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Aug. 26: Classes end for Summer 15-Week Term and 7-Week Term II
Aug. 31 – Sept. 2: College closed for Labor Day
Sept. 3: Classes begin for Fall 15-Week Term and 7-Week Term I
8-19 Weekly HawkTalk Student e-Newsletter
IMPORTANT DATES
ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEXT WEEK IS PREVIEW WEEK
The week before classes start is Preview Week, when your classes’ myLearning course shells open seven days before the first day of class. It’s a great time to log into myLearning and peruse the syllabus for each course so you know what to expect this term, from start to finish.
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NEED TO MEET WITH AN ADVISOR? DO IT NOW!
The fall semester is just two weeks away, and academic advising services are in high demand! The first day of class for Fall 15-Week Term and 7-Week Term I is Tuesday, Sept. 3—right after the Labor Day holiday. If you need to meet with an advisor, don’t delay!
MEET WITH AN ADVISOR
CASTING CALL FOR FALL THEATER PRODUCTION 'THE BREMEN TOWN MUSICIANS'
Students and community members are invited to audition for CSM’s fall theater production of Claudia Haas “The Bremen Town Musicians” on Aug. 19, 21, and 24.
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SEEKING VOLUNTEERS FOR POP-UP MAKERSPACE EVENT!
Do you love creating, sharing your knowledge, and supporting your campus community? Sign up to volunteer at the Pop-Up Makerspace event Sept. 3-4 at the La Plata Campus! Choose whatever day or time fits with your availability, and join us in introducing students, faculty, and staff to all the cool things the Velocity Center Makerspace has to offer. (No experience required.)
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NEXT WEEK’S EVENTS
VETERANS EVENT: GETTING STARTED IN IT
Veteran and military-connected students, join us Aug. 30 to learn more about earning Microsoft Certification credentials for free through Project Veteran House.
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REAL STUDENTS, REAL STORIES: TIFFANY BARBER
This week, HawkTalk features CSM nursing alum Tiffany Barber ’00:
“The College of Southern Maryland was a catalyst not only in my career, but in my life.”
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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 UNDERSTANDING FINANCIAL AID? Figuring out how to keep college affordable—the kinds of financial assistance available and how to apply, just for starters—can be complicated and confusing. We can help! Check out CSM’s FinancialAidTV for short, easy-to-digest videos on a wide range of topics, including FAFSA, scholarships, 1098-Ts and much 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!
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
LEAD, SERVE, AND BUILD YOUR RESUME AS A STUDENT AMBASSADOR
Apply now for the CSM Ambassador Program and become a leader in the college community. Guide fellow students, represent the college at events, contribute to CSM initiatives, and more. Participants also receive a $500 scholarship. Leadership starts with you!
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DON’T LEAVE MONEY ON THE TABLE! SUBMIT YOUR 2024-25 FAFSA
Think it's too late to apply for scholarships, grants, and other financial aid opportunities for fall? Think again! You can still submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the coming academic year. Every year, tens of thousands of dollars in financial aid go unclaimed in Maryland. Submit your FAFSA today to claim your share of financial support for classes, course materials, and more!
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