Tag: university of maryland
Regenerative Landscaping
One in a series of presentations on Climate & Sustainability by Sara Via, Ph.D., Professor, University of Maryland. In this seminar Dr. Via will address questions such as: How can we produce beautiful residential, commercial and municipal landscapes that will reduce carbon emissions, improve soil health, help manage stormwater and even save money? Dr. Via […]
Regenerative Gardening: Successful and Sustainable Climate Victory Gardens
One in a series of presentations on Climate & Sustainability by Sara Via, Ph.D., Professor, University of Maryland. In this seminar Dr. Via will address questions such as: How can you grow your own food successfully? What strategies will help you adapt to changes already occurring from Climate Change, and how can your gardening methods […]
1 injured in shooting in Annapolis’ Harbor House community
Last night at 5:20pm, Annapolis Police officers responded to the Harbor House (a HACA property) for a report of shots fired. An officer was in the area when he heard several shots fired. He went to investigate and found a 32 year old male victim who had been shot in the leg. The victim was […]
AAMC recognized as most connected in US News & World Report
[do action=”fringe”/] Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC) has been recognized as one of the most connected hospitals for 2015-16 by U.S. News & World Report. AAMC is the only Maryland hospital to receive this recognition. The U.S. News Most Connected Hospitals list recognizes hospitals whose excellence in patient safety, patient engagement and clinical connectedness improves […]
Local energy firm receives grant
XChanger Companies has been awarded its second $100,000 grant from the University of Maryland’s Center for Environmental Energy Engineering. The grant money will be used to install another patented XChanger HVAC air flow technology system in a commercial building space. The first grant the company received was used in the Holmatro USA commercial manufacturing facility […]
AACC professor selected for national STEM award
Alycia A. Marshall, Ph.D., chair of Anne Arundel Community College’s mathematics department, was chosen for a top national honor in the science, technology, mathematics and engineering (STEM) field. INSIGHT into Diversity magazine named her one of 100 Inspiring Women in STEM in recognition of her leadership in mentoring, teaching and encouraging students to major in […]
Two boys missing from Odenton home
The Anne Arundel County Police are seeking information regarding the whereabouts of two juvenile boys, Jacob and Benjamin Molina. The brothers were last known to be in the area of Cheswick Lane in Odenton, Maryland, and were last seen around 6am on July 12, 2015. Anyone with information regarding their whereabouts is urged to contact the […]
Andrew Redman joins Glen Burnie’s Weichert Realtors – Platinum Service
Weichert Realtors® – Platinum Service, covering the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan area, is proud to announce Andrew Redman has joined their office as a real estate agent. Redman is serving property buyers and sellers in Anne Arundel, Eastern Shore, Prince Georges and Montgomery counties. “Andrew is a great addition to our team of real estate specialists,” said […]
Catch Me If You Can up next at Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre
Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre’s 50th season of “theatre under the stars” continues on Thursday, July 2 with the area premiere of Catch Me If You Can, a high-flying musical comedy based on the hit DreamWorks film and the incredible true story that inspired it. Filled with jazzy music, high-energy dance numbers, and a riveting story, […]
AACC math professor recognized for education excellence
Robyn a. Toman, professor of mathematics at Anne Arundel Community College, recently received an Education Excellence Award from the Northern Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce in recognition of her work in redesigning pre-college math curriculum that benefits both AACC students and students at two high schools in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools system. […]
Former AACC standout midfielder to be inducted to hall of fame
Maurice “Maury” LaPointe, standout midfielder on Anne Arundel Community College’s 1994 and 1995 Men’s Lacrosse teams, is one of 10 new members being inducted into the National Junior College Athletic Association Men’s Lacrosse Coaches Association’s ninth Hall of Fame on Friday, May 8 at the Community College of Baltimore College-Essex. “This is a great honor,” […]
Chesapeake Bay Trust announces $1.6M in 2015 grants
The Chesapeake Bay Trust just announced the approval of 83 grants totaling $1,688,175 to enable a wide range of organizations to implement on the-ground restoration and education projects and programs. Four times each year the Trust’s board of trustees announces its grant approvals which help local nonprofit organizations, local governments, and schools improve water quality […]
AACC encourages employers to sign up for April job fair
Employers planning to hire workers this spring or summer should sign up now to have a booth at Anne Arundel Community College’s Spring Job Fair from noon-4 p.m. April 16, in the David S. Jenkins Gymnasium on AACC’s Arnold campus, 101 College Parkway. The fair is open to jobseekers in the Maryland-Washington, D.C. Metro area […]
Schuh announces Director of Social Services recommendation
County Executive Steve Schuh today announced his intention to recommend to the Maryland Secretary of Human Resources the appointment of Carnitra White as Anne Arundel County Director of Social Services. “Carnitra is a skilled professional who will work hard to ensure the best services for our citizens,” said Schuh. “Her unrivaled passion and skill make […]
Schuh names Education Advisor
County Executive-elect Steve Schuh today announced his appointment of Amalie E. Brandenburg as Education Advisor to the County Executive. “Amalie is someone who is passionate about the education of our students,” said Schuh. “On a daily basis, she demonstrates a commitment to improve our system that will serve our citizens well.” In her role, Brandenburg […]
Victim clarifies allegations of sexual attack by Davidsonville’s Ben Chisolm
Fox 5 in Washington is reporting that the police report about a sexual assault at the Jiffy Lube Live concert venue is inaccurate. The female victim claims that she was not asleep at the time and was resting due to a medical condition. The alleged assailant, Ben Chisolm, a 2013 graduate of South River […]
Annapolis High Student-Teacher Killed In Wisconsin Accident
An Annapolis High School student-teacher with the University of Maryland was killed this weekend in a traffic accident in the town of Deerfield, outside of Madison, Wisconsin. Hanna LeBlanc and her husband, were stopped at an intersection in their vehicle and were hit by another vehicle as they attempted to cross the highway. Both were […]
Restored Oyster Reef Shows Highest Denitrification Rate
A group of Chesapeake Bay researchers have published a groundbreaking study in April’s issue of the Marine Ecology Progress Series Journal with findings that indicate restored oyster reefs could have greater impacts on estuarine water quality than previously thought, refining our understanding of the role that restored oyster reefs play in removing excess nutrients from […]
Navy-Maryland Game (PHOTOS)
Here are some photos from the Navy-Maryland football game being played this afternoon at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore! Keep checking back, we will be posting more as we can!
Student Dies From Possible H1N1
AACC Student’s Symptoms May Have Been Missed Walter Brooks, an 18 year old student at Anne Arundel Community College and recent graduate of North County High School died this morning from suspected H1N1. WBAL-TV is reporting that his father said he first got sick last Wednesday. On Tuesday he felt better, but got then much […]
