The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) will close for spring break at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, and resume normal operating hours on Monday, March 25.
There will be no credit classes held March 18-22.
Campus bookstores will be open March 18 and 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The stores will close March 20-22 and will resume regular hours Monday, March 25. CSM fitness centers and pools will also close starting at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19 and resume operations on Monday, March...
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The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) honored Criminal Justice Instructor John Delabrer, of Leonardtown, with the college’s 2018-2019 Adjunct Faculty Excellence Award. The award, which was presented at CSM’s Winter Commencement, honors adjunct faculty for outstanding achievement in classroom teaching, contributions both to their department and the college, professional development and community commitment.
“John takes his job teaching criminal justice very seriously, and it shows,” said...
The word of the night at the March 6 Charles County Spelling Bee was “pergola.” Isabella Dia Bonsu, a seventh grader at St. Peter’s School, spelled pergola correct in the final round of the 41st annual Bee to earn the title of top speller. She will represent Charles County at the Scripps National Spelling Bee set for May 28-30.
Finishing in second place this year was Jack Alcorn, an eighth-grader from Milton M. Somers Middle School, followed by Mattawoman Middle School seventh grader Adam...
Fifth graders at Berry Elementary School recently attended a panel discussion — Preparing for Our Future — at the school. Coordinated by the school counselor, Olivia Coffey, the event is held each year to honor Black History Month.
The gender-based panels introduced students to adults who spoke of overcoming obstacles, their childhood career goals and how they got to where they are today.
Making up the male panel were Gregory Lorjuste, the director of scheduling for former President Barack...
St. Charles High School will represent Maryland in the national We the People competition next month. The 17-member team will join the more than 1,200 students from 56 high schools around the country during the four-day competition held at the National Conventional Center in Leesburg, Va.
St. Charles social studies teachers Michael Colatruglio and Hayley Ressler coach the team made up of sophomores, juniors and seniors. Both teachers have attended summer trainings through the James Madison...
CSM American Association of Community Colleges Appoints CSM Professor Dr. Christine Arnold-Lourie to Faculty Advisory Board
College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Humanities Coordinator Dr. Christine Arnold-Lourie has been selected as one of 10 new members to serve the Faculty Advisory Council for the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), a national organization that advocates for community college excellence.
“AACC has selected 10 new council members from across the country to serve in this very important role,” said AACC Director of Professional Development and Student Success Strategies Tammy...
A team of North Point High School students earned third place in the Southern Maryland Computer Bowl held March 2 at the school. A total of 20 teams and 80 students from Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties participated.
The event features two rounds of activities. First, students complete a written test about computer knowledge. The test includes questions about computer history, software and hardware. The second round is a team exercise in which students create computer programs using...
Joanne Goldwater Receives James C. Grimm Leadership and Service Award Michael Bruckler March 07, 2019 - 9:36 am
March 07, 2019
Joanne Goldwater, associate dean for retention and student success, is the 2019 recipient of the James C. Grimm Leadership and Service Award, a major award from the Association of College and University Housing Officers - International (ACUHO-I).
The James C. Grimm Leadership and Service Award is one of several awards honoring individuals who have made...
Mr. J. Scott Smith, Interim Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 32178
OCTOBER WORK HARD AND BE NICE AWARD RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED
LEONARDTOWN, MD – St. Mary’s County Public Schools’ (SMCPS) Work Hard and Be Nice Award recognizes distinct and extraordinary accomplishments of school system employees in connection with official employment. Dedicated employees contribute to the success of the school system and our students. Award recipients enhance both the success and the...
St. Mary’s College of Maryland Appoints Allison Shane as Assistant Varsity Sailing Coach Michael Bruckler March 06, 2019 - 11:10 am
March 06, 2019
St. Mary’s College of Maryland is pleased to announce the appointment of Allison Shane as assistant varsity sailing coach. Shane grew up sailing in Duxbury, Mass., and taught at Duxbury Yacht Club and Duxbury Bay Maritime School (DBMS) for several summers. Shane graduated with a bachelor of arts degree from St. Mary’s College in 2015, where she...
On Friday, March 1 Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) hosted guest readers at schools throughout the county as part of its Read Across America celebration. The annual event highlights the importance of reading. Guest speakers visit elementary school classrooms throughout the day to read fun and exciting books to students. One local organization, the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, took the fun of the event further and gave each student at Indian Head Elementary School a book to take home.
The...
Bunkyo University students visited Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) earlier this year to learn more about the American public education system and teach CCPS students about the Japanese culture.
The 30 university students spend a week at a hotel and another with host families around the county.
From Feb. 18 to March 1, they attended presentations by CCPS staff, learned about career and technology education (CTE) programs, visited the University of Maryland, College Park and observed...
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is hosting its first Career Fair on Saturday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at North Point High School in Waldorf. Sponsored by the CCPS Office of Career and Technology Education (CTE), the fair will feature representatives from more than 30 local agencies, military branches, potential employers and businesses. The fair is free and open to the public.
CCPS encourages high school students to attend and explore opportunities available to them after high...
Three days with Clinics, Combos and Big Band Performances with Renowned Guest Artist
The College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) 16th Annual Jazz Festival, April 4-6, will give area public school jazz bands a chance to sharpen their skills—and area music lovers a chance hear some of the finest local jazz artists from our region and beyond.
Jazz band students from area middle and high schools will perform at clinics April 4 and 5.
Jazz band students from area middle and high schools will...
Professor Johnson Awarded Summer Residency Fellowship by MASS MoCA Michael Bruckler March 05, 2019 - 11:05 am
March 05, 2019
Sue Johnson, professor of art, has been awarded a summer residency fellowship by MASS MoCA (Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art) in North Adams, Mass. Selected artists for this highly competitive fellowship program receive private studio space on MASS MoCA’s campus, newly renovated housing, free access to the museum’s galleries throughout the residency...
SMCM Students, Faculty, and Alumni Present at Meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association Michael Bruckler March 05, 2019 - 10:47 am
March 05, 2019
St. Mary’s College students, faculty, and alumni presented at the 2019 Meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association in New York City.
Taylor Merchant ’19 and Lane Friedman ’19 presented on their St. Mary’s Project (SMP) research, “The Effects of Chronic Stress on Social Dominance in Rodents” with Anna Matullo-Miller ’18 and their...
Betül Başaran to Present at Library of Congress as a Part of Women’s History Month Michael Bruckler March 05, 2019 - 9:58 am
March 05, 2019
Associate Professor of Religious Studies Betül Başaran will give a talk on Princess Niloufer (1916-1989) at the Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson Building, on Tuesday, March 12 at noon as a part of Women’s History Month.
“Ottoman Princess Brides: Princess Niloufer in Hyderabad and Visual Journey of Exile,” focuses on Niloufer who was a member...
Professor of English, Communications and Languages Dr. Richard Siciliano earned the remarkable distinction of working at CSM for 50 years.
By Dr. Richard J. Siciliano, Professor of English
I want to first thank the person (whose name I won’t reveal) who told me 10 minutes before this celebration that I should have something to say when I am called up to receive my 50th year service award. Seriously, however, I had a feeling I’d be asked to speak, so I dug into my files and found a copy of...
CSM Laughs, Memories and Accolades Are Lifted with Applause During CSM’s Employee Recognition Ceremony
Dr. Richard Siciliano
Dr. Richard Siciliano Celebrates 50 Years at the College
College of Southern Maryland (CSM) employees recently honored their fellow colleagues for achieving milestone work anniversaries in 2018. The 33rd Annual Service Recognition Ceremony paid tribute to 60 individuals who have served CSM and its students collectively for 690 years.
Remarkable Distinction
Certainly love and respect were the emotions expressed for Professor of English, Communications and Languages...
Written by Jennifer Siciliano
February 7, 2019
CSM President Dr. Maureen Murphy presents Professor of English, Communications and Languages Dr. Richard Siciliano with the college’s, and Siciliano’s, first 50-year service pin.
Richard Siciliano has been with College of Southern Maryland (CSM) since 1968 – since it was Charles County Community College, with one campus in La Plata and several teaching locations throughout Southern Maryland. He has been an integral part of the college’s...