Weekly HawkTalk Student e-Newsletter

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calendarImportant Dates

  • Dec. 17: Classes end for Fall 15-Week Term and 7-Week Term II
  • Dec. 18: Classes begin for Winter Term
  • Dec. 23—Jan. 5: College closes for Winter Break
  • Jan. 2: Last day to withdraw without a grade or change a credit to an audit (or vice versa) for Winter Term
  • Jan. 7: Classes end for Winter Term.

Announcements

Apply for Graduation by Dec. 1

Submit Your Fall Course Evaluations by Dec. 17

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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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Hungry?

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View the on-campus dining, snacking, and beverage offerings, including the CSM Café and 24-hour smart vending machines! Regular hours for the CSM Café are Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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Travel Study: Ireland May 17-27 2026

Ireland Travel Study: Art and Literature of the Emerald Isle

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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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Payment Due Date for Spring is Jan. 7

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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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Upcoming Athletics Events

Athletics Hawks LogoCheck 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!
Dec. 11: Men’s Basketball vs. Delaware County Community College
Dec. 13: Men’s Basketball vs. Montgomery County College
Dec. 22: Women’s and Men’s Basketball vs. Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

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Happening This Week

Jingle Bell Bash

Jingle Bell Bash

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On Dec. 8, unwind during the rush to finals with festive snacks, activities, and a gingerbread house contest!
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Magic and Music of Winter

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CSM is filling the winter air with music all month long, with a series of concerts showcasing the incredible talent of our student and community musicians.

  • Dec. 9: “A Musical Wonderland”
  • Dec. 10: Music Student Honors Recital
  • Dec. 13: “Something Different”

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Vibes on the Patio: Santa’s Workshop

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Need a break before the holidays? The Prince Frederick Campus Association has got everything you need to feel festive! Join us on Dec. 11 for cookie decorating, crafts, hot cocoa, and holiday music.
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Connections Fall 2025 Magazine Reading

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On Dec. 12, join the contributors to the Fall 2025 Connections Literary Magazine as they read and discuss their published works. Connections is a regional literary journal published twice a year and features poems, stories, artwork, and photography from Southern Maryland.
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Benny C. Morgan Concert Series: Pianist Sahun Sam Hong

Benny C. Morgan Concert Series: Pianist Sahun Sam Hong

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On Dec. 13, CSM welcomes award-winning pianist Sahun Sam Hong for the latest performance in the Benny C. Morgan Concert Series. Praised as an “artist of enormous prowess” with “lots of clarity, confidence, and wisdom,” Hong brings his colorful style and riveting energy to the solo, chamber, and concerto stage.
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Next Week’s Events

Maryland Department of Labor Information Session for Military-Connected Students

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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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Makers Meet-Up: Discover, Create, and Connect at the Makerspace

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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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Transfer Services News

Transfer Thursdays

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Connect directly with our transfer partners and get answers to your questions, straight from the source! Learn more and register for the sessions you’re interested in at csmd.edu/transferthursdays.

Dec. 11: American College of Education,  Goucher College

On-Campus Admissions Visits

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Meet on campus with admissions representatives from CSM’s transfer partners! Learn more about the institutions, their programs, and the transfer process.

Dec. 8: St. Mary’s College of Maryland, Leonardtown and Prince Frederick campuses
Dec. 9: St. Mary’s College of Maryland, La Plata Campus
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Meet Our Faculty: Michelle Brosco Christian

Real Stories - Michelle Brosco Christian This week, HawkTalk features CSM Communication Professor Michelle Brosco Christian:

“We communicate every single day, so knowledge about the discipline of communication can be taken out of the classroom and used immediately in your day-to-day life. It doesn't get more real than that!”

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Student Resources

CSM College Survival Guide

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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.

NEED HELP REGISTERING FOR CLASSES? Talk to an advisor! Reach out now and your academic advisor will help you map out and navigate the next step in your educational journey. Sooner is better! Advising services are in high demand in December and January, so don’t delay.

In Case You Missed It

Financial Aid Update: Submissions Open for the 2026-27 FAFSA

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The early bird gets the worm, and the early college student gets something much better: the best access to scholarships and financial aid. The 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is open, so submit your FAFSA for next year as soon as possible. Remember that you need to submit a new FAFSA for each academic year.
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11

Santa's Workshop

11:00 AM
Dec
17

November 17 – December 17: Regional Hughesville Clubs and Organization Pop Ups

10:00 AM
Jan
27

20/26 Vision: New Year, New You – Vision Board Party

11:00 AM
Feb
10

Sugar Rush: Valentine’s Day Pop-Up

11:00 AM
Mar
12

Shamrock & Hawks: St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

11:00 AM
Apr
22

Protect This Nest: Earth Day Celebration

11:00 AM
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