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Sen. James C. Rosapepe (D-Dist. 21) of College Park is accepting applications for the state's legislative scholarship program.

The Maryland Higher Education Commission gives state senators and delegates money to award constituents who attend two- and four-year schools in the state.

Rosapepe was given more than $40,000 this year, according to his spokeswoman Carolyn Brenner. The money will be given in individual $400 scholarships.

Graduating high school seniors, current undergraduates and graduate students are encouraged to apply.

Applicants must be District 21 residents attending an in-state college or university. Students may also apply if they are attending an out-of-state school and their major was not available in Maryland.

Full- and part-time students are eligible and the deadline to apply is July 27.

For more information or to request an application, call 301-858-3141 or

e-mail 21stScholarship@gmail.com

University Park resident graduates from college

Joseph Dominguez of University Park graduated from Hamilton College in Clinton, N.Y., on May 24.

Dominguez, a University Park native, earned a bachelor's degree in geosciences. While at Hamilton, he played on the rugby team and learned to play the organ, violin and bagpipes in his spare time.

He also spent his junior spring semester studying geology at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand.

Dominguez plans to attend graduate school. His parents are John Dominguez and Connie Belfiore of University Park.

Beltsville resident makes Virginia Tech dean's list

Michael Hass of Beltsville was named to the spring semester dean's list at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Va.

Hass, a senior, is majoring in accounting and information systems at the school's Pamplin College of Business.

His parents are Robert and Kathleen Hass of Beltsville.

Beltsville woman joins Ronald McDonald House board

Terry Orzechowski of Beltsville has been elected to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Washington, D.C.'s board of directors.

Ronald McDonald House Charities was founded in 1980 and provides housing and support for families of children being treated for serious illnesses.

Orzechowski works as director of support and volunteer services at Children's National Medical Center in Washington, D.C. As a Washington RMHC board member, she will serve as executive director of consumer affairs and ombudsman.

"Because of her compassion and her role in helping children and families at Children's National for the last 10 years, she will contribute immeasurably to our mission," RMHC board President Burwell Gunn said in a statement.

UM, BARC continue education and research partnership

The Beltsville Agricultural Research Center and the University of Maryland, College Park signed a five-year agreement July 2 continuing their partnership of more than 50 years.

The "Non-Funded Cooperative Agreement" acknowledges the relationship between BARC and the university, which are less than three miles apart.

Over the years, BARC scientists have participated in graduate and undergraduate programs at the university and university students have conducted research and receive training at BARC.

"This agreement formalizes many years of highly productive collaborations," university president C. Dan Mote said in a statement. "The university is very proud to have shared scientists and resources, as well as a fence, with [BARC] over so many years."

Beltsville resident makes dean's list at St. Mary's College

Chelsea McGlynn of Beltsville was named to the spring semester dean's list at St. Mary's College of Maryland in St. Mary's City.

Dean's list honorees at the 2,000-student school earned 12 or more credits during the semester with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

McGlynn is a 2007 graduate of Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Greenbelt.

Greenbelt resident finishes

fifth grade at Kennedy Krieger

Joshua Headley of Greenbelt has completed the fifth grade at Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore.

Kennedy Krieger is recognized worldwide for its work improving the lives of developmentally disabled children. Its school uses programs specifically designed to educate these children.

Joshua began the institute's sixth grade program on July 1.

His mother is University Park town clerk Amy Headley and his grandparents are University Park residents Robert and Anne Headley.