Trump Shifts Military From Counterterrorism to Competition
The Trump administration shifts US military focus from counterterrorism to competition with peer adversaries such as China.
From The Captain……Oyster Season Begins
“Oyster season in the months with R” used to be the norm, but conservation efforts and disease have dictated some changes to that meme. September was dropped out of the season decades ago. Oyster season began Oct. 1.
TPP Establishes CSM Pathways Scholarship
College of Southern Maryland received a large gift from The Patuxent Partnership. The group recently presented $10,000 to the CSM Foundation to establish a TPP Pathways Scholarship Fund for students who are interested in pursuing a career in cybersecurity or science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields.
Hunt Is On to Fill Key Pentagon Jobs
The White House and Pentagon are looking for a new slate of senior officers to fill several key jobs with several senior military figures set to retire.
Reni Gower Exhibit Starts Oct. 15 at CSM
The Reni Gower “Proof Perfect” exhibit will run from Oct. 15 to Nov. 8, 2018, at the College of Southern Maryland’s Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery.
Ward Virts Series Starts Up New Season
The College of Southern Maryland will host a 60th Anniversary Concert at 3 pm Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, as part of the CSM Ward Virts Concert Series.
Columbus Day Closings Announced
All St. Mary’s County government administrative offices, the Statewide Special Transportation Assistance Program, and senior nutrition centers will be closed Oct. 8 in observance of Columbus Day. The St. Andrews Landfill, six convenience centers, and St. Mary’s Transit System will be open and operate as normal Oct. 8.
Goggins New CSM Women’s Lax Coach
Patrick Goggins returns to the College of Southern Maryland this fall to be the head coach for CSM’s women’s lacrosse team.
Newtowne Players Present Wait Until Dark
The Newtowne Players will be presenting “Wait Until Dark,” written by Frederick Knott, Oct. 5 through 21, 2018, at the Three Notch Theatre, located at 21744 South Coral Drive in Lexington Park.
Public Safety is Topic of Hoyer Roundtable
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer joined Sen. Chris Van Hollen and Charles County officials on Sept. 19, 2018, at a roundtable to talk about public safety needs and the opioid crisis in Charles County.
