7-10 Weekly HawkTalk Student e-Newsletter

IMPORTANT DATES

hawktalk_icons_calendar.jpgJuly 10: Classes begin for Summer 2 (July 10 - Aug. 25)
July 17: Last day to withdraw without a grade or change a credit to an audit (or vice versa) for Summer 3
July 26: Payment due date for Fall 2023 Sessions

ANNOUNCEMENTS

FALL 2023 TEXTBOOK LISTS AVAILABLE NOW

View the list of textbooks and course materials for your Fall 2023 classes online through the CSM College Store! To see the course materials for your classes, enter the term, course name, and section number. Textbooks will be available for purchase for Fall 2023 starting on Aug. 1.
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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

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

Join CSM on July 11 for an open house for the Makerspace at the Velocity Center. Learn about membership opportunities, enjoy light refreshments, and participate in giveaways!

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MEET OUR FACULTY: JAN ADAIR

Jan AdairThis week, hear from theater instructor Jan Adair:

“I enjoy the one-on-one time that I have with students to get their questions answered and clear up any confusion."

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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. 

NEED HELP UNDERSTANDING FINANCIAL AID? Figuring out how to keep college affordable—the kinds of financial assistance available and how to apply, just for starters—can be complicated and confusing. We can help! Check out CSM’s FinancialAidTV for short, easy-to-digest videos on a wide range of topics, including FAFSA, scholarships, 1098-Ts and much more.

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 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!

Oct
15
Blockbuster and Bites: Spooky Edition
11:00 AM
Prince Frederick Campus, John E. Harms Academic Center (Building A), Student Lounge
Oct
15
Fantasy World Entertainment: Street Signs
11:30 AM
Prince Frederick Campus, PFA, Room 119
Oct
15
Pizza and Ice Cream
11:30 AM
La Plata Campus, AD Courtyard
Oct
15
Pizza and Ice Cream
11:30 AM
Leonardtown Campus - Location TBD
Oct
16
About Face Entertainment Caricature
11:30 AM
Prince Frederick Campus, PFA, Front Lawn
Oct
16
About Face Entertainment Caricature
11:30 AM
Leonardtown Campus, Location TBD
Oct
16
Fantasy World Entertainment: Street Signs
11:30 AM
Regional Hughesville Campus , HS Lobby
Oct
17
About Face Entertainment Caricature
11:30 AM
La Plata Campus, AD Courtyard
Oct
17
Fantasy World Entertainment: Street Signs
11:30 AM
Leonardtown Campus, Location TBD
Oct
17
Pizza and Ice Cream
11:30 AM
Regional Hughesville Campus , HS Lobby
Oct
22
S'more Scares
6:00 PM
James C. Mitchell Student Resource Center (SR Building), Lawn
Oct
23
Pumpkin Painting
1:00 PM
Leonardtown Campus, Building C, Lobby
Nov
4
Adulting 101
La Plata Campus, Campus Center (CC) Building, Lobby
Nov
4
Nov
5
October 4 - November 5, Food Drive: Basket of Blessings
9:00 AM
Prince Frederick Campus, John E. Harms Academic Center (Building A), Atrium
Nov
12
Heartfelt Thanks: Nursing Student Appreciation
10:00 AM
Prince Frederick Campus, John E. Harms Academic Center (Building A), Room 119
Nov
14
Hawk Fall Concert
12:00 PM
Leonardtown Campus, Building A, Auditorium
Dec
3
De-Stress Fest
10:00 AM
La Plata Campus, Campus Center (CC) Building, Lobby
Dec
9
Zen Zone
11:00 AM
Prince Frederick Campus, John E. Harms Academic Center (Building A), Atrium
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