Men's Lacrosse Team Surprises Alumnus with Inscribed Locker Gretchen Phillips June 14, 2019 - 12:29 pm
June 14, 2019
When Gary Willis ‘81 walks through the men’s team room at the new Jamie L. Roberts Stadium, he’ll see his name inscribed on a locker and be reminded he is part of a legacy at St. Mary’s College of Maryland.
"Every time I see it, it will take me back to a time and place when I used to play," Willis said.
St. Mary's College of Maryland is in the early stages of a fundraising...
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So. Md Education News
News from the local county public and private schools and colleges.
Jeanette M. Warren ‘20 to sing with inaugural Boutique Broadway Symposium in New York, NY jwarren June 06, 2019 - 1:06 am
June 06, 2019
This June, music major Jeanette Marie Warren (’20) will join seven students of the Cooper Voice Studio in midtown Manhattan for the studio’s first "Boutique Broadway Symposium."
Under the artistic direction of performer and educator Jennifer Cooper, founder and CEO of Go-DIVA! Productions Inc., the symposium is designed to train and empower musical...
Spots Still Available for Chesapeake Writers’ Conference at St. Mary’s College of Maryland Michael Bruckler June 07, 2019 - 12:48 pm
June 07, 2019
There are still spots available for the 8th Annual Chesapeake Writers’ Conference held on St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s campus, Sunday, June 23 – Saturday, June 29. Workshop tuition is $800. There is also a course credit option for an additional fee and optional meal and housing packages available. For more information, visit...
SMCM Archaeologists Lead Team Surveying Artifacts Along Rappahannock River Michael Bruckler June 04, 2019 - 3:24 pm
June 04, 2019
Scott Strickland, adjunct instructor of anthropology, and Julia King, professor of anthropology, are featured in this Bay Journal article: https://bit.ly/2ERGxgq. King and Strickland lead the team surveying land along the Rappahannock River for Indian artifacts under a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Until recently, the Fones Cliffs...
Student Liam McCarthy ’20 Awarded Robert Hobbs Sportsman of the Year Michael Bruckler June 04, 2019 - 1:06 pm
June 04, 2019
The Inter-Collegiate Sailing Association (ICSA) bestowed one of its highest honors to St. Mary’s College student Liam McCarthy ’20. McCarthy was awarded the Robert Hobbs Sportsman of the Year at the conclusion of the ICSA Dinghy National Championships held in Newport, Rhode Island.
McCarthy and first year teammate, Leo Boucher, were both honored as Honorable Mention...
Prof. Emerick Published Book Chapter on Silencing and Violence Barrett Emerick May 31, 2019 - 9:43 am
May 31, 2019
Barrett Emerick, associate professor of philosophy, recently published “The Violence of Silencing” in the book "Pacifism, Politics, and Feminism: Intersections and Innovations," a peer-reviewed collection edited by Jennifer Kling.
In his chapter, Emerick explores and develops the concept of epistemic violence – the way in which violence might be done to someone in their...
Asst. Prof. Eden Published in The Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Asian History Michael Bruckler May 29, 2019 - 3:45 pm
May 29, 2019
Assistant Professor of History Jeff Eden had a new article published in “The Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Asian History” (New York: Oxford University Press, 2019). “Slavery in Islamic Central Asia” examines slavery in Islamic Central Asia from the 16th century, when a significant number of Iranian war-captives were brought north and enslaved during the...
Wooley Appointed to the Executive Committee of the Association of Departments of English (ADE) Michael Bruckler May 29, 2019 - 9:55 am
May 29, 2019
Christine Wooley, associate dean of curriculum and associate professor of English at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, was recently appointed to the Executive Committee of the Association of Departments of English (ADE). The ADE supports academic departments focused on studying literature, writing, and culture by helping its members successfully...
Southern Maryland’s Highly Anticipated River Concert Series Returns for 21st Anniversary Michael Bruckler May 17, 2019 - 1:08 pm
May 17, 2019
St. Mary’s College of Maryland, along with the Chesapeake Orchestra and its Music Director Jeffrey Silberschlag, are proud to announce the program for the 2019 River Concert Series. The 21st anniversary of the popular, family-friendly music festival will be held on the St. Mary’s College Townhouse Green every Friday evening from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m...
SMCM St. Mary’s College student Ward ’19 Presents at Virginia Commonwealth University Politics and Government Student Research Conference
St. Mary’s College student Ward ’19 Presents at Virginia Commonwealth University Politics and Government Student Research Conference Michael Bruckler May 17, 2019 - 11:58 am
May 17, 2019
St. Mary’s College student Jada Ward ’19 presented at the 13th Annual Virginia Commonwealth University Politics and Government Student Research Conference held in April.
Her paper, “Understanding Race & Ethnicity in America: The Census’ Role in Shaping Identity,” uses the Census Bureau’s census and...
Alumnus Brennan Clarke ’11 Named 2020 District Teacher of the Year Michael Bruckler May 15, 2019 - 10:21 am
May 15, 2019
Shields Elementary teacher Brennan Clarke was named the Cape Region’s 2020 District Teacher of the Year. Clarke will compete for state honors in October. Shields Elementary is located in Lewes, Delaware.
As an English as a Second Language teacher, Clarke works closely with the school’s English learners, who are predominantly Hispanic. Having taught English in four...
Board Trustee Cindy Broyles ’79 to Step Down After 12 years of Service to the College Michael Bruckler May 14, 2019 - 11:22 am
May 14, 2019
Cindy Broyles ’79 will not seek re-election from St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s Board of Trustees following the 2019 academic year. The Board of Trustees voted her Board of Trustee Emerita because of her 12 years of significant and impactful service to the College. Broyles was appointed in 2007. Prior, she served on the Alumni Council from 2004-2006...
Ann McDaniel to Step Down from St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s Board of Trustees Michael Bruckler May 14, 2019 - 11:14 am
May 14, 2019
Ann L. McDaniel will not seek re-election from St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s Board of Trustees following the 2019 academic year.
She joined the Board in 2013 and currently serves as vice-chair. She is also the vice-chair of the Executive Committee, and a member of the Academic Affairs Committee and the Admissions and Financial Aid Committee...
The Honorable Sven Erik Holmes to Transition from Board Chair Michael Bruckler May 14, 2019 - 11:08 am
May 14, 2019
The Board of Trustees elected a new slate of officers at its May 10 meeting: Arthur “Lex” Birney Jr. as chair, Susan Dyer as vice-chair, John Wobensmith ’93 as treasurer, and Lawrence Leak ’76 as secretary.
Transitioning from his position of Board of Trustees Chair to Trustee following the 2019 academic year is the Honorable Sven Erik Holmes. He assumed the Board’s top...
403 students participate in 2019 Commencement Ceremony at St. Mary’s College of Maryland Michael Bruckler May 13, 2019 - 1:34 pm
May 13, 2019
St. Mary’s College of Maryland, the National Public Honors Colleges, graduated 403 students with Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Master of Arts in Teaching degrees on Saturday, May 11, outdoors on the campus’ Townhouse Green.
The commencement address was delivered by Erin Ryan...
Asst. Prof. Fernandez Published in the Journal Neuropharmacology Michael Bruckler May 09, 2019 - 12:24 pm
May 09, 2019
Gina Marie Fernandez, assistant professor of psychology, has co-authored a paper published in the journal Neuropharmacology.
In “General Anesthetic Exposure in Adolescent Rats Causes Persistent Maladaptations in Cognitive and Affective Behaviors and Neuroplasticity,” Fernandez examines evidence that indicates that exposure to general anesthetics during infancy and...
St. Mary’s College Students Present at 2019 National Conference on Undergraduate Research Michael Bruckler May 08, 2019 - 2:57 pm
May 08, 2019
St. Mary’s College international languages & cultures students Kathleen (Katie) Gross ’19, Alejandra Diaz ’19, Rachel Yates ’19, Alana Demones ’19, and Katherine Kempton ’19, presented their research projects at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) at Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, Georgia, held from April 10-13, 2019...
David Froom's Music Performed David Froom May 06, 2019 - 3:50 pm
May 06, 2019
David Froom's "Ribbons" was performed on April 30 by flutist Yeji Oh in a concert by the "Tempo" New Music Ensemble in Washington D.C.'s newest alternative music performance space, MilkBoy ArtHouse.
https://www.districtnewmusiccoalition.com/area-events/2019/4/30/tempo-plays-umd-composers
https://www.milkboyarthouse.com/what-is-milkboy-arthouse
[ This article originally appeared here ]
Professor Christine Adams Quoted in History Channel’s News Site Michael Bruckler May 06, 2019 - 2:23 pm
May 06, 2019
Professor of History Christine Adams is quoted in the History Channel’s news site article, “The Royal Mistress: Often the Most Powerful Person in a King’s Court,” which examines how a monarch’s mistress was more than a sexual companion.
According to Adams, “There’s not a real division between formal and informal political power in the early French court. If you were a...
Assoc. Prof. Betül Başaran Hosts Lecture at Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C. Michael Bruckler May 03, 2019 - 4:56 pm
May 03, 2019
St. Mary’s College of Maryland Associate Professor of Religious Studies Betül Başaran hosted a session of Material Witness on April 25 at the Deck B. Seminar Room at the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C.
Titled “Cross-Cultural Intimacy and Marriage between Europeans and Ottoman Women in the Early Modern Era,” Başaran examined the...