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SMCM Professor Mertz Organizes and Presents at Transforming Undergraduate Education in the Molecular Life Sciences

Professor Mertz Organizes and Presents at Transforming Undergraduate Education in the Molecular Life Sciences Pamela Mertz July 30, 2023 - 7:20 am July 30, 2023 Professor of Biochemistry Pam Mertz served as the lead organizer of the 2023 American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) summer education meeting, Transforming Undergraduate Education in the Molecular Life Sciences, held at Suffolk University in Boston, July 27-30. She worked with co-organizers Odutayo Odunuga...

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Charles Co. Board of Education seeking applicants for District 1 vacancy

The Board of Education of Charles County is seeking qualified applicants to fill a vacancy that exists on the Board due to the resignation of a Board member representing Commissioner District 1. The successful applicant chosen by the Board would complete a four-year term through December 2026. The Board will receive applications through Aug. 31, 2023. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer to the Source...

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Charles Co. Getting a head start at Summer Boost

Some Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students are invited to attend the Summer Boost program. Summer Boost is an enrichment program held at select schools during the summer designed to prepare students for the upcoming school year. Through subject-based lessons taught in a creative style, students can learn academic, social-emotional and creative skills during the program. This year the Boost programs were held at 11 elementary and middle schools. CCPS teachers, counselors and other...

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SMCM Visiting Librarians Traci Haynie and Emily Warren Present Poster at Towson Conference for Academic Libraries

Visiting Librarians Traci Haynie and Emily Warren Present Poster at Towson Conference for Academic Libraries Amanda VerMeulen July 25, 2023 - 4:57 pm July 25, 2023 Visiting Librarians Karin “Traci” Haynie, DNP, MSLS, MS, and Emily A. Warren, MLIS, presented "Creating an Academic Librarian Residency: The Visiting Librarian’s Adventure" at the 8th annual Towson Conference for Academic Libraries, based on their experiences as Visiting Teaching & Learning Librarians at the Hilda C. Landers...

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SMCM Associate Professor Barrett Emerick Begins Term as NASSP President

Associate Professor Barrett Emerick Begins Term as NASSP President Chuck Steenburgh July 24, 2023 - 5:23 pm July 24, 2023 Associate Professor of Philosophy Barrett Emerick recently began his term as president of the North American Society for Social Philosophy, an important academic association that has played a significant role in influencing the practice of contemporary social and political philosophy in the Western tradition. Emerick has been a member of the organization since 2006. In...

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SMCM Environmental Studies Students Riesett and Villiger Awarded National Fellowships

Environmental Studies Students Riesett and Villiger Awarded National Fellowships Lee Capristo July 24, 2023 - 9:21 am July 24, 2023 Two St. Mary’s College of Maryland students have been named to the 2023-2024 class of Rachel Carson Campus Fellows (RCC), a highly competitive national program whose mission is to “build and deepen critical connections between campuses, communities and advocates with the goal of advancing environmental health and equitable policy.” Lily Riesett ’24 and Nathan...

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SMCM 50th Annual Governor’s Cup Yacht Race Sets Sail August 4

50th Annual Governor’s Cup Yacht Race Sets Sail August 4 Chuck Steenburgh July 19, 2023 - 2:52 pm July 19, 2023 Sailors and spectators alike will have a chance to participate in the historic 50th annual Governor’s Cup Yacht Race hosted by St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM). The race is the oldest and most distinguished overnight competition on the Chesapeake Bay. It begins Friday, August 4, at various times in the afternoon in Annapolis and ends Saturday, Aug. 5, at the College’s...

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Charles Co. Fenwick is named principal of Westlake, schools welcome new administrators

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) recently announced administrative appointments for the 2023-2024 school year. The recent changes include appointments at the elementary, middle and high school levels. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer to the Source Document

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Charles Co. CCPS Supervisor of HR receives leadership Award

Kevin Howard, Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) supervisor of Human Resources, recently received the Fay Miller Education Leadership Eagle Institute Award by the Maryland Association of School Business Officials (MD ASBO). Everyayear, the MD Association chooses someone who exhibits leadership skills in his or her school system and has demonstrated a commitment to public education to attend the Leadership Eagle Institute. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in...

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SMCM St. Mary's College Welcomes New Trustees

St. Mary's College Welcomes New Trustees Chuck Steenburgh July 11, 2023 - 10:35 am July 11, 2023 St. Mary’s College of Maryland welcomed four new trustees appointed by Governor Wes Moore in June: Arthur "Lex" Birney, Kristen Greenaway, Talib Horne and Kimberly Kelley. Greenaway, Horne and Kelley will serve six-year terms while Birney serves the remainder of William Seale’s term, ending May 31, 2025. “It is an honor to welcome these new members, adding to a diverse board with some of the...

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SMCM Professor Bailey and Five Alumni Published in Behavioural Brain Research

Professor Bailey and Five Alumni Published in Behavioural Brain Research Angela Draheim July 10, 2023 - 11:33 am July 10, 2023 Professor of Psychology Aileen Bailey and alumni (Allison Barrett ‘18, Lane Havens ‘19, Erica Leyder ‘18, Taylor Merchant ‘19, Hannah Starnes ‘17) recently published an article entitled “Changes in social, sexual, and hedonic behaviors in rats in response to stress and restoration by a negative allosteric modulator of a5-subunit containing GABA receptor” in the...

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Charles Co. June Board meeting and work session updates

The Board of Education of Charles County held two meetings last month, a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 13, and a work session on Monday, June 26. Agendas for both meetings are posted to BoardDocs. All Board meetings are streamed live at www.ccboe.com and archived on the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/c/ccpsmd. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer to the...

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Charles Co. Rising Lackey Junior wins overall in 2023 Charles County Fair cover contest

Madison Klinger, rising junior at Henry E. Lackey High School, is the overall winner of the 2023 Charles County Fair art contest. Her artwork is displayed as the cover of the Charles County Fair Guide. She was chosen as this year’s winner by the Charles County Fair Board and Charles County Public Schools (CCPS). Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer to the Source Document

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Charles Co. CCPS information update

July 1 marks the start of state legislation that allows individuals 21 years of age and older to legally purchase cannabis products from licensed dispensaries in Maryland for personal use. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer to the Source Document

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Charles Co. Take a look into CCPS summer camps

Every year around the middle of June, Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students move out of classroom learning to summer fun mode. During summer break, the hallways no longer have students rushing to class but classrooms full of excited summer camp goers. This year is no different. The many CCPS summer camps throughout the county are giving students an opportunity to learn, have fun and grow their academic abilities before the school year begins in the fall. Charles County Public...

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SMCM Statement from St. Mary's College of Maryland on Supreme Court Decision - June 29, 2023

Statement from St. Mary's College of Maryland on Supreme Court Decision - June 29, 2023 Chuck Steenburgh June 29, 2023 - 2:25 pm June 29, 2023 Statement from St. Mary’s College of Maryland Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) v. The University of North Carolina and SFFA v. Harvard St. Mary’s College of Maryland remains committed to diversity, access and affordability as part of our mission to provide a rigorous and fulfilling educational experience. This commitment includes creating and...

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Charles Co. CCPS FLEX’es mentoring programs

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) pupil personnel workers (PPW) provide students with additional resources to succeed in and out of the classroom. Their main goal is toward enabling students to reach their fullest potential and to become productive members of society. Some CCPS schools have had extra opportunities for growth with guidance from their PPWs this year whether through a Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) initiative or from a desire for students to receive additional...

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Charles Co. Westlake's biomedical capstone projects lead the way in innovation

Before graduating, three Westlake High School students in the school’s Project Lead the Way (PLTW) — Biomedical Sciences program developed presentations for their capstone projects. Capstone projects allow students to delve deeper into an issue they are interested in. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer to the Source Document

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Charles Co. Thomas Stone’s Perkins sworn in as Student Member of the Board

Treasure Perkins, a rising Thomas Stone High School Junior, was sworn in by Lisa E. Yates, clerk of the circuit court for Charles County, at the start of the June 26 Board work session as the new Student Member of the Board of Education of Charles County for the 2023-24 school year. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer to the Source Document

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Charles Co. Board honors school, community volunteers for being the difference in lives of students

The Board of Education of Charles County on June 21 honored several Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) volunteers as part of the 2023 Be the Difference Awards program. During the recognition ceremony held at North Point High School, the Board recognized several award nominees for their contributions to the school system. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer to the Source Document

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