InsideSMCM for Parents and Families - April 27, 2022
Dear Parents,
It’s hard to believe we are halfway through the last week of classes! Final exams, Commencement and student move-out will all take place in the next two and a half weeks. To help you and your student prepare, we’ve collected everything you need to know about the end of the semester.
Assistant Professor Enright Published in Environmental International Journal
By Angela Draheim
Assistant Professor of Psychology Elizabeth Enright and colleagues recently published an article titled, "Prenatal PFAS and psychosocial stress exposures in relation to fetal growth in two pregnancy cohorts: applying environmental mixture methods to chemical and non-chemical stressors," in Environmental International, an open access journal.
April 19, 2022
St. Mary's College of Maryland Jazzed for Mulberry Music Festival
By Gretchen Phillips
St. Mary’s College of Maryland presents the Mulberry Music Festival: Jazz, featuring Joseph Brotherton, the Kelly Bell Band, Carly Harvey, and headlined by Sharón Clark on Friday, June 17, beginning at 6 p.m. on the College’s Townhouse Green. The event is free of charge and open to the public. It will be simultaneously livestreamed on the College’s website. In addition to performing, Harvey, a St. Mary’s College alumna, will reprise her role as mistress of ceremonies.
April 14, 2022
St. Mary's College of Maryland Inducts 29 Students into Phi Beta Kappa's Zeta Chapter of Maryland
By Gretchen Phillips
On Friday, April 1, twenty-nine St. Mary's College of Maryland students were inducted into Phi Beta Kappa's Zeta Chapter of Maryland. One member of the St. Mary's College faculty -- Jennifer Cognard-Black -- was inducted as an honorary member.
April 14, 2022
Chemistry and Biochemistry Students Present Research at National Conferences
By Kelly Neiles
Nine St. Mary’s College of Maryland chemistry and biochemistry students presented their original research at two national conferences this spring: the National American Chemistry Society (ACS) conference in San Diego, Calif., and the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) annual meeting, part of Experimental Biology 2022 in Philadelphia, Pa. The students presented on work related to their senior capstone projects (St. Mary’s Projects), other research they completed within the department, or as part of a summer research program.
April 13, 2022
Professor Grossman’s colloquium to be featured by the Mid-Atlantic Quantum Alliance
By Joshua Grossman
On Wednesday, April 6, at 5:45 p.m., Professor of Physics Josh Grossman will virtually give the SMCM Natural Sciences & Mathematics Colloquium, titled, “How quantum computing will soon transform chemistry, biology, computer science, physics, materials science, national security, finance, logistics, and more.” The Mid-Atlantic Quantum Alliance (MQA) will feature the talk as part of their Quantum Tunnel webinar series.
April 04, 2022
President Jordan to Discuss Pandemic Response at AAC&U Presidents' Trust Town Hall Series
By Gretchen Phillips
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March 30, 2022
InsideSMCM for Parents and Families - March 29, 2022
Dear Parents,
With the end of the semester upon us, we’ve collected the most important information about advising, registration, Commencement, and other exciting end-of-year events at St. Mary’s College of Maryland!
Advising & Registration
Academic Advising Day will take place on Tuesday, March 29, and registration for all degree-seeking students will open on Wednesday, March 30. Encourage your student to connect with their academic adviser to discuss their plans for coursework in fall 2022.
Assistant Professor Jessye McDowell hosting Art, Tech + Advocacy Series of Artist & Scholar Talks
By Jessica McDowell
Assistant Professor of Digital Art Jessye McDowell, in their role as president of the New Media Caucus, is inaugurating a three-part series of talks on Art, Tech + Advocacy. The series is in collaboration with Public Art for Racial Justice, and the Ammerman Center for Arts & Technology.
March 23, 2022