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
4-8 Weekly HawkTalk Student e-Newsletter
IMPORTANT DATES
ANNOUNCEMENTS
SPRING FLING 2024: PARTY ON THE BAYOU
Let the good times roll and grab your beads, as we bring Mardi Gras to Southern Maryland! Join the 2024 Spring Fling Party on the Bayou April 9 - 10 and 16 - 17. Enjoy games, food, activities, and more. And best of all, it’s free!
April 9: Leonardtown Campus
April 10: Prince Frederick Campus
April 16: Regional Hughesville Campus
April 17: La Plata Campus
SOCIAL JUSTICE WEEK APRIL 8-11
CSM’s annual Social Justice Week returns this week, with in-person and virtual events. This year’s theme is “Our Backyard and Beyond: Environmental Justice for All.” Please note, some events require advance registration; be sure to check the calendar event entry for details!
- April 8: Documentary Screening, “Eroding History: The Impact of Climate Change on Communities of Color in Maryland;” Climate Change and Human Trafficking in Southern Maryland
- April 9: Cows, Climate, and World Hunger; Climate Anxiety and Eco-Grief
- April 10: Hope, Cynicism, and the Psychology of Climate Change Denial; Social Justice in Global Times; Mallows Bay Ghost Fleet in Southern Maryland
- April 11: “The Lorax” and Transcending the Call from Environmentalism to Activism
TIME IS RUNNING OUT: APPLY TO GRADUATE!
If you’ll complete your program of study this spring, don’t forget to apply to graduate! While the deadline to participate in the ceremony has passed, the final deadline to apply for graduation to receive your diploma only is April 15.
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HUNGRY?
Grab something scrumptious on campus this week from one of our visiting food trucks! The food truck and vendor schedule includes food from Calvert Crabs, Freshly Made 4 You, Grizzly Mountain Grill, YaYa's Trini Truck, and Taste of the Tides. As a reminder, CSM has partnered with vendors to offer $8 and $10 value meal deals. We also expanded the healthy options available in our vending machines at all CSM locations. View the food truck and vendor schedule on each campus for the week of April 8.
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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!
April 13: Softball vs. Howard Community College
April 17: Softball vs. Anne Arundel Community College
ATHLETICS CALENDAR
HAPPENING THIS WEEK
SCREENING: ‘ERODING HISTORY: THE IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON COMMUNITIES OF COLOR IN MARYLAND’
On April 9, CSM’s Miller Center for Leadership and the Environmental Justice Journalism Initiative are showing the documentary “Eroding History,” which tells the story of two Black communities on Deal Island, on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, that find themselves at the intersection of sea level rise, historic racism, and the disappearance of Black communities.
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COWS, CLIMATE, AND WORLD HUNGER: A CONVERSATION WITH DR. PETER BALLERSTEDT
Forage agronomist Dr. Peter Ballerstedt joins us April 9 to explore the place of livestock in human and planetary health and separate myth from fact regarding climate change, livestock, and world hunger.
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CAREER CLOSET CHAT AND CHEW
On April 10, learn more about CSM’s Career Closet and the benefits of dressing for success with CSM’s Student Needs and Outreach Department and the Career Services team.
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WARD VIRTS CONCERT SERIES: PIANIST RUSSELL WILSON
Join CSM on April 13 for the latest installment of the Ward Virts Concert Series, as we welcome pianist Russell Wilson to the Prince Frederick Campus.
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NEXT WEEK'S EVENTS
SPRING TRI-COUNTY JOB AND CAREER FAIR
On April 16, connect with employers throughout the region at the Tri-County Job and Career Fair. This event is free and open to the public.
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MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR INFORMATION SESSION FOR MILITARY-CONNECTED STUDENTS
Join CSM’s Veterans Affairs team and the Maryland Department of Labor on April 17 for an information session on applying for VA education benefits, employment opportunities, and more.
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UNDERSTANDING THE GRIEF JOURNEY
On April 18, join CSM Counseling Services and grief facilitator Beverley Allen for an informative, heartfelt presentation about the myths and realities surrounding grief; the impact of grief on mind, body, and spirit; and insight on navigating through the grief experience toward hope and healing.
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‘THE GLASS MENAGERIE’
CSM Theater presents “The Glass Menagerie” with performances April 19 through 21 and April 26 through 28. Tennessee Williams’ classic play takes a close look at the illusions that people create to persevere through hardship—and what happens when those fragile constructions begin to crack and collapse.
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ART OF INNOVATION STEAM FESTIVAL
Mark your calendar for the Art of Innovation STEAM Festival on April 20! Bring the whole family for a day of free, fun activities for all ages, including hands-on STEAM activities, games, art exhibits, performances, and tech demonstrations.
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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, April 11: University of South Carolina, Mount St. Mary's University
Next week, April 18: Southern New Hampshire University, Virginia Commonwealth 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.
April 8: University of Maryland Eastern Shore, La Plata Campus
April 9: St. Mary’s College of Maryland, La Plata Campus
April 10: Shenandoah University, Prince Frederick Campus
April 11: Shenandoah University, La Plata Campus
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REAL STUDENTS, REAL STORIES: DIANE REID
This week, HawkTalk features CSM alum Diane Reid, who studied small engine repair through CSM Continuing Education:
“When I was a kid, I enjoyed learning, but was never excited about school. I didn't enjoy listening to people talk for hours. I preferred working with my hands… When I saw listings for small engine repair in CSM’s catalog, I was excited. For the first time in my life, I couldn't wait for classes to start.”
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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 HELP REGISTERING FOR CLASSES?
Talk to an advisor! Reach out now and your academic advisor will help you map out and navigate the next step in your educational journey.
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!