The College of Southern Maryland bestowed Honorary Hawk status to former Orioles’ third baseman Brooks Robinson, right, during the hall of famer’s visit to the Prince Frederick Campus April 7.

Presented by Michelle Ruble, CSM director of student life and athletics, and CSM mascot Charlie the Hawk, the autographed T-shirt will be included in the college’s time capsule that will be dedicated in the fall as part of CSM’s 50th anniversary celebrations.

Robinson spoke with College of Southern Maryland athletes, students and community members during his three-stop promotional tour.

Robinson shared favorite stories and whimsical insights of his 21 years in playing third base with the Baltimore Orioles with members of College of Southern Maryland’s baseball and softball teams during his tour on behalf of his Southern Maryland Blue Crabs of the Atlantic League baseball team, which will celebrate its inaugural weekend May 2-4.

 

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As the College of Southern Maryland celebrates its 50th anniversary, the CSM Foundation marks a major milestone in the college’s history of the college with its “Campaign for the Next 50 Years.” The campaign is raising $5 million to fund an Institute for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (ISTEM), a Regional Center for Trades and Transportation Technologies; and initiatives to address local nursing and healthcare workforce shortages; focus on educational excellence, and endow a student scholarship fund for access and success.

CSM, founded in 1958, is the fifth largest community college in Maryland and grown to be the centerpiece of Southern Maryland with campuses in Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties and more than 21,000 annual enrollments. For information about CSM, call 301-934-7765 or 301-870-2309, 240-725-5499 or 443-550-6199, Ext. 7765 or visit www.csmd.edu

For information about CSM’s 50th anniversary, visit www.csmd.edu/50th/