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SMCM Adjunct Professor of Environmental Studies Laura B. Schneider Published in the Journal Science & Children

Adjunct Professor of Environmental Studies Laura B. Schneider Published in the Journal Science & Children Michael Bruckler March 09, 2021 - 10:53 am March 09, 2021 Adjunct Professor of Environmental Studies Laura B. Schneider has published an article in the journal Science & Children with Kayce Wills, a staff member at Duke Elementary in Leonardtown, Maryland. The article is titled “Why Are There Coral in the Cliffs?: Engaging third graders in a historical science phenomenon.” The...

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SMCM Professor Crawford and SMCM Alumna Gibson ’19 Present at the Society for Comparative and Integrative Biology Meeting

Professor Crawford and SMCM Alumna Gibson ’19 Present at the Society for Comparative and Integrative Biology Meeting Aileen Bailey March 08, 2021 - 9:35 am March 08, 2021 Karen Crawford, professor of biology, and SMCM alumna Madeline Gibson ’19 recently presented, “Filling in the gaps: Fibroblast growth factor 10 induced intercalary regeneration in salamanders” at the annual meeting of the Society for Comparative and Integrative Biology. Professor Crawford also chaired the session on...

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Charles Co. CCPS announces instructional updates to prepare for Phases 2-4

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) begins Phase 2 on Monday, March 22. Under Phase 2, more than 3,000 CCPS students return to their school for in-person learning four days a week – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. To accommodate for in-person student arrival, transition to classrooms and a review of safety protocols, online learning schedules may be adjusted on Monday, March 22. A student’s first online class for March 22 may begin up to two hours later than normal. School principals...

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St. Mary's Co. Board of Education of St. Mary's County to Meet on Wednesday, March 10, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, March 8, 2021 Dr. J. Scott Smith, Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 32178 LEONARDTOWN, MD – The Board of Education of St. Mary’s County will be meeting on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, with executive session beginning at 8:00 a.m., followed by an open meeting at 9:00 a.m. Mask will be required, and social distancing will be enforced. The public may also watch the meeting live via www.smcps.org/streaming. For more details, please call (301) 475-5511...

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Charles Co. Students honored with Carson Scholar awards

Five Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students were recently named Carson Scholars. The Carson Scholars program recognizes students for high academic achievement, humanitarian qualities and community service. Honored this year as new Carson Scholars are Keith Battle, fifth grade, William A. Diggs Elementary School; Grant Cooper, fifth grade, Dr. James Craik Elementary School; Liliana Gordon, junior, North Point High School; Makenna Harrington, fourth grade, Dr. Thomas L. Higdon...

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SMCM Professor Julia King Receives Prestigious Fellowship in Landscape Studies from Dumbarton Oaks

Professor Julia King Receives Prestigious Fellowship in Landscape Studies from Dumbarton Oaks Gretchen Phillips March 08, 2021 - 8:16 am March 08, 2021 Julia King, professor of anthropology and chair of that department at St. Mary's College of Maryland, has been awarded a prestigious residential fellowship at the Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection in Washington, D.C. Administered by the trustees for Harvard University, Dumbarton Oaks supports research and learning in...

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St. Mary's Co. Equity Task Force Announces Local Air Quality Monitoring Network

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, March 8, 2021 Joint Release: St. Mary’s County Health Department St. Mary’s County Public Schools St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office LEONARDTOWN, MD - (March 8, 2021) – The St. Mary’s County Equity Task Force is pleased to announce the launch of the BreatheWell St. Mary's initiative, a comprehensive air quality monitoring and health education initiative for St. Mary’s County. Through BreatheWell St. Mary’s outdoor air quality sensors will be installed across...

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Charles Co. Application opens for Superintendent of Charles County Public Schools

The search for a new Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Superintendent officially launched today, March 5, as the Maryland Association of Boards of Education (MABE) opened the application process. Applicants should be an experienced instructional leader who has had success in improving all student achievement, who embraces technology and the challenges that come with a changing rural/suburban, economically and culturally diverse school system. A competitive salary and benefits package...

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SMCM SMCM Psychology Students, Alumni and Professors Present at Society for Personality and Social Psychology Conference

SMCM Psychology Students, Alumni and Professors Present at Society for Personality and Social Psychology Conference Angela Draheim March 04, 2021 - 5:24 pm March 04, 2021 Students Katie Agate '21, Mason Drusano '22, Janna Mawuli '22, Sonder Van Wert '23, alumni Ceara Daugherty '20, Anna Moorehead '20, and assistant professors of psychology Gili Freedman and Kristina Howansky presented virtual posters at the 22nd Annual Meeting of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP)...

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CSM Join Poets Daisy Zamora and George Evans for Readings and Discussion at CSM’s Virtual Connections Literary Series March 18

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) invites the public to join in welcoming poets Daisy Zamora and George Evans as its Connections Literary Series guests March 18 for an afternoon of readings and discussion on Zoom. The 1 p.m. virtual event is free. CSM invites the public to hear from poets George Evans and Daisy Zamora during its Connections Literary Series March 18 Daisy Zamora is the author of numerous poetry books in Spanish, a collection of political essays, and she edited the...

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Charles Co. Billingsley librarian honored for focus on agriculture in teaching

The Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation, Inc. (MAEF) recently honored Billingsley Elementary School librarian Bethany Thornton with the Velma Clark Excellence in Teaching About Agriculture Award. The award recognizes educators who demonstrate a commitment to teaching students about the importance of agriculture. Thornton was surprised at the news she was chosen for recognition. “I was surprised and excited at the same time. It was completely unexpected,” she said. Thornton has...

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CSM Part 2 of ‘Bridging Our Gaps’ Virtual Community Conversation Series Explores Americans’ Views of Policing

St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM) and the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) continue the four-part virtual series, ‘Bridging Our Gaps: Community Conversations to Rebuild Our Democracy’ with a March 10 event examining public views of policing in America. The public is invited to join Dr. Antonio Ugues, Jr., director of SMCM’s Center for the Study of Democracy for a look at “Attitudes on Policing in America.” The springboard for the conversation is the 2020 Study on Democracy and...

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CSM Maryland Department of Commerce Secretary Kelly Schulz Tours CSM Velocity Center – Where Education and Innovation Meet

Maryland Department of Commerce Secretary Kelly Schulz visited the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Velocity Center today as part of her tour through the Town of Indian Head to see first-hand a number of successful economic development initiatives that showcase the power of partnerships between the town, local developers, the U.S. Navy and CSM. CSM President Dr. Maureen Murphy briefs Md. Commerce Secretary Kelly Schulz about the Velocity Center. CSM celebrated the completion of the...

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Charles Co. CCPS students competing in nationwide a cappella event

Five Charles County high school a cappella groups are competing in the International Championship of High School A Cappella (ICHSA) Varsity Vocals quarterfinals singing competition next Friday, March 12. This year’s event is virtual and features playlists of submitted performance videos. All submitted performances air live on YouTube starting at 7 p.m. The live stream will air at . Competing next Friday in the Mid-Atlantic Region, quarterfinal one group, are the Spartones from St...

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CSM CSM’s Business Administration Degree and Allied Health Program Earn Top Ranking in the U.S.

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has been awarded top ranking status for its Associate of Science in Business Administration Degree and for its Allied Health programs by Intelligent.com. CSM was listed among thousands of public institutions in the nation, and the comprehensive research guide is based on an assessment of 2,277 accredited colleges and universities. Each program is evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment before...

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Charles Co. Board to meet in person March 9 for monthly meeting

The Board of Education’s next regular meeting is 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 9. The Board will meet in person at the Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building. The Starkey Building is located at 5980 Radio Station Road in La Plata. The meeting will stream live on the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) website, www.ccboe.com, and air on Comcast Channel 96 and Verizon Fios Channel 12. CCPS will rebroadcast the meeting as well as post it on CCPSTV under the Board meeting menu at ccboe.com...

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SMCM Part 2 of ‘Bridging Our Gaps’ Virtual Community Conversation Series Explores Americans’ Views of Policing

Part 2 of ‘Bridging Our Gaps’ Virtual Community Conversation Series Explores Americans’ Views of Policing Michael Bruckler March 02, 2021 - 3:18 pm March 02, 2021 St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM) and the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) continue the four-part virtual series, ‘Bridging Our Gaps: Community Conversations to Rebuild Our Democracy’ with a March 10 event examining public views of policing in America. The public is invited to join Antonio Ugues Jr., SMCM associate...

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Charles Co. CCPS meal site changes coming March 22 with start of Phase 2

Beginning Monday, March 22, Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) will implement the following changes to its mobile meals and curbside meal distribution programs. The changes accommodate the reopening of schools for Phase 2 in-person instruction on March 22. Students returning for Phase 2 in person attend school Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Meal program changes Friday, March 19, is the final day for morning curbside meal hours of 7 to 8 a.m. Friday, March 19, is the final day...

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CSM Diverse: Issues in Higher Education Recognizes CSM President Dr. Maureen Murphy as One of 25 Top Leading Women in American High Ed

College of Southern Maryland President Dr. Maureen Murphy has been named to “Diverse: Issues in Higher Education” magazine’s annual report recognizing 25 women for their significant contributions to higher education in America. Murphy will be featured in the magazine’s Women’s History Month edition, which publishes March 4. Murphy is one of two community college leaders on the 2021 class of leading women in higher education list, which celebrates women who have made a difference in higher...

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SMCM St. Mary’s College of Maryland Launches Innovative Study-Abroad Program with Verto Education

St. Mary’s College of Maryland Launches Innovative Study-Abroad Program with Verto Education Michael Bruckler March 01, 2021 - 9:52 am March 01, 2021 St. Mary’s College of Maryland has partnered with Verto Education, to offer a study-abroad program that combines the classroom experience with expeditions, hands-on projects, and service-learning for first-year students. Prospective first-year students to St. Mary’s College who participate in this “gap year without the gap” would begin their...

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