Weekly HawkTalk Student e-Newsletter

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calendarImportant Dates

  • 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
  • June 29: Classes end for Summer 6-Week Term I
  • July 3 – 4: College closed for Independence Day

  • July 7: Classes begin for Summer 6-Week Term II

Announcements

Hawkland Gaming Festival showing dice, cards, and other game pieces

Let’s Roll: Hosts Wanted for the Hawkland Gaming Festival

The Hawkland Gaming Festival returns for year four on Saturday, Sept. 19!

Do you like to play games or know someone who does? Hawkland needs to schedule some games and is looking for those interested in hosting their own game. Host a game and let’s make Magic (TCG) happen!

The priority deadline is Monday, June 22.
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Women's Soccer Tryouts

CSM’s Lady Hawks women’s soccer team will hold invite-only preseason tryouts beginning Aug. 1. If you're interested in competing in CSM's NJCAA soccer program, contact Coach Wasley Thomas at wcthomas@csmd.edu to learn more and request a tryout invitation.
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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!

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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Real Students, Real Stories: Kaleb Bennett ’26

Real Stories - Kaleb Bennett This week, HawkTalk features features Kaleb Bennett, Class of 2026 student speaker for the School of STEM and Professional Studies:

"Your determination to keep pushing forward despite the obstacles placed in front of you will help shape the future you’re working to build. So good luck… and may your journey be rough but rewarding.” 

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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.

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!

In Case You Missed It

Apply Now for USM Regents Scholarships

Applications are open for the University System of Maryland's (USM) Regents Scholarships! The program provides full and partial scholarships for transfer students from Maryland community colleges who wish to transfer to a USM institution. Applications are due June 15.
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