9-16 Weekly HawkTalk Student e-Newsletter

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Important Dates

Oct. 10: Last day to withdraw without a grade or change a credit to an audit (or vice versa) for Fall 7-Week Term I

Announcements

Constitution and Citizenship Week Events

Constitution and Citizenship Week Events

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Each year in September, we commemorate the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution on Sept. 17, 1787, which established the framework for our system of government and, with the ratification of the Fourteenth Amendment, recognized all who are born or naturalized in the U.S. as citizens. Check out the events planned for this week!

  • Constitution and Citizenship Quizzes: Test your knowledge of the Constitution and see if you could pass the U.S. citizenship test!
  • Voter Registration Drive: Decisions get made by the people who show up, so make your voice heard in the 2024 elections! Register to vote and learn about the process, voting options, and helping others to cast their own vote.
  • Jillian Andres Rothschild"Understanding Voter ID Laws in America: Access, Barriers, and the Impact on Democracy": On Sept. 19, join the Miller Center for Leadership and guest speaker Jillian Andres Rothschild as she discusses the effect of voter ID laws on voting and elections in the U.S.
  • Red, White, and Blue Grab and Go: Snag snacks and beverages on your way to or from class on Sept. 17, courtesy of the La Plata Campus Association!
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Fall Transfer Fair is Next Week

Fall 2024 Transfer Fair

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Discover the transfer opportunities open to you and map out your pathway to your bachelor’s degree and beyond at CSM’s Fall 2024 Transfer Fair! Meet with representatives from Maryland, out-of-state, online, and historically Black colleges and universities Sept. 16-19.
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Casting Call for "Ain’t Misbehavin’"

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Students and community members are invited to audition for CSM’s spring theater production of the musical “Ain’t Misbehavin'” Sept. 27-29. This tribute to the life and career of Black jazz musician Fats Waller is filled with upbeat, energetic songs and instrumentals that embody the soul of the Harlem Renaissance.

Audition Dates:
Sept. 27
Sept. 28
Sept. 29
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Hungry?

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Grab something scrumptious on campus this week from one of our visiting food trucks! View the food truck and vendor schedule for the week of Sept. 16.
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Upcoming Athletics Events

Athletics Hawks LogoCheck out the calendar for CSM Athletics

Come out and cheer your Hawks on to victory at their next home games!

Sept. 17: Women’s and Men’s Soccer vs. Anne Arundel Community College
Sept. 20: Women’s and Men’s Soccer vs. WVU Potomac State College
Sept. 21: Women’s Volleyball vs. Montgomery College
Sept. 22: Women’s Soccer vs. Washington Adventist University
Sept. 26: Women’s Soccer vs. Monroe University; Men’s Soccer vs. Community College of Baltimore County Catonsville

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Happening This Week

Gallery Reception: 'NEW: Works by Jerry Truong, Coy Gu, Andrew Wodzianski, and George Bedell'

Join CSM’s studio art professors for a gallery talk and reception on Sept. 19 to discuss their exhibition, “NEW: Works by Jerry Truong, Coy Gu, Andrew Wodzianski, and George Bedell.” On display until Oct. 18, these creations come together to form a group show that is diverse, thought-provoking, and, of course, entirely new.
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Next Week's Events

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Wills Group Veterans Resource Partnership

CSM veterans are invited to join CSM and the leadership of the Wills Group on Sept. 26 to learn more about what the company’s Employee Resource Group is doing for veterans and network with top executives. (This event is only open to CSM veterans.)
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Transfer Services News

Transfer Services

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 csmd.edu/transferthursdays.

This week, Sept. 19: American Public University, Stevenson University

Next week, Sept. 26: St. Mary’s College of Maryland

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.

Sept. 17: Coastal Carolina University, La Plata Campus
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Meet Our Faculty: Dr. Cheryl Frazier

Real Stories - Dr. Cheryl FrazierThis week, HawkTalk features one of our newest CSM faculty members, Assistant Professor of Philosophy Dr. Cheryl Frazier:

“My research and writing have focused on many topics in aesthetics, feminist philosophy, applied ethics, and fat studies, including mindful representation of marginalized groups in popular television and film; using beauty and fashion to resist anti-fat oppression; and the importance of making humanizing and imperfect characters in television to improve visibility of marginalized communities."

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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 AN ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY? Disability Support Services is here to ensure equitable access to education for all of our students. DSS assistance isn’t limited to physical or “obvious” disabilities, either; students living with “invisible disabilities” like dyslexia or ADHD can also get the support they need.

If you’re having trouble studying and retaining information, try out the alternative file formats available for your course materials in myLearning!

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Community Resource Tip of the Week: LifeStyles, Inc.

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Southern Maryland nonprofit LifeStyles, Inc. connects families experiencing financial or housing insecurity with resources to meet their essential needs, including clothing for professional purposes, household items, and food. LifeStyles also supports individuals escaping domestic violence through Rosemary’s Closet.
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Find Your Next Opportunity on 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

Volunteer and Service Opportunities: Make a Difference in Your Community

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Sign up to volunteer with local and regional community organizations and let’s help move Southern Maryland forward together. Check out the CSM Nonprofit Institute’s Volunteer and Service Opportunities page and find causes that matter to you.
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Additional Hours for CSM Connector: Free Public Transportation for Students

The hours for the CSM Connector bus service have been extended, starting this fall! Operated by Charles County’s VanGO service, the CSM Connector is free of charge and links our La Plata and Regional Hughesville campuses with the transit systems of Charles, Calvert, and St. Mary’s counties. These extra hours in the afternoon provide a new, free public transportation option for students in more than two dozen afternoon class sections.
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Oct
10
Hispanic Heritage Fall Fiesta
2:00 PM
La Plata Campus, James C. Mitchell Student Resource Center (SR Building), Lawn
Oct
14
Pizza and Ice Cream
11:30 AM
Prince Frederick Campus, PFA Atrium, Front Lawn
Oct
14
Fantasy World Entertainment: Street Signs
11:30 AM
La Plata Campus, Campus Center (CC) Building, Lobby/Room 100
Oct
15
Blockbuster and Bites: Spooky Edition
11:00 AM
Prince Frederick Campus, John E. Harms Academic Center (Building A), Student Lounge
Oct
15
Fantasy World Entertainment: Street Signs
11:30 AM
Prince Frederick Campus, PFA, Room 119
Oct
15
Pizza and Ice Cream
11:30 AM
La Plata Campus, AD Courtyard
Oct
15
Pizza and Ice Cream
11:30 AM
Leonardtown Campus - Location TBD
Oct
16
About Face Entertainment Caricature
11:30 AM
Prince Frederick Campus, PFA, Front Lawn
Oct
16
About Face Entertainment Caricature
11:30 AM
Leonardtown Campus, Location TBD
Oct
16
Fantasy World Entertainment: Street Signs
11:30 AM
Regional Hughesville Campus , HS Lobby
Oct
17
About Face Entertainment Caricature
11:30 AM
La Plata Campus, AD Courtyard
Oct
17
Fantasy World Entertainment: Street Signs
11:30 AM
Leonardtown Campus, Location TBD
Oct
17
Pizza and Ice Cream
11:30 AM
Regional Hughesville Campus , HS Lobby
Oct
22
S'more Scares
6:00 PM
James C. Mitchell Student Resource Center (SR Building), Lawn
Oct
23
Pumpkin Painting
1:00 PM
Leonardtown Campus, Building C, Lobby
Nov
4
Adulting 101
La Plata Campus, Campus Center (CC) Building, Lobby
Nov
4
Nov
12
Heartfelt Thanks: Nursing Student Appreciation
10:00 AM
Prince Frederick Campus, John E. Harms Academic Center (Building A), Room 119
Nov
14
Hawk Fall Concert
12:00 PM
Leonardtown Campus, Building A, Auditorium
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