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Important Dates
- Oct. 12: Classes end for Fall 7-Week Term I
- Oct. 12: Registration opens for Winter Term
- Oct. 21: Classes begin for Fall 7-Week Term II
Weekly HawkTalk Student e-Newsletter
Announcements
FAFSA® is now open for the 2027-28 Academic Year
Submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) for the 2027-28 school year! Remember that you’ll need to submit a new FAFSA® every year to be eligible for financial aid. Don’t risk leaving money on the table. File your 2027-28 FAFSA® as early as possible for the best shot at scholarships, grants, and other financial aid opportunities, including the Maryland Community College Promise Scholarship. Don’t wait until the last second: FAFSA® early and FAFSA® often!
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Whether you know it or not, you play a major role in CSM’s cybersecurity efforts to secure our college and our world. Cyber threats can be scary, and for good reason. October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and we’ll be sharing tips and tools you can use to protect yourself and the college community from cyberattacks. Check out all these events, resources, and more on our Cybersecurity Awareness Month page!
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Enter the Cybersecurity Poster Contest by Oct. 18
Promote a culture of cybersecurity awareness throughout our college community! The theme for this year’s Cybersecurity Poster Contest is “Don’t Make It Easy For Them.” Design a poster around one of these four themes: multi-factor authentication (MFA); password security; protecting your devices, accounts, and personal information; or recognizing and reporting phishing. The three finalists will receive CSM scholarships, and the winning poster design will be displayed on all campuses and CSM social media. Submit your design by Oct. 18!
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Hungry?
View the on-campus dining, snacking, and beverage offerings, including the CSM Café and 24-hour smart vending machines!
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Upcoming Athletics Events
Check out the calendar for CSM Athletics
Check out the calendar for CSM Athletics and come out to cheer your Hawks on to victory at their next home games!
Oct. 6: Women’s and Men’s Soccer vs. Howard Community College; Women’s Volleyball vs. Chesapeake College
Oct. 8: Women’s and Men’s Soccer vs. Anne Arundel Community College
Oct. 13: Women’s Volleyball vs Cecil
Oct. 14: Men’s Basketball vs. Chosen 1 Academy
Oct. 15: Women’s and Men’s Soccer vs. Prince George’s Community College
Oct. 17: Women’s and Men’s Soccer vs. Potomac State College; Women’s Volleyball vs. Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
ATHLETICS CALENDAR
Happening This Week
Get-It-Done Productivity Sprint
Feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list? Get some work done during our 60-minute productivity sprint on Oct. 5! Read, write, or research in a space dedicated to encouraging concentration.
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Cue the Popcorn
Warm up the projector and that delicious movie theater butter! Grab some snacks, sit back, and enjoy the movie at Cue the Popcorn on Oct. 6.
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So You Think You Can Trivia
Put your knowledge to the test in a fun and friendly trivia competition! Challenge your friends, answer questions from a variety of categories, and see if you have what it takes to claim the title of trivia champion at So You Think You Can Trivia on Oct. 6.
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Emily Creswick Writer’s Process Series: Professor Andy Wodzianski
The Emily Creswick Writer’s Process Series is a monthly workshop where local writers discuss their creative processes. On Oct. 6, interdisciplinary artist and CSM Professor of Studio Arts Andy Wodzianski joins us to explore artistic creativity, nostalgia, and combining reverence and satire.
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Brain Break
Take a Brain Break during exams on Oct. 7 and 8! Games, puzzles, coloring, and snacks will be provided. Come with friends or come on your own.
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Innovation at the Velocity Center: Amateur Radio Today
Curious about ham radio? On Oct. 7, the Charles County Amateur Radio Club presents an introduction to the hobby that’s inspired generations of engineers, scientists, emergency responders, and lifelong learners. Explore how amateur radio operators communicate across town, around the world, and even through satellites while developing skills in electronics, digital communications, antenna design, and emergency preparedness.
Karaoke Hour
Join us for Karaoke Hour on Oct. 8! Grab the mic, sing your favorites, and enjoy an afternoon of music and fun with fellow Hawks.
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Open Play at the Velocity Center
On Oct. 8, come hang out, meet other gamers, and play some games! Open Play is a casual gaming experience that is open to CSM students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Join us for Open Play featuring Nintendo Switch and board games. Bring your friends, bring your favorite board game, or just show up and find something to play.
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Ward Virts Concert Series: Baritone Javier Arrey
On Oct. 10, CSM welcomes baritone Javier Arrey for the latest performance in the Ward Virts Concert Series. An internationally acclaimed vocalist, he is widely recognized as one of today’s outstanding operatic baritones and has performed with the Metropolitan Opera, Vienna State Opera, Washington National Opera, and many other leading companies.
Next Week’s Events
Open Play at the Velocity Center
On Oct. 15, come hang out, meet other gamers, and play some games! Open Play is a casual gaming experience that is open to CSM students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Join us for Open Play featuring Nintendo Switch and board games. Bring your friends, bring your favorite board game, or just show up and find something to play.
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Transfer Services News
Coffee and Credits
Do you want to transfer to continue your studies, but don’t know where to start? Stop by for coffee and connect with Transfer Services at Coffee and Credits on Oct. 7. Get answers to your transfer questions, explore transfer opportunities, and receive personalized guidance in a casual, no-appointment-needed setting.
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Transfer Spotlight: Excelsior University
Connect directly with our transfer partners and get answers to your questions, straight from the source! On Oct. 7, meet with representatives from Excelsior University.
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On-Campus Admissions Representative Visits
Meet on campus with admissions representatives from CSM’s transfer partners! Learn more about the institutions, their programs, and the transfer process.
- Oct. 6: St. Mary’s College of Maryland, Leonardtown Campus
- Oct. 13: University of Maryland Global Campus, La Plata Campus; St. Mary's College of Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus
- Oct. 15: University of Maryland Baltimore County, La Plata Campus
Meet Our Faculty: Tamara Gibbs-Franklin
This week, HawkTalk features Associate Professor Tamara Gibbs-Franklin from the School of Liberal Arts:
"I'm a former broadcast journalist turned public-relations and marketing professional, and I am a lover of words and people."
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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.
TRYING TO FIGURE OUT YOUR BENEFITS AND OPTIONS AS A VETERAN OR MILITARY FAMILY MEMBER? CSM is proud to serve those who’ve served. Get assistance and accompaniment through your college experience, from readjustment to civilian life to getting the most out of the benefits you’ve earned. Take advantage of the support and resources available at CSM, including Day-One Priority Registration, the Veterans Lounge, and the Student Veterans Organization.
Save the Date: Fall Transfer Fair
If you’re looking to transfer your credits to a four-year institution to complete your bachelor’s degree, you won’t want to miss CSM’s Fall 2026 Transfer Fair. Meet with representatives from Maryland, out-of-state, and online colleges and universities Oct 26 – 27. And be sure to stop by our Halloween Candy Bar! Fill a bag with your favorite treats while exploring transfer possibilities with participating colleges and universities.
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