Aug. 25: Classes end for Summer 2Aug. 28: Classes end for Summer 3
Sept. 2 - 4: College closed for Labor Day holiday
Sept. 5: Classes begin for Fall 1 and Fall 3
8-21 Weekly HawkTalk Student e-Newsletter
IMPORTANT DATES
Aug. 25: Classes end for Summer 2Aug. 28: Classes end for Summer 3
Sept. 2 - 4: College closed for Labor Day holiday
Sept. 5: Classes begin for Fall 1 and Fall 3
ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEXT WEEK IS PREVIEW WEEK
The week before classes start is Preview Week, when your classes’ myLearning course shells open seven days before the first day of class. It’s a great time to log into myLearning and peruse the syllabus for each course so you know what to expect this term, from start to finish.
LOG INTO MYLEARNING
CHEER ON YOUR CSM HAWKS ATHLETICS TEAMS
The 2023 Women’s World Cup may have come to a close, but there’s still plenty of athletic excitement happening close to home! Come out and support CSM’s soccer and volleyball teams as they face off against Frederick Community College, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, CCBC, Prince George’s Community College, and others. Check out the schedule of upcoming games, meet the CSM Hawks student athletes, and learn about participating in CSM Athletics!
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TAKE A TOUR OF THE CSM MOBILE APP
The CSM Mobile app connects you to your CSM community and helps you keep up with what’s happening on campus. Access campus information on the go, join discussions with your peers, organize your class assignments, and chat with friends. Download CSM Mobile today and check out this handy guide to all the ways it can help you stay connected and organized.
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GET YOUR BEARINGS WITH CAMPUS MAPS
Find your classes and other important places on campus with interactive or printable maps of CSM locations. (Maps are also available in the app, so download CSM Mobile and have all the campus information you need, right at your fingertips!)
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NEED TO MEET WITH AN ADVISOR? DO IT NOW!
The fall semester is just two weeks away, and academic advising services are in high demand! The first day of class for Fall 1 and Fall 3 is Tuesday, Sept. 5—right after the Labor Day holiday. If you need to meet with an advisor, don’t delay! Advising will be drop-in and call-in only until Sept. 15.
MEET WITH AN ADVISOR
HAPPENING THIS WEEK
GET HIRED! 12TH ANNUAL TRI-COUNTY COUNCIL FOR SOUTHERN MARYLAND HIRING EVENT
On Aug. 23, meet with hiring managers for more than 60 local businesses that are looking for their next outstanding candidates at the Tri-County Council’s 12th Annual Southern Maryland Hiring Event. Dress to impress, bring plenty of copies of your resume, and land that interview for your dream job!
LEARN MORE AND RSVP
CSM Career Services can help prepare you to make a stellar first impression. Practice interview questions, get your resume reviewed by experts, and select professional attire from the Career Closet.
MEET OUR FACULTY: JEANNE HILL
This week, hear from nursing instructor Jeanne Hill:
“Most of my nursing career has been in obstetrics nursing and taking care of the people of my local community. I now have the pleasure of teaching our future nurses that will work in that same community.”
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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.
NOT SURE YOU CAN AFFORD GROCERIES? It’s hard to focus on your studies and your goals when you’re not sure where your next meal is coming from. CSM’s Hawk Pantry and Hawk Feeder micro-pantries are available on the La Plata, Leonardtown, and Prince Frederick Campuses, with a Hawk Feeder micro-pantry on the Regional Hughesville Campus, for students experiencing food insecurity.
Any current CSM student or employee in need can come to any of our three Hawk Pantry locations and receive up to 30 pounds of food per week, at zero cost and with complete confidentiality.
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 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!