Into The Streets: 390 New Washington College Students To Participate In Day Of Service On Mid-Shore

Chestertown, MD, August 19, 2002 — On Saturday, August 24, 2002, Washington College will sponsor its fourth annual "Into the Streets" program. During this day of service, 390 students new to the Washington College community will perform volunteer work throughout the Mid-Shore. The day will begin with an on-campus gathering of all of the students before they head off in 20 groups of 15-30 student volunteers, each led by a peer mentor.

"'Into the Streets' is a great way in which to introduce our new students to the Eastern Shore community, and we hope that it will also help to give them a sense of responsibility for the needs of communities in which they will eventually reside," said Vicky Sawyer, Associate Director of Career Development and Overseer of Service Learning at Washington College.

Students will participate in a variety of human services, community and environmental projects at locations on the Mid-Shore. Sites include but are not limited to Adkins Arboretum at Tuckahoe State Park, Camp Fairlee Manor, Eastern Neck Island National Wildlife Refuge, the Kent Association for Riding Therapy, Kent Center, Millington Wildlife Center, Community Food Pantry, and Chesapeake Fields Institute.

The "Into the Streets" Day of Service was started by 2002 graduate Washington College Gia Grier as a student after she attended the 1999 Campus Outreach Opportunity League (COOL) Conference. With new ideas inspired by COOL, she worked with Sawyer to develop and increase service learning programs on and off campus for Washington College students. "Into the Streets" was created specifically to provide incoming freshman and transfer students a day to experience the variety of social and service organizations on the Shore that welcome student volunteers.

"Into the Streets provides our incoming students their first foray into their new community," said Sawyer. "It is a way to find kindred spirits and friends and encourage student initiative and community involvement. Through formal programs such as this, we have seen student participation in service learning increase on our campus over the past several years."

For more information on "Into the Streets," or if you represent a community organization seeking student volunteers, contact Vicky Sawyer at 410-778-7892.

Washington College Celebrates Helen Gibson's 90th Birthday

Free Public Concert in Her Honor to be Held August 27

Chestertown, MD, August 15, 2002 — Washington College will hold a free public concert Tuesday, August 27, 2002 in honor of Helen Gibson, former First Lady of Washington College, who will be celebrating her 90th birthday.

World-renowned pianist Stefan Scaggiari will perform in the Tawes Theatre, Gibson Performing Arts Center, at 4 p.m. The public is invited to attend the concert and the reception to follow. As the wife of the late College president Daniel Z. Gibson, Helen Gibson first arrived in Chestertown in 1950. As the First Lady of the College from 1950 to 1970, Gibson was instrumental in bringing a greater appreciation and support for the arts to Chestertown and to the College. A talented pianist in her own right, she co-founded the Washington College Concert Series, now in its 51st season. In that same year, Gibson founded the Women's League of Washington College, still going strong with fund-raising efforts in support of scholarships for students and materials for the College's Miller Library. Recently, she helped to provide the impetus for the creation of the campus' arboretum. Mrs. Gibson enlisted the help of College friend Winslow Long, a member of the College's 1782 Society, and biology professor Rosemary Ford in the creation of the arboretum, dedicated in 1998. "Helen's energy and vision have given much life to the arts and helped to shape the creative culture that distinguishes our campus and Chestertown today," said Dr. John Toll, president of the College. "We are proud to honor Helen and her contributions to Washington College on the very special day of her 90th birthday, and hope that all her friends and acquaintances in Chestertown will come to celebrate it with us."

A Message From President Toll: Dr. William C. Schmoldt '69

August 8, 2002

Dear Colleagues,

Dr. William C. Schmoldt, a former assistant professor of mathematics and director of the computing center at Washington College (September 1972 through December 1979), passed away this past Sunday from injuries suffered in a diving accident. Dr. Schmoldt, a licensed sea captain, was diving at the Andrea Doria wreck off Nantucket Island when the accident occurred.

Dr. Schmoldt, of Brielle, New Jersey, was a computer science teacher at The Ranney School in Tinton Falls, N.J., at the time of his death. Prior to that, he developed computer software for AT&T/Lucent Technologies.

Dr. Schmoldt was a graduate of Washington College (Class of 1969), earned a masters degree from the University of Missouri, a doctorate in computer science from the University of Maryland, and a MBA from Monmouth University.

He is survived by a sister, Janet Brzinski, and a brother, Eric.

Services will be held Thursday, August 8 at 12:30 PM at the August F. Schmidt Memorial Funeral Home, 139 Westfield Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ, (732) 352-2268.

John Toll
President

A Message From President Toll: Isaac Dean

August 7, 2002

I am saddened to inform the Washington College community that Isaac Dean, known to all of us as Ike, passed away Wednesday night at the age of 88.

Ike began his career at Washington College over 57 years ago with the College's maintenance department. After 30 years, he retired in 1976, but in his own words he loved Washington College so much that he rejoined the College as a part-time parking enforcement officer in 1978. Ike worked in that position until this past April when health problems forced him to retire again. Although a parking ticket on one's windshield was never welcome, the signs of Ike Dean always was.

Many have said, if you ever wanted to know the history of anything on our campus, Ike was the man to ask. He worked during the administrations of seven presidents. He truly enjoyed his work at Washington College, as much as his colleagues enjoyed working with him.

Ike is survived by his daughters, Pat and Jean, both of Chestertown, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Our thoughts go out to his family at this time.

John Toll
President

College Announces Fall 2002 Graduate Courses In English, History, Psychology And Education

Chestertown, MD, August 5, 2002 — Students, educators and mental health workers are invited to register for Fall 2002 graduate courses at Washington College. The College offers Master of Arts degrees in English, history and psychology. Graduate study is also available for K-12 teachers seeking to meet requirements for advanced professional certification.

Classes begin September 3 and end December 12, 2002. Students must pre-register by August 20, 2002 to guarantee texts. Tuition is $730 per course plus a non-refundable course registration fee of $40. Pre-registration forms will be accepted at the Registrar's Office in person, by mail, by phone at 410-778-7299, or by fax at 410-810-7159.

For complete information on Washington College's graduate course offerings, including detailed course descriptions and registration forms, visit http://grad.washcoll.edu online, or contact the Registrar's Office, Washington College, 300 Washington Avenue, Chestertown, MD 21620, phone 410-778-7299.

Washington College also hosts graduate courses for K-12 teachers through the Regional Training Center. Tuition is $675 for each three-credit course, plus a $50 deposit. For course or registration information, contact the Regional Training Center at 1-800-433-4740 or online atwww.regionaltrainingcenter.org.

Maryland Entrepreneur Named Trustee Of Washington College

Chestertown, MD, July 19, 2002 — Richard Bernstein, a business leader who brought electronics manufacturing to Maryland's Eastern Shore, has been appointed to Washington College's Board of Visitors and Governors. Bernstein is president and CEO of BAI Aerosystems, Inc. in Easton and CEO of Lorch Microwave in Salisbury. He also owns and operates Salisbury Pewter, a company of artisans that produces decorative arts and silverwork. As a Trustee of Washington College, Bernstein will work with other members of the College's Board to oversee the administrative, academic and financial operations of the 220-year-old college. His six-year term began July 1, 2002.

BAI is a leading supplier of low-cost unmanned aerial vehicles used for surveillance, radio relay links and jamming in applications where the use of manned aircraft would put human lives at risk. Lorch Microwave, a subsidiary of BAI Aerosystems, manufactures RF, microwave and ceramic filters along with a range of specialized electronic components that are used in the wireless markets. Prior to acquiring BAI, Bernstein was the founder of K&L Microwave, the electronics manufacturing industry that provided jobs for more than 2,000 employees on the Shore.

Bernstein studied engineering at the Virginia Military Institute. He earned his undergraduate degree at Salisbury State University and a master's in business administration from Purdue University. He has received several professional honors and awards, including being named among INC. Magazine's Top 500 privately-held corporations.

Washington College Alumni Beebe, Likens Named Trustees Of The College

Chestertown, MD, July 18, 2002 — Glenn Beebe '81, a legislative director for the Eighth Legislative District of New Jersey, and Elizabeth Likens '96, Director of Development for DRADA (Depression & Related Affective Disorders Association) at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, were elected by the Washington College Alumni Association to the Board of Visitors and Governors of the College. Their six-year terms began July 1, 2002. As Trustees of the College, they will work with other members of the College's Board to oversee the administrative, academic and financial operations of the institution.

As legislative director for the Eighth Legislative District of New Jersey, Beebe is responsible for supervising the legislative process in his office and ensuring that bills move from ideas to law. He has worked for the New Jersey legislature since his college graduation and has hosted several Washington College students as New Jersey legislative interns. He has served in local government as a mayor and township committeeman, and chaired the New Jersey Coin Committee that selected the New Jersey quarter for the United States Mint. A former class agent and chapter president of the College's Alumni Association, Beebe is past president of the College's Alumni Council. He and his wife, Valerie Hartzell, are members of the College's 1782 Society of donors and have created an endowed book fund for the Washington College library. They reside in Burlington, NJ.

One of the youngest alumni to be elected to the College's Board of Visitors and Governors, Likens is responsible the fundraising efforts and membership recruitment activities of DRADA. Prior to joining DRADA, Likens was Director of Meetings and Exhibitions for the Association of Financial Professionals in Bethesda, MD. She served on the Washington College Alumni Council as President of the College's Washington, DC Alumni Chapter until moving to Baltimore. She is also a committee member of the College's 1782 Society, founded in 1985 by benefactors of Washington College to advance many vital programs, scholarships and activities at the College.