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Important Dates
- Jan. 19: College closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Jan. 20: Classes begin for Spring 15-Week Term and 7-Week Term I
1-12 Weekly HawkTalk Student e-Newsletter
Announcements
Preview Week for myLearning Starts Jan. 13
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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Hungry?
View the on-campus dining, snacking, and beverage offerings, including the CSM Café and 24-hour smart vending machines!
The CSM Café on the La Plata Campus 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! Regular hours are Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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Casting Call: Audition for 'Into the Woods'
Students and community members are invited to audition for CSM’s spring theater production of the musical “Into the Woods” on Jan. 17, 20, and 22. This Tony Award-winning play by legendary composer Stephen Sondheim interweaves classic fairy tales to explore profound and complex questions of morality, consequences, and family.
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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 2026 Transfer Fair on Feb. 9 and 10. 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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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!
Jan. 12: Men’s Basketball vs. Louisburg College
Jan. 17: Women’s and Men’s Basketball vs. Community College of Allegheny County
Jan. 18: Women’s and Men’s Basketball vs. Westmoreland County Community College
Jan. 24: Women’s and Men’s Basketball vs. WVU Potomac State College
Meet Our Faculty: Dr. Buddhadeb Mallik
This week, HawkTalk features Professor Dr. Buddhadeb Mallik from the Department of Science and Engineering:
“Teaching is a joyful profession and is most successful as a collaboration among students, faculty, and staff. I always try my best to maintain”
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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 to not feel okay. Winter can be a rough time of year, from shorter days and cloudier weather to the holidays and the start of a new year. Whatever’s affecting you, free counseling services are available to accompany and support you in a wide range of emotional and mental health areas, including anxiety, grief, depression, and more.
In Case You Missed It
Ireland Travel Study: Art and Literature of the Emerald Isle
Discover the rich and complex heritage of the Land of Saints and Scholars! CSM’s spring travel study is an incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in Irish art and literature. Register now and reserve your spot for this once-in-a-lifetime experience!
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