One of the Eastern Shore’s leading philanthropies, the Guerrieri Family Foundation, has announced an $8 million gift for the construction of a new Academic Commons, including a state-of-the-art library, at Salisbury University. This is one of the largest private donations for a capital project in the campus’ history. The gift is made in memory of Patricia R. Guerrieri, an SU alumna for whom the new complex will be named. … READ MORE
“When school lets out, millions of low-income children no longer get a healthy breakfast or lunch, but the USDA’s summer meals program helps to fill that gap and is an invaluable investment in the future of America’s children,” said Tom Vilsack, Agriculture Secretary. “Poor nutrition during the summer months can have a negative impact on a child’s health, as well as their academic performance during the school year. Communities … READ MORE
“It’s not magic,” Diane Davis-Hayes says. “But it might appear that way to some.” Davis-Hayes, Director of the Medical Laboratory Science Program at Salisbury University, is talking about the laboratory results that appear on the screen for health care staff at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. The results are critical to the diagnosis and treatment of patients at the Medical Center. With their reliable appearance when needed, it … READ MORE
Alternate Perception. What’s your reaction? Do you take the two words side-by-side as they are? Do you even question what an ‘alternate perception’ might be? Do you assume it’s self-explanatory? Or do you break it down by definition? Alternate: (Adjective) To alternate or do first one thing, then the other. Perception: (Noun) The act of apprehending via the mind or cognition; understanding immediate or intuitive recognition or appreciation. Photography … READ MORE
Worcester Prep’s boys’ varsity soccer team got the 2012 season off to a fast start, beating Holly Grove, 4-1, in the season opener last week before routing Greenwood Mennonite, 6-1, at home on Monday. After a scoreless first half against Holly Grove in the season opener last Wednesday, the Mallards got the offense cranked up, scoring three goals in a span of five minutes to settle the issue. Seth … READ MORE