Weekly HawkTalk Student e-Newsletter

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calendarImportant Dates

  • May 18: Classes begin for Summer 13-Week Term and 6-Week Term I
  • May 23 – 25: College closed for Memorial Day
  • June 18: Last day to withdraw without a grade or change a credit to an audit (or vice versa) for Summer 6-Week Term I
  • June 19: College closed for Juneteenth holiday

Announcements

Congrats to the Class of 2026

Congrats to the Class of 2026

CSM is honored to welcome the graduates of the class of 2026 as our newest alumni! We’re proud of everything you’ve accomplished and we know that the best is yet to come for you all.
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Make Your Summer Count: Summer Classes Start This Week

Have you registered for summer classes? Summer 13-Week Term and 6-Week Term I start this week. Earn credits for transfer, knock out required courses, or get ahead in your program. Flexible schedules and on-campus and online class options fit your summer plans and commitments. Register today and make your summer count!
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Code Green Starts Friday

To shrink our carbon footprint and reduce energy use this summer, the college is bringing back Code Green Fridays. From May 22 to Aug. 7, most CSM buildings and services will close at 1:30 p.m. on Fridays and remain closed throughout the weekend except for special events or circumstances. Please note that Code Green does not affect Kids' & Teen College, the Velocity Center, the Center for Transportation Training, or the Center for Trades and Energy Training.
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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. Enjoy the rotating menus at the Yolk & Folk, Char House, Heritage Deli, Rustica, Salad Studio, Main Dish, and Soup Bowl stations, with something new to try every day!

Hours for the CSM Café are Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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Next Week’s Events

Nature Fest 20266th Annual NatureFest

Join CSM and the Neighborhood Creative Arts Center on May 30 for the 6th 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 something for everyone, with live animal shows, nature walks, and so much more!
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Meet Our Faculty: Beth Caruso

Real Stories - Beth CarusoThis week, HawkTalk features Associate 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.

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.

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