Dear Friends,
This weekend has been filled with tragedy resulting from gun violence: In El Paso, in Dayton, and in our own Charles County. We are heartsick over so many senseless deaths, and we grieve as a community.
These actions are the antithesis of what we stand for as a college, and our role has never been more important. Our actions speak loudly and must reflect our values: Diversity, Excellence, Innovation, Integrity, Knowledge, Respect, and Teamwork.
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CSM Greater Waldorf Jaycees Partner with CSM To Make A $1.3 Million Impact For CSM Students Over 20 Years
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. Video of the ceremony is available at .
For full coverage of the...
College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Women’s Softball Coach Becca Collins and the CSM Hawks softball program announce the signing of three players to the team for the upcoming 2019-20 season. Haley Hands, of Morganza and Chopticon High School; Laila Brooks, of Leonardtown and Leonardtown High School; and Aleah Davis, of Brandywine and Gwynn Park High School recently signed their letters of intent to join the Hawks.
Hands has played catcher, third base and shortstop. According to maxpreps.com...
SMCM Professor Mertz Discusses “Integrating Professional Skills into the Curriculum” at American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Symposium
Professor Mertz Discusses “Integrating Professional Skills into the Curriculum” at American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Symposium Michael Bruckler July 31, 2019 - 9:14 am
July 31, 2019
Pam Mertz, professor of biochemistry, gave an invited talk at the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology symposium held in San Antonio, Texas, July 25-29.
With “Integrating Professional Skills into the Curriculum,” Mertz’s talk focused on the skills students need to...
Three students in the nursing program at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) were recently recognized by the Maryland Nurses Association (MNA) for their outstanding academic careers in CSM’s rigorous program. Abena Acheampong, Jessica Fantaccione and Michael Howard were honored during the MNA District 9 Annual Awards Dinner for their outstanding academic careers – to date.
Fantaccione earned MNA’s coveted Nursing Student of the Year. Polk said the Nursing Student of the Year award is...
Empowers Students to Obtain Business Management AAS Degree in 18 months
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is meeting the needs of today’s busy students by launching accelerated classes for most evening classes this fall. This new student success initiative builds on students’ abilities to retain greater information within shorter structured time periods. In addition, CSM will offer the entire Business Management Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree program in an accelerated...
St. Mary’s College and SolarCube LLC Research Partnership Wins Award for Innovation Michael Bruckler July 25, 2019 - 12:12 pm
July 25, 2019
This June, the solar energy startup company SolarCube LLC won a $100,000 technology product development grant through the Maryland Industrial Partnerships Program. The funding will directly support the research and development work led by Troy Townsend, assistant professor of chemistry at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, who is the principle inventor...
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 – Superintendent of Schools, Dr. J. Scott Smith, announces the administrative appointments made by the Board of Education at its meeting of July 24, 2019.
The Board appointed Ms. Paola Laino as Director in the Department of Design and Construction. Ms. Laino holds a Master’s degree from The Catholic University of America...
Morgan State University Students “Touch History” at St. Mary’s College Michael Bruckler July 24, 2019 - 12:07 pm
July 24, 2019
On Friday, July 19, Morgan State University students visited the St. Mary’s College of Maryland campus as part of “Touching History: Preservation in Practice,” a program developed by the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, the National Park Service, and the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s HOPE Crew, that connects historic preservation and...
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) has released its open house schedule for the 2019-20 school year. Listed below are open house dates and times, and other activities for schools. Please call the specific school with questions about open house events.
Elementary Schools
C. Paul Barnhart, open house, Sept. 19, 5:30 to 7 p.m.;
Berry, open house, Sept. 18, 6 to 7:30 p.m.;
Billingsley, open house for prekindergarten through Grade 2, Sept. 19, 6 to 7 p.m., and open house for Grades 3-5...
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) has released orientation and meet and greet schedules for the 2019-20 school year. Listed below are orientation dates and times, and other activities for schools. Specific questions about orientation events should be directed to individual schools.
Elementary Schools
C. Paul Barnhart, meet and greet, Aug. 28, 2 to 4 p.m.;
Berry, meet and greet, Aug. 28, 1 to 3 p.m.;
Billingsley, meet and greet for students with last names beginning with A-M, Aug. 28, 1...
Second and third graders at Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary School are brushing up on their math and reading skills with the school’s Jump Start summer program.
For three hours a day over two weeks, students work with teachers in areas that they will be tested on during the school year. All Dr. Brown second and third graders were invited to the program with about 31 signing up, said Karen Lewis, the school’s principal. The students spend an hour-and-a-half on math and then another 90 minutes...
Steven Muller Distinguished Professorships awarded to Susan Goldstine and Lisa Scheer Michael Bruckler July 23, 2019 - 10:47 am
July 23, 2019
St. Mary’s College of Maryland Provost and Dean of Faculty Michael Wick announced two awardees of the Steven Muller Distinguished Professorships: Susan Goldstine, professor of mathematics, has been named the Steven Muller Distinguished Professor in the Sciences, and Lisa Scheer, professor of art, has been named the Steven Muller Distinguished...
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM)’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has yet another star on its team – a Maryland State Star, to be exact. SBDC Business Consultant Wynne Briscoe took the title of State Star at the recent national conference of America’s Small Business Development Centers (ASBDC), a recognition that gives her the top title in Maryland for being the state’s outstanding SBDC business consultant of the year.
Since joining the SBDC network in November 2016, Briscoe...
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 August Ramps Up with Golf Classic, Center for Health Sciences Groundbreaking, Warm Welcomes to CSM’s Students and Families
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...
CSM Six CSM Adult Education Learners Earn Certificates in Hospitality from the American Hotel and Lodging Association
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...
CSM CSM’s Center for Transportation Remains Ready As National Demand for CDL Drivers Continues in the Face of Impending New Federal Regulations
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...