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Important Dates
- Aug. 17: Classes end for Summer 13-Week Term and 6-Week Term II
- Aug. 24: Classes begin for Fall 15-Week Term and 7-Week Term I
- Sept. 5 – 7: College closed for Labor Day
Weekly HawkTalk Student e-Newsletter
Announcements
Preview Week for Fall Classes Starts Today
The week before classes start is Preview Week, when your classes’ myLearning course shells open seven days before the first day of class. It’s a great time to log into myLearning and peruse the syllabus for each course so you know what to expect this semester, from start to finish.
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Hungry?
View the on-campus dining, snacking, and beverage offerings, including the 24-hour smart vending machines and the CSM Café on the La Plata Campus!
The CSM Café on the La Plata Campus offers a wide variety of delicious, freshly made morning and afternoon meals. Regular hours are Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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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!
Aug. 21: Men’s Soccer vs. Harford Community College
Aug. 21: Women's Soccer vs. Harford Community College
Sept. 1: Men’s Soccer vs. Community College of Baltimore County Catonsville
Sept. 1: Women's Soccer vs. Community College of Baltimore County Catonsville
ATHLETICS CALENDAR
Next Week’s Events
Return of the Hawks
Welcome back, Hawks! We are excited to have you back on campus for the fall semester. Celebrate the start of fall classes with Return of the Hawks Aug. 24 – 25. Drop by Student Life’s tables on your way to or from class for some tasty treats and fun activities.
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Celebration Station: It’s Your Day!
On Aug. 24, join us for our monthly birthday celebrations. Enjoy a slice of cake, good vibes, and a moment to celebrate you and your special day!
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Meet Our Faculty: Dr. Pedro Sarmiento, Jr.
This week, HawkTalk features Adjunct Health Sciences Instructor Dr. Pedro Sarmiento, Jr.:
"The astronomer Galileo said, 'We cannot teach people anything; we can only help them discover it within themselves.' Students have various ways to optimize their learning and comprehension, and I hope to inspire and motivate them to pursue their individual hopes and dreams.”
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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.
NEED HELP UNDERSTANDING FINANCIAL AID? Figuring out how to keep college affordable—the kinds of financial assistance available and how to apply, just for starters—can be complicated and confusing. We can help! Check out CSM’s Financial Aid TV for short, easy-to-digest videos on a wide range of topics, including FAFSA, scholarships, 1098-Ts and much more.
In Case You Missed It
Audition for 'Little Shop of Horrors'
CSM Theater is looking for performers for its fall production of "Little Shop of Horrors." Whether you're a seasoned performer or stepping onto the stage for the first time, we invite students and community members to audition.
Audition Dates
- Tuesday, Aug. 25, 6–9 p.m.
- Thursday, Aug. 27, 6–9 p.m.
- Saturday, Aug. 29, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Location
Hank Willoughby Foundation Center for the Arts (FA Building), College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus
Audition Requirements
Please prepare:
- A 1–2 minute monologue
- Approximately 32 bars of a song (about one verse and one chorus)
- Sheet music or a recording to sing with
Directed by AnnMarie Saunders, "Little Shop of Horrors" will be performed Oct. 23–25 and Oct. 30–Nov. 1.
Questions? Contact atsaunders@csmd.edu for additional information.
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Get Crafty This Semester at Crafternoon
Whether perfect symmetry makes your soul sing or you revel in the chaotic beauty of a messy creative process, there are infinite ways to express your creativity. This semester, CSM Library Services invites diehard crafters, novice hobbyists, and those of us who are nostalgic for the simple joys of making stuff with glue sticks, card stock, and cut-up magazines to join us for Crafternoon. Drop into one of our make-and-take events to craft a vision board, collage, junk journal, and more!
- Sept. 1 – 2: Prince Frederick Campus
- Sept. 8 – 9: La Plata Campus
Supplies will be provided, so bring yourself and an idea and let’s get crafty!