Oct. 23: Classes end for Fall 1
Oct. 31: Classes begin for Fall 2
Nov. 6 - 9: Priority Registration for Spring
10-16 Weekly HawkTalk Student e-Newsletter
IMPORTANT DATES
ANNOUNCEMENTS
STEP RIGHT UP: FALL FESTIVAL IS HERE!
Step right up—CSM’s Fall Festival is back. Student Life is bringing the traveling carnival to the La Plata Campus on Oct. 17 and Prince Frederick on Oct. 18, with games, treats, music, and more!
THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE
Help the Prince Frederick Campus Association provide members of our community with holiday food baskets during our Thanksgiving Food Drive. Drop off your donations in the green bins at La Plata (CC Building), Leonardtown (Building C Lobby), or Prince Frederick (PFA Building Lobby). Items in high demand include: spices and assorted seasonings (e.g. salt, pepper, onion or garlic powder); stuffing and cornbread mix; instant mashed potatoes; and canned veggies, gravy, and cranberry sauce. If you have any questions, please contact Courtney Hawkins at cmkimble@csmd.edu.
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REGISTRATION OPENS OCT. 23 FOR WINTER SESSION
Register now for the Winter Session! Winter classes are a great opportunity to get ahead in your program, catch up a bit, or earn extra credits for transfer. Classes begin December 21. Need to meet with an academic advisor? Sooner is better! Advising services are in high demand in November and December, so don’t delay.
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HUNGRY?
Find out which food truck will be at a campus near you, for the week of Oct. 16.
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CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS MONTH
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and we’ll be sharing tips and tools you can use to protect yourself and the college community from cyberattacks.
Cybersecurity Tip: Multi-Factor Authentication
What’s even better than a strong password? A password for your password. Multi-factor authentication (MFA)—sometimes two-factor or two-step—is an extra layer of protection for your accounts that requires anyone trying to log in as you to prove that they really are you. Typically, this takes the form of another, separate form of identity verification, such as a fingerprint, a code from a text message, or confirming your login attempt through a mobile app.
So why go through all this? Because multi-factor authentication makes it extremely hard for hackers to access your online accounts. Even if they know your password, they (hopefully) don’t have your mobile device, fingerprints, or retina. Once you set up MFA, proving your identity usually adds just a second or two to the login process, and the peace of mind is well worth it.
CSM requires MFA to log in to Microsoft O365, and we strongly recommend that you implement MFA for any of your personal accounts that provide it, especially those associated with work, school, email, banking, and social media. When it comes to your data and your digital life, more protection is better.
ENTER THE CYBERSECURITY POSTER CONTEST BY OCT. 18
Promote a culture of cybersecurity awareness throughout our college community by designing a poster around one of these four themes: multifactor authentication (MFA); password security; software updates; or recognizing and reporting phishing. The winning poster design will be displayed on all campuses, CSM social media, and HawkTalk. Submit your design by Oct. 18!
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UPCOMING ATHLETICS EVENTS
UPCOMING ATHLETICS EVENTS
Check out the calendar for CSM Athletics and come out to cheer your Hawks on to victory at their next home games!
Oct. 19: Men’s Soccer vs. Washington Adventist University
Oct. 20: Women’s Soccer vs. Monroe College
Oct. 21: Men’s Basketball vs. Delaware Technical Community College
Oct. 25: Women’s Volleyball vs. Baltimore City Community College
ATHLETICS CALENDAR
TRANSFER SERVICES NEWS
NATIONAL TRANSFER STUDENT WEEK WEBINARS
It's National Transfer Student Week, and CSM is hosting a series of webinars to support you in planning your transfer process and experience! Follow the links below to register for the events that fit your college and career goals.
Oct. 16: Trades, Transportation, and Energy Pathway Transfer Opportunities
Oct. 17: Transfer Opportunities for Business and Information Systems and Education and Public Service Pathways
Oct. 18: Transfer Opportunities for Health and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Pathways
Oct. 19: Arts and Humanities Pathway Transfer Opportunities
Oct. 20: Transfer Scholarships and CSM Alumni Student Panel
APPLY TO BE AN ARTSYS ADVISORY COUNCIL STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
The Articulation System for Maryland Colleges and Universities (ARTSYS) is looking for a student member to join its advisory council! Offer your perspective and answer questions about what would help students who plan to transfer. To learn more and apply, please contact Jacqui Rogers-Frere at jgrogers@csmd.edu. Apply by Oct. 18 and be a part of improving the transfer student experience throughout Maryland!
NEW TRANSFER AGREEMENTS: WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY
Thanks to a slew of new transfer agreements, CSM students in a broad spectrum of fields have new opportunities to earn their bachelor’s degrees at West Virginia University (WVU).
These new transfer pathways offer guaranteed admission to WVU’s programs in:
- Advertising and public relations
- Aerospace engineering (aeronautics; astronautical)
- Civil engineering
- Geography
- History
- Industrial engineering
- Journalism
- Mechanical engineering (dynamics and controls; energy systems; materials science; robotics)
- Sustainability studies
TRANSFER THURSDAYS
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.
This week, Oct. 19: University of Maryland Global Campus, West Virginia University
Next week, Oct. 26: University of South Carolina Beaufort, Coastal Carolina University
ON-CAMPUS ADMISSIONS VISITS
Meet on campus with admissions representatives from CSM’s transfer partners! Learn more about the institutions, their programs, and the transfer process.
For the week of Oct. 16: University of Maryland Global Campus, University of Mary Washington
For the week of Oct. 23: Catholic University of America, University of Maryland Global Campus
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HAPPENING THIS WEEK
RESUME WRITING WORKSHOP FOR VETERAN STUDENTS
Join Veterans Affairs for a resume writing workshop Oct. 17. Let us help you develop or review your resume so you’re ready for the upcoming Tri-County Job and Career Fair on Nov. 29. Bring a copy of your resume if you have one. Reach out to Veterans Affairs at veteransbenefits@csmd.edu to register.
INFORMATION SESSION FOR MILITARY-CONNECTED STUDENTS
Join CSM's Veterans Affairs team and the American Legion on Oct. 18 for an information session on the American Legion, applying for VA education benefits, employment opportunities, and more.
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HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS
Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023 from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Are you in a healthy relationship? Healthy relationships help to ensure that both you and your partner are understanding and supportive of each other. In a healthy relationship, you are making important decisions together while respecting each other's boundaries and opinions, especially when they differ. Learn about the signs of healthy and unhealthy relationships, the cycle of abuse, consent, and what makes a healthy relationship work! Please register, share with a fellow Hawk, and set a reminder.
Register in advance for this meeting: (same day and late drop-ins are allowed). After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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BENNY C. MORGAN CONCERT SERIES: BRENT WEBER
On Oct. 21, CSM welcomes saxophonist Brent Weber for the latest installment of the Benny C. Morgan Concert Series.
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NEXT WEEK’S EVENTS
CYBER PLAYGROUND HANDS-ON OPEN HOUSE
It’s a cyber celebration on Oct. 26 as we celebrate the grand opening of our cutting-edge Cyber Lab at the Prince Frederick Campus. Explore all the new facility has to offer with a variety of high-tech, hands-on activities.
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NIGHT OF ENGINEERING
On Oct. 26, join us for Night of Engineering and discover the pathways, partnerships, and opportunities that can help you launch a career in designing a world you envision. Learn more about the internships, pre-transfer programs, campus resources, and student organizations available to you through CSM’s engineering programs.
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MEET OUR FACULTY: TAMARA GIBBS-FRANKLIN
This week's featured faculty member is CSM communication instructor Tamara Gibbs-Franklin:
“I'm a former broadcast journalist turned public-relations and marketing professional, and I am a lover of words, people, and processes.”
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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.
NEED HELP UNDERSTANDING FINANCIAL AID? Figuring out how to keep college affordable—the kinds of financial assistance available and how to apply, just for starters—can be complicated and confusing. We can help! Check out CSM’s Financial Aid TV for short, easy to digest videos on a wide range of topics, including FAFSA, scholarships, 1098-Ts, and much more.
FIND YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY ON CSM'S COLLEGE CENTRAL NETWORK
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.
You can upload your current resume or use College Central Network’s template to create a resume and begin the search for the position that’s right for you. It also includes 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
NO TRICKS, JUST TREATS: HALLOWEEN SPOOK-TACULAR
Join CSM Student Life for a hauntingly good time at our Halloween Spook-tacular on Oct. 30! Bring your family and friends to enjoy frightening treats, games, and activities.
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APPLY TO GRADUATE BY NOV. 15
If you’ll complete your program of study this fall, remember to apply to graduate! The deadline to apply for graduation is Nov. 15 if you would like to participate in the January commencement ceremony. If you would prefer to receive your diploma only and not participate in the ceremony, the deadline is Dec. 15.
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MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD: REGISTER TO VOTE
Have you registered to vote? Decisions get made by those who show up, so make sure you’ve registered to vote in the 2024 primary and general elections.
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