Feb. 20: Last day to withdraw without a grade or change a credit to an audit (or vice versa) for Spring 7-Week Term I
March 4: Classes end for Spring 7-Week Term I
2-5 Weekly HawkTalk Student e-Newsletter
IMPORTANT DATES
ANNOUNCEMENTS
MARYLAND EXTENDS DEADLINE FOR STATE FINANCIAL AID APPLICATIONS
Good news for Maryland students applying for state financial aid opportunities! The Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) has extended the state deadline to submit the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to June 1, to be considered for Maryland state scholarships including the Community College Promise Scholarship. MHEC also launched a new webpage to help students learn about the 2024-2025 changes.
CELEBRATE CSM INGENUITY DURING THE #CSMLOVESINNOVATION CHALLENGE
Passionate and creative students like you keep CSM constantly evolving and improving. During the month of February, we’re celebrating the ingenuity of our campus community with the #CSMLovesInnovation challenge! Send us your selfies or videos showing off innovative spaces at your CSM campus. Please email us at innovation@csmd.edu.
NAME THE LA PLATA CAMPUS FITNESS CENTER
What’s in a name? A lot! We want to give the Fitness Center at the La Plata Campus PE Building a real, proper name. Sure, calling it “the fitness center” might be an “exactly what it says on the label” situation—but such an active, lively campus location deserves a name with some CSM panache! That’s where you come in. Submit your best idea for the fitness center’s new name by Feb. 9. The entire campus community will vote on the finalists to choose the winner. Just think of it—you could make a permanent mark on campus with your brilliant naming idea!
SUBMIT YOUR NAME!
STUDENT LAPTOP LOANER PROGRAM
Know someone in need of a laptop to keep up with classwork? 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.
WEEKLY LA PLATA CAMPUS FITNESS CENTER EVENTS
Work out, stay active, and connect to your fellow Hawks with weekly fitness activities at the La Plata Campus Fitness Center! On Tuesdays, jam out and work out with Bikes and Beats or show off your moves (and your aim!) with intramural dodgeball. On Wednesdays, join us for indoor pickleball.
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HUNGRY?
Grab something scrumptious on campus from one of our visiting food trucks! View the food truck and vendor schedule on each campus for the week of Feb 5. Don't forget, CSM has partnered with vendors to offer $8 and $10 value meal deals. Food trucks will be on campus 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
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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!
Feb. 5: Women’s and Men’s Basketball vs. Community College of Baltimore County Catonsville
Feb. 9: Women’s and Men’s Basketball vs. Northern Virginia Community College
Feb. 14: Women’s and Men’s Basketball vs. Howard Community College
Feb. 16: Men’s Basketball vs. Hagerstown Community College
ATHLETICS CALENDAR
HAPPENING THIS WEEK
GALLERY TALK: 'BY MOURNING TONGUES' BY GEORGE BEDELL
On Feb. 6, visual artist and CSM faculty member George Bedell discusses his new exhibition, “By Mourning Tongues.” On display until March 8, these works explore the ways humans have tried to make peace with our mortality through ritual, remembrance, and memorialization of those who’ve passed.
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WARD VIRTS CONCERT SERIES: PIANIST BRIAN GANZ
Join CSM on Feb. 10 for the latest installment of the Ward Virts Concert Series as we welcome pianist Brian Ganz to the Prince Frederick Campus.
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TRANSFER SERVICES NEWS
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, Feb. 8: Drew University, Shenandoah University
Next week, Feb. 15: American Public University System, University of Maryland Global Campus
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.
Feb. 5: University of Maryland College Park (Army ROTC), Leonardtown and Prince Frederick Campuses
Feb. 6: St. Mary’s College of Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus
Feb. 7: University of Maryland Global Campus, La Plata Campus
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REAL STUDENTS, REAL STORIES: IN THEIR OWN WORDS
This week, HawkTalk showcases Stacy Sneed from the CSM Class of 2024, who gave the student keynote address for the School of Liberal Arts:
“Be empowered, get educated, and help others. You’ll find that you will not only heal others; you will heal yourself in ways you didn’t even know you needed.”
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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.
HAVING COMPUTER PROBLEMS? The IT Help Desk is available to help you with all of CSM’s IT resources and offers student loaner laptops! The Help Desk can assist you via live chat, by email at help@csmd.edu, or by phone at 301-934-7740.
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. Upload your current resume or create one using a template and start searching for the position that’s right for you. There’s also 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!