Weekly HawkTalk Student e-Newsletter

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calendarImportant Dates

  • July 1: Classes end for Summer 7-Week Term I
  • July 4: College closed for Independence Day
  • July 7: Classes begin for Summer 7-Week Term II
  • July 28: Last day to withdraw without a grade or change a credit to an audit (or vice versa) for Summer 15-Week Term

Announcements

Summer 7-Week Term II Checklist Summer 7-Week Term II Checklist

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Classes start Monday, July 7, for Summer 7-Week Term II. Here are some quick tips and reminders to help you start the term feeling confident and prepared.

 

Rent or buy your textbooks and course materials online from the CSM College Store and pick up in store or have your books shipped to you. Books can also be bought in person at the La Plata location.
Check your classes’ course shells in myLearning and peruse the syllabus. Course shells for your classes open seven days before the first day of class.   
Find assistance and resources through the Hawk Hub. Call, email, or visit an on-campus Hawk Hub location to get your questions answered and receive the help you need for success.
Download the CSM Mobile and CSM Safe apps and stay plugged in to what’s going on at campus and in the CSM community.
Fine-tune your schedule during the add/drop period. (Meet with an advisor first to make sure it won’t negatively impact your financial aid or veteran benefits!)

Update to CSM’s Anti-Hazing Policy

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In line with CSM’s commitment to being a welcoming and inclusive environment, the college has implemented a new Anti-Hazing Policy, effective immediately. The policy expands on and clarifies the language in the Student Code of Conduct regarding hazing and applies to our entire campus community. If you have any questions or concerns, reach out to CSM’s General Counsel at generalcounsel@csmd.edu.

Hungry?

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View the dining, snacking, and beverage offerings, including the CSM Café and Smart Bistro! CSM Café Summer Hours: Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed Friday.
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Happening This Week

Emily Creswick Writer’s Process Series: Dr. Richard Bilsker

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The new Emily Creswick Writer’s Process Series is a monthly workshop where local writers join us to discuss their creative processes. On July 1, Dr. Richard Bilsker joins us to discuss his process for academic writing.
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Transfer Services News

Transfer Thursdays

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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.

This week, July 3: Drexel UniversityStevenson University

Next week, July 10: University of Maryland Eastern ShoreSouthern New Hampshire University

Meet Our Faculty: Ben Fan

Real Stories - Ben FanThis week, HawkTalk features Philosophy Instructor Ben Fan:

"I like to try to engage students and challenge them to think about the ways that the course material is really making a difference in how they see and think about problems that they come across in their day-to-day lives.”

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Student Resources

CSM College Survival Guide

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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.

WANT TO GET AHEAD OR CATCH UP IN YOUR COURSES? The best time to ask for help with your classes is before you get your grades back! Start the semester strong with 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 unpleasant surprises during exams by preparing and practicing now!

Find Your Next Opportunity on College Central Network

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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!

In Case You Missed It

Hawkland Gaming FestivalLet’s Roll: Host a Game at the Hawkland Gaming Festival

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Help make this year’s Hawkland Gaming Festival a critical hit! We’re looking for hosts who can run games and events for this year’s event on Sept. 13. Got a tabletop or board game you want to share with new players? Sign up to run a session! Hosts will get free registration for the event, as well as free dice, Talon the Hawk miniature, and more!
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