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Important Dates
- Oct. 8: Last day to withdraw without a grade or change a credit to an audit (or vice versa) for Fall 7-Week Term I
- Oct. 20: Classes end for Fall 7-Week Term I
9-22 Weekly HawkTalk Student e-Newsletter
Announcements
Get Your Free Day Planner
Don't let deadlines creep up on you this fall! Grab your free day planner on Sept. 23 and 24. Planning ahead makes the semester less scary, so be sure to carve out time for all your coursework!
SEPT. 23-Prince Frederick Campus
SEPT. 24-PRINCE FREDERICK CAMPUS
Flu Shot Clinic!
The Charles County Health Department will be providing free vaccinations at the Regional Hughesville Campus on Sept. 25 and at the La Plata Campus on Sept. 30. Check your CSM student email inbox for times and locations.
Mark Your Calendar: Fall Transfer Fair
If you’re looking to transfer your credits to a four-year institution to complete your bachelor’s degree, you won’t want to miss CSM’s Fall 2025 Transfer Fair. Meet with representatives from Maryland, out-of-state, online, and historically Black colleges and universities Oct. 27 - 29. And be sure to stop by our Halloween Candy Bar! Fill a bag with your favorite treats while exploring transfer possibilities with participating colleges and universities.
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Hungry?
View the on-campus dining, snacking, and beverage offerings, including the CSM Café and 24-hour smart vending machines! The 24-hour “Grab and Go” machines on the Prince Frederick, Leonardtown campuses, and Hughesville Health Sciences Building, contain a variety of sandwiches and healthy options, such as salads and yogurt parfaits. They are very easy to use; just tap your card, open the door, and grab your food!
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Upcoming Athletics Events
Check out the calendar for CSM Athletics
Check out the calendar for CSM Athletics and come out to cheer your Hawks on to victory at their next home games!
Sept. 22: Women’s Volleyball vs. Virginia Union University
Sept. 23: Women’s and Men’s Soccer vs. Frederick Community College; Women’s Volleyball vs. Richard Bland College
Sept. 27: Men’s Baseball vs. Funkstown Legion
Oct. 2: Women’s Volleyball vs. Hagerstown Community College
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Happening This Week
Hawks Against Hazing
Let’s do our part to keep CSM a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment during National Hazing Prevention Week. On Sept. 23, come out for giveaways, food, snacks, free T-shirts, and more!
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One Maryland One Book Discussion Series: ‘Kin: Rooted in Hope’
This semester, CSM is hosting discussions of the One Maryland One Book selection "Kin: Rooted in Hope" by Carole Boston Weatherford. Each discussion will focus on a different section of the book, so feel free to attend when you can!
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Faculty Recital: ‘Musical Minimalism’
On Sept. 26, CSM Music Professor Dr. Stephen Johnson and colleagues present an evening of music that employs a minimum of elements like melody, harmony, rhythm, texture, or variety of instruments. Come hear how music can captivate an audience without all the (metaphorical) bells and whistles.
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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 csmd.edu/transferthursdays.
Sept. 25: Pennsylvania Western University, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Oct. 2: Old Dominion 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.
Sept. 22: Temple University, La Plata Campus
Sept. 23: Temple University, Leonardtown Campus
Sept. 24: Temple University, Prince Frederick Campus
Sept. 25: Washington University of Science and Technology
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Meet Our Faculty: Dr. Phil Ravita
This week, HawkTalk features Adjunct Music Instructor Dr. Phil Ravita:
"In my classes, students learn not just the history of music, but the diverse components, multicultural influences, and styles that turn sounds into music."
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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.
Want to connect with your campus community? Student clubs and organizations are a great way to connect with Hawks who share your interests. No matter where you attend classes, there are clubs and activities for practically any interest—and if not, it's easy to start your own!
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
Discover CSM’s New and Improved Student Services
Check out all of the college’s new and improved student support services in CSM President Dr. Yolanda Wilson’s fall semester message. Be sure to take advantage of these incredible resources that will help you soar to success!
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