruckler September 09, 2019 - 10:19 am
September 09, 2019
Assistant Professor of History Jeffrey Eden’s book “Slavery and Empire in Central Asia” (Cambridge University Press, 2018), has been shortlisted for the CESS Book Award. This award, created by the Central Eurasian Studies Society, "is presented to the author of the book or monograph that represents the most important contribution to...
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Tredway published in Interactions: Studies in Communication & Culture Michael Bruckler September 09, 2019 - 9:21 am
September 09, 2019
Visiting Assistant Professor of Sociology Kristi Tredway's article, "Rainbow Flags Over Margaret Court Arena: Commemoration vs. Grassroots LGBTQ Social Activism at the Australian Open Tennis Championships," has been published in the journal, Interactions: Studies in Communication & Culture. The article can be accessed here...
Words matter at Matthew Henson Middle School, and kindness was the word of the day on Sept. 3 as schools opened for the 2019-20 school year.
Wearing matching gray shirts with the message “One kind word can change someone’s entire day,” Henson staff gathered at the front of the school and shared kind words, hugs and encouragement to nearly 800 students as they filed out of buses and cars.
The encouragement and kind words didn’t stop at the front door. As sixth graders joined their homeroom...
Newly Dedicated Jamie L. Roberts Stadium a Game Changer for St. Mary’s College Michael Bruckler September 07, 2019 - 3:18 pm
September 07, 2019
St. Mary’s College of Maryland held a dedication ceremony today for the new Jamie L. Roberts Stadium located across Mattapany Road from the Michael P. O’Brien Athletics and Recreation Center. Construction of the stadium began after the official ground-breaking ceremony on September 17, 2016.
In attendance during the ceremony were Jamie L. Roberts’...
Professor Ben Click gives Keynote Address for Literacy Conference Michael Bruckler September 06, 2019 - 3:22 pm
September 06, 2019
On August 20, Professor of English Ben Click gave the keynote address for the Conference on Literacy sponsored by the St. Mary’s County Public School System. The title of his talk was “Teachers: Our Best Hope at Raising Literacy Rates.”
Click holds a five-year term as editor of The Mark Twain Annual, published by the Center for Mark Twain Studies in Elmira...
The College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) women’s volleyball team started the 2019 season on the road when they traveled to Montgomery College to take on the Raptors Sept. 3. Though they lost that match, Head Coach Jenica Leonard said she has high expectations for this year’s team.
“This year we are coming in with a lot of high volleyball IQ,” Leonard said. “A lot of our players have travel experience. I definitely have high expectations as far as competition. There’s definitely some teams...
SMCM St. Mary’s College of Maryland Art Professor Carrie Patterson Releases Lecture Series Through Great Courses
St. Mary’s College of Maryland Art Professor Carrie Patterson Releases Lecture Series Through Great Courses Michael Bruckler September 05, 2019 - 4:41 pm
September 05, 2019
St. Mary’s College of Maryland Art Professor Carrie Patterson released today a series of 24 compelling lessons on visual literacy through The Great Courses.
The Great Courses are a series of educational classes delivered in video and audio formats offered to “surround the world’s greatest teachers with a team of...
SMCM St. Mary’s College of Maryland English Professor Jennifer Cognard-Black Releases Lecture Series Through Great Courses
St. Mary’s College of Maryland English Professor Jennifer Cognard-Black Releases Lecture Series Through Great Courses Michael Bruckler September 05, 2019 - 4:37 pm
September 05, 2019
St. Mary’s College of Maryland English professor and two-time Fulbright Scholar Jennifer Cognard-Black released today a lecture series through The Great Courses.
The Great Courses are a series of educational classes delivered in video and audio formats offered to “surround the world’s greatest teachers...
CSM New CSM Safe App Features Real-Time Notifications, Puts Campus Security in Palm of Students’ Hands
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Public Safety and Preparedness Department launched a new CSM Safe App over the summer – putting critical, real-time information at users’ fingertips and minimizing response times during both emergency and routine security/safety situations.
The interactive CSM Safe App features include:
Campus alerts provide persistent in-app notifications and push notifications for location-specific emergencies to keep students and parents informed. An additional...
CSM National Science Foundation Awards CSM $258,912 to Grow Region’s Cybersecurity Workforce, Boost Students’ Credentials
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded the College of Southern Maryland a $258,912 grant to support the college’s efforts to grow a cybersecurity talent pipeline in Southern Maryland. The funding will go toward the “Cybersecurity Workforce: Bridging the Gap,” program under the direction of CSM Business Program Coordinator Thomas J. Luginbill, CSM Business, Technology and Public Service Division Chair and Professor Bernice Brezina and CSM Business Professor Dr. Mary Beth Klinger...
Professor Angela Johnson to Discuss Women of Color in Physics Michael Bruckler September 04, 2019 - 4:33 pm
September 04, 2019
On Wednesday, Sept. 25, beginning at 4:45 p.m. in Goodpaster Hall, room 195, Angela Johnson, professor of educational studies, will present “‘I Can’t Really Think of Anything I Don’t Like:’ Locating and Learning from Universities Where Women of Color are Thriving in Physics.” The event is free of charge and open to the public.
In her first lecture as the G...
Hurricane Dorian Michael Bruckler September 04, 2019 - 2:46 pm
September 04, 2019
St. Mary's College of Maryland Emergency Services is aware of the current path of Hurricane Dorian, expected to impact Maryland and mid-Atlantic states later this week with rain and the possibility of high winds.
Emergency Services will keep the community up to date as the storm progresses up the East Coast. More details will be provided in the days ahead as the storm track in relation to the College...
Open Houses scheduled for this fall at St. Mary’s College of Maryland Michael Bruckler September 04, 2019 - 1:54 pm
September 04, 2019
This fall, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, the National Public Honors College, has scheduled three open house dates: Saturday, Sept. 21; Saturday, Oct. 19; and Saturday, Nov. 9, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. each day
Open House events at St. Mary's College include information on academic programs and the College’s integrated career development program. Current...
The annual Charles County College Fair is set for Wednesday, Sept. 18 at North Point High School in Waldorf. Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) juniors and seniors attend the fair Sept. 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. as part of a school field trip. During their visit, students can meet with representatives from colleges and universities in attendance, talk with recruiters who represent the Armed Forces and also learn about opportunities available through vocational and technical schools.
The...
CSM CSM’s 2019-20 Fine Arts Schedule Promises Variety of Theater, Artists’ Talks, Musicals, Dance Presentations and Literary Readings
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) announces its 2019-20 fine arts program — a collection of presentations best described by the German Composer Felix Mendelssohn’s quote, “The essence of the beautiful is unity in variety.” And variety is just what CSM has in store.
The schedule of special events throughout the college’s fall and spring semesters includes dramatic, comedic and musical theater for adults and children, performances of Latin, barbershop, jazz and classical music, visual...
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is accepting applications from high school seniors interested in participating in the Maryland General Assembly Student Page Program. Each year, CCPS selects three high school seniors and one alternate to represent the school system in the program.
Student Pages spend two nonconsecutive weeks working in either the state Senate or House of Delegates during the legislative session in Annapolis. The session runs annually from January to April. Pages serve...
SMCM Professor Andrew Cognard-Black Published in the Journal of the National Collegiate Honors Council
Professor Andrew Cognard-Black Published in the Journal of the National Collegiate Honors Council Michael Bruckler September 03, 2019 - 4:18 pm
September 03, 2019
Andrew Cognard-Black, professor of sociology, is the lead author of an article in the most recent issue of the Journal of the National Collegiate Honors Council. Using data on more than 100,000 university students at 19 major research universities, the article is the first large-scale national study of honors students across the...
The Board of Education’s next monthly meeting is Tuesday, Sept. 10 at the Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building on Radio Station Road in La Plata. The public portion of the meeting begins at 1 p.m. The meeting is televised live on Comcast Channel 96 and Verizon FiOS Channel 12, and rebroadcast throughout the week.
Board meetings are streamed live on the school system website at www.ccboe.com. Select the live streaming image posted on the front page to access the meeting. The following is...
CSM “When Our Rivers Collide” by Artist Wesley Clark Kicks off CSM’s Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery Exhibit
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) presents the Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery Exhibit “When Our Rivers Collide” by artist Wesley Clark Sept. 3 – Oct. 1. at CSM’s Fine Arts Center in La Plata. The public is invited to enjoy this compelling, free exhibition.
In this exhibit, featured artist Wesley Clark shares pieces that he created that explore issues related to African Americans in America and the African Diaspora.
“The foundation of the work is to challenge and draw parallels...
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 - The Southern Maryland College Fair will take place on Tuesday, September 17, 2019, at the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department with two sessions. The first session begins at 10:00 a.m. and runs through 1:00 p.m. The second session begins at 5:00 p.m. and is open until 7:00 p.m. Approximately 120 colleges and universities...