{"id":6,"date":"2024-11-05T20:23:27","date_gmt":"2024-11-05T20:23:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/community-outreach-and-engagement\/?page_id=6"},"modified":"2026-10-15T13:22:18","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T13:22:18","slug":"office-of-community-outreach-engagement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/community-engagement\/","title":{"rendered":"Office of Community Outreach &#038; Engagement"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-6\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-6-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-6-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-6-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-gold-buttons panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons-default-d75171398898-6\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><nav class=\"smcm-gold-buttons\"><ul><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#for-students\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-handshake-angle\"><\/i>Volunteer Opportunities<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#community-partners\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-hand-holding-hand\"><\/i>Community Partnerships<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#news-events\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-people-group\"><\/i>SMCM in the Community<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#news-events\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-school\"><\/i>Community on Campus<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/community-engagement\/non-profit-expo\/\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-calendar\"><\/i>Nonprofit Expo<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-right smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfgYsDaxiP454ga7LDvfVG7yi-NAiDwhxAZs1ogQ4K4NgFsow\/viewform?usp=sf_link\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-clock\"><\/i>Report Volunteer Hours<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-up-right-from-square smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#arts-alliance\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-palette\"><\/i>Arts Alliance<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1N0APKcy5QDRbO0ADphpblGbFkjEFiUCl\/view?usp=sharing\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-people-line\"><\/i>Principles of Community Engagement<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-up-right-from-square smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/issuu.com\/smcmpublications\/docs\/cdce_2026_annual_report\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-regular fa-file\"><\/i>2026 Annual Report<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-up-right-from-square smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-6-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-6-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-6-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>What<\/strong> We Do<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-6-1-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text\" data-index=\"2\" ><div class=\"smcm-intro-section panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-6-1-0-1\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><span>Connecting campus with community.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-6-1-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Community Engagement serves as the bridge between St. Mary&#8217;s College of Maryland and the Southern Maryland community. We believe that strong partnerships create meaningful opportunities for learning, service, and shared success.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-6-1-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-6-1-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-6\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2024\/11\/IMG_20240907_1138024232.jpg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2024\/11\/IMG_20240907_1138024232.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2024\/11\/IMG_20240907_1138024232-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2024\/11\/IMG_20240907_1138024232-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2024\/11\/IMG_20240907_1138024232-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2024\/11\/IMG_20240907_1138024232-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" title=\"IMG_20240907_113802423~2\" alt=\"A spacious lobby with tall glass windows. Tables with informational displays line the walls, staffed by people talking with visitors. Red and orange chairs are positioned in the foreground, and trees are visible outside.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-6-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-6-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-6-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We collaborate with students, faculty, staff, community organizations, businesses, and civic leaders to promote experiential learning, professional development, volunteerism, internships, and civic participation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our work is intended to be mutually beneficial. Whether we&#8217;re supporting community-engaged courses, connecting students with organizations that match their passions and career goals, or welcoming community members to campus, we are committed to creating spaces where ideas, resources, and people come together.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Above all, we are an office that leans into \u201cyes.\u201d Think of us as the College&#8217;s front porch \u2013 a welcoming place where campus and community connect. Come sit for a spell and share your ideas. Let&#8217;s build something meaningful together!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-6-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-6-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-6-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>Who<\/strong> We Are<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-6-3-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"7\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>The Community Engagement team is part of the Office of Career Development and Community Engagement. It is led by the Director of Community Engagement and includes professional staff and student interns.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-6-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"for-students\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-6-4\" ><div id=\"pgc-6-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-6-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"8\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-6\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2025\/01\/54278371655_119ebf33d4_o-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2025\/01\/54278371655_119ebf33d4_o-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2025\/01\/54278371655_119ebf33d4_o-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2025\/01\/54278371655_119ebf33d4_o-1024x565.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2025\/01\/54278371655_119ebf33d4_o-768x423.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2025\/01\/54278371655_119ebf33d4_o-1536x847.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2025\/01\/54278371655_119ebf33d4_o-2048x1129.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" title=\"Photo by Chuck Steenburgh\" alt=\"\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-6-4-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-6-4-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"9\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title \" style=\"text-align: ;\">For <strong>Students<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-6-4-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text\" data-index=\"10\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explore what it means to be an active, engaged citizen. Find meaning through service. Learn through hands-on, real-world experiences that prepare you for lifelong success.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"panel-6-4-1-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"11\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"\/community-outreach-and-engagement\/for-students\/\">Get involved as a student<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-6-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-6-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-6-5-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"12\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title \" style=\"text-align: ;\">For <strong>Faculty &amp; Staff<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-6-5-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text\" data-index=\"13\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work with community partners to build engaged learning into your coursework and activities and to enhance the student experience. Serve alongside others, build long-lasting and impactful relationships and help meet SMCM\u2019s commitment to being an anchor institution in the region.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"panel-6-5-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"14\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"\/community-outreach-and-engagement\/for-faculty-staff\/\">Get involved as a Faculty or Staff Member<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-6-5-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-6-5-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"15\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-6\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2024\/11\/462923260_122124210398425840_4441630361817415723_n.jpg\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2024\/11\/462923260_122124210398425840_4441630361817415723_n.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2024\/11\/462923260_122124210398425840_4441630361817415723_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2024\/11\/462923260_122124210398425840_4441630361817415723_n-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2024\/11\/462923260_122124210398425840_4441630361817415723_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2024\/11\/462923260_122124210398425840_4441630361817415723_n-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" alt=\"A group of people sitting around a long table in an office setting, engaged in discussion. They have notebooks, pens, and beverages in front of them. The room is bright with large windows in the background.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-6-6\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"community-partners\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-6-6\" ><div id=\"pgc-6-6-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-6-6-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"16\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-6\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2024\/11\/DSC_6196.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2024\/11\/DSC_6196.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2024\/11\/DSC_6196-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2024\/11\/DSC_6196-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2024\/11\/DSC_6196-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" alt=\"Two people hold a &quot;St. Mary&#039;s College of Maryland Office of Community Outreach &amp; Engagement&quot; banner on a road, while a person in a white shirt waves at them. Another person smiles, holding small American flags. Trees in the background.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-6-6-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-6-6-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"17\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title \" style=\"text-align: ;\">For <strong>Community Partners<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-6-6-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text\" data-index=\"18\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interested in engaging with our students, faculty and staff? Reach out to us with your project ideas.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"panel-6-6-1-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"19\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"\/community-outreach-and-engagement\/for-community-partners\/\">What we offer for our Community Partners<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-6-7\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-6-7-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-6-7-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"20\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title \" style=\"text-align: ;\">Civic <strong>Engagement &amp; Voting<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-6-7-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text\" data-index=\"21\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In partnership with the Center for the Study of Democracy, SMCM Government Affairs and the Multicultural Programs Office, we support programs that encourage participation in civic life. We promote respectful dialogue about current affairs; advocacy and activism on local, state, national and global issues; voter registration and education and voting in every election.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"panel-6-7-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"22\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"\/community-outreach-and-engagement\/civic-engagement-voting\/\">Learn more about OCOE and Civic Engagement<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-6-7-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-6-7-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"23\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-6\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2024\/11\/464934751_122125580270425840_6113384081435061995_n-e1731426508726.jpg\" width=\"1303\" height=\"1194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2024\/11\/464934751_122125580270425840_6113384081435061995_n-e1731426508726.jpg 1303w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2024\/11\/464934751_122125580270425840_6113384081435061995_n-e1731426508726-300x275.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2024\/11\/464934751_122125580270425840_6113384081435061995_n-e1731426508726-1024x938.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2024\/11\/464934751_122125580270425840_6113384081435061995_n-e1731426508726-768x704.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1303px) 100vw, 1303px\" title=\"464934751_122125580270425840_6113384081435061995_n\" alt=\"Four people stand in front of an &quot;I Voted&quot; sign inside a building. They are smiling and wearing casual clothing. The background features wooden paneling and the entrance door.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-6-8\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"arts-alliance\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-6-8\" ><div id=\"pgc-6-8-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-6-8-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"24\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-6\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2025\/10\/PXL_20250705_001624422-e1759417515215.jpg\" width=\"1537\" height=\"1170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2025\/10\/PXL_20250705_001624422-e1759417515215.jpg 1537w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2025\/10\/PXL_20250705_001624422-e1759417515215-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2025\/10\/PXL_20250705_001624422-e1759417515215-1024x779.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2025\/10\/PXL_20250705_001624422-e1759417515215-768x585.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1537px) 100vw, 1537px\" alt=\"Crowd seated on lawn chairs and blankets at an outdoor concert near an amphitheater, viewed from under a tent with text partially visible on the canopy.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-6-8-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-6-8-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"25\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"text-align: ;\">Arts <strong>Alliance<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-6-8-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"26\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Arts Alliance at SMCM was created to promote and support cultural and arts-related activities and programs at the College for the enrichment and enjoyment of the Southern Maryland community. The Alliance has sponsored the River Concert Series, Twain Lecture Series, and other popular programs. It also recognizes outstanding students in the arts and letters during the annual Awards Convocation. Members enjoy certain benefits, including special receptions and docent opportunities.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-6-8-1-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"27\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/community-outreach-and-engagement\/arts-alliance\/\">Join the Arts Alliance<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-6-9\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-6-9-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-6-9-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"28\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-6-9-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Community Events and Volunteer <strong>Opportunities<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-6-9-0-1\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-last-child\" data-index=\"29\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\"\n  src=\"https:\/\/calendar.google.com\/calendar\/embed?src=c_90afe0d45f38af64272a8fda0fff7e67a9f6a33037e4c7224dd2cd6246957d56@group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America\/New_York\"\n  style=\"border: 0\"\n  width=\"100%\"\n  height=\"600\"\n  frameborder=\"0\"\n  scrolling=\"no\"\n\ttitle=\"Calendar of Volunteer Opportunities\">\n<\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-6-10\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-6-10-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-6-10-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"30\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-6-10-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"text-align: ;\">Annual <strong>Report<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-6-10-0-1\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-last-child\" data-index=\"31\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><div style=\"display: flex; 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