Belva Laughlin Jensen, MS, PhD, 91, who was among the first faculty class of 12 instructors when the College of Southern Maryland was established passed away on May 20 in Waldorf. Overseeing the biology laboratory, Jensen was one of 12 members who composed the college’s first faculty class when Charles County Junior College opened on September 17, 1958. From night classes held in the former La Plata High School (now the Charles County Government Building), Jensen continued at the college as...
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SMCM Archaeologists Lead Team Surveying Artifacts Along Rappahannock River Michael Bruckler June 04, 2019 - 3:24 pm
June 04, 2019
Scott Strickland, adjunct instructor of anthropology, and Julia King, professor of anthropology, are featured in this Bay Journal article: https://bit.ly/2ERGxgq. King and Strickland lead the team surveying land along the Rappahannock River for Indian artifacts under a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Until recently, the Fones Cliffs...
Student Liam McCarthy ’20 Awarded Robert Hobbs Sportsman of the Year Michael Bruckler June 04, 2019 - 1:06 pm
June 04, 2019
The Inter-Collegiate Sailing Association (ICSA) bestowed one of its highest honors to St. Mary’s College student Liam McCarthy ’20. McCarthy was awarded the Robert Hobbs Sportsman of the Year at the conclusion of the ICSA Dinghy National Championships held in Newport, Rhode Island.
McCarthy and first year teammate, Leo Boucher, were both honored as Honorable Mention...
The Board of Education’s next monthly meeting is Tuesday, June 11 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. and student and staff recognition starts at 4:30 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 displayed in the...
College Wins Alliance for Workplace Excellence EcoLeadership Award
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has been recognized for its commitment to green practices with a 2019 EcoLeadership Award.
The Alliance for Workplace Excellence (AWE) selected CSM as a recipient of this award, which will be presented to CSM, along with 16 other businesses and organizations from across the United States, at AWE’s 20th annual awards celebration June 7 in Gaithersburg.
CSM created an Environmental...
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) reached the bronze level in the Healthiest Maryland Businesses (HMB) Wellness at Work awards. HMB is a statewide initiative through the Maryland Department of Health that supports and promotes wellness in the workplace.
“A healthy workforce is a productive one,” Superintendent Kimberly Hill said. “By supporting healthy lifestyle choices and providing weight management and fitness options for employees, we believe the long-term effects will benefit CCPS...
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has released its dean’s list for the spring session. Students who have earned 12 or more credits at CSM are eligible to be considered for the dean’s list. At the end of the fall, spring and summer sessions, full- and part-time students who have completed at least six credits during the semester and have earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or better will be included in the dean’s list. For information about CSM, visit www.csmd.edu.
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The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) rounded out the spring semester by celebrating the 2018-2019 accomplishments of its student athletes at the college’s annual athletic banquet held at the Waldorf Jaycee Hall.
Zack McDonough, of Accokeek, was named Scholar Athlete of the Year for earning a minimum of 36 credit hours with the college and maintaining the highest cumulative GPA. McDonough, who played defense for the Hawks Men’s Soccer Team, earned a 3.93 GPA and is continuing his...
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The 242 members of Henry E. Lackey High School’s Class of 2019 were all together for the last time June 1 when they graduated following four years of hard work and fun times. In time, the Chargers might even call them the “good ol’ days.”
“We don’t realize how many special moments come from our time at Lackey,” said Samuel Guzzone, who shared the title of valedictorian with Garrett Batchelor. Guzzone said it can be difficult to see the “good ol’ days” when you are living in them.
“When...
The Charles County Convocation Center was filled with cheers this morning as the Westlake High School Class of 2019 began their future as high school graduates. A total of 298 students received their diploma today in a ceremony in which the accomplishments of the class were celebrated.
The Wolverine Class of 2019 earned $18,274,616 in scholarship offers and is led by valedictorian Migue Darcera. Darcera plans to take a gap year after graduation and left his peers with words to remember in a...
Charles Co. Stone graduates prepare for their future, celebrate accomplishments at graduation ceremony
The Thomas Stone High School Class of 2019 marched with Cougar pride during the start of the school’s graduation ceremony held tonight at the Charles County Convocation Center in Waldorf. A total of 260 students received their diplomas today and took the first step toward their future as high school graduates.
The Cougar Class of 2019 was led by valedictorian William Runyon and salutatorian Chloe Cooke. Runyon plans to attend Georgia State University in the fall to study computer science...
Family and friends celebrated 260 graduates of La Plata High School May 31 when the Class of 2019 turned their tassels from right to left.
Ready to enter “the real world,” class leaders urged their peers to remember the good times while honoring — but not being locked — in the past. “Now as we embark on the next chapter of our lives, we must find the balance,” said Aashka Patel, the class salutatorian. “The happy memories of our past 13 years will guide us through difficult times.”
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For the 320 members of the St. Charles High School Class of 2019, today marked the first day of the rest of their adult lives. They graduated today in a ceremony in which school pride and respect for each other was on full display. From smiles seen on the faces of graduates, to the pep in the step of some students as they marched in to the tune of Pomp and Circumstance, the Spartan Class of 2019 is ready for their future.
Class valedictorian is Stephen Duranske, a straight-A student who...
Prof. Emerick Published Book Chapter on Silencing and Violence Barrett Emerick May 31, 2019 - 9:43 am
May 31, 2019
Barrett Emerick, associate professor of philosophy, recently published “The Violence of Silencing” in the book "Pacifism, Politics, and Feminism: Intersections and Innovations," a peer-reviewed collection edited by Jennifer Kling.
In his chapter, Emerick explores and develops the concept of epistemic violence – the way in which violence might be done to someone in their...
Charles Co. North Point kicks off CCPS high school graduation ceremonies, Class of 2019 earns $24 million in scholarships
The 392 seniors in the North Point High School Class of 2019 graduated tonight in a ceremony that celebrated the accomplishments, successes and future plans of its graduating class. They started the night as high school seniors and left the Charles County Convocation Center as the first high school graduating class of 2019.
Each graduate was celebrated during the program, from academic award winners and scholars to athletes and students who overcame challenges in order to walk the stage...
The Graduation ceremonies for the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Class of 2019 are May 30-31 and June 1 at the Charles County Convocation Center located at North Point High School. The following is a schedule of ceremonies.
May 30
North Point High School, 7 p.m.
May 31
St. Charles High School, 9 a.m.
La Plata High School, 2 p.m.
Thomas Stone High School, 7 p.m.
June 1
Westlake High School, 9 a.m.
Henry E. Lackey High School, 2 p.m.
Maurice J. McDonough High School, 7 p.m...
Charles Co. Class of 2019 earns nearly $120 million in scholarship offers, graduates in ceremonies set for May 30-31 and June 1
The Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Class of 2019 is ready to take center stage during high school graduation ceremonies set to take place May 30-31 and June 1 at the Charles County Convocation Center. This year’s graduating class features 1,997 students receiving either a diploma or certificate and a record number of scholarship offers totaling nearly $120 million.
Class of 2019 valedictorians and salutatorians were announced earlier this week and represent the top academic achievers...
Asst. Prof. Eden Published in The Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Asian History Michael Bruckler May 29, 2019 - 3:45 pm
May 29, 2019
Assistant Professor of History Jeff Eden had a new article published in “The Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Asian History” (New York: Oxford University Press, 2019). “Slavery in Islamic Central Asia” examines slavery in Islamic Central Asia from the 16th century, when a significant number of Iranian war-captives were brought north and enslaved during the...
Included among the many ceremonies connected to the College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) 60th Spring Commencement this May was a traditional nurse pinning recognition held May 16. Fifty-four associate degree nursing candidates received their nursing pins and celebrated their accomplishments with their professors, faculty and family.
To kick off the festivities, CSM Nursing Professor Robin Young, MSN, MSM, RN-BC explained the history of the modern pinning ceremony which dates to the 1860s...