So. Md Education News

News from the local county public and private schools and colleges.
The Career Immersion program at St. Mary’s College Michael Bruckler January 22, 2019 - 2:03 pm January 22, 2019 The Career Immersion program at St. Mary’s College of Maryland provides students with an opportunity to get a taste of the working world during their college career. Career immersion trips are group visits to companies and organizations focused on exposing students to various job fields.The trips are planned and organized by the staff of the Career Development Center and...
Professor Sue Johnson Awarded Two Residency Fellowships Michael Bruckler January 17, 2019 - 3:15 pm January 17, 2019 Sue Johnson, professor of art, has been awarded two residency fellowships in 2019: The Sam and Adele Golden Foundation Residency Fellowship in New York and the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts Residency Fellowship in Amherst, Virginia. The Sam and Adele Golden Foundation for the Arts awarded 18 artists from around the world for its 2019 residency program from more...
Students Raynaud and Mehaffey Selected as Undergraduate Research Fellows Michael Bruckler January 16, 2019 - 11:29 am January 16, 2019 St. Mary’s College of Maryland anthropology students Melody Raynaud and Daniel Mehaffey have been selected as inaugural Undergraduate Research Fellows for the American Anthropological Association. Raynaud and Mehaffey are two of only six fellows selected from a nationwide pool of applicants. With mentor William Roberts, professor of anthropology...
David Froom's Music Performed at Saxophone Symposium David Froom January 14, 2019 - 7:24 am January 14, 2019 Professor of Music David Froom's "Before the Dawn" for saxophone and piano was performed by Tim Powell (saxophone) and Molly Orlando (piano) at the 41st International Saxophone Symposium, sponsored by the United States Navy Band, this year taking place at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. More information can be found here: http://www.navyband.navy.mil/saxophone/#/ [...
Two College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Men of Excellence students were recognized for their award-winning essays on the Harlem Renaissance during the 15th annual Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Prayer Breakfast. The program, sponsored by Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) Sorority Inc., Nu Zeta Omega Chapter in conjunction with Ivy and Pearls of Southern Maryland Communities Charities and the NAACP, took place at the St. Mary’s College of Maryland on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 21. CSM students...
Student Speaker Kayla Getgen tells her fellow inductees, “Being a part of the honor society is exactly what the name says – it’s an honor.” The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) inducted 15 nursing students into Alpha Omega, CSM’s chapter of the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) Alpha Delta Nu Honor Society on Jan. 23. “Admission into an honor society is an extraordinary accomplishment and is a recognition of years of hard work and dedication,” CSM Nursing Professor Dr...
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) continues its 2018-2019 Ward Virts Concert Series Feb. 10 at its Prince Frederick Campus with a performance by renowned pianist Sahun Hong, who brings his colorful style and riveting energy to the solo, chamber and concerto stage. He has been featured as a guest soloist with the ORF-Vienna, Milwaukee, Indianapolis, Camerata New York, Fort Worth, Richardson, Racine, Waco, Galveston, and Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestras. He has given performances in...
During the College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) nursing recognition ceremony Jan. 17, as part of the college’s 20th Winter Commencement, 38 associate degree nursing candidates received their nursing pins. CSM’s nursing pin, described as a medal of honor and badge of courage by CSM Nursing Professor Annette Ragland, was custom designed in 2001 by the nursing faculty and students to reflect CSM. Ragland went on to tell the audience how the modern pinning ceremony dates to the 1860s, when...
College of Southern Maryland (CSM) former soccer player and ’18 Alumnus Max Bode has yet another milestone to add to his many accomplishments – he recently played for the United States U20 Futsal team in the Asociación Mundial de Futsal (AMF) U20 World Cup in Valledupar, Colombia. The fact that it was Bode’s first time playing for a USA team was mirrored by the fact it was the first time the United States had entered a U20 team in the AMF tournament. “It was great being able to represent...
Tune in tonight, Wednesday, Jan. 23, to hear College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Men’s Lacrosse Coach Steve Campbell share his thoughts about his first upcoming season as the Hawk’s coach when he goes live with Sportscaster Chris Heidel on HerbFM Sports Radio. Campbell will join Heidel for LIVE: Sports Desk Live at around 7:15 p.m. “Practice started Tuesday and I am feeling pretty pumped about the upcoming season because I can tell coming out of the gate that we have 17 very strong and...
Nearly 6,000 students converge onto the campuses of the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) the week of January 22 as the 2019 spring semester gets underway. To date, 100 returning students whose family or themselves are impacted by the current federal government shutdown are taking advantage of CSM’s offers of tuition support. When the news that the government shutdown could extend beyond the first day of classes and tuition payment deadlines, CSM established two assistance opportunities...
541 Students Earn Degrees or Certificates The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) honored 541 candidates for 547 degrees and 250 certificates during its 20th Winter Commencement Jan. 17 at the La Plata Campus. The degrees and certificates spanned 69 programs of study. Of the students earning recognition, 122 were from Calvert County, 202 were from Charles County and 179 were from St. Mary’s County. The majority of degrees, or 24.7 percent, were in the field of arts and sciences, general...
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) recognized 541 candidates for degrees and certificates during its 20th Winter Commencement held Jan. 17 at the college’s La Plata Campus. The following students were recognized as candidates for associate degrees, certificates or letters of recognition. Anne Arundel County Crofton Deepashree Ghimirearyal Lothian Christian D. Baker Severn Irene Albright West River Katie B. Arnold Baltimore County Baltimore Jared Michael Kimmey Glen...
The College of Southern Maryland will be closed Monday, Jan. 21 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The college will resume its normal schedule Tuesday, Jan. 22. The first day of classes for the spring 2019 semester and minisession I is also Jan. 22. Access to online services, including registration, is available at www.csmd.edu through my.CSMD services. [ This article originally appeared here ]
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 – St. Mary’s County Public Schools will host three Rising Freshman Orientation Nights this March. The purpose of the events is to provide an opportunity for rising 9th graders and their families to preview 9th grade course selections, learn about available Academies and Pathways, meet counselors and school administrators...
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 – Pre-Kindergarten, Head Start, and other parents of other young children, as well as community members, are invited to a FREE Conscious Discipline Parent workshop on Thursday, January 24, 2019, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Lexington Park Library. Developed by Dr. Becky Bailey; “Conscious Discipline” is a proven...
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 – The Dr. James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center (Forrest Center) will host the SkillsUSA Maryland Regional Competition on Saturday, February 9, 2019, at the school site located at 24005 Point Lookout Road, directly across from the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds in Leonardtown, Maryland. Students from Calvert, Charles...
Dr. J. Scott Smith, Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 32178 LEONARDTOWN, MD – St. Mary’s County Public Schools’ families that have lost or reduced income due to any change in family circumstances, including the government shutdown, loss of job, or another similar event, may immediately apply for their children to receive free or reduced-price meals (FARMs). Families that would not ordinarily qualify for the FARMs program could be eligible for the remainder of the school year...
Dr. J. Scott Smith, Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 32178 LEONARDTOWN, MD – The St. Mary’s County Public Schools’ Ethics Panel will be holding a meeting on Thursday, January 17, 2019, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., at 23160 Moakley Street, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650. For more information, call 301-475-5511, ext. 32177. [ This article originally appeared here ]
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 January 9, 2019, has been moved to January 16, 2019. It will be held at 9:00 a.m. in the Board of Education Meeting Room of the Central Administration Building, 23160 Moakley Street, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650. For additional information, call 301-475-5511, ext. 32177. [ This article originally appeared here ]
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