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March 28: All CSM Campuses will have a delayed opening at 2 p.m. for the Inauguration of our sixth president, Dr. Yolanda Wilson.
April 8: Last day to withdraw without a grade or change a credit to an audit (or vice versa) for Spring 15-Week Term
April 22 - 25: Fall priority registration opens for returning students
April 23: Last day to withdraw without a grade or change a credit to an audit (or vice versa) for Spring 7-Week Term II
3-25 Weekly HawkTalk Student e-Newsletter
IMPORTANT DATES
ANNOUNCEMENTS
STUDENT ART SHOW ON DISPLAY APRIL 1 TO MAY 6
The Annual Student Juried Art Exhibition returns, showcasing artwork by current CSM students in a variety of media, including painting, drawing, photography, ceramics, and graphic design. The exhibition is on display April 1 through May 6 at the Tony Hungerford Art Gallery on the La Plata Campus.
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DON’T FORGET: APPLY TO GRADUATE!
If you’ll complete your program of study this spring, don’t forget to apply to graduate! Apply to graduate by April 1 if you would like to participate in the May commencement ceremony. If you would prefer to receive your diploma/certificate only and not participate in the ceremony, the deadline to apply for graduation is April 15.
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LOOKING FOR STUDENT LEADERS: JOIN SGA TODAY AND EARN A SCHOLARSHIP
The Student Government Association is seeking campus association student officers for the 2024-25 academic year. Officers earn scholarships while representing the interests of the student body on their campus, strengthening their resumes, developing interpersonal skills, meeting new people, and having fun! If you’d like to be on the ballot, submit your candidacy application by April 3. Contact the Student Life Coordinator at your campus location to learn more.
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HUNGRY?
Grab something scrumptious on campus this week from one of our visiting food trucks! View the food truck and vendor schedule on each campus for the week of March 25. 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!
March 27: Baseball vs. Shenandoah University; Softball vs. Frederick Community College
March 30: Baseball vs. Allegany College of Maryland
April 6: Softball vs. Community College of Baltimore County Catonsville; Baseball vs. Montgomery College
ATHLETICS CALENDAR
HAPPENING THIS WEEK
INAUGURATION WEEK EVENTS
Join CSM and Dr. Yolanda Wilson as we celebrate her investiture as sixth president of CSM with an entire week of fun and engaging events, March 25-28:
- Monday, March 25: Self-Guided Campus Tours, CSM Robotics Demonstration, Cybersecurity Lab Tours, Ritmo Caché Latin Ensemble Concert
- Tuesday, March 26: Belonging Matters: Civility to Contribution, Tour of the Center for Health Sciences
- Wednesday, March 27: Day of Service, Servant Leadership Panel Discussion, Hawk’s Hangout Tailgate during doubleheader Baseball and Softball Games
- Thursday, March 28: Investiture Ceremony and Brunch
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NEXT WEEK'S EVENTS
CONNECTIONS LITERARY SERIES: POET SEAN THOMAS DOUGHERTY
Join CSM on April 1 for the latest installment of the Connections Literary Series. Poet Sean Thomas Dougherty is the author or editor of 20 books, including the Publishers Weekly Top 10 New Releases in Poetry, “Death Prefers the Minor Keys.” His book “The Dead Are Everywhere Telling Us Things” received the 2021 Jacar Press Full Length Poetry Prize.
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LAND YOUR DREAM JOB: FREE PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOTS AND EXPERT ADVICE
CSM’s Business and Accounting Club and the Work-Based Learning program present a three-part seminar on April 2 to help you get ready for your career. Get your free professional headshot, learn tips to improve your cover letter/resume, and hear from an expert panel of local employers. Register now for your timeslot with the photographer!
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HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR TALK
On April 3, Holocaust survivor Esther Rosenfeld Starobin shares her family’s experiences, her rescue from Germany as a small child, and leaving behind her parents and brother to an uncertain future.
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VISION BOARD MAKING: SEE IT, BELIEVE IT, ACHIEVE IT!
Create a one-of-a-kind collage that incorporates your visions and goals for yourself and your future. Join CSM Student Life and Counseling Services on April 3 for a vision board workshop! Space is limited, so register now!
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MAKE AND CREATE AT MIDDAY MAKERS
Experience the Makerspace’s state-of-the-art equipment and tools for yourself at the Velocity Center’s monthly open lab on April 4. Make and take graphic tees, stickers, buttons, and mini puzzles using your own designs or pre-made graphics.
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PROVOCATIONS FACULTY EXCELLENCE SPEAKER SERIES: DR. RICHARD BILSKER
On April 4, CSM philosophy professor Dr. Richard Bilsker will discuss Carol Gilligan’s “In a Human Voice” for CSM’s Provocations Faculty Excellence Speaker Series. Bilsker’s talk will explore how Gilligan’s idea of a “human voice” can help us rethink how we communicate, evaluate popular culture, and do philosophy.
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GRAB AND GO WITH E.X.I.T.O.
Stop by the CC Building Lobby on April 4 to try snacks and drinks from around the globe at the Grab and Go event sponsored by the La Plata Campus Association and CSM’s E.X.I.T.O. International Club.
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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, March 28: St. Mary's College of Maryland, University of Maryland Global Campus
Next week, April 4: American Public University System, West Virginia University
MEET OUR FACULTY: DR. RICHARD BILSKER
This week, HawkTalk features CSM philosophy professor Dr. Richard Bilsker:
“Philosophy probes fundamental questions of existence: 'Who (or what) am I? What is real? What can I know? What should I do, and who should I be?' Answers to these questions exist all around us, in novels, movies, TV, music, and other media. Popular culture can be a gateway to think more deeply about fundamental questions.”
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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.
LOOKING FOR YOUR NEXT JOB? CSM Career Services is here to work with you toward your future career, with support and assistance for job seekers. Explore your options, prepare for interviews, have your resume/cover letter reviewed by experts, dress for success with CSM’s Career Closet, and more!
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!