CSM Eligible for $1 Million Aspen Prize
Excellence has become expected at College of Southern Maryland. The college has been named as one of 150 community colleges in the nation that are eligible to compete for the 2019 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the country’s signature recognition of high achievement and performance in US community colleges.
Hypoxia Episodes Continue to Haunt Fighter Jets
F-35A pilots report five more Hypoxia-like episodes with tingling fingers and other symptoms. In June the deaths of four Hornet pilots were attributed to “physiological episodes” associated with the oxygen deprivation of Hypoxia.
Local Artist Sought for Hospital Mural
MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown is a place for wellness, and when staff members take the stairs, they are taking steps toward a wellness goal. To inspire staff members to take the stairs, hospital leaders are looking for a local artist willing to donate time and talent to paint a mural in the main stairwell.
Adopt a Tile at Annmarie Garden
Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Art Center has created a new opportunity for the public to be involved in the creation of a wildlife observation area.
No Path to a 355-Ship Navy
Not Congress, the Pentagon, nor President Donald Trump’s campaign promises can provide a path to a 355-ship Navy, more likely DoD will eat another round of sequester cuts.
Message From the Captain; Oyster Season Begins
Cap’n Jack argues for fewer months with “R” — or perhaps just a delay for cold water and higher prices for oyster harvesting.
CSM Connects Community With the Arts
The College of Southern Maryland’s 2017-18 fine arts program includes visual art shows, theater productions for adults and children, dance performances, musical concerts, recitals, and readings by nationally known authors and poets.
Are Our Nuclear Bombers on 24-Hour Alert?
The Air Force is preparing to put nuclear-armed bombers back on 24-hour alert. “This is yet one more step in ensuring that we’re prepared,” Gen. David Goldfein, AF chief of staff, says.
Mielcarek Added to Walden Staff
Walden Behavioral Health has announced that a new person has been added to its staff as the organization fighst the opioid epidemic. Barbara Mielcarek has been hired as Walden’s psychiatric nurse practitioner.
Find Opportunities at Education Center
The Southern Maryland Higher Education Center is planning an Open House from 4 to 7 pm Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017. Attendees will be able to learn how the center can meet the needs of the community through university partnerships.
