Dec. 5: Last day to withdraw without a grade or change a credit to an audit (or vice versa) for Fall 2
Dec. 18: Classes end for Fall 2 and Fall 3
Dec. 21: Classes begin for Winter Session
Dec. 22: College closes at 3 p.m. for Winter Break
11-27 Weekly HawkTalk Student e-Newsletter
IMPORTANT DATES
ANNOUNCEMENTS
GIVING TREE HOLIDAY TOY AND CLOTHING DRIVE
Join us as we spread joy and hope in our community! To participate, pick a snowflake from the Giving Tree at the Leonardtown Campus, Building C Lobby, and donate a present to a local child in need. Drop off your donation by Dec. 4 in the Leonardtown Student Lounge, Building B, Room 104-105. Then, join us Dec. 6 for our annual Winter Celebration, where you’ll enjoy a catered meal and fellowship as we wrap the donated gifts!
If you are not on the Leonardtown Campus but would like to participate, please contact Student Life coordinator Jennifer VanCory at jlvancory@csmd.edu.
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THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING IN THE SURVEY OF ENTERING STUDENT ENGAGEMENT!
We are thrilled to report that 107 students participated in the Survey of Entering Student Engagement (SENSE). Your feedback and experiences will help the college improve institutional practices that affect student success in the first year of college. Congratulations to Alaysia H. and Jordan S, the winners of the Apple AirPods, and be sure to keep an eye out for the next survey!
HUNGRY?
Find out which food truck will be at a campus near you, for the week of Nov. 27.
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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!
Nov. 27: Women’s Basketball vs. Bryant & Stratton College
Nov. 29: Men’s Basketball vs. Central Penn College
Dec. 4: Women’s Basketball vs. Central Penn College
Dec. 9: Men’s Basketball vs. Bucks County Community College
Dec. 10: Women’s and Men’s Basketball vs. WVU Potomac State College
ATHLETICS CALENDAR
TRANSFER SERVICES NEWS
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, Nov. 30: University of Maryland School of Nursing (UMSON), Towson University 2+2 Elementary Education
Next week, Dec. 7: Bowie State University, Shenandoah 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 Nov. 27: University of Maryland Global Campus
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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!
Dec. 5: Incoming Transfer Student Orientation: Transferring into CSM
HAPPENING THIS WEEK
POPCORN AND PRETZELS WITH THE PRESIDENT
Join CSM President Dr. Yolanda Wilson for snacks during Popcorn and Pretzels with the President. Share your experiences and thoughts on how she can better support students, staff, and faculty.
Nov. 27: Regional Hughesville Campus
Nov. 28: Prince Frederick Campus
Nov. 29: La Plata Campus
TRI-COUNTY JOB AND CAREER FAIR
On Nov. 29, connect with employers throughout the region at the Tri-County Job and Career Fair. This event is free and open to the public.
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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 on Dec. 1.
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CONNECTIONS LITERARY MAGAZINE READING
Join the contributors to the Fall 2023 Connections Literary Magazine on Dec. 1 as they read and discuss their published works.
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HAWKLAND GAMING FESTIVAL: NEW DATE
Join fellow board game geeks from the Southern Maryland community for the Hawkland Gaming Festival on Dec. 2, and let’s celebrate our love of tabletop and board games! Featuring a huge game library, paint-and-take miniatures, events, game demos, open gaming, vendors, and more. All proceeds from Hawkland badge sales will support student scholarships. Come out, roll the clickety-clackety math rocks, and support student success at CSM!
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NEXT WEEK’S EVENTS
WINTER CELEBRATION AND WRAPPING OF GIVING TREE GIFTS
Join fellow students, staff, and faculty on Dec. 6 at the Leonardtown Campus for our annual winter celebration. Wrap gifts for local children in need, enjoy a catered meal, destress before exams, and give back to your community. (You do not have to donate an item to participate in the Winter Celebration!)
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UPCOMING ARTS PERFORMANCES
UPCOMING ARTS PERFORMANCES
Come out and enjoy some of CSM's fall and end-of-season concerts listed below. You may also view the full Arts Calendar.
Dec. 7: Chorale and Chamber Choir Concert
Dec. 8: Solid Brass Jazz Ensemble Concert
Dec. 9: Ward Virts Concert Series: ensemble132
Dec. 9: Ritmo Caché Latin Ensemble Concert
REAL STUDENTS, REAL STORIES
In this week’s featured student story, hear from the Hon. Andrea Watkins from CSM’s Class of 1981:
“Whether it’s a new job or going to college, what seems difficult and daunting at first usually gets better with time, patience, and perseverance.”
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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 create one using a template and start searching for the position that’s right for you. There’s also 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
FINANCIAL AID UPDATE: 2024-25 FAFSA AVAILABLE IN DECEMBER
Major changes are coming to the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). As a result, FAFSA submissions open in December 2023 (instead of the usual October open date). The changes will include a streamlined FAFSA process and expanded access to federal student aid.
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