Nov. 6 - 9: Priority Registration for Spring Terms
Nov. 21: Last day to withdraw without a grade or change a credit to an audit (or vice versa) for Fall 3
Nov. 22 - 26: College closed for Thanksgiving holiday
11-6 Weekly HawkTalk Student e-Newsletter
IMPORTANT DATES
ANNOUNCEMENTS
SPRING PRIORITY REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Take advantage of Priority Registration and get the class schedule you want for spring! Priority Registration opens this week for the Spring 2024 Terms. Register for your spring classes based on the number of credits you’ve completed:
- Nov. 6: Current students with 45+ credits, student athletes, and veteran and military-connected students
- Nov. 7: Current students with 30+ credits
- Nov. 8: Current students with 15+ credits
- Nov. 9: Current students with 1+ credits
CSM student athletes and our veteran and military-connected students enjoy day-one priority registration. Register for your spring classes starting Nov. 6, regardless of the number of credits you’ve got!
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HAWKLAND GAMING FESTIVAL: NEW DATE
After a last-minute postponement due to severe weather, the Hawkland Gaming Festival rises from the ashes like the mighty phoenix! (Yes, technically, the problem was water—a lot of it—rather than fire, but that’s beside the point.) Join fellow board game geeks for CSM’s first Hawkland Gaming Festival on Dec. 2 and let’s celebrate our love of tabletop and board games.
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VETERANS WEEK EVENTS NOV. 6 - 11
During Veterans Week, we honor the service, devotion, and sacrifice of the members of our armed forces. The Veterans Affairs team at the College of Southern Maryland cordially invites our veteran and military-connected students to join us for a week of camaraderie, commemoration, and celebration of those who’ve worn the uniform in service to our country.
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HUNGRY?
Find out which food truck will be at a campus near you, for the week of Nov. 6.
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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. 9: Leonardtown Campus
- Nov. 27: Regional Hughesville Campus
- Nov. 28: Prince Frederick Campus
- Nov. 29: La Plata Campus
CSM THEATER PREMIERE: 'THE ADDAMS FAMILY – A NEW MUSICAL'
The curtain comes up this week on CSM Theater’s fall production of “The Addams Family – A New Musical,” with performances Nov. 10-12 and 17-19. All performances are free! It’s every father’s worst nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family whom her parents have never met. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents.
SHOWTIMES AND TICKETS
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. 8: Men’s Basketball vs. Washington Adventist University
Nov. 10: Men’s and Women’s Basketball vs. Middlesex College
Nov. 15: Women’s Basketball vs. Cheyney University
Nov. 16: Men’s Basketball vs. St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Nov. 17: Women’s Basketball vs. Johnson County Community College
ATHLETICS CALENDAR
TRANSFER SERVICES NEWS
TRANSFER 101 WORKSHOP
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 at our Transfer 101 in-person workshop on Nov. 9.
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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. 9: Mount St. Mary’s University – Emmitsburg Campus, Frostburg State University
Next week, Nov. 16: University of Maryland Global Campus, York College of Pennsylvania
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. 6: University of Maryland Global Campus
For the week of Nov. 13: Shenandoah University, University of Maryland Global Campus
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NEXT WEEK’S EVENTS
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR INFORMATION SESSION FOR MILITARY-CONNECTED STUDENTS
Join CSM’s Veterans Affairs team and Maryland Department of Labor on Nov. 15 for an information session on applying for VA education benefits, employment opportunities, and more.
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TALK SAVES LIVES: AN INTRODUCTION TO SUICIDE PREVENTION
Suicide can be prevented. Join us on Nov. 14 to learn the common risk factors for suicide, how to spot the warning signs in others, and how to keep ourselves, our loved ones, and those in our community safe.
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GALLERY TALK: 'MOONSHOT' BY HEATHER MONAGHAN
On Nov. 14, senior NASA illustrator Heather Monaghan discusses her new exhibition, “MOONSHOT.” On display until Dec. 15, "MOONSHOT" is an exploration of her artistic journey, from her early student work to some of the professional work she produces today, creating artwork for some of humanity’s most ambitious scientific endeavors.
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REAL STUDENTS, REAL STORIES
In this week’s featured student story, hear from current student Phillip Ball Jr.:
“The Veterans Lounge is a place for making a connection with other veterans and acknowledging that we are not alone. There are other veterans like us who are going through similar experiences, overcoming obstacles, and finding pathways through their lives today.”
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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.
LOOKING FOR YOUR NEXT JOB? CSM Career Services is here to work with you toward your future career, with support and assistance for job seekers. Explore your options, prepare for interviews, have your resume/cover letter reviewed by experts, dress for success with CSM’s Career Closet, and 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 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
LA PLATA FITNESS CENTER REOPENS TO STUDENTS AND EMPLOYEES
The Fitness Center in the Physical Education Center (PE Building) on the La Plata Campus reopened its doors! Current CSM students and employees can use the center’s equipment and amenities with a free membership. For more information, visit the Fitness Center webpage or contact Fitness Center manager Jordan Bushrod at jmbushrod@csmd.edu.
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