09-13 Weekly HawkTalk Student e-Newsletter
important dates
announcements
new and updated transfer partnerships: go farther and achieve more
You now have even more opportunities for continuing your education beyond your associate degree with CSM’s transfer and articulation agreements with four-year colleges and universities. CSM recently updated its transfer agreement with West Virginia University and the Technology and Engineering Education transfer pathway with University of Maryland, Eastern Shore. Under our new honors agreement with University of Maryland, Baltimore County, students in CSM’s Honors Curriculum are guaranteed admission to UMBC’s Honors College in their first semester.
HAPPENING THIS WEEK
STUDENT LIFE EVENTS
September 14: What Does the Future Hold? Virtual Psychic Fair - Register
September 16: Welcome Back Hawks Virtual Forum - Register
September 17: Constitution Day Celebration with the National Archives Museum - Register
View all upcoming events on our Student Life Events page.
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 September 16 sessions you're interested in.
September 16: Drew University, Frostburg State University, American Business School in Paris
CONNECTIONS: POET EDUARDO CORRAl
Join CSM and poet Eduardo Corral virtually on September 16 for the latest installment of the Connections Literary Series. Corral’s collections of poetry, "Slow Lightning" (2012) and "Guillotine" (2020), have been praised for his seamless blending of English and Spanish, tender treatment of history, and careful exploration of sexuality.
NEXT WEEK'S EVENTS
transfer thursdayS
September 23: Bellevue University, North Carolina State University, Swansea University (physics) | Learn more about future sessions you may be interested in at www.csmd.edu/TransferThursdays.
Real Students, Real stories: IN THEIR OWN WORDS
this week hear from:
Rhey Gelly Mesowski
Current Student
Mathematics and Sciences
"Family is the most important thing in my life, second is education. Dr. McCaslin once told me, 'You are setting a good example for your child and your future children.' That keeps me going, that my child will know that whatever his goals are, if mom and dad can do anything, he too, can do anything.
For a 30-year-old returning student like me, there is always that fear of not being welcome in a college full of students fresh from high school. But CSM became my second home the moment I stepped foot on the campus for the first time. I just felt this sense of being somewhere I know I belong.
I've had so many great experiences at CSM. My professors have always been supportive and understanding of my schedule as a working parent.
I got my accounting degree finished at CSM and I am currently in the AS Mathematics and Sciences program. I am a believer in lifelong learning, so I will be in school for some time, and a career as a data scientist or an actuary is my goal."
STUDENT RESOURCES
CSM College Survival Guide
At CSM, no hawk has to fly alone. 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.
TRYING TO FIGURE OUT YOUR BENEFITS AND OPTIONS AS A VETERAN?
CSM is proud to serve those who’ve served. Veteran and Military Support can guide you through your college experience, from readjustment to civilian life to getting the most out of the benefits you’ve earned.
Student Health 101
This online health and wellness magazine is your resource on nutrition, career advice, articles like Fall into fitness: A four-week workout plan to kickstart the school year, and more. View the current issue now and sign up to receive the Student Health 101 email each month.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
ON-CAMPUS AND VIRTUAL TUTORING AVAILABLE
You’ve got a variety of tutoring options this fall at CSM. Get personalized help with your classes from CSM tutors on campus or online via Zoom, or take advantage of 24/7 homework help with ThinkStorm.
GET YOUR STUDENT ID CARD
Need a Student ID? For more information visit: www.csmd.edu/student-services/registrar/student-id/index.html.
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.
INDOOR MASK REQUIREMENT AND COVID-19 SELF-ASSESSMENT
The college is currently in Reduced Operations.
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.