08-30 Weekly HawkTalk Student e-Newsletter
important dates
- September 4-6 Holiday: Labor Day Weekend (College closed)
- September 27: Last day to withdraw without a grade or change a credit to an audit (or vice versa) for Fall 7-Week Session I
announcements
GET YOUR STUDENT ID CARD
Need a Student ID? For more information visit: www.csmd.edu/student-services/registrar/student-id/index.html.
As a welcome back gift to you, we are giving away free Return of the Hawks t-shirts. You can pick up a t-shirt (while supplies last) at the campus Welcome Centers (La Plata - AD Building, Leonardtown - C Building, Prince Frederick - A Building). Hours of Operation: La Plata M/TH/F 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. T/W 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Leonardtown M/TH/F 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. T 12 – 5 p.m. W 12 – 6 p.m., Prince Frederick M/TH/F 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. T 12 - 6 p.m. W 12 – 5 p.m.
CAMPUS AND SERVICE HOURS DURING REDUCED OPERATIONS
Check the Campus Hours page for the operational hours of each CSM campus, as well as availability for in-person and virtual student services, like libraries, advising, and more.
NEW TRANSFER OPPORTUNITIES: GO FARTHER AND ACHIEVE MORE
You’ve got even more opportunities for continuing your education beyond your associate degree, with new partnerships between CSM and: Capitol Technology University (Data Science, Management of Cyber and Information Technology); Excelsior College; Frostburg State University (Communication Studies, Mass Communication); Georgetown University (Liberal Studies); and Purdue University Global (Early Childhood Development). Visit Transfer Services for the full list of more than 150 articulation agreements and search by institution or program of study!
HAPPENING THIS WEEK
TALON TALK: THE CHALLENGES OF CHANGEWednesday, September 1, 2:30 p.m.
If you're anxious or unsettled, join Counseling Services to talk about how we can best navigate the path ahead as the fall semester gets underway.
transfer thursdayS
Connect directly with our transfer partners on Transfer Thursdays! Ask your questions and get answers straight from the source! Learn more and register for the sessions you’re interested in at www.csmd.edu/TransferThursdays.
September 2: University of Maryland, Baltimore County, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore (Pharmacy)
NEXT WEEK'S EVENTS
WE REMBEMBER 9-11
Join our community September 10 in a day of remembrance and commemoration of the lives lost and the lives forever changed by the events of September 11, 2001.
transfer thursdayS
September 9: George Mason University, Troy University, University of Maryland (School of Nursing)
CSM transfer scholarships webinars
Explore the wealth of scholarship opportunities available to you as you transfer to a four-year institution with Transfer Scholarships Webinars! Register now for the webinar on September 7.
IN THEIR OWN WORDS
Lamarr Patterson
Current Student
Construction Management
"Who am I? I am an artist who tells his life story through art.
My mother recently showed me a picture of my 2-year-old self, drawing, surrounded by crayons and paper. Ever since then, I have wanted to be an architect, urban planner, interior designer, and a fashion designer, which is why I’m studying Construction Management—it encompasses all the things I look forward to becoming and exploring.""When I was 10, my mother took me on a tour of the county. We toured the CSM campus and I took pictures in front of the sign and the BI building. I was so excited to become a student one day, and I will be the first in my immediate family to receive a degree from CSM. After receiving my associate degree from CSM, I will continue my studies until I earn my doctorate."
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.
WANT TO CATCH UP OR GET AHEAD IN YOUR COURSES?
The best time to get help with your classwork is before it becomes an emergency. Start the semester strong with the myriad of academic support options available for free to all CSM students, including the Math Resource Center, live tutoring, 24/7 access to study help through ThinkStorm, and a whole lot more.
LIVING WITH A DISABILITY?
Disability Support Services is here to ensure equitable access to education for all of our students. DSS’s 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.
Student Health 101
This online health and wellness magazine is your resource on nutrition, career advice, articles like Ask the professor: What’s a good way to retain the information you just read?, and more. View the current issue now and sign up to receive the Student Health 101 email each month.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
INDOOR MASK REQUIREMENT AND COVID-19 SELF-ASSESSMENT
The college is remaining in Phase 3: Reduced Operations and has postponed the transition to Phase 4: Normal Operations previously planned for August 23.
Please take note of the following health and safety guidelines in effect on all CSM campuses:
- Masks must be worn at all times while indoors, regardless of vaccination status.
- All students and employees must take the COVID-19 Self-Assessment in the CSM Safe app before coming to campus. Be prepared to show your green QR code!
- If you are sick, stay home!
Check CSM Ready for the latest, including COVID-19 Exposure Guidelines, vaccination info, and more
Online-only ordering for textbooks and course materials
Textbooks and course materials are available for purchase or rental online only, through the CSM College Store website at www.csmcollegestore.com.
In-store pickup is free and available now at the La Plata, Leonardtown, and Prince Frederick Campuses. Shipping is also available for textbooks and course materials for a flat fee of $7.99.