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SMCM Jason Rezaian to Deliver the 2019 Benjamin C. Bradlee Distinguished Lecture in Journalism at St. Mary’s College of Maryland

In July of 2014, Jason Rezaian and his wife were detained in their Iranian home and he went on to spend 544 days in Tehran's Evin prison, released on the same day that the historic nuclear deal between Iran and world powers was implemented. On Thursday, October 17 at 7:30 p.m., former U.S. correspondent Rezaian will deliver the Benjamin C. Bradlee Distinguished Lecture in Journalism on the topic of his book, "Prisoner" (Anthony Bourdain Books, 2019). The lecture will be held in Auerbach...

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SMCM St. Mary’s College of Maryland Named a 2019-20 College of Distinction

St. Mary’s College of Maryland Named a 2019-20 College of Distinction Michael Bruckler July 25, 2019 - 4:54 pm July 25, 2019 St. Mary’s College of Maryland has been recognized for its committed implementation of high-impact educational practices, earning its title as one of the nation’s Colleges of Distinction. Colleges of Distinction’s selection process consists of a review of each institution’s freshman experience and retention efforts alongside its general education programs, alumni...

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SMCM St. Mary’s College Chemistry and Biochemistry Professors’ and Students’ Research Published in the Journal of Chemical Education

St. Mary’s College Chemistry and Biochemistry Professors’ and Students’ Research Published in the Journal of Chemical Education Michael Bruckler August 16, 2019 - 10:42 am August 16, 2019 Kelly Neiles, associate professor of chemistry, Geoffrey Bowers, assistant professor of chemistry, Daniel Chase, assistant professor of chemistry, Amanda VerMeulen, research & instruction librarian, Douglas Hovland, chemistry lab coordinator, Andrew Koch, professor of chemistry, and former student Elan...

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SMCM Villadsen Receives National Radio Astronomy Observatory Grant to Support Student Research

Villadsen Receives National Radio Astronomy Observatory Grant to Support Student Research Joshua Grossman August 15, 2019 - 9:53 am August 15, 2019 Jackie Villadsen, assistant professor of physics, has been awarded a $13,000 grant from the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO). The funds will provide stipends, conference travel support, and research computing for students participating in research with Villadsen. Their research will be tied to two sets of radio telescope...

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SMCM Wooley Published in PMLA: The Journal of the Modern Language Association of America

Wooley Published in PMLA: The Journal of the Modern Language Association of America Michael Bruckler August 15, 2019 - 9:16 am August 15, 2019 Christine Wooley, associate professor of English and associate dean of curriculum, has a new article in PMLA: the journal of the Modern Language Association of America, which is the top critical journal in the field of English studies. Each issue is sent directly to over 25,000 college and university teachers of English and foreign languages...

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SMCM Byrd Presents Biosafety Best Practices, Guidelines at Summer Conferences

Byrd Presents Biosafety Best Practices, Guidelines at Summer Conferences Gretchen Phillips August 14, 2019 - 9:20 am August 14, 2019 Professor of Biology Jeff Byrd gave two invited presentations this summer. On June 22, he presented “Best Practices for Biosafety in Teaching Laboratories” at Microbe2019, the general meeting of the American Society for Microbiology, held this year in San Francisco, California. On August 1, he presented “ASM Biosafety Guidelines 2.0: Changes Envisioned after...

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CSM College of Southern Maryland to Break Ground on New Center for Health Sciences Building at Regional Hughesville Campus

Marks New Era in Health Care for Region The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) begins a new era of health care in Southern Maryland this month with the groundbreaking for its new centralized Center for Health Sciences building at its Regional Hughesville Campus. CSM will celebrate and hear from local dignitaries and regional health care officials during the Aug. 27 sod-turning ceremony starting at 10 a.m. The Center for Health Sciences is projected to be completed in March 2021 and will be...

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CSM CSM Helps Working Adults, Busy Students Earn Business Management Degree in 15 Months

The College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) flexible learning options are designed for those with busy schedules. To meet that commitment, CSM will offer the entire Business Management Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree program in an accelerated schedule making it possible for students to complete their Business Management degree in 15 months. CSM is also launching accelerated classes for most evening classes this fall. This new student success initiative builds on students’ abilities...

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SMCM Professor Grogan Receives the 2019 Pi Sigma Alpha/James I. Lengle Chapter Advisor Recognition Award

Professor Grogan Receives the 2019 Pi Sigma Alpha/James I. Lengle Chapter Advisor Recognition Award Michael Bruckler August 13, 2019 - 3:04 pm August 13, 2019 Susan Grogan, professor of political science, has been selected to receive the 2019 Pi Sigma Alpha/James I. Lengle Chapter Advisor Recognition Award. This award recognizes Grogan’s nearly 30 years of service as faculty advisor to Sigma Omicron Chapter at St. Mary's College of Maryland and the chapter's unbroken record of initiates...

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SMCM Darrell M. West to Discuss Cyber Security and Election Interference at St. Mary’s College

Darrell M. West to Discuss Cyber Security and Election Interference at St. Mary’s College Michael Bruckler August 13, 2019 - 12:21 pm August 13, 2019 The Center for the Study of Democracy, a joint project of St. Mary’s College of Maryland and Historic St. Mary’s City, will host the 2019 Constitution Day Lecture featuring Darrell M. West on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. in the College’s Cole Cinema, Campus Center. This event is free of charge and open to the public. Each year the Center...

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SMCM St. Mary’s College of Maryland Named a 2019 Best College Value by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance

St. Mary’s College of Maryland Named a 2019 Best College Value by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Michael Bruckler August 13, 2019 - 11:30 am August 13, 2019 St. Mary’s College of Maryland has been named to the Kiplinger’s Personal Finance list of the Top 500 Best College Values of 2019. St. Mary’s College is ranked 143 in overall ranking, 29 in out-of-state public rankings and 48 in-state public rankings. Introduced in 1998, Kiplinger’s rankings highlight public schools, private...

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CSM CSM Announces Labor Day Weekend Schedule Aug. 31 – Sept. 2, Prepares for Fall Semester to Start Sept. 3

There is Still Time to Register for Fall Classes The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) announces all CSM campuses will be closed Monday, Sept. 2, to observe the Labor Day holiday. In addition, CSM’s La Plata, Leonardtown, Prince Frederick and Regional Hughesville campuses will be closed Saturday, Aug. 31 and Sunday, Sept. 1. The holiday closure applies to all CSM fitness and aquatic centers. CSM welcomes back students and begins its 2019 fall semester Sept. 3. With more than 100 programs...

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SMCM Professor Emerita Paskow Donates Father’s Letters to Veterans History Project at the Library of Congress

Professor Emerita Paskow Donates Father’s Letters to Veterans History Project at the Library of Congress Michael Bruckler August 12, 2019 - 2:09 pm August 12, 2019 Professor Emerita of Literature and Language Jackie Paskow donated her father's letters to the Veterans History Project at the Library of Congress (https://www.loc.gov/vets/) in Washington D.C. Her father was Brigadier General Wheeler G. Merriam, who fought alongside General Patton from North Africa until meeting up with the...

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SMCM St. Mary’s College Professors and Students Participate in St. Croix Plantation Heritage Study Tour

St. Mary’s College Professors and Students Participate in St. Croix Plantation Heritage Study Tour Michael Bruckler August 12, 2019 - 10:08 am August 12, 2019 Steve Lenik, adjunct professor of anthropology, Garrey Dennie, associate professor of history, and nine students from St. Mary’s College of Maryland participated in a St. Croix Plantation Heritage Study Tour from July 13 - August 1, 2019. The group unearthed findings of the enslaved families who lived in the long row houses at...

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Charles Co. School year 2019-20 officially begins Sept. 3 for students in kindergarten through Grade 12

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) officially starts the 2019-20 school year on Tuesday, Sept. 3 as an anticipated 27,000 students head to the classroom. Students in the three-year-old and prekindergarten programs start school on Tuesday, Sept. 10. New this school year is the opening of Billingsley Elementary School, the 22nd elementary school for CCPS, an expansion of the student ID badge program at all high schools, changes to the student cell phone policy and dress code, and an online...

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CSM CSM Announces Hugh Burrell to Lead Velocity Center – A Catalyst for Innovation, Workforce Development

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) announces the appointment of Hugh Burrell, of Dalghren, Va., to director of the CSM Velocity Center in Indian Head. In his new role, Burrell will guide the Velocity Center and help define the vision for the area’s next catalyst for scientific and innovative workforce development in collaboration with the U.S. Navy and the community. U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen congratulates dignitaries gathered at the College of Southern Maryland’s Velocity Center...

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SMCM Jason Rezaian to Deliver the 2019 Benjamin C. Bradlee Distinguished Lecture in Journalism at St. Mary’s College of Maryland

Jason Rezaian to Deliver the 2019 Benjamin C. Bradlee Distinguished Lecture in Journalism at St. Mary’s College of Maryland Gretchen Phillips August 08, 2019 - 4:48 pm August 08, 2019 In July of 2014, Jason Rezaian and his wife were detained in their Iranian home and he went on to spend 544 days in Tehran’s Evin prison, released on the same day that the historic nuclear deal between Iran and world powers was implemented. On Thursday, October 17 at 7:30 p.m., former U.S. correspondent...

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Charles Co. Board of Education announces August 13 agenda

The Board of Education’s next monthly meeting is Tuesday, Aug. 13 at the Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building on Radio Station Road in La Plata. The public portion of the meeting begins at 12 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 ccboe.com. Select the live streaming image posted on the front page to access the meeting. The following is a...

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CSM CSM Briefs Sen. Van Hollen on Velocity Center at Indian Head

The College of Southern Maryland welcomed U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen and other dignitaries including Maryland Delegate Edith Patterson, Indian Head Mayor Brandon Paulin and the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division (NSWC IHEODTD) to the college’s Velocity Center at Indian Head on July 26 as part of a briefing on the project. The CSM Velocity Center at Indian Head is a unique facility promoting collaboration between the college and NSWC...

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CSM CSM Students – Turned CSM Employees – Advance in National Cyber FastTrack Competition, Earn Scholarships

Two previous College of Southern Maryland cybersecurity students and who now work at the college have earned $500 scholarships and guaranteed their spots as semi-finalists in the national Cyber FastTrack competition. CSM Systems Administrators and CSM CyberHawk Club sponsors Daniel Polhemus and Caleb Craft were two of 200 competitors to earn scholarships and 541 competitors tapped to continue in the CyberStart games which started earlier in the year with a field of 13,289 U.S. students. The...

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