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Governor O'Malley Visits Chestertown

June 17, 2008

During Chestertown's turn as "Capital for a Day," Governor Martin O'Malley and his cabinet attended a presentation prepared by GIS interns in the Casey Academic Center Gallery, following which his panel met with community leaders including faculty and staff from the C.V. Starr Center for the Study of the American Experience and the Center for Environment & Society.

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Governor O'Malley greets President Baird Tipson outside the Casey Academic Center.
Governor O'Malley greets President Baird Tipson outside the Casey Academic Center.
The Governor's itinerary began with a state and local government joint panel in the Casey Academic Center Forum.
The Governor's itinerary began with a state and local government joint panel in the Casey Academic Center Forum.
Associate Professor of Sociology Andrea Lange explains details from the GOCCP project.
Associate Professor of Sociology Andrea Lange explains details from the GOCCP project.
GIS Program Coordinator Stewart Bruce presents maps from the Governor's Office of Crime Control and Prevention project.
GIS Program Coordinator Stewart Bruce presents maps from the Governor's Office of Crime Control and Prevention project.
Faculty and students field questions about the collaborative GIS initiatives.
Faculty and students field questions about the collaborative GIS initiatives.
Chestertown Mayor Margo Bailey addresses the panel.
Chestertown Mayor Margo Bailey addresses the panel.
Governor Visit to Chestertown
President Baird Tipson, Governor O'Malley, Associate Provost for Academic Services Patrice DiQuinzio, and Secretary Lyons stand in front of the portrait of George Washington in the Hall of Presidents.
Governor Visit to Chestertown
Governor Visit to Chestertown
Governor O'Malley joins the C.V. Starr Center staff and interns in examining the historic documents discovered at Poplar Grove.
Governor O'Malley joins the C.V. Starr Center staff and interns in examining the historic documents discovered at Poplar Grove.
John Seidel and Secretary Lyons look at predictive mapping done by student intern Buffy Conrad '08.
CES Director John Seidel and Secretary Lyons look at predictive mapping done by student intern Buffy Conrad '08.
CES Program Manager JoAnn Fairchild presented Governor O'Malley with a CES reusable tote bag.
CES Program Manager JoAnn Fairchild presented Governor O'Malley with a CES reusable tote bag.
Governor O'Malley congratulated the city on its efforts to go green.
Governor O'Malley congratulated the city on its efforts to go green.
CES Director John Seidel and CES Intern Alyse Bensel '10 met with members of the Maryland Higher Education Commission in the Custom House.
CES Director John Seidel and CES Intern Alyse Bensel '10 met with members of the Maryland Higher Education Commission in the Custom House.
Director of the Center for Environment & Society John Seidel shares artifacts in the Custom House with Secretary Lyons.
Director of the Center for Environment & Society John Seidel shares artifacts in the Custom House with Secretary Lyons.
Governor Visit to Chestertown
Governor Visit to Chestertown
Governor O'Malley joins Center for Environment & Society Research Associate Tara Holste '07.
Governor O'Malley joins Center for Environment & Society Research Associate Tara Holste '07.
State representatives join individuals involved in the Gibson Performing Arts Center renovation
State representatives join individuals involved in the Gibson Performing Arts Center renovation.

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