Oct. 23: Classes end for Fall 1, Winter Session registration opens
Oct. 31: Classes begin for Fall 2
Nov. 6 - 9: Priority Registration for Spring Sessions
Nov. 21: Last day to withdraw without a grade or change a credit to an audit (or vice versa) for Fall 3
10-23 Weekly HawkTalk Student e-Newsletter
IMPORTANT DATES
ANNOUNCEMENTS
DESIGN, CREATE, AND COMPETE FOR CASH PRIZES IN THE VELOCITYX HACKATHON
Art can break down barriers and make connections, and innovation is key to making art that empowers community members to connect with a wide world full of big, beautiful ideas. Showcase your work, network with makers throughout the region, and compete for cash prizes in the VelocityX Innovation Hackathon.
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FALL 1 COURSE EVALUATIONS CLOSE TODAY
CSM values student input. Your voice and your point of view are important. The confidential feedback you provide at the end of every course helps make your school a better place for learning.
To access the surveys, please go to: https://csmd.campuslabs.com/eval-home/ You may also access the surveys through myLearning by going to “My Tools” and scrolling down to Idea Evaluations
Surveys close Oct. 23 at 11:59 p.m.
SURVEY
HUNGRY?
Grab something scrumptious on campus this week from one of our visiting food trucks! Find out which food truck will be at a campus near you, for the week of Oct. 23.
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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: Don’t Get Hooked by Phishing!
Cybercriminals like to go phishing, but you don’t have to take the bait. Phishing is when fake emails, social media posts, or direct messages to lure you into visiting a bad link or downloading a malicious attachment, which can compromise your personal information or install malware on your device. But you don’t have to be afraid of your inbox! Once you know what to look for, it’s easy to avoid these scams.
The signs can be subtle, but trust your intuition if something looks fishy (or phishy). Take a few seconds and ensure the message looks legit: Does it contain an offer that’s too good to be true? Does it include language that’s urgent, alarming, or threatening? Is it poorly written, riddled with misspellings and bad grammar? Is the greeting ambiguous or very generic? Does it include requests to send personal information? Does it stress an urgency to click on an unfamiliar hyperlink or attachment? Is it a strange or abrupt business request? Does the sender’s email address match the company it’s coming from? Look for little misspellings like “pavpal.com” or “anazon.com.”
Uh oh! I see a phishing email. What do I do? Don’t worry, you’ve already done the hard part, which is recognizing that an email is fake and part of a criminal’s phishing expedition. First things first: Whatever the sender wants you to do, don’t do it! Do not click on any links–even an unsubscribe link–or reply to the email. Just use that delete button. If the email came to your CSM student email account, report it to the IT Help Desk (help@csmd.edu) as quickly as possible.
Cybercriminals can phish all they want, but we’re not byte-ing.
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!
Nov. 1: Men’s Basketball vs. Central International College
Nov. 3: Women’s Basketball vs. Bryant & Stratton College
ATHLETICS CALENDAR
TRANSFER SERVICES NEWS
APPLY NOW FOR THE UMD MARYLAND TRANSFER ADVANTAGE PROGRAM
Applications are open for the Maryland Transfer Advantage Program (MTAP)! MTAP is a pre-transfer program offering guaranteed admission to the University of Maryland, College Park (UMD). The deadline to apply is Nov. 15 for students who intend to transfer to UMD for Fall 2024 or later.
Attend a virtual information session on Nov. 3 or Nov. 9 to learn more about MTAP, as well as UMD’s Frederick Douglass Scholarship!
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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. 31: Don’t Let the Transfer Process Spook You!
Nov. 9: 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. 26: University of South Carolina Beaufort, Coastal Carolina University
Next week, Nov. 2: Virginia Commonwealth University, Goucher College
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. 23: Catholic University of America, University of Maryland Global Campus
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HAPPENING THIS WEEK
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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NEXT WEEK’S EVENTS
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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BUSINESS SPEAKER SERIES: 'THE FUTURE OF SERVICE'
The Kappa Beta Delta Business Honor Society invites the community to come hear Dr. Roland Rust, chair of the marketing department in the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland. On Nov. 2 he will speak on "The Future of Service." This event is free and open to anyone in our community interested in entrepreneurship, marketing, management, and customer service.
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CONNECTIONS LITERARY SERIES: POET AND AUTHOR BRITTANY HAILER
On Nov. 3, CSM’s Connections Literary Series welcomes poet, author, and journalist Brittany Hailer. A native of Southern Maryland, Hailer will discuss how to interrogate a family system and reinvent scene and story from family interviews and memory.
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REAL STUDENTS, REAL STORIES
This week's featured student story is about Destini Baldwin ‘14, a CSM graduate and current program coordinator for Student Equity and Success at CSM:
“Ever since I was young, I’ve always loved being around people with more experience than me, because they inspire me to get to where they are. Now, at the college, I’m surrounded by so many people who inspire me.”
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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 REGISTERING FOR CLASSES? Talk to an advisor! Reach out now and your academic advisor will help you map out and navigate the next step in your educational journey. Demand for advising peaks in August, so beat the rush and meet with an advisor 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
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 the La Plata (CC Building), Leonardtown (Building C Lobby), or Prince Frederick (PFA Building Lobby) Campus. 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 IS OPEN 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 Dec. 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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