Izzy the terrapin is a longtime resident of St. Mary's College of Maryland and mascot to the Department of Biology. Stop by to see her when visiting Schaefer Hall and read up on how the College came to adopt her. (Institutional Advancement / Integrated Marketing & Communications staff photo)

Last week, our newest Seahawks signed the President's Book, a tradition dating back several decades, as a unique record of their matriculation. (Institutional Advancement / Integrated Marketing & Communications staff photo)

Students outside of Glendening Hall on the Pillow. (Institutional Advancement / Integrated Marketing & Communications staff photo)

Aerial view of campus from the St. Mary's River (Institutional Advancement / Integrated Marketing & Communications staff photo)

SMCM crew practice at sunrise on the St. Mary's River (Institutional Advancement / Integrated Marketing & Communications staff photo)

Where is this? First correct answer emailed to communication@smcm.edu wins some Seahawk swag! (Institutional Advancement / Integrated Marketing & Communications staff photo)

Seahawks' sailboat returning to the dock at sunset (Institutional Advancement / Integrated Marketing & Communications staff photo)

SMCM friends in the snow at Winter Wonderland. (Institutional Advancement / Integrated Marketing & Communications staff photo)

Orientation leaders (O-Team) strike a pose with President Jordan. The O-Team works to enhance the student experience for the College's newest Seahawks. From top left: Abby L., Haley G., Ellie W., President Jordan, Joey C., Aryn W., Sophie L. and Kenzie N. (Institutional Advancement staff photo)

Members of PING perform at the MLK Prayer Celebration January 15. (Institutional Advancement / Integrated Marketing & Communications staff photo)

SMCM Men's Swimming competes against Salisbury, January 14. (Institutional Advancement / Integrated Marketing & Communications staff photo)

Students have fun in the 360-degree video booth at Late Night Breakfast in December. (Institutional Advancement / Integrated Marketing & Communications staff photo)

Lily, Ella, Elizabeth and Holli had a little fun with yesterday afternoon's snowfall. (SMCM Institutional Advancement/Integrated Marketing & Communications staff photo)

Barbara Scanlon of Physical Plant sent in this photo she took on the morning shift. Thanks to our hard-working staff who start their days early for us!

Ballet Caliente performs The Nutcracker in the Nancy R. & Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center, December 2023. (Institutional Advancement / Integrated Marketing & Communications staff photo)

Peer Health Educators place their thoughts on the Reflection Obelisk, part of the Stay Alive Make Art exhibition in the Campus Center. The exhibition opens today from 4-6 p.m. and runs through the end of February. (Institutional Advancement / Integrated Marketing & Communications staff photo)