Important Dates
Celebrate spooky season with Halloween-themed movies at the Haunted Hawk Cinema, presented by the La Plata Campus Association. Each week in October, search for clues hidden around campus as to what’s showing and how to RSVP.
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There’s still time to register for Fall 7-Week Term II! Keep up your academic momentum and get ahead in your program, knock out required classes, or gear up for next semester by completing prerequisites. Classes start Oct. 27.
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Winter classes are a great opportunity to get ahead in your program, catch up a bit, or earn extra credits for transfer. Classes begin Dec. 18.
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Need to meet with an academic advisor? Sooner is better! Advising services are in high demand in November and December, so don’t delay.
View the on-campus dining, snacking, and beverage offerings, including the CSM Café and 24-hour smart vending machines!
The CSM Café on the La Plata Campus offers a wide variety of delicious, freshly made morning and afternoon meals. Regular CSM Café hours are Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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Whether you know it or not, you play a major role in CSM’s cybersecurity efforts to secure our college and our world. Cyber threats can be scary, and for good reason. October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and we’ll be sharing tips and tools you can use to protect yourself and the college community from cyberattacks. Check out all these events, resources, and more on our Cybersecurity Awareness Month page!
What’s even better than a strong password? A password for your password. Multi-factor authentication (MFA)—sometimes two-factor or two-step—is an extra layer of protection for your accounts that requires anyone trying to log in as you to prove that they really are you. Typically, this takes the form of another, separate form of identity verification, such as a fingerprint, a code from a text message, or confirming your login attempt through a mobile app.
So why go through all this? Because multi-factor authentication makes it extremely hard for hackers to access your online accounts. Even if they know your password, they (hopefully) don’t have your mobile device, fingerprints, or (ew) retina. Once you set up MFA, proving your identity usually adds just a second or two to the login process, and the peace of mind is well worth it.
CSM requires MFA to log in to Microsoft O365, and we strongly recommend that you implement MFA for any of your personal accounts that provide it, especially those associated with work, school, email, banking, and social media. When it comes to your data and your digital life, more protection is better.
Promote a culture of cybersecurity awareness throughout our college community by designing a poster around one of these four themes: multi-factor authentication (MFA); password security; software updates; or recognizing and reporting phishing. The three finalists will receive CSM scholarships, and the winning poster design will be displayed on all campuses and CSM social media. Submit your design by Oct. 18!
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Check out the calendar for CSM AthleticsCheck out the calendar for CSM Athletics and come out to cheer your Hawks on to victory at their next home games!
Oct. 9: Women’s Volleyball vs. Carroll Community College
Oct. 11: Women’s and Men’s Soccer vs. Garrett College
Oct. 14: Women’s Volleyball vs. Potomac State College of West Virginia University; Women’s and Men’s Soccer vs. Hagerstown Community College
Oct. 16: Women’s and Men’s Soccer vs. Montgomery College
Oct. 18: Men’s Basketball vs. Virginia University of Lynchburg
ATHLETICS CALENDAR
The Emily Creswick Writer’s Process Series is a monthly workshop where local writers join us to discuss their creative processes. On Oct. 7, we’re joined by poet Chris Ankney. A tenured professor of English at CSM, Ankney’s works explore the nuances of grief, mental health, allyship, marginalization, and similar themes.
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What does it mean to be a descendant? How do we engage with the past in the present? Dive deep into these and other profound questions on Oct. 8 with Carole and Jeffery Boston Weatherford, author and illustrator of the One Maryland One Book selection “Kin: Rooted in Hope.” A panel discussion with fellow descendants will explore ancestry, storytelling, and family legacy, followed by a book signing and coffee social.
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Meet with hiring managers for local employers and organizations at the Calvert County Job and Internship Fair on Oct. 8. Dress to impress, bring plenty of copies of your resume, and explore full-time, part-time, and internship opportunities.
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Play in the dirt and flex that green thumb on Oct. 10 with CSM and Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay! Learn how to harvest seeds, help restock CSM’s own Seed Box Library, and enjoy good food and great company with fellow gardeners.
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On Oct. 11, CSM welcomes pianist Holly Roadfeldt for the latest performance in the Ward Virts Concert Series. Her program, “North American Narratives,” offers a broad, expressive journey through American soundscapes to reflect the complexity and emotional depth of the American musical voice.
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Student Life brings Fall Fest to you with a full week of fun, games, snacks, and much more at all four campuses, Oct. 13 – 16. Get your caricature drawn, create your own custom street sign, and enjoy pizza and ice cream—all for free!
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Join CSM and the Maryland Department of Labor on Oct. 15 for an information session on applying for military education benefits, employment opportunities, and more.
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Save lives by donating blood at the American Red Cross Blood Drive on Oct. 16. The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood.
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This week, HawkTalk features CSM alum Monika Boscato, whose ESL journey led to a rewarding career in healthcare:
"My advice for anyone with a story like mine is, don’t be afraid like I was when I first started. Take advantage of the opportunity to study at CSM. It can completely change your life like it changed mine."
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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 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 FinancialAidTV for short, easy-to-digest videos on a wide range of topics, including FAFSA, scholarships, 1098-Ts and much more.
Submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) for the 2026-27 school year! Remember that you’ll need to submit a new FAFSA® every year to be eligible for financial aid. Don’t risk leaving money on the table. File your 2026-27 FAFSA® as early as possible for the best shot at scholarships, grants, and other financial aid opportunities, including the Maryland Community College Promise Scholarship. Don’t wait until the last second: FAFSA® early and FAFSA® often!
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No tricks, just treats, courtesy of Student Life and CSM’s Campus Associations! Fall Festival returns with games, snacks, caricatures, and much more. Catch Halloween-themed movies at the Haunted Hawk Cinema. Dress to kill for the Spooky Season costume contest. Be sure to check out the Student Life Events Calendar for more events to die for…
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