Weekly HawkTalk Student e-Newsletter

IMPORTANT DATES

hawktalk_icons_calendar.jpgMarch 28: All CSM Campuses will have a delayed opening at 2 p.m. for the Inauguration of our sixth president, Dr. Yolanda Wilson.
April 8
: Last day to withdraw without a grade or change a credit to an audit (or vice versa) for Spring 15-Week Term
April 22 - 25: Fall priority registration opens for returning students
April 23: Last day to withdraw without a grade or change a credit to an audit (or vice versa) for Spring 7-Week Term II

ANNOUNCEMENTS

STUDENT ART SHOW ON DISPLAY APRIL 1 TO MAY 6

The Annual Student Juried Art Exhibition returns, showcasing artwork by current CSM students in a variety of media, including painting, drawing, photography, ceramics, and graphic design. The exhibition is on display April 1 through May 6 at the Tony Hungerford Art Gallery on the La Plata Campus.
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DON’T FORGET: APPLY TO GRADUATE!

If you’ll complete your program of study this spring, don’t forget to apply to graduate! Apply to graduate by April 1 if you would like to participate in the May commencement ceremony. If you would prefer to receive your diploma/certificate only and not participate in the ceremony, the deadline to apply for graduation is April 15.
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LOOKING FOR STUDENT LEADERS: JOIN SGA TODAY AND EARN A SCHOLARSHIP

LOOKING FOR STUDENT LEADERS: JOIN SGA TODAY AND EARN A SCHOLARSHIP

The Student Government Association is seeking campus association student officers for the 2024-25 academic year. Officers earn scholarships while representing the interests of the student body on their campus, strengthening their resumes, developing interpersonal skills, meeting new people, and having fun! If you’d like to be on the ballot, submit your candidacy application by April 3. Contact the Student Life Coordinator at your campus location to learn more.
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HUNGRY?

Grab something scrumptious on campus this week from one of our visiting food trucks! View the food truck and vendor schedule on each campus for the week of March 25. CSM has partnered with vendors to offer $8 and $10 value meal deals. Food trucks will be on campus 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
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UPCOMING ATHLETICS EVENTS

UPCOMING ATHLETICS EVENTS

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Check out the calendar for CSM Athletics and come out to cheer your Hawks on to victory at their next home games!
March 27: Baseball vs. Shenandoah University; Softball vs. Frederick Community College
March 30: Baseball vs. Allegany College of Maryland
April 6: Softball vs. Community College of Baltimore County Catonsville; Baseball vs. Montgomery College
ATHLETICS CALENDAR

HAPPENING THIS WEEK

INAUGURATION WEEK EVENTS

Join CSM and Dr. Yolanda Wilson as we celebrate her investiture as sixth president of CSM with an entire week of fun and engaging events, March 25-28:

NEXT WEEK'S EVENTS

CONNECTIONS LITERARY SERIES: POET SEAN THOMAS DOUGHERTY

Join CSM on April 1 for the latest installment of the Connections Literary Series. Poet Sean Thomas Dougherty is the author or editor of 20 books, including the Publishers Weekly Top 10 New Releases in Poetry, “Death Prefers the Minor Keys.” His book “The Dead Are Everywhere Telling Us Things” received the 2021 Jacar Press Full Length Poetry Prize.
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LAND YOUR DREAM JOB: FREE PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOTS AND EXPERT ADVICE

CSM’s Business and Accounting Club and the Work-Based Learning program present a three-part seminar on April 2 to help you get ready for your career. Get your free professional headshot, learn tips to improve your cover letter/resume, and hear from an expert panel of local employers. Register now for your timeslot with the photographer!
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HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR TALK

On April 3, Holocaust survivor Esther Rosenfeld Starobin shares her family’s experiences, her rescue from Germany as a small child, and leaving behind her parents and brother to an uncertain future.
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VISION BOARD MAKING: SEE IT, BELIEVE IT, ACHIEVE IT!

Create a one-of-a-kind collage that incorporates your visions and goals for yourself and your future. Join CSM Student Life and Counseling Services on April 3 for a vision board workshop! Space is limited, so register now!
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MAKE AND CREATE AT MIDDAY MAKERS

Experience the Makerspace’s state-of-the-art equipment and tools for yourself at the Velocity Center’s monthly open lab on April 4. Make and take graphic tees, stickers, buttons, and mini puzzles using your own designs or pre-made graphics.
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Provocations Faculty Excellence Speaker Series

PROVOCATIONS FACULTY EXCELLENCE SPEAKER SERIES: DR. RICHARD BILSKER

On April 4, CSM philosophy professor Dr. Richard Bilsker will discuss Carol Gilligan’s “In a Human Voice” for CSM’s Provocations Faculty Excellence Speaker Series. Bilsker’s talk will explore how Gilligan’s idea of a “human voice” can help us rethink how we communicate, evaluate popular culture, and do philosophy.
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GRAB AND GO WITH E.X.I.T.O.

Stop by the CC Building Lobby on April 4 to try snacks and drinks from around the globe at the Grab and Go event sponsored by the La Plata Campus Association and CSM’s E.X.I.T.O. International Club.
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TRANSFER SERVICES NEWS

TRANSFER THURSDAYS

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 www.csmd.edu/TransferThursdays.

This week, March 28: St. Mary's College of Maryland, University of Maryland Global Campus
Next week, April 4: American Public University System, West Virginia University

MEET OUR FACULTY: DR. RICHARD BILSKER

Real Stories - Dr. Richard BilskerThis week, HawkTalk features CSM philosophy professor Dr. Richard Bilsker:

“Philosophy probes fundamental questions of existence: 'Who (or what) am I? What is real? What can I know? What should I do, and who should I be?' Answers to these questions exist all around us, in novels, movies, TV, music, and other media. Popular culture can be a gateway to think more deeply about fundamental questions.”

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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. 

LOOKING FOR YOUR NEXT JOB? CSM Career Services is here to work with you toward your future career, with support and assistance for job seekers. Explore your options, prepare for interviews, have your resume/cover letter reviewed by experts, dress for success with CSM’s Career Closet, and more!

FIND YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY ON CSM'S COLLEGE CENTRAL NETWORK

Whether you’re looking for an on- or off-campus job, a paid internship, or a potential career path, College Central Network is the go-to career posting site for CSM students and alumni. Upload your current resume or create one using a template and start searching for the position that’s right for you. There’s also a video and print library on topics related to getting and keeping the job, such as salary negotiations, attending job and career fairs, and more!

Mar
28
Investiture Ceremony and Brunch
10:00 AM
La Plata Campus, Physical Education Center (PE Building)
Apr
2
Land Your Dream Job with a Free Headshot and Expert Advice
7:00 PM
La Plata Campus, Business (BU) Building, Room 107
Apr
3
CSM Hawks Vision Board Making: See It, Believe It, Achieve It!!
2:00 PM
La Plata Campus, Campus Center (CC) Building, Room 200
Apr
4
Grab & Go with EXITO Club
10:00 AM
La Plata Campus, Campus Center (CC) Building, Lobby
Apr
9
Leonardtown Spring Fling 2024 | Party on the Bayou
11:30 AM
Leonardtown Campus, Great Lawn
Apr
10
Prince Frederick Spring Fling 2024 | Party on the Bayou
11:30 AM
Prince Frederick Campus, PFA Lawn
Apr
16
Hughesville Spring Fling 2024 | Party on the Bayou
11:30 AM
Regional Hughesville Campus, Courtyard
Apr
17
La Plata Spring Fling 2024 | Party on the Bayou
11:30 AM
La Plata Campus, HT Lawn
Apr
23
Open House: Prince Frederick Campus
5:00 PM
Prince Frederick Campus, Building B, Rooms 103/104/105
Apr
24
Graduation Cap Decorating
11:00 AM
Regional Hughesville Campus, HS 106 - A/B
Apr
25
Open House: Leonardtown Campus
5:00 PM
Leonardtown Campus, Building A, Room 206
Apr
27
Open House: La Plata Campus
12:00 PM
La Plata Campus, Center for Business and Industry (BI Building), Room 113
Apr
30
Virtual Open House
5:00 PM
Virtual
May
1
Graduation Cap Decorating
11:00 AM
La Plata, Leonardtown, and Prince Frederick Campuses
May
1
Open House: Regional Hughesville Campus
5:00 PM
Regional Hughesville Campus, Center for Health Sciences (HS Building), Rooms 106A /106B
May
7
Student Government Association (SGA) Banquet
5:00 PM
Prince Frederick Campus, PFB, Room 103/104
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