Dec. 18: Classes end for Fall 2 and Fall 3
Dec. 21: Classes begin for Winter Term
Dec. 23 – Jan. 1: College closed for Winter Break
Jan. 2: Last day to withdraw without a grade or change a credit to an audit (or vice versa) for Winter Term
Jan. 3: Payment due date for Spring 2024 Semester
Jan. 10: Classes end for Winter Term
12-18 Weekly HawkTalk Student e-Newsletter
IMPORTANT DATES
ANNOUNCEMENTS
WINTER BREAK
Happy holidays to you and yours, from your entire CSM community. However, wherever, and with whomever you’re spending it, we hope your Winter Break is full of joy, warmth, and love.
The college closes Dec. 23 and reopens Jan. 2. HawkTalk will be taking a little break as well, and we’ll return to our regular schedule on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024.
PAYMENT DUE DATE FOR SPRING IS JANUARY 3, 2024
Don’t get dropped from your spring classes for nonpayment! Be sure to pay your semester bill or sign up for the CSM Payment Plan on or before Jan. 3, 2024. You can still register for spring classes after Jan. 3; if registering after this date, you’ll need to pay your bill or sign up for the CSM Payment Plan the same day.
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NEED HELP SIGNING UP FOR SNAP BENEFITS?
CSM's Student Needs Outreach Office can help eligible students sign up for benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). To learn more and to make an appointment, email hawksgethelp@csmd.edu and be sure to include your name, student identification number, and contact information.
THE VOTES ARE IN FOR THE 3RD ANNUAL GREAT PUMPKIN CONTEST
It’s official: The people have spoken, the votes have been counted, and we’ve identified the finest ceramic pumpkins in Southern Maryland. The winners of CSM’s 3rd Annual Great Pumpkin Contest are:
Winner #1: Pumpkin 4 (76 votes)
Winner #2: Pumpkin 1 (55 votes)
Winner #3: Pumpkin 2 (52 votes)
Congratulations to the winners and everyone who participated!
WINTER COMMENCEMENT
Save the date and join us in celebrating CSM’s most recent graduates! Graduation events for Winter 2024 Commencement are Friday, Jan. 12.
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FITNESS CENTER NEWS AND HOURS FOR DEC. 21-22
As the Fitness Center on the La Plata Campus prepares to close for Winter Break, we will be adjusting our hours of operation slightly this week. The facility will be open during regular operating hours on Monday, Dec. 18 - Wednesday, Dec. 20; from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 21, and from 6:30 to 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 22. Locker rooms are also now open and available for the use of our guests. Enjoy the break and we look forward to seeing you in 2024!
HAPPENING THIS WEEK
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR INFORMATION SESSION FOR MILITARY-CONNECTED STUDENTS
Join CSM’s Veterans Affairs team and the Maryland Department of Labor on Dec. 20 for an information session on applying for VA education benefits, employment opportunities, and more.
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TRANSFER SERVICES NEWS
NEW TRANSFER AGREEMENTS: ST. MARY’S COLLEGE OF MARYLAND AND ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY
If you’re looking ahead to your bachelor’s degree, you now have even more options for continuing your studies! CSM recently finalized new transfer agreements with St. Mary’s College of Maryland for art and Illinois State University for health informatics and management. Visit Transfer Services for the full list of more than 300 articulation agreements and search by institution or program of study!
MEET OUR FACULTY: MICHELLE BROSCO CHRISTIAN
This week's featured faculty member is CSM communication professor Michelle Brosco Christian.:
“We communicate every single day, so knowledge about the discipline of communication can be taken out of the classroom and used immediately in your day-to-day life. It doesn't get more real than that!”
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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.
FEELING LESS THAN JOLLY? This time of year can be stressful or overwhelming, and it’s okay if you’re not feeling okay. Whatever’s affecting you, CSM Counseling Services are available to accompany and support you in a wide range of emotional and mental health areas. If you’re not ready to talk about it yet, you can also use “R u ok, Hawks?” – an anonymous tool to connect you with resources to support your mental health.
Seasonal and holiday food items are available through CSM’s Hawk Pantry. The Hawk Pantry is a weekly opportunity for students experiencing food insecurity to receive up to 30 pounds of food per week, available on the La Plata, Leonardtown, and Prince Frederick Campuses.
COMMUNITY RESOURCE OF THE WEEK
On Our Own of Maryland, Inc. is a statewide peer-operated behavioral health advocacy and education organization which promotes equality, justice, autonomy, and choice about life decisions for individuals with mental health and substance use needs.
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 (formerly Job Connection) is the go-to career posting site for CSM students and alumni. 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
HUNGRY?
Food trucks will return to campus in January 2024. In the meantime, check out our other tasty on-campus food offerings!