09-20 Weekly HawkTalk Student e-Newsletter
important dates
October 13: Classes end for 7-Week Session I
October 20: Classes begin for 7-Week Session II
HAPPENING THIS WEEK
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 23 sessions you're interested in.
September 23: Bellevue University, North Carolina State University, Swansea University (physics)
NEXT WEEK'S EVENTS
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September 30: Shenandoah University, Stevenson University, York College (School of Nursing)
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:
Jason Szklany
Current Student
Electrical Engineering
"Last night I was a student, this morning an intern, and this afternoon back into my roles of husband and father.
I have a goal now – and I feel powerfully motivated to complete this degree. I waited so long to get into this that I have something to prove to myself or anyone that’s watching.
I tried college after high school, for a whole semester. I skipped more classes than I showed up for. The real problem was that I had no idea what I wanted to do. I spent a few years doing automotive work before I realized I needed something more.
Massage school was just about the furthest thing from automotive work. I went from grease under my fingernails to ylang-ylang and lavender-infused oil in a holster on my hip. This was my first crack at education that felt exciting. I absolutely loved the classroom experience. And I was finally starting to get a better idea of what I wanted to be when I grew up.
I initially settled in a pretty safe direction for my education, but in my first semester my Algebra II teacher gave me the gentle nudge I needed to keep myself from the easy road. A 2-minute conversation before class and a few casual suggestions of different career paths was all it took. I started my journey into electrical engineering. I don’t know if I’m 100% certain what I want to be when I grow up – but I know that I wake up excited to think about it."
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.
CONCERNED ABOUT YOUR HEALTH AND SAFETY?
Every student, employee, and visitor has a right to feel safe at CSM. Visit our CSM Ready public safety page for the latest guidelines for staying safe and healthy on campus.
Download CSM Safe, the college’s official campus safety app to stay updated, get prepared, and help make CSM the safe and welcoming environment we all deserve.
Student Health 101
This online health and wellness magazine is your resource on nutrition, career advice, articles like 11 creative ways to use up leftovers and reduce your food waste, and more. View the current issue now and sign up to receive the Student Health 101 email each month.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
CLARITY COFFEE RETURNS TO LA PLATA
Clarity at CSM, specializing in a full array of coffee drinks and house specialty beverages, has reopened, located in the BK building adjacent to the CSM College Store, La Plata Campus. Their days and hours of operation are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. (subject to change).
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.