Seminars & Events
September 23rd, 4-6 pm
Alumni Lodge
SMP Spotlight
Carly Swaim, "In Grey Waters: Reactions to the Liberty Incident from a Cold
War Perspective," 2007.
Examines the 1967 attack on the USS Liberty (during the
Six Day War) through the lens of Cold War strategies, goals, and concerns.
Alumni Spotlight
As a history student at St. Mary's College, I was challenged to go beyond the text book. I was challenged in the classroom, filled with discussions, debates, and primary source readings. I studied Russian history under Professor Tom Barrett. One of the most amazing classes that I took at St. Mary's was a class based on St. Petersburg, Russia. As part of the class, we traveled to St. Petersburg over spring break.
-Kelly LaRose, Class of 2007
Awards
David Beers Quinn History Award past winners
Established in 1978 to recognize outstanding scholarship in the discipline. In 1986, named in honor of a distinguished former professor of history. ($100)
- 2008 Winner: Halley Lynne Fehner
- 2007 Winner: Kathleen Frana
- 2006 Winner: Jeremy Young
- 2005 Winner: Michelle Ruth Hessey
The Colton History Award past winners
Provided by the Major William Thomas Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (St. Mary's County) to a deserving history student. (a book)
- 2008 Winner: William Seth LaShier
- 2007 Winner: Kate Wersan
- 2006 Winner: Natasha Hollenbach
- 2005 Winner: Debbie Yan Lee
The Betty W. Briscoe Award past winners
Provided by the John Hanson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (Calvert County) to a Calvert County history major. ($100)
- 2008 Winner: Amy Alicia Griffin
- 2007 Winner: Vince Cappello
- 2006 Winner: Kelly LaRose
- 2005 Winner: David Madera
The Alison Quinn Award in History past winners
Provided by a gift from David Beers Quinn to encourage students to maintain an interest in history and to specialize in the subject. ($75)
- 2008 Winner: Jordan Daniel Grant
- 2007 Winner: Halley Fehner
- 2006 Winner: Nathan Barker
- 2005 Winner: Jeremy Cameron Young
The May Russell Historical Achievement Award past winners
Given by the St. Mary’s County Historical Society for an outstanding paper on some aspect of St. Mary’s County history or early Maryland history from the 17th century through the Civil War. ($100). Open to any student of St. Mary’s College.
- 2008 Winner: Keith Robert Buzby
- 2007 Winner: Nathan Barker
- 2006 Winner: Don Johnson
- 2005 Winner: Bethany Rae Scherbarth
National Society of Colonial Dames past winners
For those aspiring to graduate study in American History. These awards are managed in each District separately in accordance with a rotating schedule.
- 2008 Winner: N/A
- 2007 Winner: N/A
- 2006 Winners: Bridget McVae/Beth Luginbill
- 2005 Winner: Laura Brian Coons
The Robert Thrun Memorial Award
Given by Sotterley. Not given every year.
- 2008 Winner: Not given
- 2007 Winner: Not given
- 2006 Winner: Not given
- 2005 Winner: Not given
