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CSM From Dvořák to Barbershop Quartets, From a Jazz Festival to ‘Pippin,’ A Variety of Musical Stylings and Concerts Fill the Air at CSM’s Campuses This S

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is moving into the second half of spring semester, with only weeks left until the 2019 spring commencement on May 17. This is a time of year full of musical presentations at the college as students prepare for recitals and concerts, the CSM Main Stage’s annual musical will be presented and the annual jazz clinic is offered, among other artistic offerings. The CSM Jazz Festival is set for April 4-6, followed by the CSM Barbershop Extravaganza on April...

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CSM CSM Appoints Dr. Mitchell A. Levy as Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) announces the appointment of Dr. Mitchell A. Levy as the associate vice president of the college’s Division of Academic Affairs (DAA). Levy brings more than 36 years of experience in higher education. In his role, Levy will oversee instruction on all campuses – and online – in order to meet every student’s needs for developmental skills, general education knowledge, employment-related needs, skills for life-long learning and specialized study. Levy...

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CSM More than 50 Local Employers to Participate in CSM’s Annual Tri-County Job and Career Fair April 9

Tighten up your résumés and bring multiple copies to pass out during CSM’s annual Tri-County Job and Career Fair April 9. Residents who are looking for a job, or are looking to change jobs, are encouraged to attend the 2019 Tri-County Job and Career Fair at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM). The annual free event will be held April 9 at CSM’s La Plata Campus, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This public service is provided by CSM’s Career Services and will bring more than 50 employers from...

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CSM Novelist Edna Troiano to Share the Amazing Life Story of Josiah Henson at CSM’s Connection Literary Series April 5

Since the recent release of her new book, “Uncle Tom’s Journey from Maryland to Canada,” which traces the life of Abolitionist Josiah Henson from his birthplace in La Plata, Novelist Edna Troiano has been making news with her account of Henson’s role in bringing slaves to freedom via the Underground Railroad. A retired professor who chaired the Department of Languages and Literature for 20 years at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM), Troiano will read from her book and help bring to...

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CSM Student Success and Completion at Forefront of CSM’s Academic Innovations

CSM’s Guided Pathways, Accelerated Course Options, Faculty Advising, and Much More Support Student Learning and Completion Academic innovations at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) are making an impact in a big way by guiding students toward success and in meeting their goals. Student success is the first pillar of CSM’s three strategic priorities for meeting the college’s mission and serving its students. Integral to student success is how the college can improve student progress...

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CSM Becca Collins Begins First Season as Head Coach of CSM’s Women’s Softball

After serving as an assistant coach with the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Women’s Softball program for three years, Becca Collins is back this season to serve as head coach. Even though it’s her first season at the helm, she’ll be looking to turn around last year’s Hawks’ win-loss record of 11-25. She said she’ll be relying on four key players to do so: sophomore catcher Haylee McClanahan, freshman pitcher and third basemen Skylar Clark, freshman utility player Anna Klotz, and...

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CSM Jazz Fest, Job Fair, Open Houses, Connections with Edna Troiano and the Stage Production of Pippen Highlight a Busy April at CSM

Award-winning Trumpeter Dr. James Moore will perform at CSM’s 16th Annual Jazz Festival April 4-6, 2019. Area Public School Jazz Band Clinic at CSM. 9 a.m., April 4-5. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Center (FA), 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Beginning at 9 a.m. and throughout the day, award-winning trumpeter Dr. James Moore will rehearse and critique jazz band students from area public schools as part of the annual CSM Jazz Festival. Free. No tickets required...

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CSM CSM Adjunct Professor Writes New Series With a Twist for Superhero Fans

Action isn’t all you get from “The Persistence of Memory” Karen Janowsky College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Writing and Yoga Instructor Karen Janowsky adds a fresh, new take on the superhero craze with her recently released fiction series, “The Persistence of Memory.” The first book in the series, “The Persistence of Memory: Déjà Vu,” utilizes a mixture of genres to explore the meaning of life and love. Characters Daniel and Nina do not remember one another, but their involvement in...

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CSM CSM’s Women’s Basketball Team Earns NJCAA Region XX Runner Up

The College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) Women’s Basketball team finished runner-up to the champion Chesapeake College Skipjacks in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region XX Tournament Sunday, March 10. Finishing with a record of 15-12, the Lady Hawks “showed a lot of grit and toughness throughout the whole season,” according to their coach. During the season, the women Hawks fought hard to get the shot at a Region XX championship. “Their preparation going in this...

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CSM CSM Hosts Kawai Piano Sale March 14-17

The College of Southern Maryland, in partnership with the Kawai Corporation, is hosting a public piano sale, noon to 5 p.m., March 17 at the La Plata Campus in the Center for Business and Industry (BI) Building. Patrons can also schedule an appointment with Kawai representatives March 14-16 that will allow them to purchase a piano with priority selection and special pricing. Every year, CSM receives an annual loan of new Kawai pianos for its education, practice and performance needs. The...

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CSM The Legal Thriller ‘Hate Crime’ Comes to CSM’s Cause Theater March 14-16.

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) presents the legal thriller “Hate Crime” by Vincent L. Scarsella at its Cause Theater March 14-16. This suspenseful play, directed by CSM alumna and Adjunct Theater Faculty member Simone Hanna, explores the relationship between a client and lawyer when a hate crime is committed in a small town. Timely and provocative, “Hate Crime” is a hard-hitting drama examining race relations in the context of a courtroom and legal thriller. It tells the story of...

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CSM CSM Announces Spring Break Schedule

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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CSM CSM Honors Criminal Justice Instructor John Delabrer With Faculty Excellence Award

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...

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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...

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CSM The Joint Will Be Jumping during CSM’s 16th Annual Jazz Festival, April 4-6

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...

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CSM Dr. Richard Siciliano’s Remarks at his 50th Employee Service Recognition Ceremony at CSM

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...

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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...

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CSM Biography of Richard Siciliano, Professor of English Languages and Literature

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...

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CSM National Reading Month Kick’s Off at St. Charles Children’s Learning Center with Celebrity Reader Robert Rausch

Former Charles County Public School music educator and past president of the Charles County Arts Alliance (CCAA) Robert Rausch helped to kick off National Reading Month March 1 by visiting the St. Charles Children’s Learning Center (CLC) at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM). As the guest celebrity reader, Rausch read “On The Night You Were Born” by Nancy Tillman to pre-schoolers as part of “Read Across America.” The National Education Association (NEA)’s “Read Across America” is an...

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CSM Pianist Brian Ganz Comes to Prince Frederick March 10 as Part of Ward Virts Concert Series

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) continues its 2018-2019 Ward Virts Concert Series March 10 at its Prince Frederick Campus with a free performance by classical pianist Brian Ganz, who is widely regarded as one of the leading pianist of his generation. Ganz is on the piano faculty of St. Mary’s College of Maryland, where he is artist-in-residence, and is also a member of the piano faculty of the Peabody Conservatory. He is the artist-editor of the Schirmer Performance Edition of...

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