November at CSM

November at CSM

Emily Creswick Writer’s Process Series: John Mohr (Automotive History) 

Tuesday, Nov. 3, 4:30 – 6 p.m. La Plata Campus, Learning Resource Center (LR Building), Writing Center (Room 211)  

Dr. John Mohr is an assistant professor of history at CSM and holds a Ph.D. in the history of technology from Auburn University. His scholarly interests include the global auto industry, the relationship between political power and technology, and gendered perspectives on automobility. 

His work has been published in the Encyclopedia of Alabama, the Automotive History Review, Defector Media, and The Truth About Cars. He has appeared in interviews with the Wall Street Journal, NPR, local television affiliates, and Business Explains the World. 

About the Emily Creswick Writer's Process Series 

This is a monthly series for students, staff, faculty, and community members in which we bring local writers to the La Plata campus to discuss writing processes. Events occur on the first Tuesday of the month from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Writing Center in the Lorraine Diana ‘79 and Robert Guite Learning Resources Center. 

Early College Information Session  

The Early College Program is open to rising juniors and seniors in Calvert County Public Schools and Charles County Public Schools. The program and is a tuition-free program opportunity to experience being a full-time college student, save money, and complete college credits while still in high school. 

CSM will host information sessions for students and their families in both counties to learn more about the program and have their questions answered.  

Follow the links below to register for each event.  

Calvert County:  

• Wed. Nov. 4, 6 - 8 p.m. Calvert High School, 600 Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick, MD. 20678 

• Tue. Nov. 10, 6 - 8 p.m. Calvert High School, 600 Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick, MD. 20678 

Charles County: 

• Thu. Nov. 5, 6 - 8 p.m. St. Charles High School, 5305 Piney Church Road, Waldorf, MD 20602 

• Thu. Nov. 12, 6 - 8 p.m.  La Plata Campus, Center for Business and Industry (BI Building), Rooms 103/104 

Gallery Talk: George Lorio ‘Concerns’ 

Thu. Nov. 5, 2:30 p.m. La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Center, Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery 

The beauty, fragility, and ecological importance of trees take center stage in Concerns, an exhibition featuring the work of artist George Lorio at the Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery on the College of Southern Maryland's (CSM) La Plata Campus. 

Through his artwork, Lorio explores environmental destruction and the potential for renewal, drawing inspiration from his observations of the natural world. His work highlights the essential role trees play in sustaining the environment by absorbing carbon dioxide, storing carbon, producing oxygen, preventing soil erosion, and cooling urban spaces. 

Lorio's artistic perspective is shaped by his walks through wooded landscapes, where he observes the continuous cycles of growth, change, and decay. 

A gallery talk and reception with Lorio will take place on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 2:30 p.m. The exhibition will remain on display through Dec. 11. The gallery talk, reception, and exhibition are free and open to the public. 

CSM Theater Presents: The Snow 

La Plata Campus, Hank Willoughby Foundation Center for the Arts (FA Building), Brad and Linda Gottfried Theater 

When an epic snowfall imprisons the residents of the tiny village of Kishka, young Theodore Sutton proposes that the villagers build a catapult to fling him and six of the village’s bravest and strongest out in search of a solution. With the catapult hastily assembled, Theodore and the heroes are launched over the snow and into the grandest of adventures. Whimsical and humorous, dark and mysterious, heartfelt and sincere, this play weaves a fantastical Grimmsian tale for the entire family. 

Fri. Nov. 13 | 7:30 p.m. 
Sat. Nov. 14 | 7:30 p.m. 
Sun. Nov. 15 | 3 p.m. 
Fri. Nov. 20 | 7:30 p.m. 
Sat. Nov. 21 | 7:30 p.m. 
Sun. Nov. 22 | 3 p.m. 

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online. 

Benny C. Morgan Concert Series: Hai Jin, Piano 

Sat. Nov. 14, 2 - 4 p.m. Prince Frederick Campus, Building B, Rooms 103/104/105 

As an active concert pianist, chamber musician, and orchestral soloist, Dr. Jin has performed over 200 recitals throughout United States and Asia. She has received numerous awards and prizes in competitions including Outstanding Teaching Award at WPTA China-North America International Piano Competition, Liszt competition in the Art of Piano Festival, University of Cincinnati Concerto Competition, Schimmel Piano Competition, and Mozart Concerto Competition in China. 

She made her United States debut in 2010 upon an invitation from Boston University. She has appeared as a soloist throughout the United States and Asia and has performed as a soloist with numerous orchestras including the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic Association Orchestra, Cincinnati Concert Orchestra, China Conservatory Orchestra, and Shanxi String Chamber Orchestra. 

Free admission.  

College Closed for Thanksgiving 

November 25 - 29