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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
9-8 Weekly HawkTalk Student e-Newsletter
Announcements
Now Hiring Student Tutors!
Teaching others can be the best way to both demonstrate your knowledge and reinforce what you’ve learned. Apply today to join CSM’s team of student tutors. Get paid to build your resume, help your peers succeed, and make a real and lasting impact on your college community.
Hungry?
View the on-campus dining, snacking, and beverage offerings, including the CSM Café and 24-hour smart vending machines!
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Be the Next Talon!
Student Life is looking for enthusiastic, energetic students to play the role of CSM’s beloved mascot, Talon! Tryouts will be held Sept. 15 and Sept. 18, so sign up now and spread your wings!
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Flu Shot Clinic!
The Charles County Health Department will be providing free vaccinations at the Regional Hughesville Campus on Sept. 24 and at the La Plata Campus on Sept. 30. Check your CSM student email for more information.
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. 12: Women’s Volleyball vs. Carroll Community College
Sept. 14: Women’s Soccer vs. Monroe University New Rochelle
Sept. 16: Women’s Volleyball vs. Harford Community College
Sept. 18: Women’s and Men’s Soccer vs. Community College of Baltimore County
Sept. 20: Women’s Volleyball vs. Allegany College of Maryland; Women’s Volleyball vs. Montgomery College
ATHLETICS CALENDAR
Happening This Week
Hawks on the Hunt
Explore the La Plata Campus and discover the wonderful services CSM offers for students at Hawks on the Hunt on Sept. 8! You’ll enjoy free snacks, and students who complete their Hawks on the Hunt bingo card will be entered to win prizes.
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Arty Party
Take a break from classes at the Prince Frederick Campus Association’s Arty Party on Sept. 9! Paint, create, and socialize on the vibrant patio.
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Hawkland Gaming Festival
Join fellow board game geeks and dice goblins from all across Southern Maryland at the third annual Hawkland Gaming Festival on Sept. 13, and let’s celebrate our love of tabletop and board games! Featuring a huge game library, paint-and-take miniatures, events, game demos, open gaming, vendors, and more, all proceeds from Hawkland badge sales will support student scholarships. Come out, roll the clickety-clackety math rocks, and support student success at CSM!
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Benny C. Morgan Concert Series: The Borisevich Duo
On. Sept. 13, the internationally acclaimed Borisevich Duo graces the stage with an incredible violin and piano performance for the Benny C. Morgan Concert Series. This event is free and open to the public.
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Next Week’s Events
Maryland Department of Labor Information Session for Military-Connected Students
Join CSM and the Maryland Department of Labor on Sept. 17 for an information session on applying for military education benefits, employment opportunities, and more.
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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. 11: Coastal Carolina University, Arizona State University Online
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. 9: University of Maryland Global Campus, La Plata Campus
Sept. 11: St. Mary’s College of Maryland, Leonardtown Campus and University of Maryland Global Campus, Leonardtown Campus
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Meet Our Faculty: Dr. Cheryl Frazier
This week, HawkTalk features 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 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!
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
Connect with fellow Hawks at the New Chat Benches!
Relax, converse, and connect at the yellow chat benches on all four campuses. Located on all four campuses, these yellow benches provide a comfortable setting to start a conversation or meet someone new.
Chat Bench Locations
- La Plata Campus, Administration (AD) Building Courtyard
- Leonardtown Campus, Courtyard between Building A and Building B
- Prince Frederick Campus, Building B Courtyard
- Regional Hughesville Campus, Center for Health Sciences (HS Building) Courtyard
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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One Maryland, One Book Discussion Series: ‘Kin: Rooted in Hope’
This semester, CSM is hosting discussions of 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!
- Sept. 25: Book Discussion, p. 1 – 49
- Oct. 8: Book Reading, Panel Discussion, and Talk by the Author
- Oct. 9: Book Discussion, p. 50 – 100
- Oct. 23: Book Discussion, p. 101 – 145
- Nov. 6: Book Discussion and Wrap Party, p. 146 – End