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InsideSMCM for Parents and Families - October 27, 2022

Dear Parents & Families,

The pace of events continues as we head into the home stretch of the fall semester.  We hope you will be able to join us for The Sacred Journey: The Beloved Community on November 4, and that you will encourage your student to be a part of this emerging St. Mary’s College tradition.  There are also a variety of performances coming up, particularly in the Nancy R. & Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center, which will soon have its own web page.

President Jordan Named to Maryland Humanities Board

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By Gretchen Phillips

St. Mary’s College of Maryland President Tuajuanda C. Jordan was recently named to the Maryland Humanities board, representing St. Mary’s County.  She is among seven new members announced by the organization earlier this month. 

Maryland Humanities is a statewide nonprofit organization that creates and supports educational experiences in the humanities that inspire all Marylanders to embrace lifelong learning, exchange ideas openly, and enrich their communities.

October 26, 2022

Professor of History Christine Adams Gives Podcast Interview, Invited Lecture

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By Lee Capristo

Professor of History Christine Adams and her co-author/sister Tracy Adams, were interviewed for a New Books Network podcast about their book, "The Creation of the French Royal Mistress: From Agnes Sorel to Madame DuBarry" (Penn State Univ. Press, 2021). The podcast, recorded in September 2021, was published on Oct.

October 24, 2022

St. Mary’s College of Maryland Board of Trustees Reviews Progress on Strategic Planning and Other Initiatives

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By Chuck Steenburgh
The St. Mary’s College Board of Trustees met on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 14 and 15, 2022, receiving reports on the progress of strategic planning, academics, enrollment and retention, and other College activities.  The board also approved a number of items, including a Facilities Renewal Policy and board meeting schedule for 2022-2025.
October 17, 2022

Professor Arnett Delivers Keynote Address to Delaware Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages

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By Chuck Steenburgh
Professor & Chair of Educational Studies Katy Arnett was the keynote speaker for the fall conference of the Delaware Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (DECTFL) on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022 in Newark, Delaware. Her keynote was entitled: "From Deficit to Barriers to Opportunities: Transforming What it Means to be an Inclusive Language Educator."
October 17, 2022

Inalienable Rights Panel Sparks Discussion

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By Chuck Steenburgh

“Can the inalienable rights referenced by the fathers of the Constitution exist for all Americans in the 21st ce0ntury?”  That was the question posed to a national media panel before more than 350 students, faculty & staff, and community members on Friday evening, October 7, 2022 in the Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center auditorium.

October 09, 2022