InsideSMCM for Parents and Families - June 15, 2023
Dear Parents & Families,
Summer is here, and we hope that you and your Seahawk are having an enriching time. We know many of our students have embarked on summer experiences in research, study abroad, or work opportunities that enhance their educational journey, and we’re grateful for the support our families provide to them in these endeavors.
President Jordan to Co-Chair Carnegie Postsecondary Commission
St. Mary’s College of Maryland President Tuajuanda C. Jordan is co-chair of a newly established Carnegie Postsecondary Commission. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, in partnership with the XQ Institute, announced members of the commission Wednesday, June 14.
Pop-Up Information Station on the Commemorative to Enslaved People of Southern Maryland in the Community Juneteenth Weekend
Professor emerita Merideth Taylor receives Telly Award
Professor Emerita Merideth Taylor and David Taylor of Phocus Video in Lexington Park, Md., received a silver Telly Award for the short documentary film titled, “Sotterley: Talking and Walking Common Ground.” The production highlights Sotterley’s Common Ground Initiative and Descendants project. It explores the various perspectives between the diverse descendants as they discuss Sotterley’s past and its impact on their lives.
Jon Geyer '26 Awarded AAA's Mentorship Award
Jon Geyer ’26, a double major in anthropology and Asian Studies with a minor in Chinese, has been awarded the American Anthropological Association’s Ina Rosenthal-Urey Mentorship Award. The award pairs undergraduate anthropology majors with mentors from both academia and practice, who support the student in learning about their educational and career options after graduation. Awardees receive a $500 award and complimentary AAA membership.