4-3 Weekly HawkTalk Student e-Newsletter

IMPORTANT DATES

hawktalk_icons_calendar.jpgApril 3: Last day to withdraw without a grade or change a credit to an audit (or vice versa) for Spring 3 (Jan. 17 – May 8)
April 9: College closed for Easter holiday
April 15: Deadline to apply to graduate without participating in ceremony
April 17: Last day to withdraw without a grade or change a credit to an audit (or vice versa) for Spring 2 (March 20 – May 5)
April 24 - 27: Priority Registration opens for Fall 2023 Sessions

ANNOUNCEMENTS

THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING IN CCSSE

We are thrilled to report that 199 students participated in the Community College Survey of Student Engagement, which will help the college improve institutional practices that affect learning and student success. Congratulations to Melissa C. and Taneisha W., the winners of the Apple AirPods!

 

SUBMIT YOUR HAWK PITCH PROPOSAL BY APRIL 16

Got a great idea that could help improve the College of Southern Maryland? Submit your proposal for the Hawk Pitch by April 16. You can also sign up for free coaching April 11 to 13 to help you polish your pitch and presentation before you submit it.
LEARN MORE

 

STS SURVEY

St. Mary's County Transit System (STS) would like to hear from riders and non-riders. This survey will allow them to better serve their customers. Survey participants will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a free one-month bus pass. The survey closes April 7.
TAKE SURVEY

HUNGRY?

Grab something scrumptious on campus this week from one of our visiting food trucks! Check your CSM email for a message with the subject “Food Services for March” for menus and the full schedule.

  • Monday, April 3: Better than Moms (La Plata)
  • Tuesday, April 4: Calvert Crabs (La Plata)
  • Wednesday, April 5: Calvert Crabs (La Plata)

CSM Café, BI Building, La Plata Campus.
Hours of operation are Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. 

  • Choice of cheese or pepperoni pizza: $2.25/slice
  • Assorted soft drinks and water: $1.99/bottle

All CSM College Stores carry deli express fresh sandwiches and subs, microwaveable meals, soups and crackers, chips and sweet snacks, and well as a large selection of drinks.

Clarity at CSM, specializing in a full array of coffee drinks and house specialty beverages, is located in the BK Building adjacent to the CSM College Store, La Plata Campus. Hours of operation are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. (subject to change).

HAPPENING THIS WEEK

Easter Egg Hunt

EASTER EGG HUNT

Come out and participate in CSM Student Life’s Easter Egg Hunt on April 5! Have a blast searching for hidden eggs and enjoy some sweet treats. This event is free and open to the public.
REGISTER

 

BUSINESS AND ACCOUNTING CLUB GUEST SPEAKER: HENRY SHASHO

CSM’s Business and Accounting Club invites all interested students to join us for our next meeting on April 6, featuring guest speaker Henry Shasho of Shasho Consulting. To learn more and to request the link for the Zoom meeting, please email club faculty advisor Kathy Mead at kjmead@csmd.edu or club president King Nova Cupid-Ramirez at kcupidramirez@mymail.csmd.edu.

Connect directly with our transfer partners and get answers to your questions, straight from the source! Learn more and register for the April 6 session.

 

WILLS GROUP RISING TALENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Join CSM’s Work-Based Learning program on April 7 for the Wills Group’s Rising Talent Internship Program summer internship search!
REGISTER

 

CSM THEATER PRESENTS: ‘THE FANTASTIC MR. FOX (WOOD)’

Catch CSM Theater’s spring production of “The Fantastic Mr. Fox (Wood)” with performances April 7-8. Roald Dahl’s much-loved story follows the vain attempts of three farmers to get rid of the fox who regularly steals food from their farms.
SHOWTIMES AND TICKETS

NEXT WEEK’S EVENTS

Spring Fling 2023

SPRING FLING 2023: PARTY ON THE LAWN

Join Student Life for Spring Fling 2023: Party on the Lawn on April 11, 12, and 13 for games, food, activities, and more. And best of all, it’s free!
LEARN MORE

 

TRI-COUNTY JOB AND CAREER FAIR

On April 12, connect with employers throughout the region at the Tri-County Job and Career Fair. This event is free and open to the public.
LEARN MORE

 

CONNECTIONS: POETS MICHAEL GLASER AND KATE LASSMAN

Join us on April 13 for the Connections Literary Series as we host Southern Maryland poets Michael Glaser and Kate Lassman.
LEARN MORE

Connect directly with our transfer partners and get answers to your questions, straight from the source! Learn more and register for the April 13 session.

 


JAZZ FESTIVAL CONCERT

Come out April 14-15 for CSM’s Jazz Festival Concert, with performances by the Randy Runyon Project and the college’s Solid Brass jazz ensemble.
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BENNY C. MORGAN CONCERT SERIES: ALEIA GONZALEZ GULINO AND ALEJANDRO AVILA ALVAREZ

Join CSM on April 15 for the latest installment of the Benny C. Morgan Concert Series, featuring guitarist Aleia Gonzalez Gulino and pianist Alejandro Avila Alvarez.
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REAL STUDENTS, REAL STORIES: IN THEIR OWN WORDS

Teirra Butler This week, hear from CSM nursing grad Teirra Butler from the Class of 2008:

"Choosing CSM was not just about saving money. It was also about selecting a higher education institution that offered support, flexibility, and access."

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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 for career paths, prepare for interviews, have your resume and cover letter reviewed by experts, and more!

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.

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!

Nov
14
Heartfelt Thanks: Health Science Students Appreciation
10:00 AM
Nov
18
Cookies and Brownies Grab and Go
11:00 AM
Nov
19
Hot Cocoa Social
11:00 AM
Nov
19
Cookies and Brownies Grab and Go
11:00 AM
Dec
3
Dec
3
Nov. 1 - Dec. 3, Student Government Association (SGA) Gift Drive: Giving Tree
9:00 AM
Dec
3
De-Stress Fest
10:00 AM
Dec
4
Winter Celebration
11:30 AM
Dec
9
Zen Zone
11:00 AM
Dec
10
Blockbuster & Bites: Christmas Edition
11:00 AM
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