5-15 Weekly HawkTalk Student e-Newsletter

IMPORTANT DATES

hawktalk_icons_calendar.jpgMay 27 - 29: College closed for Memorial Day
June 2: CSM campuses closed for employee development event
June 12: Last day to withdraw without a grade or change a credit to an audit (or vice versa) for Summer 1 (May 10-June 28)
June 19: College closed for Juneteenth holiday

ANNOUNCEMENTS

CSM is honored to welcome the graduates of the Class of Spring 2023 as our newest alumni! On Friday, May 12, the college celebrated the achievements of 471 degree and certificate candidates, receiving 389 associate degrees and 142 certificates. We’re proud of everything you’ve accomplished, graduates, and we know that the best is yet to come for you all!
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Congratulations to the students elected to officer positions for the 2023-2024 Student Government Association!

La Plata Campus Association
President: Marlon Charles
Vice President: Oluwatomisin Aina

Prince Frederick Campus Association
President: Thanya Gonzalez Vudoyra
Secretary: Lenora Savoy
Leonardtown Campus Association
President: Genesis Ingal
Vice President: Joseph Wolpert
Secretary: Isabella Schindler
Treasurer: Christian Wolpert
Representative: Kalyn Dziergowski
Representative: Nina Deceuninckvancapelle

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To shrink our carbon footprint and reduce energy use this summer, the college is bringing back Code Green Fridays. From May 19 to July 28, most CSM buildings and services will close at 1:30 p.m. on Fridays and remain closed throughout the weekend except for special events or circumstances. Please note that Code Green does not affect Kids' & Teen College, the Velocity Center at Indian Head, the Center for Transportation Training, or the Center for Trades and Energy Training. Learn more at www.csmd.edu/CodeGreen.


TECHNOLOGY STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS

Our CSM Hawks continue to soar! We’re proud to recognize the accomplishments of two graduates from the Class of Spring 2023 who are doing big things this summer.

  • Computer science alum Ashley Bias is interning with consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton as a cybersecurity intern.
  • Hailey Gunger (Cybersecurity, AAS) had her project selected for the summer internship program at the University of Maryland Unmanned Aircraft Systems Research and Operations Center.
Congratulations, Ashley and Hailey!

ON-CAMPUS AND ONLINE TUTORING AVAILABLE

Be sure to take advantage of the comprehensive network of academic services and resources available to you for free as a CSM student, through Learning Support Services! Get personalized help with your coursework, from students who’ve taken those same classes and from the CSM instructors who teach the subjects, in one-on-one and small group settings.

CSM tutors are available on campus or virtually via Zoom; check the tutoring schedule and find the option that works for you! Free tutoring and homework help are also available virtually, 24/7, through the ThinkingStorm platform.

You can access both CSM tutoring and ThinkingStorm through myLearning. Log in and use the Free Hawk Tutoring widget located on the right side of the landing page and every course homepage.

 


STEM STUDENTS, GET UP TO $6,000 A YEAR WITH S-STEM SCHOLARSHIPS

Future STEM professionals can receive up to $6,000 a year to pay for college through CSM’s NSF S-STEM Scholarships, funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation. New in 2023, the S-STEM program is now open to students taking seven (7) or more credits! Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; don’t wait, apply today!

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HAPPENING THIS WEEK

CSM COMPOSER’S CLUB RECITAL

On May 18, the students of the CSM Composer’s Club present their spring recital. Admission is free and open to the public.
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WARD VIRTS CONCERT SERIES: PERCUSSIONIST DAVID CONSTANTINE

Join CSM on May 21 for the latest installment of the Ward Virts Concert Series as we welcome percussionist David Constantine to the Prince Frederick Campus. Constantine will also present a preview recital on May 20 at the La Plata Campus.
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MEET OUR FACULTY: COY GU

Coy GuThis week, hear from Art instructor Coy Gu:

"What you can expect in one of my classes: a casual atmosphere infused with subversive humor."

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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. 

TRYING TO FIGURE OUT YOUR BENEFITS AND OPTIONS AS A VETERAN OR MILITARY DEPENDENT? CSM is proud to serve those who’ve served. Military and Veteran Services can guide you through your college experience, from readjustment to civilian life to getting the most out of the benefits you’ve earned.

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!

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Nov. 1 - Dec. 3, Student Government Association (SGA) Gift Drive: Giving Tree
9:00 AM
Dec
3
De-Stress Festival
11:00 AM
Dec
4
Winter Celebration
11:30 AM
Dec
9
Zen Zone
11:00 AM
Dec
10
Sip and Paint
11:00 AM
Dec
10
Blockbuster & Bites: Christmas Edition
11:00 AM
Dec
11
Cereal Grab and Go
11:00 AM
Dec
12
Cereal Grab and Go
11:00 AM
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