Oct. 10: Last day to withdraw without a grade or change a credit to an audit (or vice versa) for Fall 1
9-11 Weekly HawkTalk Student e-Newsletter
IMPORTANT DATES
Oct. 10: Last day to withdraw without a grade or change a credit to an audit (or vice versa) for Fall 1
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOCUS ON OUR FUTURE TOGETHER: CSM STRATEGIC FOCUS GROUPS
Participate in a CSM strategic planning focus group on Sept. 13 or 14 and share your views on the college’s direction for the next few years. We want to hear your thoughts on student success and engagement; community partnerships; campus communication; and what an ideal campus environment would look like. All participants will receive a free CSM t-shirt!
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UPCOMING ATHLETICS EVENTS
UPCOMING ATHLETICS EVENTS
Check out the calendar for CSM Athletics and come out to cheer your Hawks on to victory at their next home games!
Sept. 12: Women’s Soccer vs. Garrett College; Women’s Volleyball vs. Hagerstown Community College
Sept. 14: Women’s and Men’s Soccer vs. Hagerstown Community College; Women’s Volleyball vs. Community College of Beaver County
Sept. 19: Women’s and Men’s Soccer vs. Montgomery College; Women’s Volleyball vs. Harford Community College
Sept. 21: Women’s Volleyball vs. Frederick Community College
Sept. 23: Men’s Soccer vs. Virginia Peninsula Community College; Women’s Soccer vs. Middlesex College
ATHLETICS CALENDAR
TRANSFER SERVICES NEWS
NEW AND UPDATED TRANSFER AGREEMENTS
CSM students looking ahead to the next step in their educational journey have even more opportunities to continue their studies! CSM recently finalized an agreement with Bowie State University for sports management students to earn their bachelor’s. CSM also updated our articulation agreement with Virginia Commonwealth University for the mass communication program. Visit Transfer Services for the full list of more than 290 articulation agreements and search by institution or program of study!
TRANSFER THURSDAYS
Connect directly with our transfer partners and get answers to your questions, straight from the source! Learn more and register for the sessions you’re interested in at www.csmd.edu/TransferThursdays.
This week, Sept. 14: Delaware State University, Mount St. Mary's University Division of Continuing Studies
Next week, Sept. 21: North Carolina State University, Drew University
TRANSFER WORKSHOPS AND WEBINARS
Do you want to transfer to continue your studies, but don’t know where to start? Learn how to navigate the opportunities available to you with these transfer workshops and webinars!
Sept. 14: Transfer 101 Workshop
Sept. 19: Webinar: “Navigating Transfer Housing and Other Important Topics”
ON-CAMPUS ADMISSIONS VISITS
Meet on campus with admissions representatives from CSM’s transfer partners! Learn more about the institutions, their programs, and the transfer process.
For the week of Sept. 11: Delaware State University, Shenandoah University, Stevenson University Online, University of Maryland Global Campus, Virginia Commonwealth University
For the week of Sept. 18: Southern New Hampshire University, University of Maryland Baltimore County, University of Maryland College Park, University of Maryland Global Campus
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HAPPENING THIS WEEK
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS FAIR
The Clubs and Organizations Fair is the perfect way to connect with Hawks who share your interests and to get involved with your campus community! On Sept. 12 - 14, each club and organization will be on campus to share who they are and their mission, and to invite students to attend meetings and events.
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CSM TALONS ROBOTICS TEAM MEETING
CSM students from all majors are invited to join CSM’s internationally ranked Talons robotics team! Our first meeting will be Sept. 15 at 12 p.m.; attend online via Zoom or in person in ST 141 at the La Plata Campus.
For more information, contact Bailey Burroughs or professor James Cleary.
VOLUNTEER FOR FEED THE FUNNEL
On Sept. 15, join volunteers from CSM, community partners, and the Pack Shack nonprofit organization for Feed the Funnel for 9/11 Day at Morgan State University. We’ll be packing delicious, healthy, and shelf-stable meals that will benefit members of our communities who are experiencing hunger or food insecurity. For more information, contact Student Needs and Outreach Coordinator Jehnell Linkins at jclinkins@csmd.edu.
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NEXT WEEK’S EVENTS
CONSTITUTION AND CITIZENSHIP DAY: TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE!
Constitution and Citizenship Day commemorates the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution on Sept. 17, 1787, and with the ratification of the 14th Amendment, recognizing all who are born or naturalized in the U.S. as citizens. Test your knowledge this Sept. 17 with Constitution and citizenship quizzes!
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INFORMATION SESSION FOR MILITARY-CONNECTED STUDENTS
Join CSM’s Military and Veteran Support Services team and the American Legion on Sept. 20 for an information session on the American Legion, applying for VA education benefits, employment opportunities, and more.
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HAWKLAND GAMING FESTIVAL
Join fellow board game geeks from the Southern Maryland community for the Hawkland Gaming Festival on Sept. 23, and let’s celebrate our love of tabletop and board games! Featuring a huge game library, paint-and-take miniatures, events, game demos, open gaming, vendors, and more, all proceeds from Hawkland badge sales will support student scholarships. Come out, roll the clickety-clackety math rocks, and support student success at CSM!
GET BADGES
MEET OUR FACULTY: CLIFF HARTSFIELD
This week, hear from welding and construction trades instructor Cliff Hartsfield:
“I started my career in the Navy, receiving basic welding skills while serving onboard the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69). After several years of working in welding shops, I went to work for Baltimore Gas and Electric at Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant and worked there as a welder, nuclear, for 17 years and spent the last 10 years as weld shop supervisor.”
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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 AN ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY? Disability Support Services is here to ensure equitable access to education for all of our students. DSS assistance isn’t limited to physical or “obvious” disabilities, either; students living with “invisible disabilities” like dyslexia or ADHD can also get the support they need.
If you’re having trouble studying and retaining information, try out the alternative file formats available for your course materials in myLearning!
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!
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
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.
SAVE A LIFE, STOP THE BLEED
In an emergency, no matter how quickly first responders arrive, bystanders will always be first on the scene. An injured person can succumb to blood loss in a matter of minutes, and you may be able to save a life by taking simple actions immediately. “Stop the Bleed” kits are located next to the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) cabinets in all college buildings and are marked on the interactive campus maps.
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ORDER COURSE MATERIALS ONLINE FOR SHIPPING OR IN-STORE PICKUP
The textbooks and course materials for your Fall 2023 classes are 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
GET YOUR LEONARDTOWN WELLNESS AND AQUATICS PASS
Current CSM students can use the Wellness and Aquatics Center at the Leonardtown Campus for free! Fill out a short form to verify your student status and request your pass.
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FALL 2023 FOOD SERVICE OPTIONS
- Local food trucks will visit the La Plata, Leonardtown, Prince Frederick, and Regional Hughesville Campuses.
- CSM is partnering with vendors to offer $8 and $10 value meal deals, in addition to regular menu items.
- We're expanding the healthy options available in our vending machines at all CSM locations.