{"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":"2026-02-16T18:45:53","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T18:45:53","slug":"office-of-community-outreach-engagement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/community-outreach-and-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-outreach-and-engagement\/volunteer-expo\/\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-calendar\"><\/i>Volunteer 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><\/li><li><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><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><\/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=\"\">Our <strong>Mission<\/strong><\/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;\">The Office of Community Outreach and Engagement (OCOE) enriches campus and community life by advancing meaningful, mutually beneficial partnerships that support community-based learning and contribute to building a more equitable, thriving, and resilient Southern Maryland.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The office launched in August 2024 to help implement the goals of SMCM\u2019s strategic plan, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Rising Tide<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which calls for the College to \u201cbecome a sought-after regional resource and develop opportunities for student educational engagement with communities that are mutually beneficial.\u201d<\/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\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OCOE fosters collaboration between SMCM students, faculty, staff and the community beyond our campus borders. We provide a space for the creation and exchange of knowledge and resources by:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Developing and maintaining partnerships with community organizations, institutions and businesses<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working with our Community Engagement Council to assess community needs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Providing information to community members about campus events, programs and resources<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connecting students with volunteer opportunities that align with their academic and personal interests and contribute to their sense of civic responsibility<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working with faculty, staff, and community partners to develop community-engaged curriculum and co-curricular learning experiences<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promoting civic engagement through participation in democratic processes and public policy-making<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-6-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"for-students\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-6-3\" ><div id=\"pgc-6-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-6-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><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-6-3-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-6-3-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"7\" ><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=\"\">For <strong>Students<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-6-3-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text\" data-index=\"8\" >\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-6-3-1-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"9\" ><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-6-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-6-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-6-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"10\" ><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=\"\">For <strong>Faculty &amp; Staff<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-6-4-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text\" data-index=\"11\" >\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-6-4-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"12\" ><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-6-4-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-6-4-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"13\" ><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-6-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"community-partners\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-6-5\" ><div id=\"pgc-6-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-6-5-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"14\" ><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-6-5-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-6-5-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"15\" ><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=\"\">For <strong>Community Partners<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-6-5-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text\" data-index=\"16\" >\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-6-5-1-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"17\" ><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-6-6\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-6-6-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-6-6-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"18\" ><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=\"\">Civic <strong>Engagement &amp; Voting<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-6-6-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text\" data-index=\"19\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In partnership with the Center for the Study of Democracy 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-6-6-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"20\" ><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-6-6-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-6-6-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"21\" ><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-6-7\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"arts-alliance\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-6-7\" ><div id=\"pgc-6-7-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-6-7-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"22\" ><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-6-7-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-6-7-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"23\" ><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=\"\">Arts <strong>Alliance<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-6-7-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"24\" ><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\u00a0was 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 sponsors the River Concert Series, Twain Lecture Series, and other popular programs. It also recognizes outstanding students in the arts and letters. Members enjoy certain benefits, including special receptions and docent opportunities.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-6-7-1-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"25\" ><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-6-8\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-6-8-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-6-8-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"26\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-6-8-0-0\" ><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-6-8-0-1\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-last-child\" data-index=\"27\" ><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<\/iframe><\/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=\"\">Annual <strong>Report<\/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\"><div style=\"display: flex; 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