Concerns Mount Over Vulnerability to Cyberattacks
The US is increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks as Russia & China advance their cyber-warfare and cyber-espionage capabilities to challenge the US. Already classified military hardware data has been stolen.
Senior Health & Fitness Day Set at CSM
Staying healthy during the senior years can be a challenge; College of Southern Maryland’s Department of Wellness, Fitness, and Aquatics is here to make sure Southern Maryland residents are up to that challenge. The college will host National Senior Health & Fitness Day on all three campuses from 10 am to 1 pm May 31, 2017.
Youth Needed for Summer Mapping Project
A steering committee campaigning for a youth center in Lexington Park is launching a summer project, Community Youth Mapping, to inventory local resources for young people and families and inform the community about plans for the summer.
Approximately 25 young people between the ages of 15 to 20 will conduct a block-by-block inventory of resources in the Lexington Park area.
Trump: Ditch EMALS Catapult System
President Trump said the Navy should abandon its plans for electromagnetic catapults — the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System, or EMALS — for carrier aviation and return to the steam-powered launch and recovery system.
English Professor Earns Excellence Award
The College of Southern Maryland recognized Denise Snee for being the recipient of this year’s Annual Faculty Excellence Award Honoring Adjunct Faculty at the college’s 18th Winter Commencement held in January.
Survey Focuses on Opioid Information
The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership, supported by MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, has placed a survey in its latest newsletter that aims to explore the perceptions, awareness, and use of prescription opioids and heroin in the community.
Great Mills Pool to Close for Maintenance
The Great Mills swimming pool will close from May 15 to 26, 2017, for routine seasonal maintenance. The pool will open Saturday, May 27.
Talons Get to Semi-Finals at World Championship
For the College of Southern Maryland Talons, 2017 is the best year ever.
Hoyer to NASA: Protect Vital Missions
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer has joined US Sen. Chris Van Hollen and all of the Democratic members of the Maryland congressional delegation to urge NASA to protect two missions that are vital to Maryland’s leadership in earth and space science.
Retiring President Gottfried to Give Keynote
Dr. Bradley Gottfried will give his last speech as president of the College of Southern Maryland on May 18 at spring graduation.
