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BSU's Grant Funds $10K Scholarships For STEM Majors + COVID News

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Alexis Goring, Neighbor
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Happy Friday, Laurel! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in Laurel today.

First, today's weather:

Clouds breaking for some sun. High: 77 Low: 61.

Here are the top four stories today in Laurel:

  1. Bowie State University is an active participant in a new initiative that joins 28 Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Strada Education Network, which is a nonprofit social impact organization dedicated to increasing individuals' economic mobility by fostering more purposeful connections between education and work. The initiative, powered by an initial $25 million grant from Strada, is designed to support the work of HBCUs in developing the next generation of leaders. (bowiestate.edu)
  2. Bowie State University, one of Maryland's historically Black universities, is part of a new collaborative partnership with BGE to provide scholarships to students in STEM majors. BSU will receive a $200,000 grant to fund $10,000 scholarships to 15 full-time STEM majors through the BGE Scholars Program. Scholars will participate in career enriching activities with BGE mentors, internships and job shadowing opportunities. (bowiestate.edu)
  3. Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks recently announced updates regarding the county's COVID-19 response and vaccination efforts, including an expansion of the county's indoor mask mandate to include children ages 2-5, effective immediately. Residents and visitors over the age of 2 are now required to wear masks in all indoor public venues and businesses in Prince George's County. (City of Laurel)
  4. In honor of her mother-in-law, Lisa Goodwin who is a resident of Prince George's County, began donating "chemo care packages" to Chesapeake Oncology Hematology Associates in Annapolis. Goodwin never got to meet her mother-in-law (Hazel Goodwin) because she died of breast cancer before Goodwin and her husband met. Now, Goodwin donates chemo care packages in Hazel's honor. (WTOP)

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Today in Laurel:

  • Volleyball v. CMIT South - CMIT Academy North - High Public Charter (6:30 p.m.)
  • Island Breeze at Laurel American Legion (7:00 p.m.)
  • LAUGH. Live Standup Comedy Showcase (Event is nearby Laurel) —Every Friday there is a showcase of the best national and local comedy acts from HBO, SHOWTIME, NETFLIX, AXSTV, Comedy Central, Last Comic Standing, Conan, Fallon, Kimmel, Colbert, MTV, VH1 and FX., in the Event Room at Nottinghams in Columbia (Md.). (7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.)
  • David Wilcox Live in Concert! (Event is nearby Laurel) —The One World Coffeehouse in Columbia is thrilled to announce this live show featuring David Wilcox! Brooklyn, NY-based Jesse Ruben will open for David. (7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)
  • Pretty in pink soirée (Event is nearby Laurel) —Attend this Salon Grand Opening Celebration (6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.)
  • Fall Family Movie Night (Event is nearby Laurel) — Enjoy a socially distant movie experience on tonight from in the parking lot near Newk's & Frisco Tap House. (7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.)

Laurel Patch Notebook

  • Laurel Police Department: Laurel Police Department's K9 Bodhi has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Bodhi's vest was sponsored by Cyndi Brown of Fort Collins, CO and embroidered with the sentiment "Born to love-Trained to Serve-Loyal Always". This potentially lifesaving body armor for four-legged K9 officers is U.S. made, custom fitted, and NIJ certified. (Facebook)
  • Prince George's County Police: If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, please know there is help available. Please watch this short video as Lt. Ahmed shares critical information about a center in our county dedicated to assisting victims. Do not suffer in silence. Please share with family and friends. (Instagram)

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— Alexis Goring

About me: My name is Alexis A. Goring. I'm a Bowie area resident with a pulse for people, news and feature stories! I've worked as a freelance writer/editor/proofreader in the media industry for 15 years. I'm also a published author, experienced blogger, and founder of Writer at Heart Editorial Services. Visit my website for more details about me and my work. Here's the link: https://alexisagoring.jimdofree.com.

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