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Important Dates
- Feb. 23: Last day to withdraw without a grade or change a credit to an audit (or vice versa) for Spring 7-Week Term I
- March 5: Classes end for Spring 7-Week Term I
1-27 Weekly HawkTalk Student e-Newsletter
Announcements
Step into the Future: Southern Maryland Multi-Generational Workforce Forum
Are you ready to make your mark and connect with professionals across generations? Join us Feb. 26 for the Southern Maryland Multi-Generational Workforce Forum and learn alongside working professionals, while sharing your unique perspective as the newest generation in the workforce. This is more than just a workshop—it’s a chance to share your voice, gain valuable insight, and help shape the future of work in Southern Maryland.
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Gallery Exhibition: ‘Iterations’
CSM is proud to bring you the latest exhibition by multimedia artist Laurel Lukaszewski entitled ‘Iterations,’ on display at the Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery at the La Plata Campus until March 6. Lukaszewski describes these works as the “literal interpretation of the same subject matter cast in different materials and a more flexible examination” of recurring imagery symbolizing “all the things I have desired, but could not have.”
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Hungry?
View the dining, snacking, and beverage offerings—including the menu for the newly opened CSM Café—for the week of Jan. 27!
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Happening This Week
You Goal, Girl! Goal-Setting Workshop
Join the Prince Frederick Campus Association and Women of Excellence on Jan. 29 for your ultimate goal-setting workshop!
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International Student Orientation Social Event
International students are invited to the International Student Orientation Social on Jan. 31! Learn more about the regulations and conditions of your F-1 student visa, meet other international students, and enjoy food, games, and more.
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Next Week’s Events
Ward Virts Concert Series: Pianist Brian Ganz
On Feb. 8, award-winning pianist Brian Ganz returns to perform for his 20th year in the Ward Virts Concert Series. The Washington Post has written of his performances, “One comes away…not only exhilarated by the power of the performance, but also moved by his search for artistic truth.” Admission is free and open to the public.
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Transfer Services News
Transfer 101 Workshops
Do you want to transfer to continue your studies, but don’t know where to start? Join CSM Transfer Services on Feb. 4 for Transfer 101 to learn the basics of transferring and how to begin your search.
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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 csmd.edu/transferthursdays.
This week, Jan. 30: Towson University, Capitol Technical University, Thomas Jefferson University
Next week, Feb, 6: West Virginia University, Excelsior University, Frostburg State 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.
Jan. 29: St. Mary’s College of Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus
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Real Students, Real Stories: In Their Own Words
This week, HawkTalk features Kirstyn Beaver, who graduated from the medical assisting program with the Class of 2024:
"In addition to the excellent support from my professors, I formed lasting friendships with my classmates. It has been invaluable to connect with others who are navigating similar paths in the healthcare field, sharing both the challenges and victories we encounter.”
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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.
IT’S OKAY IF YOU’RE NOT FEELING OKAY. Whatever challenges you’re facing, free counseling services are available at CSM to accompany and support you in a wide range of emotional and mental health areas, including grief, depression, and more.
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
Now Open: The CSM Café
CSM is proud to announce the opening of the CSM Café on the La Plata Campus! Open Monday to Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., and until 2 p.m. on Fridays, the CSM Café offers a wide variety of delicious, freshly made morning and afternoon meals. Enjoy the rotating menus at the Yolk & Folk, Char House, Heritage Deli, Rustica, Salad Studio, Main Dish, and Soup Bowl stations, with something new to try every day!
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Save the Date for the Spring Transfer Fair
Meet with representatives from a wide variety of Maryland, out-of-state, online, and historically Black colleges and universities at CSM’s Spring 2025 Transfer Fair Feb. 10-11. Get answers to all your transfer questions, including admissions requirements, available majors, scholarship opportunities, transferring credits, campus life, and much more. Discover the transfer opportunities open to you and map out your pathway to your bachelor’s degree and beyond!
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