St. Mary’s College Theater, Film and Media Studies Presents Original Production “Checking In” Michael Bruckler March 26, 2021 - 10:55 am
March 26, 2021
“Checking In,” an original theater piece on the powers of healing during a COVID-19 lockdown, opens with a recorded Zoom performance on Thursday, April 15 at 7:30 p.m. Presented by the St. Mary’s College of Maryland Theater, Film and Media Studies, the show performs through Sunday, April 18, with a final matinee performance at 2 p.m...
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Thursday, March 25, 2021
Dr. J. Scott Smith, Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 32178
LEONARDTOWN, MD – St. Mary’s County Public Schools will host a Virtual Rising Freshman Orientation Night for students entering grade nine in Fall 2021. The purpose of this event is to provide an opportunity for rising ninth graders and their families to preview ninth grade course selections, learn about available pathways and programs, meet counselors and school...
Visiting Assistant Professor Jensen Published in Journal of American College Health Angela Draheim March 25, 2021 - 10:46 am
March 25, 2021
Visiting Assistant Professor Jensen and collaborators recently published an article titled "Examination of ethnic racial identity exploration and commitment in emerging adults: Group comparisons and specific features of multiracial identity" in Journal of American College Health.
To better understand differences in Monoracial White, Monoracial...
SMCM Two Works by Student KD Sexton ’21 Accepted into the Colors of Humanity Art Gallery Exhibition on Human Nature
Two Works by Student KD Sexton ’21 Accepted into the Colors of Humanity Art Gallery Exhibition on Human Nature Michael Bruckler March 24, 2021 - 2:14 pm
March 24, 2021
Two works by St. Mary’s College of Maryland art major KD Sexton ’21 were accepted into the Colors of Humanity Art Gallery exhibition on Human Nature.
Sexton’s “Get Her Out of Me” and “I’m Broken” are featured in the show that is about the human figure and portrait as well as referring to the distinguishing characteristics...
SMCM Professor of Art Sue Johnson Exhibits Work in Solo Exhibition Now on View at the Workhouse Art Center
Professor of Art Sue Johnson Exhibits Work in Solo Exhibition Now on View at the Workhouse Art Center Michael Bruckler March 23, 2021 - 1:54 pm
March 23, 2021
Sue Johnson, professor of art, is exhibiting her work in a solo exhibition now on view at the Workhouse Art Center in Lorton, Virginia, through June 6, with the virtual opening taking place Saturday, March 27, via Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/WorkhouseArts.
The exhibition, featuring new works from Hall of Portraits from...
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) has partnered with Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) Chesapeake to provide rising seniors with an opportunity to complete an electrical apprenticeship program. The program begins for accepted students this summer with on-the-job training, and a split training and class schedule for the 2021-22 school year.
The program includes 450 paid on-the-job training hours, 165 hours of classroom instruction, plus two national program certifications. The...
SMCM St. Mary’s College Anthropology, Environmental Studies, and Marine Science Programs Featured at Conference on Climate Change and Maritime Heritage
St. Mary’s College Anthropology, Environmental Studies, and Marine Science Programs Featured at Conference on Climate Change and Maritime Heritage Michael Bruckler March 23, 2021 - 8:41 am
March 23, 2021
St. Mary’s College of Maryland Adjunct Professor Susan Langley is the Maryland State Underwater Archaeologist and a member of both the anthropology and new marine science programs. SMCM student McKenna Litynski ’21 (environmental studies) organized the video conference as an Independent...
SMCM St. Mary’s College's Anthropology Department at Annual Meeting of the Society for Applied Anthropology
St. Mary’s College's Anthropology Department at Annual Meeting of the Society for Applied Anthropology Michael Bruckler March 22, 2021 - 10:14 am
March 22, 2021
This year, the Society for Applied Anthropology (SfAA) is hosting a virtual annual conference and St. Mary’s College is participating at many levels. Professor of Anthropology Bill Roberts serves on the 2021 Program Committee and took the lead on organizing three sessions involving SMCM faculty, students, and alumni.
The session...
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Monday, March 22, 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 24, 2021, with executive session beginning at 5:00 p.m., followed by an open meeting at 6:00 p.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)...
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) will celebrate the Class of 2021 during in-person graduation ceremonies at Regency Furniture Stadium this spring. Set for May 28 through June 3, CCPS has partnered with Regency Furniture Stadium and the Charles County Government to provide the nearly 2,100 graduating seniors with the ability to celebrate in person. Last week, Gov. Larry Hogan announced the expansion of capacity for outdoor venues such as Regency Furniture Stadium to 50 percent.
COVID-19...
St. Mary's Co. St. Mary's County Public Schools Department of Food and Nutrition Services Meal Distribution - Change of Schedule
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Thursday, March 18, 2021
Dr. J. Scott Smith, Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 32178
Dr. Jeff Walker, Assistant Superintendent of Supporting Services, 301-475-4256, ext. 7
LEONARDTOWN, MD – St. Mary’s County Public Schools Department of Food and Nutrition Services announce changes in the schedule for curb-side meal distribution. Meals are available for students ages 18 years and younger. Meals can be picked up from any school site even if your student...
St. Mary's Co. Conscious Discipline Parent Webinar Series & Live Q & A Session with Master Instructor Amy Speidel to be held on March 22, 2021
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Friday, March 19, 2021
Dr. J. Scott Smith, Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 32178
Dr. Maureen Montgomery, Deputy Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 32135
LEONARDTOWN, MD – Parents and community members are invited to participate in a FREE Conscious Discipline virtual workshop being offered by Conscious Discipline Master Instructor Amy Speidel, on Monday, March 22, 2021, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Amy Speidel makes an online return to the SMCPS...
CSM ‘Getting Southern Maryland Back to Work’ Initiative Makes Headway; Helps Businesses and Citizens Recover from Workforce Challenges Created by Pandemic
The progress made by the regional effort aimed at ‘Getting Southern Maryland Back to Work’ is the latest topic of “Inside Your County Government,” a podcast that brings an inside look at the people and events that shape Charles County and the Southern Maryland Region. During the podcast, host Brent Huber was joined by College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Associate Vice-President of Continuing Education and Workforce Development Ellen Flowers-Fields and Ruthy Davis, director of Regional...
The Board of Education of Charles County and Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) are hosting a School Resource Officer (SRO) Town Hall on Monday, March 29. The Town Hall starts at 5 p.m. in the boardroom at the Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building at 5980 Radio Station Road in La Plata. The event will stream live starting at 5 p.m. at ccboe.com, and on Comcast Channel 96/Verizon Fios Channel 12.
At the start of the Town Hall, CCPS staff will provide an overview of the SRO program and...
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) held the science and history fair portion of its HITS Expo virtually this year for students. The HITS, or History, Industry, Technology and Science, Expo is an annual CCPS event that combines the display of science and history fair projects with hands-on demonstration and live activities. Due to COVID-19, the in-person portion of the HITS Expo was canceled, but students were still encouraged to enter a science or history fair project for judging.
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SMCM St. Mary’s College President Tuajuanda C. Jordan Discusses Current Landscape of Higher Education at the American Association of Blacks in Higher Educa
St. Mary’s College President Tuajuanda C. Jordan Discusses Current Landscape of Higher Education at the American Association of Blacks in Higher Education’s Virtual Conference Michael Bruckler March 16, 2021 - 11:22 am
March 16, 2021
On Monday, March 15, St. Mary’s College President Tuajuanda C. Jordan participated on a panel discussion at the American Association of Blacks in Higher Education’s (AABHE) virtual conference.
Presidents from Ithaca College, Central State University...
SMCM Comedian Janelle James to perform at 15th Annual Twain Lecture at St. Mary’s College of Maryland on April 10
Comedian Janelle James to perform at 15th Annual Twain Lecture at St. Mary’s College of Maryland on April 10 Michael Bruckler March 15, 2021 - 10:22 am
March 15, 2021
“An Evening with Janelle James” takes place on Saturday, April 10, beginning at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom. James is the 15th performer for the Annual Twain Lecture Series on American Humor and Culture. Register in advance for this webinar: www.smcm.edu/twain-tickets.
James is a Los Angeles-based comedian who can be seen on “The...
SMCM St. Mary’s College of Maryland Partners with Washington University for Engineering Dual Degree Program
St. Mary’s College of Maryland Partners with Washington University for Engineering Dual Degree Program Michael Bruckler March 15, 2021 - 9:58 am
March 15, 2021
St. Mary’s College of Maryland has partnered with Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, to offer an engineering dual degree program. The program, considered one of the country’s premier engineering programs, is now in its 48th year at Washington University.
“While the St. Mary’s College students that are most likely to be...
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Monday, March 15, 2021
Dr. J. Scott Smith, Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 32178
Dr. Jeff Walker, Assistant Superintendent of Supporting Services, 301-475-4256, ext. 7
LEONARDTOWN, MD – St. Mary’s County Public High Schools (SMCPS) will be modifying capacity at athletic events based on Governor Hogan’s Executive Order No. 21-03-09-01. SMCPS facility capacity will be capped at 50% but will remain subject to the physical distancing requirements as ordered...
The Board of Education at its March 9 meeting recognized two annual Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) resolutions. The resolutions highlight Month of the Young Child and National Student Leadership Week. The Board votes annually to accept resolutions.
CCPS celebrates Month of the Young Child annually in April. The national theme is Celebrating Our Youngest Learners. Month of the Young Child theme emphasizes that all children, regardless of their background, should be prepared and ready...