Oct. 10: Last day to withdraw without a grade or change a credit to an audit (or vice versa) for Fall 1
Oct. 23: Classes end for Fall 1
Oct. 31: Classes begin for Fall 2
10-2 Weekly HawkTalk Student e-Newsletter
IMPORTANT DATES
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CSM FALL FESTIVAL RETURNS OCT. 10-11 AND 17-18
Step right up—the carnival is coming to town! Student Life is bringing the fun to you with the CSM Fall Festival at each of our four campuses. Stop by for games, sweet treats, music, and more!
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HUNGRY?
Find out which food truck will be at a campus near you, for the week of Oct. 2. Don't forget, in addition to regular menu items, CSM has partnered with vendors to offer $8 and $10 value meal deals.
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CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS MONTH WEEKLY TIP: STRONG PASSWORDS
Creating, storing, and remembering passwords can be a pain for all of us online, but the truth is that passwords are your first line of defense against cybercriminals and data breaches. Ensuring your passwords are strong can be fast and fun! This friendly interactive video teaches how to strengthen and secure your passwords, helping to keep you and CSM safe from cybercriminals!
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FREE VA CLAIMS SUPPORT FOR MILITARY-CONNECTED STUDENTS
Veterans and military family members who need assistance filing educational benefit claims with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) can get free support from the Disabled American Veterans at weekly workshops throughout Charles County. Contact CSM’s Veterans Benefits team for more information.
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 game!
Oct. 12: Women’s volleyball vs. Anne Arundel Community College
ATHLETICS CALENDAR
TRANSFER SERVICES NEWS
TRANSFER WORKSHOPS AND WEBINARS
Do you want to transfer to continue your studies, but don’t know where to start? Learn how to navigate the opportunities available to you with these transfer workshops and webinars!
Oct. 3: Incoming Transfer Student Orientation: Transferring into CSM
Oct. 12: Transfer 101 In-Person Workshop
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. 5: Stevenson University, Towson University (2+2 Elementary Education)
Next week, Oct. 12: Capitol Technology University, Frostburg State 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. 2: Howard University College of Pharmacy, Salisbury University
For the week of Oct. 9: Howard University College of Pharmacy, Notre Dame of Maryland University, University of Maryland Global Campus
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UPCOMING EVENTS
HAPPENING THIS WEEK
CONNECTIONS LITERARY SERIES: POET AND AUTHOR DARAH SCHILLINGER
Join CSM on Oct. 6 as we welcome poet and fiction writer Darah Schillinger for the latest installment of the Connections Literary Series.
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NEXT WEEK’S EVENTS
SALISBURY UNIVERSITY SOCIAL WORK INFO SESSION
Join CSM and Salisbury University on Oct. 10 for an online information session to learn more about the Step Up pre-transfer program and continuing your social work education with the bachelor’s program at Salisbury. Contact Patrick Burke at pcburke@salisbury.edu for more information and to RSVP.
MEET OUR FACULTY: MICHAEL COFFEY
This week, hear from history and political science instructor Michael Coffey:
“I spent several decades working in defense-, security-, and intelligence-related fields. While overseas, I rescued my dog, Tsing Tao, who's living her best life now in Washington, D.C.”
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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.
WANT TO CATCH UP OR GET AHEAD IN YOUR COURSES? The best time to ask for help with your classes is before you get your grades back! CSM offers free in-person and online tutoring and academic support for whatever you need help with through the Learning Support Services Center. Avoid last-minute cramming and unpleasant surprises during exams by preparing and practicing now!
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
NEW CONNECTOR BUS SERVICE TO REGIONAL HUGHESVILLE CAMPUS
A new VanGo bus route serves the Regional Hughesville Campus! Thanks to a partnership with Charles County government, this pilot program offers free, dependable public transportation connecting the transit systems of Charles, Calvert, and St. Mary’s counties to our Regional Hughesville Campus.
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FIRST YEAR STUDENTS, SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCES AND ENTER TO WIN AIRPODS!
Attention, new students! Our college is participating in the Survey of Entering Student Engagement (SENSE) and wants to hear from you. The survey is available to students who are new to CSM and enrolled in at least one credit-bearing class. Your responses will help to improve programs and services for CSM students. To access the survey, please check your CSM email account dated from Sept. 26 for a message titled “CSM Wants Your Input!” Students who complete the survey by Oct. 20 will have a chance to win one of two pairs of Apple AirPods.