8-7 Weekly HawkTalk Student e-Newsletter

IMPORTANT DATES

hawktalk_icons_calendar.jpgAug. 14: Last day to withdraw without a grade or change a credit to an audit (or vice versa) for Summer 2
Aug. 25: Classes end for Summer 2
Aug. 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

STUDENT LAPTOP LOANER PROGRAM

Know someone in need of a laptop to keep up with classwork for the upcoming semester? Registered CSM students are eligible to check out a student loaner laptop each semester. Email the Help Desk with your request and include your CSM student ID number and full name.

 

FALL 2023 TEXTBOOKS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE OR RENT

The textbooks and course materials for your Fall 2023 classes are now available to rent or purchase online through the CSM College Store! To see the course materials for your classes, enter the term, course name, and section number.
GET YOUR TEXTBOOKS

 

AUGUST ADVISING: DROP-IN/CALL-IN ONLY

August is a very busy time for academic advisors as we work to ensure every student gets the guidance they need before classes start. To maximize our availability and minimize wait times, August advising will be drop-in and call-in only. We will resume scheduling appointments on Sept. 18. (While in-person advising is available, we strongly encourage you to call into the virtual queue to be assisted via phone call or Zoom.)
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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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PAY FOR YOUR FALL CLASSES IN MONTHLY INSTALLMENTS WITH THE CSM PAYMENT PLAN

We make paying for college easier with the CSM monthly payment plan, a convenient, interest-free way to split your semester bill into monthly installments and budget your expenses. This is not a loan program, so there is no credit check. The sooner you sign up for the payment plan, the smaller your monthly installments will be for Fall 2023!
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NEXT WEEK’S EVENTS

AMERICAN LEGION INFORMATION SESSION FOR MILITARY-CONNECTED STUDENTS

Join CSM’s Military and Veteran Support Services team and the American Legion on Aug. 16 for an information session on the American Legion, applying for VA education benefits, employment opportunities, and more.
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MEET OUR FACULTY: CHRIS RIPLEY

Chris RipleyThis week, hear from from business instructor Chris Ripley:

“In every class, I want to leave students with two or three big ideas to carry through life. I hope to create a natural curiosity about the world they will carry with them after our class is over.”

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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 OVERWHELMED? 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, “R u ok, Hawks?” is an anonymous tool to connect you with resources to support your mental health.

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!

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Health Sciences is Hiring Actors for FallHEALTH SCIENCES IS HIRING PAID ACTORS FOR FALL 

Health Sciences seeks actors and actresses to play the role of patients and family members in a simulated healthcare setting. Persons of all ages and backgrounds, including seniors, veterans, and retired healthcare workers, are encouraged to apply. (Don’t worry! No invasive procedures performed on actors.) Contact Linda Goodman at lcgoodman@csmd.edu for details.
APPLY TODAY

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Meet the Tutors

10:00 AM
Sep
3
Sep
4

Meet the Tutors

10:00 AM
Sep
8

September 8 – September 26: La Plata Clubs and Organization Pop Ups

10:00 AM
Sep
8

Hawks on the Hunt

11:00 AM
Sep
9

Arty Party

11:00 AM
Sep
16

Grab and Go

11:00 AM
Sep
23

Hawks Against Hazing

1:00 PM
Sep
25

Hispanic Heritage Festival

1:00 PM
Sep
26

September 8 – September 26: La Plata Clubs and Organization Pop Ups

10:00 AM
Sep
29

September 29 – October 24: Leonardtown Clubs and Organization Pop Ups

10:00 AM
Oct
10

Haunted Hawk Cinemas

4:30 PM
Oct
17

Haunted Hawk Cinemas

4:30 PM
Oct
24

September 29 – October 24: Leonardtown Clubs and Organization Pop Ups

10:00 AM
Oct
24

Haunted Hawk Cinemas

4:30 PM
Oct
28

Spooky Season

11:00 AM
Nov
18

Campus Campout

11:00 AM
Nov
19

Thankful for CSM

11:00 AM
Dec
5

Miracle on Mitchell Road

4:30 PM
Dec
8

Jingle Bell Bash

10:00 AM
Dec
11

Santa's Workshop

11:00 AM
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