Oct. 10: Last day to withdraw without a grade or change a credit to an audit (or vice versa) for Fall 1
9-18 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
THIS SATURDAY, CSM PRESENTS THE HAWKLAND GAMING FESTIVAL!
Join fellow board game geeks for CSM’s first 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, and admission is free for kids under 12 with a badge-holding adult. Come out, roll the clickety-clackety math rocks, and support student success at CSM!
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JOIN THE BUSINESS AND ACCOUNTING CLUB
Learn the ins-and-outs of operating in a business environment while also having fun time in CSM’s Business and Accounting Club. Plan, market, and execute events and programs that help to develop your skills and passions. All majors welcome!
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THIS WEEK'S FOOD TRUCK SCHEDULE
View this week's food truck and vendor schedule on each campus.
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CSM CONNECTOR BUS SERVICE
New, free public transportation option for CSM students
CSM Connector, operated by VanGo, provides free bus service between the tri-county transportation hub in Charlotte Hall, the Regional Hughesville Campus, and the La Plata Campus.
The CSM Connector bus provides a more convenient way for students using Calvert County Public Transportation (Charlotte Hall Route) or St. Mary’s Transportation System (Charlotte Hall Route) to get to the Regional Hughesville Campus or the La Plata Campus for classes or services.
Hours of operation of this pilot program are Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., except on CSM holidays or when campuses are closed.
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MAKE, CREATE, AND COLLABORATE AT THE VELOCITY CENTER MAKERSPACE
The Makerspace at the CSM Velocity Center is open to CSM students and employees Monday through Friday, with extended evening hours on Thursdays. This 1,984 square foot collaborative workspace is fully equipped with a variety of maker equipment, including 3D printers/scanners, laser cutters, and computer hardware and software for gaming, cybersecurity, design, and robotics. Makerspace membership is free to CSM students and employees!
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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. 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
Sept. 28: Men’s Soccer vs. Allegany College of Maryland
ATHLETICS CALENDAR
TRANSFER SERVICES NEWS
NEW TRANSFER AGREEMENT: MUSIC AT ST. MARY’S COLLEGE OF MARYLAND
CSM recently signed a new articulation agreement with St. Mary’s College of Maryland, creating a pathway for music majors to transfer to SMCM to earn their bachelor’s in performing arts with a music concentration. Visit Transfer Services for the full list of more than 290 articulation agreements and search by institution or program of study!
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. 19: Webinar: “Navigating Transfer Housing and Other Important Topics”
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. 21: North Carolina State University, Drew University
Next week, Sept. 28: Pennsylvania Western University
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. 18: Southern New Hampshire University, University of Maryland Baltimore County, University of Maryland Global Campus
For the week of Sept. 25: Howard University College of Pharmacy, University of Maryland College Park, University of Maryland Global Campus
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HAPPENING THIS WEEK
GALLERY TALK: 'AMERICAN LANDSCAPE INTERPRETATIONS'
On Sept. 19, art instructor Gary Jameson discusses his new exhibition, “American Landscape Interpretations.” On display until Oct. 20, these images encompass five decades of travel across the width and breadth of the United States.
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AMERICAN LEGION INFORMATION SESSION FOR MILITARY-CONNECTED STUDENTS
Join CSM’s Military and Veteran Support 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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NEXT WEEK’S EVENTS
INNOVATION AT THE VELOCITY CENTER: INCORPORATING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND AUTONOMY INTO OUR LIVES
On Sept. 26, the Innovation @ the Velocity Center lecture series welcomes Matt Scassero from the University of Maryland MATRIX Lab to discuss the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence and autonomy in various aspects of life and society. Learn how these technologies are transforming our lives and explore the ethical, legal, and technical issues they raise.
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MEET OUR FACULTY: DUSTIN MUSSER
This week, hear from accounting instructor Dustin Musser:
“I also enjoy mixing things up from time to time to keep it interesting; I may sneak in a dad joke if you're not paying attention.”
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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 FAMILY MEMBER? CSM is proud to serve those who’ve served. Military and Veteran Support can guide you through your college experience, from readjustment to civilian life to getting the most out of the benefits you’ve earned.
Take advantage of the support and resources available at CSM, including the Veterans Lounge in the LR Building on the La Plata Campus and the Student Veterans Organization.
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!