http://www.csmd.edu/ College of Southern Maryland News Headlines en-us (c) 2008 College of Southern Maryland Fri, 09 May 2008 16:04:12 -0500 http://www.csmd.edu/news/2008/642dc1a356a048bc8edfcd273288fa33fa6f4efb.html The College of Southern Maryland Chamber Singers will complete their Spring Tour 2008 at the annual Mother’s Day performance as part of the Ward Virts Concert Series at the Prince Frederick Campus May 11. Returning from a successful 10-day tour of upstate New York where they performed for churches, high schools and community colleges, the choir will also bid farewell to its music director and conductor, CSM Professor John Maerhofer, who will retir... http://www.csmd.edu/news/2008/642dc1a356a048bc8edfcd273288fa33fa6f4efb.html http://www.csmd.edu/news/2008/89d4f7d04dd89eb11e61e6f8ad6952243fdf11df.html CSM Second Annual Car and Truck Show. 1-5 p.m., May 18. College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick, Md. The College of Southern Maryland’s Prince Frederick Campus Student Association is sponsoring its second annual car and truck show. Vehicles entered in the competition will be judged in one of three categories: best car, best truck and best of show. Interested participants can register on-line ... http://www.csmd.edu/news/2008/89d4f7d04dd89eb11e61e6f8ad6952243fdf11df.html http://www.csmd.edu/news/2008/b09d7aec94b205740c3a2df676d37f509b1360b7.html Southern Maryland residents gathered in libraries, auditoriums and even their own homes to take part in Southern Maryland’s The Big Read, a National Endowment of the Arts initiative that encourages residents to gather together and discover what happens between the pages. As part of The Big Read, the College of Southern Maryland sponsored a series of art and writing contests seeking responses to The Big Read selection, Ernest J. Gaines’ novel ... http://www.csmd.edu/news/2008/b09d7aec94b205740c3a2df676d37f509b1360b7.html http://www.csmd.edu/news/2008/554d399e095816ae735de8f9669e968906a24bcb.html Ann Smith, former dean of Career and Technical Education at the College of Southern Maryland, received the postsecondary distinguished service award presented by the Maryland State Department of Education’s Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning (DCTAL). Smith was honored the 24th Annual Career and Technology Education Awards of Excellence April 29. The DCTAL award recognized Smith’s more than 30 years of service to the College ... http://www.csmd.edu/news/2008/554d399e095816ae735de8f9669e968906a24bcb.html http://www.csmd.edu/news/2008/b55091f418746beb5c752f97ccdbffbd621951ba.html Being steady behind the wheel takes on a whole new meaning when you own or operate a transportation business. For the 2008 Maryland Distance Learning Program of the Year—the College of Southern Maryland’s Bus and Motorcoach Academy—being steady also means keeping ahead of trends, safety laws and regulations and keeping your eyes on the business ahead. CSM’s Bus and Motorcoach Academy, which was recently awarded the distance learning progra... http://www.csmd.edu/news/2008/b55091f418746beb5c752f97ccdbffbd621951ba.html http://www.csmd.edu/news/2008/d511104cc6f68c661a4aef81a160c0e3e584105c.html Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) presented the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) with $286,899 for its Partnership for the Advancement of Construction and Transportation Training program April 28. The program provides courses and training to meet the growing demand in the construction and transportation industries in Southern Maryland and provide workers with the skills to stay competitive in today’s economy. The funds were appropriated in ... http://www.csmd.edu/news/2008/d511104cc6f68c661a4aef81a160c0e3e584105c.html http://www.csmd.edu/news/2008/5a9e2f825f9f64a391c2cd05b088cfafa2886c4e.html New Page 1 Ward Virts Concert Series: CSM Choir and Chamber Singers. May 11, 3 p.m., College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Room 119, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick. The CSM Concert and Chamber Choirs will round out the 2007-2008 season. The Ward Virts Concert Series is presented by Kaine Homes and CSM. Limited tickets are available. Free. 443-550-6000 or rperez@csm.edu. www.csmd.edu... http://www.csmd.edu/news/2008/5a9e2f825f9f64a391c2cd05b088cfafa2886c4e.html http://www.csmd.edu/news/2008/6a48079920a598d58a7d7ebdfe1310f736b5ecb7.html Southern Maryland’s leading businesses and executives will be honored at the eighth Leading Edge Awards ceremony, June 18. The annual event brings together government leaders, corporate executives, business owners and technology experts to celebrate individuals and businesses that spur economic growth within the region. This year’s honorees will be celebrated for qualities that are synonymous with business... http://www.csmd.edu/news/2008/6a48079920a598d58a7d7ebdfe1310f736b5ecb7.html http://www.csmd.edu/news/2008/39076f0dbbf10ae4fd66266c17ca38d959942b9d.html Seven Southern Maryland residents will be honored with awards during the first Human Spirit/Enduring Spirit awards ceremony, to be held April 30. Sue DelaCruz of Waldorf, Megan Shaw of Lusby and Helen Wernecke of Leonardtown will each receive a Human Spirit Award for their efforts in saving the lives of others. John Bloom of Indian Head, Dick Gregory of La Plata, Wardell Swann of Hughesville and Mike Whitson of Mechanicsville will be honore... http://www.csmd.edu/news/2008/39076f0dbbf10ae4fd66266c17ca38d959942b9d.html http://www.csmd.edu/news/2008/2e4977682cf4d2d490be71496706b9137a6bc8bf.html CSM Media Advisory April 24, 2008 U.S. Congressman Steny Hoyer to Visit CSM April 28, Announces Support for Construction Trades WHO: U.S. Congressman Steny Hoyer will be at the College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, at 2:30 p.m., on Monday, April 28, to celebrate congressionally directed grants for the advancement of construction and transportation project in the amount of $286,899. ... http://www.csmd.edu/news/2008/2e4977682cf4d2d490be71496706b9137a6bc8bf.html