Event—May 19

Ed Rendell Will Address the Class of 2013

The former Governor of Pennsylvania and Mayor of Philadelphia will address Washington College Commencement on May 19.
Event—May 9

France-Merrick Grant Caps Fitness Center Fundraising

The Baltimore-based foundation pushes the College’s $2.1 million campaign for the newly renovated Johnson Fitness Center over the top with a generous gift of $100,000.
News posted—May 3

Five Finalists for $61,000 Sophie Kerr Prize

Washington College today announced the graduating seniors in the running for the prestigious prize. The winner will be named May 14 in Baltimore.
Event—May 2

Video: A Changed Political World

David Axelrod, the man who led both of Barack Obama’s presidential campaigns, joined journalist John Harwood on stage Wednesday evening, May 1 for the College’s Harwood Colloquy on National Affairs.
Event—May 2

Bouncing Back from Katrina

New Starr Center historian Nona Martin will share stories of resilience and recovery from New Orleans in May 2 talk.
Event—May 1

David Axelrod on a Changed Political World

The man who led both of Obama’s presidential campaigns will join journalist John Harwood on stage Wednesday evening, May 1.
Event—April 30

Good Guys in High Heels

The serious fun of “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes”puts men back in four-inch heels Tuesday, April 30
Event—April 30

Student Musicians Perform April 30

Symphonic Band, Sax Quartet and Brass players bring their year to a close with a mix of classical and contemporary music.
Event—April 26

One BIG Problem: the Invasive Python

A world expert on the invasive Burmese python will explain how the giant reptile threatens the Florida Everglades.
Event—April 26

Harmonic Convergence: WC Singers, Strings and Special Guests

In a major collaboration Friday, April 26, the Washington College Music Department will present Fauré’s Requiem, plus arias by Tosti and Bizet, Mozart and more.
Event—April 25

Columnist Jonah Goldberg on The Future of American Conservatism

The prominent syndicated columnist and author will speak April 25 at event sponsored by the College’s Institute for Religion, Politics, and Culture.
Event—April 24

A Severed Ear, a Global War, and Slavery

Former Starr Center Fellow Peter Silver returns April 24 to tell the story of the War of Jenkins’s Ear and its impact on slavery in America.
Event—April 24

Tribute to Retiring Senior Staff Members

The Washington College community gathered to celebrate and honor the contributions of three retiring members of senior staff: Kevin Coveney, Mela Dutka, and Meredith Davies Hadaway.
Event—April 24

Senior Artists Showcased in “The Unforeseen”

Annual art exhibitions feature variety of student work in the Kohl Gallery and William Frank Visual Arts Hall through May 19.
Event—April 23

Giving and Remembering: The National Holocaust Museum

Financial advisor and philanthropist Joseph M. Brodecki will share his deep involvement with the museum when he comes to campus April 23 to talk about philanthropy.
Event—April 22

Bearing Witness to the Holocaust

Survivors Alfred and Josiane Traum will share their stories at Washington College Monday, April 22.
Event—April 22

How Video Games Help Kids Manage Pain

UMBC researcher Lynnda Dahlquist to lecture on her research on treating acute and chronic pain in children.
News posted—April 22

A Fitting Farewell Tribute: the Kevin Coveney Scholarship

Funded by the Hodson Trust, the newly established merit award honors the outgoing admissions head for his nearly 30 years of leadership and service.
Event—April 22

A Critical Look at Organic Farming

The College’s celebration of Earth Week closes tonight at 5:00 with a screening of the documentary In Organic We Trust and a Skype chat with its director.
News posted—April 19

“Sandbox” Project Promises Serious Interplay of the Arts and Sciences

With a generous Mellon Foundation Grant, the Washington College Program for Creativity and the Environment will promote projects that put the environment at the center of creative research projects.
Event—April 18

“Jarhead” Author is Final “Writing in Wartime” Speaker

Anthony Swofford, whose chronicle of Marine life during the Gulf War became a major motion picture, has since written a second memoir and a novel. He visits campus April 18.
Event—April 18

Can Eco Art Cross National Boundaries?

The distinguished Canadian art historian and critic Mark Cheetham will address the questions raised by eco art and national borders when he speaks April 18.
Event—April 18

Professor Smith’s Swan Song, in Dance

The annual spring concert performances by the Washington College Dance Company, April 18-20, will mark a career finale for program director Karen Lynn Smith, who is retiring after 45 years at the College.
Event—April 18

Tickets Available for Empty Bowls Benefit

Thursday, April 18 event to raise funds for the local Food Bank will be held at the Garfield Center for the Arts in downtown Chestertown starting at 5 p.m.
Event—April 18

Winning the War

For the first time since 2002, #12 Washington College defeats #5 Salisbury as WC wins War on the Shore by a 7-6 score.
News posted—April 18

The Art of Teaching

Aimee Kidd Boumiea’s work teaching art to elementary schools students has earned the ‘07 alumnus the title of Teacher of the Year at Garnett Elementary.
Event—April 17

Shakespeare and “the vapors”

A visiting scholar with expertise on gender and early modern literature will explain how the Bard of Avon mixed gender and air.
Event—April 16

A Roadmap for Driving the Nation Out of Economic Gridlock

Internationally renowned economist Woody Brock will offer his best advice on how to break America free from the partisan stalemate over economic policies.
Event—April 15

Celebrating Earth Week

The Center for Environment and Society offers lectures, a film screening and a lunchtime festival and farmer’s market in the days leading up to Earth Day.
Event—April 15

Theologian Probes the Whole Idea of Boredom

Catholic University theologian Nicholas Lombardo explores what bores us and what it means in April 15 talk.
Event—April 15

Auditions for “A Merry War” Monday, April 15

Head to Tawes Theatre at 7 p.m. to try out for the premier of Philip Rosenberg’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing as a classic Hollywood musical.
Event—April 13

Pianist mixes classical and contemporary repertoire

Inna Faliks will bring the Community Concert Series’s 61st season to a close on April 13 with a program of Beethoven, Schumann and contemporary composers.
Event—April 12

Pentagon Winds to Perform Friday, April 12

In a bit of last-minute schedule juggling, the accomplished young quintet added a Washington College stop to its schedule.
Event—April 11

Inventing “Eco-Arthistory”

U.C. Berkeley scholar Gregory Levine ponders the role of art historians in the cause of ecology.
Event—April 10

Behind the Scenes of the “Bill of the Century”

Starr Center Fellow Clay Risen will tell the untold story of the 1964 Civil Rights Act in his April 10 talk.
News posted—April 10

College Partners with National Music Festival

The 2013 event will bring two weeks of music education and entertainment to campus and the greater Chestertown area June 1-15.
Event—April 9

Telling America’s stories on stage

In residence at the Literary House, playwright KJ Sanchez will discuss her approach to creating plays, including her most heralded production, the Marine docudrama ReEntry.
Event—April 8

Climate Change and Evolution

Developmental biologist Eileen Grogan ‘84 takes the long view on how climate change has affected life on earth through the ages.
Event—April 6

Hey Kids, Wanna Dance?

Washington College invites children to dance the morning away at free event April 6.
Event—April 5

Poetry Lovers Invited to Read Their Favorites

“Poetry Festival VI” will bring beloved verse to Chestertown’s “First Friday” April 5 at the Bookplate.
Event—April 5

Guitarist to span continents and centuries

Emerging star Matt Palmer will bring the “12@Hotchkiss” season of free lunchtime concerts to a close April 5 with a range of compositions from Bach to Rak.
Event—April 4

Thomas Jefferson, Hero or Hypocrite?

Former Starr Center fellow Henry Wiencek’s controversial book portrays the master of Monticello as a harsh slave owner who put profits above the welfare of his workers. He returns to Chestertown April 4 to talk about it.
Event—April 4

A Happy Collaboration on a Tragic King

The production of Shakespeare’s King Lear April 4-7 will be a farewell performance for professors Timothy Maloney and Jason Rubin after a combined 74 years of service in the Drama Department.
Event—April 3

Creating New Fans for a Comedic Tradition

Students and faculty enjoy learning the movements of the Japanese comedic theater form Kyōgen in a special workshop.
Event—April 2

Why College? Get the Answers April 2

Scholar Andrew Delbanco argues for keeping the traditional model of college as a time to discover interests, test ideas, shape values. Join him for a discussion of the liberal arts.
Event—April 2

America’s First Revolution

April 2 talk will recount the colorful tale of Nathaniel Bacon and his revolt against Virginia’s Colonial Governor.
Event—April 2

Taking it to the Supreme Court

Washington lawyer Bert Rein, who argued two recent cases before the Supreme Court, will explain the process in a talk on campus April 2.
Event—April 2

New V.P. for Enrollment is Named

Washington College hires University of Rochester’s Satyajit Dattagupta to take the helm of admissions and enrollment management, building on the legacy of 30-year veteran Kevin Coveney.
Event—March 29

Concert Features Leupold’s Original Works

Composer and percussionist John Leupold will be joined by fellow faculty and visiting musicians for performances of four compositions March 29 at 12:30 p.m. in Hotchkiss.
Event—March 28

The National Debt and Your Wallet

In Alex. Brown Lecture, Clifford Rossi explains how U.S. debt and deficits can affect personal and financial decisions.
Event—March 26

The Sociology of Soldiers

In March 26 “Tea & Talk,” sociologist Ryan Kelty will share his knowledge of wartime research and issues of diversity and cohesion in America’s military.
News posted—March 25

Winning Car, Cash, and Counsel

Art alumna Reed Gallant ‘02 and her online fashion boutique stood out in a national competition for young entrepreneurs.
News posted—March 25

Drumming Up a Religious Experience

Professor Kenneth Schweitzer has written an authoritative new book on Batá drums, the sacred percussion that powers possessions in the Santería religion.
Event—March 22

Drama and Music Students Stage “The Fantasticks”

The 1960s musical, the longest-running show in stage history, comes to Tawes Theatre this weekend.
Event—March 22

A rollicking romp through “Rock Opera”

In a lunchtime concert Friday, March 22, the College chorus and chamber singers will offer a fun, enlightening ride through some iconic concept albums.
Event—March 21

Locavore Lit Fest: Loving Local Foods

Annual festival brings writers and activists to Chestertown to champion locally made foods, March 21-24.
Event—March 21

No Women, No Canal

In March 21 talk, Ruth Shoge will share her research on how Caribbean women supported the construction of the Panama Canal.
Event—March 21

“Have You Been Injured?”

In March 21 talk on ethics, attorney Jayne Conroy will bring stories from the front lines of a career litigating major product-liability cases.
Event—March 20

Listening in on JFK with Ted Widmer

The founding director of the C.V. Starr Center returns to Chestertown March 20 to talk about Kennedy’s secret White House tapes and his work editing them into a book. Time changed from 5:30 to to 6:00 p.m.
Event—March 19

Leonardo and the art of science

Martin J. Kemp, a renowned expert on Leonardo da Vinci, will deliver the 2013 Janson-La Palme Distinguished Lecture on March 19.
Event—March 18

“artNOW: DC” brings contemporary talents to Kohl

Works by Katherine Tzu-Lan Mann, Chandi Kelley, Jonathan Monaghan, Kendall Nordin, and Michael Dax Iacovone on display Feb. 8 through March 29.
Event—March 18

Bird Dogs and Poetry

Hopkins professor, poet and outdoorsman Dave Smith will present “When Bird Dogs Ruled the Earth: Poetry, Hunting and the Environment” on March 18.
News posted—March 7

2013 Sophie Kerr Event Moves to Baltimore

The College will announce the winner of the 2013 Sophie Kerr Prize, valued at $61,000, during a public event at Baltimore’s storied Enoch Pratt Free Library.
Event—March 4

Understanding King Lear

Renowned Shakespeare expert Barbara Mowat returns to Washington College to explore one of the Bard’s finest tragedies, which the Drama Department will stage in early April.
Event—March 4

Why Save a Salt Marsh?

A March 7 talk at the College kicks off a three-part program that stresses the importance of salt marsh habitats in the ecosystem.
News posted—March 1

Organizational Strategist Joins College Board

A champion of “reflective thinking,” Daniel Forrester helps organizations rethink their response to challenge and change.
News posted—March 1

A prestigious prize for poets

Established through the Academy of American Poets, a new award will recognize one outstanding student poem each year.
Event—February 28

Drama department presents an ill-fated dinner party in “Rancho Mirage”

Amanda Venable’s senior-thesis production brings Steven Dietz’s new comedy to the stage for the first time March 1 and 2.
News posted—February 27

Taking his expertise to Tokyo

Professor Andrew Oros spent a recent week in the Japanese capital briefing Diet members, policy researchers and students on prospects for U.S.-Japanese Relations.
News posted—February 25

Former FBI Director Freeh Focuses on Integrity

Accepting honorary degree, Freeh reviews times throughout U.S. history when leaders acted with, and without, “moral courage” and integrity.
Event—February 22

“Dislecksia: The Movie,” and its Maker, Visit Chestertown

Free event March 7 offers screening of the comic documentary and a panel discussion with the director and other experts on the learning difference that affects one in seven Americans.
Event—February 19

Siobhan Fallon’s War Stories

The author of the acclaimed You Know When the Men are Gone will read from her work at the Rose O’Neil Literary House Feb. 19.
Event—February 19

Defending Maryland’s Flora and Fauna

Jonathan McKnight ’85, director of Maryland’s Natural Heritage Program, will speak March 4 about conserving rare species and natural areas.
Event—February 18

Backyard Chickens 101

Three free events will explore the risks and rewards of raising hens at home, starting Tuesday, Feb. 26.
News posted—February 15

Starr Center Announces Finalists for 2013 George Washington Book Prize

The $50,000 award honoring the best book on America’s founding era is among the largest of its kind.
Event—February 14

New Starr Center Staffer, Spreading the “Wildfire” Story

On Feb. 21, Ted Maris-Wolf, newly named Deputy Director of the C.V. Starr Center, will share the hellish saga of young Africans freed from a slave ship.
Event—February 13

Pianist Sheng-Yuan Kuan Performs March 1

Her appearance is part of the “12@Hotchkiss” series of free, noontime concerts sponsored by the Music Department.
Event—February 13

Calidore String Quartet to Perform March 6

Prize-winning young musicians continue the College’s Community Concert Series, now in its 61st year.
Event—February 11

Air Force Heritage Brass Performs Feb. 20

The highly accomplished Airman-musicians offer a variety of music, from Bach to the Beatles.
Event—February 8

How Lincoln Fell Short

Andrew Polsky, an expert on presidential power during wartime, shares Insights on Lincoln’s leadership in President’s Day talk, Feb. 18.
Event—February 5

Bats in Peril Are Her Call to Action

World expert Hazel Barton speak Feb. 27 at 7:30 p.m. about how an epidemic of white nose syndrome is threatening bat populations throughout North America. Livestream her talk here.
Event—February 1

Beat Goes on with Ethos Percussion Group

February 10 concert, rescheduled from the fall, will fill Decker Theatre with international rhythms.
Event—January 31

Bonds of Brothers

In Feb. 26 talk, George Howe Colt, author of Brothers, will talk about how famous and infamous male siblings have shaped each other and the world.
Event—January 31

Cold War reflections in Red Army Red

Literary House director Jehanne Dubrow will read from her latest collection on February 13.
Event—January 29

DuPont CEO Kullman to Visit Campus

The company’s first female CEO will talk Wednesday, Feb. 27, about where market-driven science can take it.
Event—January 29

“12@Hotchkiss” Concerts Continue Feb. 1

Washington College music faculty members perform all-20th century program in free noontime concert.
Event—January 28

What’s Next for China?

Feb. 5 panel will have answers and insights from experts Deborah Lehr and Matthew Murrray ’95, including how Chinese economic policies affect the United States.
Event—January 17

Exploring Fact, Fiction & Beauty in Trumbull’s “Battle of Bunker Hill”

Art historian John Walsh will take a close look at the iconic American history painting in January 31 talk.
Event—January 15

Neal Gabler Shares the Biographer’s Art

In Jan. 30 talk, the acclaimed biographer, cultural historian, film critic and commentator will talk about finding the meaning in a life.
Event—January 15

Harmful Chemistry in the Chesapeake Bay

Naval Academy oceanographer Joseph Smith will share research on how chemicals leach from sediment and their long-term effects on water quality.
Event—January 10

Up next: Award-winning Brass

Axiom Brass Quintet continues the Washington College Concert Series with a January 25 performance.
Event—January 9

A Fond Farewell

The Washington College community mourns the passing of Richard Ben Cramer, the Pulitzer Prize-winning writer who made his home in Chestertown.
Event—January 7

February 22 Convocation to Honor Former FBI Director Louis Freeh

Annual George Washington’s Birthday gathering also will celebrate recipients of the President’s Medal, Alumni Service Award, and Distinguished Service awards.
News posted—December 14

An “A” from The Tolkien Prof

English professor and Tolkien expert Corey Olsen gives the new Hobbit film a positive review for being true to the spirit and themes of the book.
Event—December 14

An afternoon of “Burger Night”!

A celebration of local foods on Sunday, January 27 will raise awareness and funds for the Locavore Lit Fest.
News posted—December 12

Ames accepts post at Shepherd

Former dean and provost Christopher Ames will be V.P. of Academic Affairs at West Virginia’s public liberal arts university.
Event—December 8

Wildlife Refuge Hosts Open House

Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge will host an Open House on Saturday, December 8, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to commemorate its 50th anniversary. The community is invited to explore Eastern Neck Island and areas of the Refuge that are normally closed to the public.
News posted—December 7

Thank you, Hodson Trust!

Continuing more than nine decades of support, the Trust Awards the College more than $2 million to be used for scholarships, student internships and faculty development.
News posted—December 5

High-flying artist

An amazing fall has brought artist and professor Benjamin Bellas three gallery shows and a prestigious grant. Just wait ’til you see what’s next.
Event—December 4

Idra Novey to Read Dec. 4 at Lit House

The award-winning poet will share her latest collection in final evening of the “Jewish Voices” series.
News posted—December 4

Refuel. Reboot. Rejoice.

Check out the launch of the new Miller Library Café and the new website.
News posted—December 3

Striner on “Lincoln”: Spot on!

WC’s Lincoln scholar weighs in on the veracity and beauty of Spielberg’s movie, Kushner’s screenplay and Day-Lewis’s portrayal of the 16th president.
Event—December 2

Arts Events to Benefit Food Pantry

The Washington College departments of Drama and Music, together with the student-led Music Collegium, will feed both body and soul with a Festival of the Arts series of performances that will collect donations for the Kent County Food Pantry.
Event—November 29

A date with novelist Ron Hansen

The acclaimed author of eleven books, including The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford, visits Nov. 29 for a reading in Tawes Theatre.
News posted—November 27

J.R. and Us

The Washington College community recalls its friendship with the late actor Larry Hagman, an honorary alumnus whose family has strong ties to the campus.
Event—November 26

Jingle-Bell Books!

At the first Caring for Kids Book Fest you can buy best-sellers for holiday giving and donate new books for needy children.
Event—November 20

Art out of Africa

Julia Rogers and Matthew Hillier share their love of Africa through paintings of the continent’s wildlife and landscapes.
Event—November 20

Chorus and Band Offer Holiday Concert

Continuing the Festival of the Arts series for the local Food Pantry, musicians and singers will raise some holiday spirit in a joint concert Sunday, Dec. 2. The String Ensemble follows Dec. 4.
Event—November 19

Yeats Scholar to Lecture at Lit House

Exploring the role of Georgie Yates in W.B.’s life and literature, plus the couple’s shared fascination with the occult.
News posted—November 16

Sportsmanship Nets Award

Coach Nugent and his mens’ basketball team are again recognized for their role in the celebrated and inspiring Cory Weissman story.
Event—November 16

Colonial Charms

WC’s First Lady focuses her energy on the Holiday House Tour that will raise funds for a favorite cause—the local schools—on the second Saturday of December.
Event—November 15

Peck on Audubon

Noted historian Robert Peck to relate tales, treasures from Audubon’s last expedition.
Event—November 15

Finding Jewish England

Gary Schiff explores the thousand-year old history of the Jews of England in a slide show lecture based on his summer travel and research.
Event—November 14

Historian Offers Answers on Washington

In the final installment of the “Meet the Founders” series at Washington College, historian Richard Beeman will offer a surprising portrait of the man he describes as America’s “essential founding father.”
Event—November 13

Smithsonian Scientist to Discuss Bird Migration

Peter Marra, a research scientist with the Migratory Bird Center at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute, will visit campus on Tuesday, November 13, to share his expertise on bird migration.
Event—November 13

Special “Jewish Voices” Collaboration: Solomon and Burson

A novelist and a singer-songwriter present an evening that is part reading, part concert.
News posted—November 13

Who deserves a medal?

The College seeks nominations for the President’s Medal and Distinguished Service Awards to recognize exemplary service to campus and community.
News posted—November 10

New collection from Lit House head Dubrow

The poems in Red Army Red juxtapose the author’s coming of age in Cold War Poland with the country’s transition from Communism to capitalism.
Event—November 9

WC Chorus Debuts

Chorus debuts with guest artists on Friday, November 9.
Event—November 8

GW Book Prize Celebration Honors 2012 Winner Maya Jasanoff

CHESTERTOWN, MD— History, they say, is usually told by the winners. But the winner of the 2012 George Washington Book Prize, author Maya Jasanoff, has uncovered the compelling and often moving stories of men and women who found themselves on the losing side of the American Revolution.
News posted—November 5

AAMC Honors Snyderman

The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) has awarded Washington College alumnus Ralph Snyderman its 2012 David E. Rogers Award in recognition of “major contributions to improving the health and health care of the American people.”
News posted—November 2

Noted Author to Teach Course on Biography

Neal Gabler, one of America’s most accomplished biographers and public intellectuals, will be in residence at Washington College for the Spring 2013 semester and will teach a course on “The Art of Biography.”
News posted—November 1

Professor and Pundit

Expertise on politics, religion and gender put Professor Deckman in media spotlight
News posted—October 3

Small College, Big Hearts

In a David-and-Goliath contest played out on campus bookstore Facebook pages across the country to benefit Habitat for Humanity, Washington College has shown, as one Shorewoman’s posting put it, “how powerful a small population with a big heart can be.”
Event—October 3

The Presidential Race Is On

Washington College is embracing the final leg of the presidential race as a teaching moment, hosting an array of domestic and foreign policy experts from across the political spectrum to share their opinions with students, faculty, and community members.
Event—September 29

The Beauty of Birds

The Kohl Gallery’s extraordinary exhibit brings Audubon and other masters of nature illustration to Chestertown.
Event—March 1

Fall Convocation 2011: Marcia Invernizzi

Washington College awarded honorary degrees to former Secretary of State Lawrence Eagleburger and noted educator Marcia Invernizzi at the annual George Washington’s Birthday Convocation. The College also recognized alumni, staff, and prominent community members for their contributions.

Video courtesy of Office of Information Technologies
Event—February 28

Fall Convocation 2011: Lawrence Eagleburger

Washington College awarded honorary degrees to former Secretary of State Lawrence Eagleburger and noted educator Marcia Invernizzi at the annual George Washington’s Birthday Convocation. The College also recognized alumni, staff, and prominent community members for their contributions.

Video courtesy of Office of Information Technologies