(St. Mary's City, MD) July 14, 2010-St. Mary's College of Maryland hosted 110 state Equal Employment Opportunity specialists this week at their annual retreat July 12-14, where they tackled such issues as sexual harassment prevention, workplace violence, and mental health in the workplace, and listened to speakers Glynis Watford, Statewide EEO Coordinator; Eloise Foster, Secretary of the Department of Budget and Management; Georgia Brady, Administrative Law Judge; and state Attorney General Douglas Gansler.

(St. Mary's City, MD) July 14, 2010-Singing sensation and Wyle soloist Kate Baldwin joins music director Jeffrey Silberschlag and the Chesapeake Orchestra for the grand finale of the St. Mary's College of Maryland 2010 River Concert Series on July 30. Baldwin, who received both a 2010 Tony Award nomination for Best Actress in a Musical and a Drama Desk Award nomination for Outstanding Actress in a Musical for her performance in Broadway's Finian's Rainbow, will sing such favorites as "That Something Special" and "It Might as Well Be Spring." The concert also features Beethoven's "Symphony No. 5." You are welcome to come starting at 5 p.m. to picnic or visit one of the many local vendors; the concert starts at 7 p.m. and is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.riverconcertseries.com or call 240-895-3038.

 (St. Mary's City, MD) July 8, 2010-Next stop on the St. Mary's College of Maryland River Concert Series: Vienna! The July 23 concert features concertmaster José Cueto as violin soloist joining music director Jeffrey Silberschlag and the Chesapeake Orchestra in a performance of Lalo's "Symphonie espanole." Then, to celebrate Gustav Mahler's 150^th birthday anniversary, the orchestra performs his Symphony No.7. The weekly celebrations on the college's Townhouse Green continue every Friday through July 30 with world-class music and a variety of food from local vendors. Gates open at 5 p.m. and concerts start at 7 p.m. These outdoor concerts are free and open to the public, and picnic baskets are welcome. For more information, visit www.riverconcertseries.com or call 240-895-3038.

 (St. Mary's City, MD) July 8, 2010-St. Mary's College of Maryland (SMCM) is one of five organizations to receive the Leadership Award of the Maryland Green Registry. This is the first year the Registry has recognized special leadership amongst its 210 members. The award recognizes organizations that show a strong commitment to sustainable practices, that continue to improve its environmental performance, and that demonstrate measurable results.

 (St. Mary's City, MD) July 7, 2010-Dr. Mary-Jeanne Raleigh, director of Counseling Services at St. Mary's College of Maryland, was elected president-elect of the American College Counseling Association (ACCA) for 2010-11, and will serve as president in 2011-12. The ACCA is made up of diverse mental health professionals from the fields of counseling, psychology, and social work who aim to promote ethical and responsible professional practice,   promote communication and exchange among college counselors across service areas and institutional settings, and provide leadership and advocacy for counseling in higher education.

 (St. Mary's City, MD) June 28, 2010-At the River Concert July 16 on the Townhouse Green at St. Mary's College of Maryland (SMCM), music director Jeffrey Silberschlag and the Chesapeake Orchestra present the world premiere of a work by Maryland composer William Kleinsasser, who was inspired by the lovely St. Mary's River. The orchestra also performs Prokofiev's Symphony No. 5 and the concert's guest artist is violinist Brian Hong, winner of the first annual River Concert Series Young Artist Concerto Competition. The weekly music celebrations on the college's Townhouse Green continue every Friday through July 30 with world-class performances and a variety of food from local vendors. Gates open at 5 p.m. and concerts start at 7 p.m. These outdoor concerts are free and open to the public, and picnic baskets are welcome. For more information, visit www.riverconcertseries.com or call 240-895-3038.

 (St. Mary's City, MD) June 22, 2010- Maureen Silva, who has extensive experience in the educational development field that includes fundraising, alumni relations, and campaign marketing, will be the new vice president for development for St. Mary's College of Maryland (SMCM). Both Silva and the college's new president, Joseph Urgo, begin July 1.

(St. Mary's City, MD) June 18, 2010 - The annual St. Mary's College of Maryland (SMCM) Governor's Cup Yacht Race sets sail from Annapolis on Friday, August 6, at 6 p.m; and for the first time ever, boats will be tracked live by GPS. This year marks the 37^th running of the race from Maryland's current capital city to its first capital in St. Mary's City.  The Governor's Cup Yacht Race is the oldest and longest continuously run overnight race on the Chesapeake Bay.  As boats begin to cross the finish line, sailors and the public are invited to a post-race party that goes on all day and into the evening Saturday with food and live entertainment.  Racers can register and get details online at www.smcm.edu/govcup. Registration deadline is July 30.

 (St. Mary's City, MD) June 15, 2010-Begin your Fourth of July celebration at the Friday, July 2, River Concert at St. Mary's College of Maryland (SMCM) with heroes and with fireworks. "It will feature patriotic music and music that fills the imagination with heroes," said Jeffrey Silberschlag, music director of the River Concert Series and the Chesapeake Orchestra. Guest musicians include the Marine Saxophone Quartet, comprised of members of "The President's Own" U.S. Marine Band, and a winner of the Young Artist Concerto Competition, Ian Chaava, on the euphonium. Also featured is a Gershwin piano concerto with award-winning pianist Brian Ganz. The weekly celebrations on the college's Townhouse Green continue every Friday through July 30 with world-class music and a variety of food from local vendors.  Gates open at 5 p.m. and concerts start at 7 p.m. These outdoor concerts are free and open to the public, and picnic baskets are welcome. For more information, visit www.riverconcertseries.com or call 240-895-3038.

 (St. Mary's City, MD) June 2, 2010-The 2010 St. Mary's College of Maryland (SMCM) River Concert Series concert season kicks off Friday, June 18, when accomplished jazz and classical pianist Jeffrey Chappell joins the Chesapeake Orchestra and music director Jeffrey Silberschlag to perform American composer Samuel Barber's "Piano Concerto."  The concert also includes Robert Schumann's No. 1 "Spring." The weekly celebrations on the college's Townhouse Green continue every Friday through July 30 with world-class music and a variety of food from local vendors.  Gates open at 5 p.m. and concerts start at 7 p.m. These outdoor 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.riverconcertseries.com or call 240-895-3038.