Important Dates
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.
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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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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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!
April 28: Baseball vs. Community College of Allegheny County
May 3: Baseball vs. Frederick Community College
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Learn practical strategies to recognize, highlight, and develop the soft skills that employers value on April 27. Explore how communication, professionalism, teamwork, and leadership show up in networking, interviews, and everyday workplace interactions.
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If you’re nervous about interviews, you’re certainly not alone. On April 28, learn how to talk confidently about your skills and experience and practice real questions in mock interviews. Build confidence, get feedback, and strengthen your interview skills!
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On April 29, join us for our monthly birthday celebrations. Enjoy a slice of cake, good vibes, and a moment to celebrate you and your special day!
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Find your next read among books donated by the Cahall family at our used book sale on April 29 and 30. Browse books on subjects including art, philosophy, mystery, poetry, crafting, gardening, spirituality, and more!
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Follow the Silk Road through Central Asia on April 30 with CSM’s Global Initiatives Committee. Explore the history of Russian imperialism, the heirs to the Mongol great khans, “white gold,” and disappearing seas and learn more about the Uzbekistan travel study opportunity in May 2028.
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Join Models of Excellence and Counseling Services on April 30 for free food and open conversation at Beyond the Fade!
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On May 1, contributors to the Spring 2026 Connections Literary Magazine will read and discuss their published works. This issue of Connections is dedicated to the memory of retired CSM Professor Neal Dwyer, who passed away last year. For more than 30 years, Dwyer shared his love of literature with students, colleagues, and the wider Southern Maryland community and was fond of saying, “Poetry can and does save lives.”
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Join us for some fun in the sun at Summer Field Day on May 1! Enjoy water games, field games, capture the flag, and free shaved ice.
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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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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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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 csmd.edu/transferthursdays
April 30: St. Mary’s College of Maryland, Grand Canyon University
Meet on campus with admissions representatives from CSM’s transfer partners! Learn more about the institutions, their programs, and the transfer process.
April 28: St. Mary’s College of Maryland, La Plata Campus
April 29: Trinity Washington University, La Plata Campus
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This week, HawkTalk features CSM grad John Jones '13:
“I’ve done a lot of things, I’ve been a lot of places, and none of it would have been possible if I hadn’t restarted my education at CSM. CSM enabled me to progress financially and improve my family’s financial status. I’m married, with two kids, and we just bought our first house. All the things I’ve been able to do and accomplish—they all started traveling down Mitchell Road.”
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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 A REFRESHER BEFORE YOUR EXAMS? The best time to ask for help with your classes is before you get your grades back! CSM offers free in-person and online tutoring and academic support for whatever you need help with through the Learning Support Services Center. Avoid last-minute cramming and those heart-stopping unexpected surprises during exams by preparing and practicing now!
Register for your classes now and get the class schedule you want for fall!
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Earn money and build your resume with paid internships in the tri-county region! To learn more and apply, contact CSM Industry Engagement Director Ralph Critten at rtcritten@csmd.edu.
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