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Submit Your Spring Course Evaluations by May 11
Make your voice heard and help CSM continue to improve how we serve our students. Course evaluations for Spring 15-Week Term and 7-Week Term II close May 11 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?
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!
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Happening This Week
Finals Week Study Break
Brains work better when they’re fueled and rested. On May 4 and 5, take a break from studying and recharge with games, snacks, coloring, and more!
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Cinco de Mayo: Line Dancing Fiesta
¡Bailamos! Slip on your boots for a line dancing fiesta on May 5! Enjoy food, games, and exciting giveaways during our annual Cinco de Mayo festivities.
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Emily Creswick Writer’s Process Series: Historian George Howard Post
The Emily Creswick Writer’s Process Series is a monthly workshop where local writers discuss their creative processes. On May 5, historian and Charles County native George Howard Post shares the research and writing process of “Benedict on the Patuxent.” This historical work tells the story of how, in 1814, British troops landed at Benedict, Md., on their way to burn the White House and Capitol.
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End of Season Concerts and Dance Performances
CSM celebrates the arrival of spring and the culmination of a semester of dedication with a series of music and dance performances by our student and community artists.
- May 5: Dance Performance: ‘Your POP or Mine?’
- May 6: Music Student Honors Recital
- May 6: Ritmo Caché Latin Ensemble: ‘Noche Latina’
- May 9: Southern Maryland Concert Band: ‘Classics and Clockworks’
Meet Our Faculty: Dr. Amos Dike
This week, HawkTalk features Assistant Professor of Biology Dr. Amos Dike:
“I earned my Doctor of Medicine from the Escuela Latinoamericana de Medicina in Havana, Cuba. I later obtained a master's degree in public health from the University of Maryland School of Medicine, concentrating on community and population health.”
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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.
FINALS GOT YOU FRAZZLED? The end of the semester can be hectic and stressful, and it’s okay if you’re not feeling okay. Whatever’s affecting you, free counseling services are available to accompany and support you in a wide range of emotional and mental health areas, including anxiety, grief, depression, and more.
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CSM Public Speaking Competition Returns
CSM’s Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr. Center for Leadership invites you to showcase your oratory skills in our Public Speaking Competition. Enter by May 13 and demonstrate your ability to inspire, influence, and communicate your vision. Three winners will receive a CSM scholarship!
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