Weekly HawkTalk Student e-Newsletter

Important Dates

July 7: Classes begin for Summer 6-Week Term II
July 27: Last day to withdraw without a grade or change a credit to an audit (or vice versa) for Summer 13-Week Term
Aug. 7: Last day to withdraw without a grade or change a credit to an audit (or vice versa) for Summer 6-Week Term II

Announcements

Apply for CSM Science and Environmental Internships

Use your passion for science and conservation to make a difference right here in Southern Maryland. STEM students are invited to apply for CSM's research and field experience opportunities. Whether you're interested in laboratory research, environmental stewardship, wildlife field research, or a combination of these experiences, you'll gain hands-on experience while working alongside faculty and community partners. Opportunities include:

joining a professional research team at the University of Maryland's Chesapeake Biological Laboratory,
managing large-scale river cleanups and helping launch a regional environmental education campaign,
or tracking horseshoe crab populations during late-night tidal sessions along Southern Maryland beaches.

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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!
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Meet Our Faculty: Dr. Sima Saeidi

This week, HawkTalk features CSM Physics Professor Dr. Sima Saeidi:

"My academic interests include condensed matter physics, materials science, and physics education. Throughout my academic career, I have conducted research in areas including graphene, thin-film materials, and nanotechnology.”

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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.

NOT SURE YOU CAN AFFORD GROCERIES? It’s hard to focus on your studies and your goals when you’re not sure where your next meal is coming from. CSM’s Hawk Pantry is available on all four campuses for students experiencing food insecurity. Any current CSM student or employee in need can receive up to 30 pounds of food per week, at zero cost and with complete confidentiality.

Apply for Summer Graduation by Aug. 1

If you will complete your program of study this summer, don’t forget to apply to graduate! The summer graduation application deadline is Friday, Aug. 1.
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Don’t Get Dropped for Nonpayment

The deadline to pay for fall classes is July 29. If you register on July 29 or later, payment is due upon registration. Need to pay your semester bill in monthly installments? Sign up for the CSM Payment Plan.
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One Application, 200+ Scholarships: Scholarship Finder Open for 2026-27

CSM’s Scholarship Finder is open for the 2026-27 academic year. Apply for more than 200 CSM scholarships with just one application. (Don’t forget to submit your 2026-27 FAFSA if you haven’t already!)
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