So. Md Education News

CSM Information Session May 23 Provides Overview on College of Southern Maryland’s Velocity Center at Indian Head

The College of Southern Maryland is presenting a community information session on CSM’s Velocity Center at Indian Head on May 23. The session, which is open to the public, will begin at 8:30 a.m., at the Indian Head Pavilion, located at 100 Walter Thomas Road, Indian Head Highway, Indian Head. The CSM Velocity Center at Indian Head is a unique facility promoting collaboration between CSM and the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division (NSWC...

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CSM Authors, Poets, Photographers Featured in Spring ‘Connections’ Literary Magazine to Discuss Their Works May 3

“Cupid’s Surprise” by Photographer Lena Hancock is one of 11 photographs chosen for the spring “Connections” Literary Magazine. The public is invited to meet the area’s most engaging and interesting authors, poets, photographers and artists as they read from, discuss and reflect on their latest works during the College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) Spring “Connections” Literary Magazine Reading Series May 3. “Connections” Literary Magazine is a regional literary journal published twice a...

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CSM Weather Damage Leads to Cancellation of CSM’s Annual Renaissance Festival

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) regrets to announce that the college’s annual Renaissance Festival held at the La Plata Campus is canceled this year. Originally slated to occur May 3, 2019, the festival was canceled due to recent weather-related damage. However, still occurring that weekend is CSM’s rousing production of “Pippin,” which opens the weekend of April 25-27. In Pippin’s world, the Band of Players has “Magic to Do.” Don’t miss the College of Southern Maryland’s...

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CSM Clean Up Activities, Guest Speakers and Farm-to-Table Exhibitors Highlight Earth Day at CSM

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) joined in the global initiative to celebrate Earth Day with a variety of activities across its campuses focused on raising awareness about pollution, sustainable food practices and changing weather patterns. “CSM is committed to improving our environmental sustainability through campus-wide initiatives to not only reduce our environmental footprint but to bring overall sustainable awareness to students, faculty, and staff,” said CSM Vice President of...

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CSM ABC 7/WJLA News Features CSM Alums’ Success Stories After College Earns Second, Nearly $950K NSF Grant to Provide 96 Scholarships

CSM Math Professor Sandy Poinsett, left, will welcome back her former student, CSM Alumna Dr. Syria Wesley, right, as the keynote speaker at CSM’s Annual Women in STEM Conference, May 3. ABC 7/WJLA Education Reporter Kellye Lynn recently visited the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) to put her ‘Education Spotlight’ on CSM for receiving a nearly $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to provide scholarships to 96 students studying Science Technology Engineering or Math...

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CSM CSM Talons Are Going to World Championship Vex U Competition for Sixth Consecutive Year

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Talons, the college’s competitive robotics team, are packing their bags – and robots – to travel for the sixth consecutive year to compete in the 2019 VEX U World Championship in Louisville, Kentucky. Returning as the tournament’s 2018 Innovative Award winner, the Talons are one of only two community colleges competing in 2019 against nearly 80 other qualifying university teams from all around the world, April 25-27. The VEX U competition is part of...

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CSM A Magical, Musical Journey In Search of an Extraordinary Life Unfolds When CSM Presents “Pippin”

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) presents all that comes with royalty, magic, romance and the search for contentment during its production of “Pippin” which runs the last weekend of April and the first weekend of May. Heir to the Frankish throne, the young prince Pippin is in search of the secret to true happiness and fulfillment. He seeks it in the glories of the battlefield, the temptations of the flesh and the intrigues of political power (after disposing of his father, King...

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CSM May is Festive Time at CSM with Spring Commencement, Women in STEM, Concerts, Performances

CSM Main Stage Theater: “Pippin.” 7 p.m., May 3; 2 p.m., May 4-5. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Center (FA), Theater, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. “Pippin,” a musical with a score by Stephen Schwartz, is the story of one young man’s search of the secret of true happiness and fulfillment. $15 adults, $12 military/seniors/youth. boxoffice@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828, www.csmd.edu/community/the-arts/theatre-and-dance/. CSM Connections Literary Series: Magazine Reading...

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CSM La Plata Resident Zach Bowman to Lead CSM Men’s Soccer as Head Coach in 2019

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) announces that CSM Men’s Soccer Assistant Coach Zach Bowman will lead the Hawks team as Head Coach in 2019. He will guide the team with the support of CSM Associate Soccer Coach Gary Knight. CSM Associate Soccer Coach Gary Knight joins Head Coach Zach Bowman to lead the men’s soccer team. “Zach and Gary bring distinct coaching styles and strengths to the field,” shared CSM Assistant Director of Athletics Sarah Williams. “The two of them paired...

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CSM Doris Cammack-Spencer is Keynote Speaker at CSM’s ‘Day of Discovery’ for Southern Maryland’s Administrative Professionals

Administrative Professionals Week falls on the last week of April and has long been devoted to celebrating administrative professionals as the – too often – unsung heroes of a workplace. The WorkForce Center at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) aims to honor and inspire these valuable employees with its fourth annual Administrative Professional Development Day. The April 24 event will follow the theme “Day of Discovery” and from 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. give participants an opportunity...

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CSM CSM Helps Local Girl Scout Troop Earn Robotic Badges

College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Pre- Engineering Coordinator Jehnell Linkins took her show on the road Tuesday, April 2 to share her passion for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) with Charles County Girl Scout Troop 12049. Linkins met with the 13 Daisies, Brownies, Cadets and Juniors affiliated with Girl Scout Troop 12049 at the Grace Baptist Church in Bryans Road to teach the young girls that problem-solving can be fun and to help them earn their Robotic Badge...

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CSM CSM Point Guard Freshman Amaya Yancey Makes NJCAA Division II Third Team All American team

Leads Nation in Assists Per Game The news just keeps getting better for the 2018-19 College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) Women’s Basketball team. Coming off the heels of finishing runner-up in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region XX Tournament, the Hawks learned yesterday that CSM Point Guard Freshman Amaya Yancey finished the season first in the nation in assists per game at 8 assists and she was named to the 2018-2019 NJCAA Division II Third Team All American...

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CSM National Board Recognizes CSM’s Pharmacy Technician Program for Preparing Students in Advances in Medication Safety, Patient Care and Rigorous Trainin

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Pharmacy Technician Program has been recognized by the nation’s leading certifying organization for pharmacy technicians as ready and prepared to meet significant Certified Pharmacy Technician Program (CPhT) changes taking effect Jan. 1, 2020. The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) announced in January 2019 that it was changing eligibility requirements for CPhT programs and updating its Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) next...

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CSM Sustaining the Momentum: Women in Leadership for the Next Decade

Symposium co-hosted by NSWC Indian Head EOD Technology Division and College of Southern Maryland Voices were heard, obstacles were identified and overcome, and a sense of unity and purpose permeated the “Sustaining the Momentum: Women in Leadership for the Next Decade” symposium at the College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) La Plata Campus. The symposium was a joint effort between the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division (NSWC IHEODTD) and...

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CSM Maryland Flag Set to Half-Staff at CSM to honor Del. Michael E. Busch

Michael E. Busch, 1947-2019 Source: Maryland Manual On-Line In accordance with orders by Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, the College of Southern Maryland has lowered the Maryland state flag at its campuses to half-staff in honor of Maryland Delegate Michael Erin Busch. “On behalf of the College of Southern Maryland, I extend our deepest condolences to the family of Maryland Delegate Michael E. Busch, who passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2019,” said CSM President Dr. Maureen Murphy. “He was a...

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CSM CSM Alumna Dr. Syria Wesley is Keynote Speaker CSM’s Annual Women in STEM Conference, May 3

College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Alumna Dr. Syria Wesley will return to the La Plata Campus to offer the keynote speech at the college’s annual Women in STEM Conference May 3. The Maurice McDonough High School graduate credits her time at CSM with transforming her life and putting her on a STEM career path to become a pharmacist with a doctorate degree. CSM Alumna Dr. Syria Wesley was recently interviewed by ABC/WJLA 7 Education Reporter Kellye Lynn for a story on CSM being awarded a...

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CSM April 13 Visions of Verses Exhibition Hailed As ‘Wonderful Collaboration Between CSM and Regional Art Councils’

Artists Inspire Poetry at Reception Set for April 13 at calvART Gallery Art inspires. A painting or a beautifully expressed idea or sculpture can cause even the most casual observer to pause and think. For artists and writers, that same work can fuel additional artistic expression. A poem can inspire a painting. A painting can inspire a poem. The Visions of Verses Exhibition at the calvART Gallery in Prince Frederick celebrates this idea. The show, which features poetry inspired by local...

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CSM CSM’s Golf Team Set Sights on Another Trip to the National Championship

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Hawks golf team have begun their run at what they hope will land them another trip back to the NJCAA DII National Championship. Sophomores Mark Burgess, William Garrett, and Tyler Potts return to lead this year’s squad with Garrett and Potts serving as co-captains. Westlake High School graduate and CSM Freshman Jordan Lofton, of Waldorf, is a new addition to the team. Head Coach David Russell said the expectation for this year’s team is to repeat their...

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CSM CSM’s Faculty Excellence Lecture Series ‘Provocations’ Examines the Power of Art When Talking About Addiction, April 18

CSM Adjunct Art Professor Margaret Dowell, Ph.D., will guide a discussion on “Addiction and Art” at the Prince Frederick Campus during the April Faculty Excellence Lecture Series “Provocations.” The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) 2019 Faculty Excellence Lecture Series, “Provocations,” will examine the power that visual arts has to generate meaningful conversation about the ravages, and understanding, of addiction. The April 18 “Provocations” event features CSM Adjunct Art Professor...

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CSM ‘Try College for A Day’ Celebrates 17th Year of Introducing High School Students to CSM

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Disability Support Services (DSS) staff recently marked its 17th year inviting high school students to “Try College for a Day.” Since its inception, the annual event – which is offered at CSM’s Prince Frederick, La Plata and Leonardtown campuses – has provided more than 1,400 high school juniors and seniors with disabilities the opportunity to experience a ‘day in the life’ of a college student at CSM. The program is in collaboration with the...

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