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River Concert Series Continues July 3 with Vocalist Hilary Kole and Fireworks | June 26, 2009
St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM) River Concert Series 2009 continues Friday, July 3, with “It’s a ‘50’s Fourth,” featuring renowned jazz vocalist Hilary Kole performing ‘50’s music with the Chesapeake Orchestra, directed by Jeffrey Silberschlag. The orchestra will also perform Sousa marches and Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture,” accompanied by fireworks. Enjoy the 11th summer of world-class music and food from local vendors. Gates open at 5 p.m. and the concert starts at 7 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public, and picnic baskets are welcome. For more information, visit the River Concert Series Web site at www.riverconcertseries.com.
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The documentary film “With All Deliberate Speed: One High School’s Story” premiered to a racially diverse audience of approximately 200 in the Great Mills High School auditorium last Thursday evening, bringing the local community together to discover the stories within the film. St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM) professor Merideth Taylor produced the film, which gave voice to those who experienced desegregation at Great Mills High School between 1958 and 1972. Afterwards, members of the audience – some of whom had experienced this time period at Great Mills – made comments and asked questions of the panel.
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St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM) River Concert Series 2009 continues Friday, June 26, with “Uncommon Men,” that includes works by Beethoven, Copland, and Haydn, and features renowned Italian flutist Giuseppe Nova and the Chesapeake Orchestra, directed by Jeffrey Silberschlag. Enjoy the 11th summer of world-class music and food from local vendors. Gates open at 5 p.m. and the concert starts at 7 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public, and picnic baskets are welcome. See full press release.
ESPNU Broadcasts the 2009 Gill College Nationals Sailing Championship Won by SMCM | June 15, 2009
This weekend, college sports channel ESPNU will feature the 2009 ICSA/GILL Co-ed National Dinghy Sailing Championship won by St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM) when it took place at the St. Francis Yacht Club in San Francisco on June 3. The race dates back to 1937. Airing on ESPNU Saturday, June 20, at 3 p.m., onboard cameras and microphones will highlight the action of 123 young sailors from the most competitive schools in the nation.
See full press release.2009 St. Mary’s College of Maryland Governor’s Cup Yacht Race Photography Competition | June 12, 2009
St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM)invites photographers to capture the challenges of sailing by entering the 2009 St. Mary’s College of Maryland Governor’s Cup Yacht Race Professional Photography Competition. This year’s race, which begins in Annapolis July 31 and ends at SMCM August 1, marks the 36th annual running of the Bay’s oldest and most prestigious overnight race.
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From snoozing sailors to stormy weather, the 2008 St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM) Governor’s Cup Yacht Race Photography Competition yielded a diverse range of award-winning photographs. The historic race was captured by some of the best photographers on the Eastern Seaboard. First-place winners include Tom Wolff’s “Untitled” in the color category, John Esparolini’s “Black and White #4” in the black and white category, and Al Schreitmueller’s “Canvas on Canvas” in the post-race category.
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Yesterday, St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM) won the 2009 ICSA/GILL Co-ed National Dinghy Sailing Championship in San Francisco, the Superbowl of intercollegiate sailing. This marks the third time in program history that SMCM has captured the Co-ed Dinghy National Championship. Yale Universtiy came in second, followed by Georgetown University.
See full press release.Documentary on Desegregation of Great Mills High School Brings Hidden Local History to Screen | June 9, 2009
St. Mary’s College of Maryland professor Merideth Taylor has produced a documentary film on the desegregation of Great Mills High School that will premiere in the high school’s auditorium on June 18th at 7pm. “With All Deliberate Speed: One High School's Story”, will run about one hour and give voice to those who experienced the desegregation process at Great Mills High School between 1958 and 1972.
See full press release.“Across the Ages: An Alumni Art Exhibition” At Boyden Gallery | June 5, 2009
The Boyden Gallery at St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM) will display artwork featuring alumni who attended between the years 1972 and 2006. Their work spans multiple media, including glass, photography, ceramic, jewelry, painting, and pastel. Select pieces are available for purchase by contacting the artist. Jurors Jeanne Hammett ‘77, Paul Matthai ‘74, and M. Jane Rowe ’94 guided the development of this exhibition. See full press release.
SlackWater: A Book of Oral History on 1960’s and 70’s St. Mary’s County, Just Published | June 12, 2009
The sixth volume of SlackWater was released recently at St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM), chronicling cultural and environmental changes in Southern Maryland. The journal, titled “The Instant City,” explores the social, political, and economical impact of the 1960s and ‘70s on the region through stories, interviews, historical photographs, and artwork contributed by people from the community who lived through that formative era of rapid growth. The issue is available for $17.95 in the Campus Bookstore and online at www.smcmbooks.com.
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The St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM) River Concert Series prepares for its 11th year of summer evening entertainment for the community, opening with a celebration of Maryland’s 375th birthday. On Friday evenings, from June 19 through July 31, as well as on Saturday, June 20, enjoy world-class music and food from local vendors. Gates open at 5 p.m. and concerts start at 7 p.m. Under the musical direction of Jeffrey Silberschlag, the Chesapeake Orchestra will feature renowned guest artists, with two fireworks displays this year over the St. Mary’s River. The concerts are free and open to the public, and picnic baskets are welcome. For more information, visit the River Concert Series web site at www.smcm.edu/rcs/.
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St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM) senior Jay Fleming, of Annapolis, Md., won the Annual Student Art Exhibit’s Joseph Marion Gough, Jr. Excellence in Art Award for his photograph titled “Osprey.” The award is given annually by a committee from the Leonardtown PNC Bank who, along with other local business leaders in the county, made up the jury for the student art show. The photograph, along with other works from the show, are on display through August at the bank.
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The Point News, the student newspaper at St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM), won first place with special merit in the American Scholastic Press Association’s (ASPA) annual newspaper competition. The paper was also awarded the Best Sports Photo for junior Matt Molek’s photo of SMCM men’s basketball player Camontae Griffin ’11. This is the third consecutive year that the student newspaper has received high honors.
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The annual SMCM Governor’s Cup Yacht Race sets sail from Annapolis on Friday, July 31, at 6 p.m. The Governor’s Cup Yacht Race is the oldest and longest continuously run overnight race on the Chesapeake Bay. This year marks the 37th anniversary of the running of the race from Maryland’s current capital city to its first capital in St. Mary’s City. As boats begin to arrive at the college Saturday morning, sailors and the public are invited to a post-race party beginning at 10 a.m. with food and live entertainment.
See full press release.Public Lecture by Washington Post Correspondent and NPR Commentator T.R. Reid | April 7, 2009
Nobody knows which countries will stand at the top of the superpower rankings half a century from now. But journalist T. R. Reid—who has lived on three continents and reported from three dozen countries—is ready to place his bets. On Tuesday, April 14 at 8 p.m. he will deliver a lecture, titled “The Global Superpowers of 2050. (The U.S. won’t be No. 1. Neither will China.),” in Auerbach Auditorium at St. Mary’s Hall on the college campus. The talk is free and open to the public. See full press release.
