CSM Goes Smoke-Free Jan. 1
All three campuses of the College of Southern Maryland are going smoke-free starting Jan. 1, 2017.
Veterans Day Parade Set in Leonardtown
Congressman Steny Hoyer and Gov. Larry Hogan have been invited to participate in Leonardtown’s annual Veterans Day Parade at 10 am Nov. 11. The parade is sponsored by the St. Mary’s County commissioners and the Leonardtown commissioners.
CSM Searching for 5th President
College of Southern Maryland President Dr. Brad Gottfried is retiring in 2017, and the College of Southern Maryland Board of Trustees has launched a national search for the fifth president of the institution. The board is looking for an educational leader with experience and a track record of innovation, collaboration, and inspiration.
Walden Offers Services to Stop Cycle of Violence
October was Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Walden Behavioral Health is reminding Southern Maryland residents that the organization is ready and willing to help when needed.
Golf Classic Raises Money for Scholarships, Athletics
Sponsorships and in-kind donations meant big money raised at the College of Southern Maryland Foundation’s 25th Annual Golf Classic. The tournament was held at Swan Point Yacht & Country Club on Aug. 18, 2016, and raised $73,687 for the foundation’s initiatives, such as athletics and student scholarships for credit and workforce development programs.
New Members on CSM Foundation Board
Seven new members have been announced on the board of directors of the College of Southern Maryland Foundation. James Di Misa, Dixie Miller, Lisa Oliver, Dr. Stephen Peters, Gregory S. “Trey” Proctor III, Dr. Ila Shah, and Harry Shasho have been appointed to the board to serve five-year terms.
Myrtle Grove Adds More Recreation Space
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will be able to acquire more than 182 acres of property to the Myrtle Grove Wildlife Management Area in Indian Head, Maryland, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) announced recently.
Don’t Miss AMG Maker’s Market Nov. 5
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center’s Maker’s Market will be held from 9 am to 1 pm Saturday, Nov. 5.
Hone Opioid Response Skills at Training
Members of the community who might be in the position to save the life of someone who is at risk of dying from an opioid overdose can be trained to help, even when emergency medical services are not immediately available. The St. Mary’s County Health Department, frequently supported in part by MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, is the location for several sessions for qualified individuals to be trained.
College Kids Can Benefit From Lasik
Glasses and contacts are a hassle, and the last thing a college student needs is more hassle. If you have considered LASIK now is a great time to get the clear vision to enhance your time in and out of class. Dr. Mark Whitten can help.
