Important Dates
Happy holidays to you and yours, from your entire CSM community. However, wherever, and with whomever you’re spending it, we hope your Winter Break is full of joy, warmth, and love.
The college will be closed Dec. 23 - Jan. 5. HawkTalk will be taking a little break as well, and we’ll return to our regular schedule on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026.
View the on-campus dining, snacking, and beverage offerings, including the CSM Café and 24-hour smart vending machines!
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It's official: The people have spoken, the votes have been counted, and we've identified the finest ceramic pumpkins in Southern Maryland. The winners of CSM's 5th Annual Great Pumpkin Contest are:
1st Place
Check out the calendar for CSM AthleticsCheck out the calendar for CSM Athletics and come out to cheer your Hawks on to victory at their next home games!
Dec. 22: Women’s and Men’s Basketball vs. Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
Jan. 10: Women’s and Men’s Basketball vs. Community College of Beaver County
Jan. 12: Men’s Basketball vs. Louisburg College
Join CSM and the Maryland Department of Labor on Dec. 17 for an information session on applying for military education benefits, employment opportunities, and more.
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Unleash your creativity at the Velocity Center Makerspace! Join us Dec. 19 for Makers Meet-Up, an interactive open house where you can explore the tools, technology, and creative community available to you for free.
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This week, HawkTalk features Associate Professor of English Caitlyn Socrates:
“No matter whether you consider yourself a wonderful or terrible writer, there's always a place for you in my classroom! We all have room to grow as writers and critical readers.”
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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.
NOT SURE YOU CAN AFFORD GROCERIES? It’s hard to focus on your studies and your goals when you’re not sure where your next meal is coming from. CSM’s Hawk Pantry is available on all four campuses for students experiencing food insecurity.
Any current CSM student or employee in need can receive up to 30 pounds of food per week, at zero cost and with complete confidentiality.
Make your voice heard and help CSM continue to improve how we serve our students. Course evaluations for Fall 15-Week Term and 7-Week Term II close Dec. 17 at 11:59 p.m. The confidential feedback that you provide at the end of each course helps make the college a better place for you and your fellow Hawks. Thanks in advance for sharing your experiences!
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Discover the rich and complex heritage of the Land of Saints and Scholars! CSM’s spring travel study is an incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in Irish art and literature. Register now and reserve your spot for this once-in-a-lifetime experience!
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Don’t get dropped from your spring classes for nonpayment! Be sure to pay your semester bill or sign up for the CSM Payment Plan on or before Jan. 7. If you register after the payment due date, you’ll need to pay your bill or sign up for the CSM Payment Plan the same day.
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