Ashton Carter Picked As Next DefSec
Ashton Carter tabbed as the next DefSec but the choice will not be immediately announced because the vetting process is not complete.
Next Math Circle Dec. 6
The Southern Maryland Math Circle program is open to all middle school and high school students, as well as any interested adults
WARMTH Goes Online through Dec. 7
For the first time, the annual WARMTH art show and auction to benefit homeless will continue online. in St Mary’s County continues online.
Pentagon Pushes Work to Succeed Chuck Hagel
The Pentagon is making its preference known for the next Secretary of Defense.
3rd STEM-ING Event
The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics – Inspiring the Next Generation (STEM-ING) event is designed for middle and high school girls SoMD to gain exposure to the STEM fields and associated careers.
Hoyer Returns as Minority Whip
Congressman Steny Hoyer returns to the 114th Congress as Minority Whip, again. He has been elected Democratic Whip by his party each session since 2003.
Array of DoD Needs Face a Lame Duck Congress
From a new secretary of defense to cybersecurity, a lame duck congress promises little advancement in the time left in this term.
CSM Holiday Shows
College of Southern Maryland is offering a wide array of holiday shows, running now through early December, at their La Plata and Leonardtown campuses.
CSM Jazz Ensemble Dec. 1 in Leonardtown
Directed by Randy Runyon, the ensemble includes CSM students, local high school students, community members and professional musicians.
SMECO Offers Scholarships
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) is offering four $1,500 college scholarships for the 2015-2016 school year. High school students are eligible to apply if they live with parents or guardians who are SMECO customer-members. Seniors must be enrolled or plan to enroll full-time in an accredited college, university, or trade school. The deadline for students to apply for college scholarships is Friday, March 6, 2015.
