Weekly HawkTalk Student e-Newsletter

Important Dates

June 19: College closed for Juneteenth holiday
June 20: Last day to withdraw without a grade or change a credit to an audit (or vice versa) for Summer 7-Week Term I

Announcements

CSM Policy Updates

We’d like to share a few policy updates with the college community. To ensure CSM stays in compliance with regulatory requirements, the following two policies have been updated or implemented:

Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect – All CSM faculty, administrative employees, and staff with job functions that may cause them to encounter minors are required to report suspicion of child abuse to local law enforcement or the department of social services.
Religious Accommodation – This policy has been amended to ensure that students receive the same religious accommodation considerations as employees. The policy outlines the steps employees and students should take if they need space on campus to engage in their religious practices or some other reasonable accommodation.

If you have any questions or concerns about either of these policies, please do not hesitate to reach out to generalcounsel@csmd.edu.

Hungry?

View the dining, snacking, and beverage offerings, including the CSM Café and Smart Bistro! CSM Café Summer Hours: Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed Friday.
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Happening This Week

SNAP Benefits Workshop

CSM's Student Needs and Outreach Office is hosting a workshop on May 29 to help eligible students sign up for benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
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5th Annual NatureFest

Join CSM and the Neighborhood Creative Arts Center on May 31 for the 5th Annual NatureFest! Prepare to be amazed, get your hands dirty, and have loads of fun as we learn about the beauties of nature together. This free, family-friendly event offers for something for everyone, with live animal shows, nature walks, a petting zoo, live bango music, and so much more!
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Next Week’s Events

Emily Creswick Writer’s Process Series: Katherine Lassman

The new Emily Creswick Writer’s Process Series is a monthly workshop where local writers join us to discuss their creative processes. On June 3, we’re proud to welcome poet Katherine Lassman, author of the nature poetry collection “Dawn Anyway.”
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CSM Veterans Academic and Community Resource Day

All veteran and military-connected community members and CSM students are invited to join us June 7 for CSM’s Veterans Academic and Community Resource Day. New and returning students can take advantage of in-person services, including fall registration assistance; academic, career, and transfer advising; prior learning assessments; Joint Services Transcript (JST) evaluation; community resources; and more!
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Meet Our Faculty: Beth Caruso

This week, HawkTalk features Assistant Professor of English Beth Caruso:

“I enjoy using accessible websites, tools, and media to make course content engaging for students. Some of my pedagogical interests include gamification, trauma-informed teaching practices, and the use of play in the college classroom.”

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Student Resources

CSM College Survival Guide

The College Survival Guide is a recurring feature that directs members of the CSM community to free resources and support for whatever challenges they may be facing. At CSM, no hawk has to fly alone.

HAVING COMPUTER PROBLEMS? The IT Help Desk is available to help you with all of CSM’s IT resources and offers student loaner laptops! The Help Desk can assist you via live chat, by email at help@csmd.edu, or by phone at 301-934-7740.

Find Your Next Opportunity on College Central Network

Whether you’re looking for an on- or off-campus job, a paid internship, or a potential career path, College Central Network is the go-to career posting site for CSM students and alumni. Upload your current resume or create one using a template and start searching for the position that’s right for you. There’s also a video and print library on topics related to getting and keeping the job, such as salary negotiations, attending job and career fairs, and more!

Student Hawk Pitch Winners

Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Student Hawk Pitch challenge!

The Hawk Pitch is an opportunity for enterprising and forward-thinking students to put their imagination to work to solve problems and improve the student experience at CSM.

First Place: Keziah MacKall, “Hawks First to Soar Peer Mentorship Program"
Second Place: Diante Keita, “Expanded ‘Night of Series”
Third Place: Israel Cheatham, "DMProvement To Possibility"

Thank you to all the 2025 Student Hawk Pitch participants for your hard work and incredible submissions!
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