Weekly HawkTalk Student e-Newsletter

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calendarImportant Dates

  • April 5: College closed for Easter holiday
  • April 13: Last day to withdraw without a grade or change a credit to an audit (or vice versa) for Spring 15-Week Term.
  • April 20: Fall priority registration opens for current students
  • April 29: Last day to withdraw without a grade or change a credit to an audit (or vice versa) for Spring 7-Week Term II

Announcements

Spring Fling

Spring Fling Returns

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Spring Fling is back and coming to your campus, April 6 through 9. Drop by, hang out, and live that Lawn Vibes life!

  • Games and Inflatables
  • Music
  • Free Food
...and more

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Coastal and Marine Wildlife Travel Study

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Immerse yourself in one of the country’s most biodiverse ecosystems during CSM’s 2026 travel study to the Cape May Point Science Center. Students interested in marine wildlife, coastal ecology, conservation, and related fields are invited to participate in a four-day, three-night excursion that combines scientific exploration with hands-on fieldwork.
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Hungry?

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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! 
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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!
March 31: Baseball vs. Prince George’s Community College
April 1: Softball vs. Community College of Baltimore County Catonsville
April 8: Baseball vs. Chesapeake College
April 10: Softball vs. Chesapeake College
April 11: Baseball vs. Community College of Baltimore County Dundalk
April 12: Softball vs. Anne Arundel Community College; Baseball vs. Allegany College of Maryland
ATHLETICS CALENDAR

Happening This Week

Soar and Slice: Get Your Slice Together

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Who doesn’t love a pizza party? On April 1, grab a slice, brighten your day, and get on track for class at the La Plata Campus Association’s monthly pizza party.
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Next Week’s Events

Emily Creswick Writer’s Process Series: Playwright Bob Bartlett

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The Emily Creswick Writer’s Process Series is a monthly workshop where local writers discuss their creative processes. On April 7, playwright and Bowie State University theater professor Bob Bartlett shares his methods and inspiration for plays such as “happiness (and other reasons to die),” “Mediocre White Men,” “Mary Shelley’s Monsters,” and many more.
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Productivity Sprint: Concentrate, Share, and Collaborate

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Share your research topics and work in a collaborative environment at CSM's Productivity Sprint on April 7. Introduce what you're working on, then join a 30-minute productivity sprint where you can read, write, or research in a setting that encourages concentration.
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A Global Sense of Place in Ireland: Social Issues and Literature

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Award-winning author Donal Ryan joins us April 9 for readings from his short story collections and a discussion exploring community, resilience, and the complexity of human connection.
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CSM Theater Presents: ‘Into the Woods’

CSM Theater Presents: ‘Into the Woods’

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Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine bring everyone’s favorite storybook characters together in CSM Theater’s spring production of the Tony Award-winning musical “Into the Woods.” This timeless, modern classic will take you on a journey through the unintended consequences of achieving that “happily ever after,” with showtimes April 10 to 12 and 17 to 19.
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Art of Innovation STEAM Festival

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There’s something for curious minds of all ages and interests at the Art of Innovation STEAM Festival, happening April 11! Enjoy free, fun activities for all ages, including hands-on experiences and interactive exhibits like radio control aviation, electronic kit building, astronomy demonstrations, and more.
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Ward Virts Concert Series: QuinTango

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On April 11, QuinTango brings its distinctive “contemporary chamber tango” style to the Ward Virts Concert Series. Equally at home on concert stages or in classrooms, QuinTango reimagines tango classics, shares deeply personal originals, and treats audiences to tango-inflected versions of familiar ballads.
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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

April 2: American College of EducationKutztown University of Pennsylvania 

April 9: Kutztown University of PennsylvaniaUniversity of Maryland Baltimore County (Diagnostic Medical Sonography)

Real Students, Real Stories: In Their Own Words

Real Stories - Destiny MorganThis week, HawkTalk features CSM grad Destiny Morgan ’15:

“If I had to put a word to who I am today, I would say “driven.” I am a sergeant in the U.S. Army Reserve, and on the civilian side, I have a focus in software engineering and application and web development."

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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 AN ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY? Disability Support Services is here to ensure equitable access to education for all our students. DSS assistance isn’t limited to physical or “obvious” disabilities, either; students living with “invisible disabilities” like dyslexia or ADHD can also get the support they need.

If you’re having trouble studying and retaining information, try out the alternative file formats available for your course materials in myLearning!

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Apr
1

Searching for Sources

11:00 AM
Apr
1

Soar and Slice: Get Your Slice Together

11:00 AM
Apr
6
Apr
7

Productivity Sprint

11:00 AM
Apr
8
Apr
9

Writing Essentials Workshop: Math in Context

12:00 PM
Apr
13

AI Chatbot Hallucinations

1:00 PM
Apr
15

Sunshine Soiree: April Showers Bring May Flowers

11:00 AM
Apr
15

Writing Essentials Workshop: Citation Blitz! APA

12:00 PM
Apr
22

Protect This Nest: Earth Day Celebration

11:00 AM
Apr
22

Writing Essentials Workshop: Grammar Triage

3:30 PM
Apr
23

Cue the Popcorn: Blockbuster and Bites

10:00 AM
Apr
23

Kappa Beta Delta Induction Ceremony

7:00 PM
Apr
24

College Road Trip to Towson University

11:00 AM
Apr
28

Celebration Station: It’s Your Day!

11:00 AM
Apr
30

Beyond The Fade: Barbershop Talk

2:00 PM
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