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10-25 Weekly HawkTalk Student e-Newsletter
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NEW AND UPDATED TRANSFER PARTNERSHIPS: STEVENSON, TEMPLETON, AND CAPITOL TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITIES
Go farther and achieve more with the latest updates and additions to CSM’s more than 150 transfer articulation agreements with four-year colleges and universities. We recently updated our accounting and business administration transfer pathways with Stevenson University, added a cybersecurity transfer pathway for Capitol Technology University, and finalized a transfer agreement with Temple University’s mechanical engineering program.
TAKE CSM’S MEDIA PREFERENCES SURVEY
Check your CSM student email for more information, or go to www.mediaprefs.com/maryland, and use the password maryland to log in. The survey will be open until Nov. 14, 2021.
HAPPENING THIS WEEK
WORKSHOP: MANAGING STRESS AROUND EXAMS, FINALS, AND SPECIAL PROJECTS
Join your peers and mental health professionals on Oct. 29 for this workshop to help you recenter yourself and prepare for what needs to be done before the end of the semester, presented by Student Lingo.
TRANSFER THURSDAY
Connect directly with our transfer partners and get answers, straight from the source! Learn more and register for the Oct. 28 sessions you're interested in.
NEXT WEEK'S EVENTS
CSM TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIPS WEBINAR
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 Nov. 2.
VIRTUAL night of engineering: southern Maryland engineering partnership
RSVP for Night of Engineering on Nov. 3 to learn more about the exciting opportunities available to you through CSM’s mechanical and electrical engineering partnership with the University of Maryland, College Park and the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division.
PREPARING, DIFFERENTIATING, AND STANDING OUT IN TODAY’S JOB MARKET
When should your job search begin? What can you do right now to increase your competitiveness as a job candidate? On Nov. 4, come learn how to increase your value and appeal to your future potential employers.
TRANSFER THURSDAY
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 www.csmd.edu/TransferThursdays.
Nov. 4: Penn State Harrisburg, West Virginia University, Missouri State University Online (Hospitality Leadership Program)
TRI-COUNTY JOB AND CAREER FAIR
The Tri-County Job and Career Fair on Nov. 5 is where qualified and eager job seekers meet with employers from throughout the region. This event is free to all students, alumni, and community members. RSVP today and save the date for the Tri-County Job and Career Fair!
THIS WEEK HEAR FROM:Christian CarstonNursing Program
“Although my path here has differed from others, I truly feel that I am where I am supposed to be and that my life experiences have helped to keep me grounded and focused. I can say confidently that I am a compassionate, determined, and resilient student that is committed to ensuring that communities like mine have access to quality healthcare.
My experience with CSM has been a phenomenal one. I truly appreciate the community at CSM. From the staff to the professors, whenever I have needed assistance there was always at least one person willing to lend a helping hand.
CSM has afforded me the opportunity to become a more focused student while managing my other responsibilities outside of education. The last several semesters I have been able to take courses completely online, which makes managing a full-time job and parenting a toddler much more manageable.
I plan to graduate with honors and finish my BSN at the University of Maryland, College Park. From there I look forward to working in my community as an ER Nurse and ultimately a flight nurse.
My main focus in life is to continue making my education a priority to serve as a role model for my son so he understands that his dreams and goals are possible.”
CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS MONTH: mobile DEVICES
Mobile devices are a technological marvel and, for most of us, a daily necessity. We take them with us literally everywhere, and they know more about us than just about anybody. Like any other digital device, there’s no ultimate security solution, but a little prevention goes a long way.
- Lost It: We’re all our own worst enemy when it comes to data security. Your information is exponentially more likely to fall into someone’s hands by accidentally leaving it somewhere than because some genius mega-hacker accessed it remotely. Lock your phone with a pattern, code, or password; they’re more secure than thumbprints.
- Anti-Theft and Tracking: Use a trusted security app that allows you to remotely track, lock, and even wipe your device in case of loss or theft.
- It Knows Too Much: The apps you use and the device itself can all collect an unbelievable amount of information about you. Use privacy settings to restrict what data your apps can access to what’s absolutely necessary.
- Keep It Updated: New security holes are constantly being detected and patched.
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.
HAVING COMPUTER PROBLEMS?
Technical difficulties are the last thing you need when you’ve got deadlines looming. The Help Desk is available to help you with all of CSM’s IT resources. Get in touch with them at www.csmd.edu/HelpDesk or call 301-934-7740.
Student health 101
This online health and wellness magazine is your resource on nutrition, career advice, articles like "How to avoid the trap of your assumptions during a debate," and more. View the current issue now and sign up to receive the Student Health 101 email each month.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
REGISTER NOW FOR WINTER SESSION
Registration for Winter Session is now open. Winter classes are a great opportunity to get ahead in your program, catch up, or earn extra credits for transfer.
ROLL CALL FOR CSM VETERANS CLUB!
Learn more about CSM support services for veterans and active military studes.