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Important Dates
- Feb. 25: Last day to withdraw without a grade or change a credit to an audit (or vice versa) for Fall 7-Week Term I
1-26 Weekly HawkTalk Student e-Newsletter
Announcements
Submit Your Disability Accommodation Request for Spring
If you need accommodations for a disability for the spring semester, please contact CSM’s Disability Support Services at dss@csmd.edu to schedule an appointment with your coordinator and submit your accommodation request. Don’t forget, new accommodation plans are crafted each semester to ensure you’ve got the support you need to excel in your classes!
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Hungry?
View the on-campus dining, snacking, and beverage offerings, including the 24-hour smart vending machines and the CSM Café on the La Plata Campus!
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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. 28: Women’s and Men’s Basketball vs. Howard Community College
Jan. 31: Women’s and Men’s Basketball vs. Hagerstown Community College
Feb. 4: Women’s and Men’s Basketball vs. Chesapeake College
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Happening This Week
Celebration Station: It’s Your Day!
On Jan. 27 come celebrate you! Join the Student Government Association for our monthly birthday celebrations. Enjoy a slice of cake, good vibes, and a moment to celebrate you and your special day!
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20/26 Vision: New Year, New You - Vision Board Party
Kick off the new year with a creative and inspiring Vision Board Party on Jan. 27! Craft a physical or digital vision board with your hopes for yourself and the world in 2026. Start the year with clarity, creativity, and connection!
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Private Sector Pivot
If you’re a current or retired federal employee or veteran preparing for a career change, join us Jan. 29 for Private Sector Pivot. Navigate new opportunities with confidence, with invaluable information on government contracting, revising your resume for the private sector, entrepreneurship, and much more.
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Next Week’s Events
Emily Creswick Writer’s Process Series: Jim McDonald
The Emily Creswick Writer’s Process Series is a monthly workshop where local writers discuss their creative processes. On Feb. 3, we welcome the “Houseboat Poet,” Jim McDonald ’14. Over three decades, his career has taken him from carpentry to poetry, with five published books and more to come.
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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.
Jan. 29: Norfolk State University, Troy University
Feb. 5: American College of Education, Morgan State University College of Interdisciplinary and Continuing Studies
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.
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.
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In Case You Missed It
Gallery Exhibition: ‘Andrew Wodzianski is a Party Pooper’
CSM studio arts professor Andy Wodzianski explores the tropes surrounding domestic baking and the subversive celebration of events that are rarely—if ever—observed. The exhibition is on display until March 26, with a gallery talk and reception on Feb. 12.
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