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Frederick Arts Council Announces New Officers and Three New Board Members

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Donnerstag, Mai 2, 2024
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FREDERICK, Md., May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Frederick Arts Council welcomes a new slate of executive committee officers to lead the organization through a mix of seasoned as well as more recently elected board members.

Key Points: 
  • Linda Roth, who has served on the Frederick Arts Council board of directors as Vice President, has taken over the role as President.
  • Leslie Powell sits as Vice President after joining the FAC board of directors in 2021.
  • Yvonne Reinsch is a community leader and volunteer in the Frederick area, beginning her seat on the Frederick Arts Council board of directors in 2023 and now serves as officer-at-large.
  • Three new board members --Charles Mann, Kate Costlow, and Mark Lancaster--were unanimously elected to the FAC board after a thorough nomination process.

Woodsboro Bank and Hood College Ink 5-Year Naming Rights Deal

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Mittwoch, Mai 1, 2024
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FREDERICK, Md., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hood College and Woodsboro Bank jointly announced today an exclusive, 5-year naming rights agreement that will transform the home of the Blazers into the Woodsboro Bank Arena. This exciting collaboration between these two pillars of Frederick will not only foster a deeper connection with their communities but also reaffirm their pledges to invest in the future of Frederick County by empowering students and athletes alike to thrive in their pursuits.

Key Points: 
  • FREDERICK, Md., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hood College and Woodsboro Bank jointly announced today an exclusive, 5-year naming rights agreement that will transform the home of the Blazers into the Woodsboro Bank Arena.
  • Supporting Hood College is another way Woodsboro Bank is putting its commitment to community front and center during its 125th-anniversary year.
  • "At Woodsboro Bank, we are deeply rooted in the communities we serve," said Steve Heine, President of Woodsboro Bank, as he expressed his enthusiasm for the agreement.
  • Beyond the immediate benefits of the sponsorship, both Woodsboro Bank and Hood College are committed to exploring additional opportunities for collaboration.

Inaugural ScienceWerx Board of Advisors Meeting Achieves Milestone at Hood College

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Mittwoch, März 27, 2024
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FREDERICK, Md., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ScienceWerx, a non-profit organization devoted to expediting the commercialization of transformative technologies for the betterment of humankind, marked a significant milestone with the successful conclusion of its inaugural Board of Advisors Meeting. This noteworthy event unfolded on February 28, 2024, at the Beneficial-Hodson Library at Hood College in Frederick, Maryland.

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  • Assembly of advisors gathered at inaugural ScienceWerx Board of Advisors Meeting, signifying pivotal moment in the organization's history
    FREDERICK, Md., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ScienceWerx, a non-profit organization devoted to expediting the commercialization of transformative technologies for the betterment of humankind, marked a significant milestone with the successful conclusion of its inaugural Board of Advisors Meeting.
  • "The collaborative spirit and diverse expertise showcased during the ScienceWerx Board of Advisors Meeting highlight the potential for groundbreaking advancements in technology.
  • - Bob Stoneking, Advisor
    An impressive assembly of advisors gathered at the inaugural ScienceWerx Board of Advisors Meeting, signifying a pivotal moment in the organization's history.
  • "The collaborative spirit and diverse expertise showcased during the ScienceWerx Board of Advisors Meeting highlight the potential for groundbreaking advancements in technology.

Frederick Cows Forward Tavares Sledge Wins TBL Co-Player Of The Week!

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Freitag, März 8, 2024
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FREDERICK, Md., March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tavares Sledge, Flying Cows captain and first player signee, immediately gave Frederick fans a taste of his elite skill set this past weekend. He was honored with The Basketball League's (TBL) Player Of The Week Award for week one of the season. He won the award jointly with Nahziah Carter of the Seattle SuperHawks.

Key Points: 
  • FREDERICK, Md., March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tavares Sledge, Flying Cows captain and first player signee, immediately gave Frederick fans a taste of his elite skill set this past weekend.
  • He was honored with The Basketball League's (TBL) Player Of The Week Award for week one
    of the season.
  • The next day, in a 93-86 victory over the Virginia Valley Vipers, Sledge scored 18 points, grabbed 12 rebounds again, and added 7 assists.
  • Sledge and the undefeated Flying Cows will be back in action tomorrow against the 1-1 Connecticut Crusaders at 7:00pm at Hood College.

Longtime U.S. Senator Ben Cardin Named Speaker for Hood College's 2024 Commencement Ceremony

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Dienstag, Februar 13, 2024
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FREDERICK, Md., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hood College is proud to announce U.S. Senator Ben Cardin as the featured speaker for the Class of 2024 Commencement Ceremony. The ceremony, to be held on Saturday, May 18, is the 127th in Hood's history.

Key Points: 
  • Senator Ben Cardin as the featured speaker for the Class of 2024 Commencement Ceremony.
  • I appreciate all the hard work, dedication and sacrifices that have helped each student reach this milestone," said Senator Cardin.
  • "I am looking forward to Commencement and making Hood College my alma mater," said Noah Turner, president of the Class of 2024.
  • "It is our honor to have Senator Cardin as our Commencement speaker," said Andrea E. Chapdelaine, Ph.D., president of Hood College.

The First Flying Cows Training Camp Opens February 10th

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Donnerstag, Februar 8, 2024
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FREDERICK, Md., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Flying Cows will hold their first preseason training camp beginning on February 10th. The team expects 22 players to begin camp, but the final roster will be trimmed to 12 by February 16th. The training camp practices will take place at Hood College, The Frederick County YMCA, and St. Johns Catholic Prep.

Key Points: 
  • FREDERICK, Md., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Flying Cows will hold their first preseason training camp beginning on February 10th.
  • The training camp practices will take place at Hood College, The Frederick County YMCA, and St. Johns Catholic Prep.
  • Flying Cows signees will also be participating in camp including Former TBL Champions, Quantel Denson, Tavares Sledge, Lyle Hexom and Tevin Foster.
  • The training camp roster will be rounded out by the Flying Cows three draft picks: Caleb Wood, a guard selected with the Flying Cows' 9th overall pick, Tyrone Jones a guard/forward hybrid selected with the 42nd overall pick, which the Flying Cows got in a trade with the Potawatomi Fire, and Fabian Givens, a 6'2" guard selected with the 68th overall pick.

Hood names Mahesh P. Joshi, Ph.D., as Inaugural George B. Delaplaine Jr. School of Business Dean

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Dienstag, Januar 30, 2024
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FREDERICK, Md., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hood College is proud to announce the appointment of Mahesh P. Joshi, Ph.D., as The George B. Delaplaine Jr. School of Business's inaugural dean. The appointment was led by a search advisory committee comprising of business school faculty, current students, alumni and members of the College's senior team. Joshi will begin at the start of the spring 2024 semester.

Key Points: 
  • I'm ready to work with stakeholders of the School of Business and Hood College to initiate a new chapter of success for this storied institution."
  • "When Hood invited me to be the inaugural dean of the Delaplaine School of Business, I found the opportunity irresistible," said Joshi.
  • Joshi joins Hood following more than 20 years at the George Mason University School of Business.
  • "I am delighted to welcome Joshi to Hood College as dean of the Delaplaine School of Business."

Hood College Launches Counselor Education and Supervision Ph.D. Program

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Mittwoch, Januar 24, 2024
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FREDERICK, Md., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Graduate School at Hood College is launching a new doctoral program in counselor education and supervision beginning in fall 2024. It will be the first-ever Ph.D. offered at Hood.

Key Points: 
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision will be first Ph.D. offered at Hood College
    FREDERICK, Md., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Graduate School at Hood College is launching a new doctoral program in counselor education and supervision beginning in fall 2024.
  • program at the NeighborHood Counseling Training Center (NCTC), where Hood graduate students provide low-cost mental health services to underserved members of the Frederick community.
  • The counseling master's, which offers concentrations in clinical mental health and school counseling, is the most popular and competitive graduate program at Hood.
  • Broadening accessibility for health education is a top priority for Hood College.

Hood College Names Dr. Demetrius P. Johnson as Dean of Students

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Mittwoch, Januar 24, 2024
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FREDERICK, Md., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hood College is proud to announce that Demetrius Johnson, D.M, has been named as the College's dean of students. Johnson's appointment follows the assembly of a search committee comprised of current students, faculty, staff and members of Hood's senior team. Johnson's first day at Hood was Dec. 4, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • FREDERICK, Md., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hood College is proud to announce that Demetrius Johnson, D.M, has been named as the College's dean of students.
  • "I am thrilled to join the Hood College community," said Johnson.
  • "I am thrilled to join the Hood College community," said Johnson.
  • "I'm very excited to work with Dr. Johnson as Hood's new dean of students," said Debbie Ricker, Ph.D., provost and vice president for academic affairs at Hood.

Mobilize Frederick Gears Up for 2-Day 2024 Climate Summit

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Dienstag, Januar 23, 2024
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FREDERICK, Md., Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In an earnest effort to address the climate emergency, Mobilize Frederick, in collaboration with Hood College, is excited to announce its much-anticipated 2-Day Climate Summit on February 2nd and 3rd, 2024. Held at Hood's Hodson Auditorium in Rosenstock Hall and Whitaker Hall in Frederick, MD, this annual event aims to be a hub for insightful discussions, innovative solutions, and community collaboration.

Key Points: 
  • On Saturday, the Mobilize Frederick Climate Summit offers insightful Breakout Sessions, allowing participants to explore specific topics in-depth.
  • As we face the challenges of climate change, the Mobilize Frederick Climate Summit stands as a beacon of hope, rallying the community to actively engage, discuss, and implement solutions.
  • Mobilize Frederick is a charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the US Internal Revenue Code, and all contributions are tax-deductible.
  • Join the movement for a sustainable future and be part of the change at the Mobilize Frederick Climate Summit.