Non-Traditional Student Excels at CSM
Benjamin Brown of Randle Cliff in Calvert County is 65, making him more than a generation older than the average 25-year-old College of Southern Maryland student.
Heroes and Hoops at Mother Catherine
Law enforcement officers spend their working hours dealing with criminals, accidents, and emergencies. Outside of those hours, they invest in the communities they serve through events like the March’s Heroes and Hoops.
Jobless Rate Down, Jobs Gain Up Slightly
The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ latest report shows a slight gain of private sector jobs in March 2017. This makes 85 consecutive months of job growth in the US. The unemployment rate was 4.5 percent, down from 4.7 percent over the past month.
Inaugural Cherry Blossom Festival Draws Hundreds
The inaugural ArtsPark Cherry Blossom Festival proved a week late for the annual rite of cherry blossoms bursting in Lexington Park, but the green lawns and budding spring trees filled the long-gone Lexington Manor neighborhood with adults, children, dogs, Frisbees, and artists of all stripes and types.
Walden Joins Seminar on Substance Abuse
Elizabeth Lenhart-Cooksey, clinical services operator at Walden Behavioral Health, joined a panel at the recent Health Awareness Seminars on Substance Abuse at the Naval Air Station Patuxent River in March.
Music Teacher’s Gift Dedicated at CSM
The College of Southern Maryland held the dedication of the Benny C. Morgan Memorial Piano and Recital Series on March 4 at the Leonardtown Campus. The event, which featured a performance by the Southern Maryland Chamber Ensemble, recognized longtime music teacher Benny Morgan and the generous donation of his Steinway piano to the college.
Civilian Hiring Freeze Lifted, But Budgets Stay Small
The blanket hiring freeze on civilian federal agencies has been lifted, but departments are told to respect President Donald Trump’s “skinny budget.”
TPP Hosts MD Defense Network Demo
TPP’s Brown Bag lunch seminars return Wednesday, April 19, with a demonstration of the defense network used to alert defense contractors to the flow of DoD funds into upcoming projects.
Veterans Can Learn About Small Business Programs
Veteran-owned small businesses sometimes have a different set of opportunities for business assistance. On April 18, Wynne Briscoe of the College of Southern Maryland Small Business Development Center will speak, along with other guest speakers, at the US Small Business Veterans Resource Day Open House.
Explore Nature at Annmarie Garden
Exploring our ecosystem is incredible any time of the year. Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Art Center in Solomons has scheduled an Eco-Exploration Day from 10 to 11 am Monday, April 17, 2017.
