So. Md Education News

News from the local county public and private schools and colleges.
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) soccer coaches are hosting a soccer clinic for area goalkeepers who are ages 13 to 19 years old and who want to gain experience, learn advanced techniques and develop tactical knowledge. The CSM Soccer Goalkeeper Clinic will be held Monday, Aug. 12 through Thursday, Aug. 15 from 5-8 p.m. at CSM’s La Plata Campus soccer field, located at 8730 Mitchell Road. Athletes should come fully equipped with their gear, including cleats, shin guards and gloves...
CSM Observes Code Green Fridays. Fridays through Aug. 9. College of Southern Maryland (CSM), all campuses. In an effort to decrease energy costs during the summer months, CSM has been running a Code Green initiative that started May 24 and will continue each Friday through Aug. 9. During Code Green days, most CSM buildings and services will close at 1:30 p.m. on Fridays and remain closed throughout the weekend. Code Green does not affect the St. Charles’ Children’s Learning Center at CSM...
Six English language learners at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) recently completed civic and language classes that included earning pins and certificates in Guest Services Professional Making Connections in Hospitality provided by the Certification Commission of the American Hotel and Lodging Association. All residents of Charles County, the learners were students in the Integrated Education and Training Workforce Preparation class held through CSM’s Adult Education program in...
Michael Richards, of Newburg, Maryland, practices his parking skills during his CDL class at CSM’s Center for Transportation. The need for truck drivers with Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDL) in Southern Maryland and beyond is loud and clear at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM), said Mary Beth McCollum, senior director at CSM’s Center for Transportation Training. Enrollment is steady, but more than that, employers are knocking. One such company is Green Bay, Wisconsin-based...
The 14th Annual Free Grant Training Seminar at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) La Plata Campus Sept. 12 will offer expert tips in how to identify potential funders, write solid grant requests and tap into the many local, regional and national resources available to nonprofits. The event will be held 1:30–4:30 p.m. at the CSM Center for Business and Industry (BI Building), Chaney Enterprises Conference Room 113. The campus is located at 8730 Mitchell Road in La Plata. Sponsored by...
Alumnus Williams ’03 Named a Very Important Professional by The Daily Record Michael Bruckler July 17, 2019 - 10:31 am July 17, 2019 Congratulations to St. Mary’s College of Maryland alumnus Jayson Williams ’03 who was named to the Very Important Professional/Successful by 40 list by The Daily Record. Nominees are judged by winners from the previous year on professional accomplishments, community service, and the impact of their achievements. To be eligible, nominees must live or...
Alumna Weeraratna Named a Bloomberg Distinguished Professor at the Johns Hopkins University Michael Bruckler July 17, 2019 - 10:22 am July 17, 2019 Congratulations to St. Mary’s College alumna Ashani Weeraratna ’91 (biology) who was recently named a Bloomberg Distinguished Professor at the Johns Hopkins University. Established by Michael Bloomberg, she will be among 50 professors from around the world named to these posts who are pioneering interdisciplinary fields. Weeraratna’s past...
St. Mary's College 46th Annual Governor’s Cup Yacht Race Sets Sail August 3 Michael Bruckler July 17, 2019 - 9:25 am July 17, 2019 St. Mary's College of Maryland’s highly anticipated Governor’s Cup Yacht Race, scheduled for August 2 - 4, is open for registration. This year marks the 46th running of the oldest and longest overnight race on the Chesapeake Bay. The race starts from Maryland’s current capital city in Annapolis to its first capital city in St. Mary’s City. Simultaneously...
Lucchesi Named Chief Reader for College Board's Advanced Placement® Program Art History Course and Exam Michael Bruckler July 15, 2019 - 3:29 pm July 15, 2019 Effective July 1, St. Mary’s College of Maryland Professor of Art History Joe Lucchesi began tenure as chief reader for College Board's Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) Art History course and exam. In that capacity, he is responsible for overseeing the standard-setting and scoring of AP® art history exams across the United States...
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students recently completed in the 55th annual National Leadership and Skills Conference held in Louisville, Ky. A team of the state’s most talented Career and Technology Education (CTE) high school students showcased their skills in 94 CTE competitions. More than 6,400 students from the United States, along with those from Puerto Rico, Guam and the Virgin Islands, competed. Madison Grace, a 2019 graduate of North Point High School earned a bronze medal...
Music Students Miller and Warren to Sing with National Philharmonic Summer Choral Institute jwarren July 11, 2019 - 1:46 pm July 11, 2019 On July 26 at 7:30 p.m., St. Mary's College music students Michael Miller '20 and Jeanette Marie Warren '20 will join the National Philharmonic’s Summer Choral Institute for a concert at the Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center at Montgomery College. Featuring Mozart’s "Coronation Mass in C" and Gabriel Faure’s "Requiem," the concert is free and open...
Seven College of Southern Maryland (CSM) student athletes recently earned the distinction of being named to the 2018-19 National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) All-Academic First, Second and Third Teams. Katelyn Kluh, of La Plata, earned a place on the NJCAA All-Academic First Team. She is shown here receiving the Vice President Cup from CSM Vice President of Student Equity and Success Tracy Harris for her impressive contributions to the La Plata Campus Student Government...
Two College of Southern Maryland (CSM) students took home CSM Foundation scholarships after winning top scores at CSM’s annual public speaking competition. Thomas D. Lambert, of Lexington Park, and Stephanie Kay Arnone, of Chesapeake Beach, delivered the prize-winning, seven-minute speeches to each earn a $500 award to further their educations. Lambert’s gave his informative speech on stress management and highlighted how to recognize and mitigate it. During his 11 years of military...
Dr. J. Scott Smith, Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 32178 LEONARDTOWN, MD – The meeting of the Board of Education of St. Mary’s County that was scheduled for Wednesday, July 17, 2019, has been moved to Wednesday, July 24, 2019. The meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. in the Board of Education Meeting Room of the Central Administration Building, 23160 Moakley Street, Leonardtown, Maryland. For additional information, call (301) 475-5511, ext. 32177. [ This article originally...
Dr. Mosser has notified the College of Southern Maryland he is resigning effective June 17, 2019 to pursue other career interests. The college thanks Dr. Mosser for his many contributions to CSM and to continuing education and workforce development here and across the higher education community. [ This article originally appeared here ]
Malisch Awarded American Association of University Women Fellowship Michael Bruckler July 10, 2019 - 9:24 am July 10, 2019 The American Association of University Women (AAUW) awarded its 2019–20 American Fellowship to Jessica Malisch, assistant professor of biology at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. AAUW is one of the world’s leading supporters of graduate women’s education: Over the past 130 years, it has provided more than $115 million in fellowships, grants, and awards to 13,000 women...
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Foundation and the Greater Waldorf Jaycees Foundation recently joined to award 14 scholarships to Charles County students starting at CSM and renewed 12 scholarships for returning CSM students. Over the last 20 consecutive years, the foundations’ partnership has awarded 510 Charles County students more than $1.3 million to pursue higher education through a joint scholarship fund. “Also, recently, I shared some really exciting news that our college has...
College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Foundation members paused June 25 to recognize eight individuals who have made lasting impressions on the CSM community during the annual Prince Frederick Campus brick recognition ceremony. The CSM Foundation’s Honorary and Memorial Brick Recognition Program pays lasting tribute to the lives and contributions of those who have positively influenced others. A brick was installed along the entrance walkway of Building A in memory of CSM Testing Center...
Several College of Southern Maryland (CSM) graduates and the Spring 2019 Faculty Excellence Award recipient were recognized for their achievements during the college’s recent annual Academic Excellence Awards reception. More than 30 students were hailed for maintaining high grade point averages in their areas of study while also balancing family and jobs – and in many cases two jobs. “To thine own self be true,” shared 2018 Faculty Excellence Award Recipient and reception guest speaker...
Lt. Col. Jonathan Brown, a U.S. Air Force veteran, has been named the 2019 Crystal Apple Award winner. The American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Maryland awards the honor for excellence in teaching. He was the American Legion Harry White Wilmer Post 82 Auxiliary’s finalist for the state title and will receive the state award later this month at the auxiliary’s convention in Ocean City. Brown has been a JROTC instructor at North Point High School for several years and runs the course...
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