SMECO Raises Funds for Wounded Warriors
SMECO employees held two fund raising events and donated $36,470 to the Wounded Warrior Project.
NDAA Deal Reduces Benefits
The pay and benefits cuts were backed by both the DoD and White House in an effort to slow the growth of personnel costs.
Don’t Stop Giving on Giving Tuesday
The College of Southern Maryland Foundation recognized another successful Giving Tuesday, and offers more opportunities to give to the school throughout the year.
Noise Advisory from Dec. 1-5
Hours are extended for Dec. 4 to 7:30 until 10 am for the Patuxent River Naval Air Station Noise Advisory for the areas surrounding the naval air station.
Ashton Carter Picked As Next DefSec
Ashton Carter tabbed as the next DefSec but the choice will not be immediately announced because the vetting process is not complete.
Next Math Circle Dec. 6
The Southern Maryland Math Circle program is open to all middle school and high school students, as well as any interested adults
WARMTH Goes Online through Dec. 7
For the first time, the annual WARMTH art show and auction to benefit homeless will continue online. in St Mary’s County continues online.
Pentagon Pushes Work to Succeed Chuck Hagel
The Pentagon is making its preference known for the next Secretary of Defense.
3rd STEM-ING Event
The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics – Inspiring the Next Generation (STEM-ING) event is designed for middle and high school girls SoMD to gain exposure to the STEM fields and associated careers.