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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
Weekly HawkTalk Student e-Newsletter
Announcements
Spring Semester Checklist
Classes start Tuesday, Jan. 20, for Spring 15-Week Term and 7-Week Term I! Here are some quick tips and reminders to help you start the semester feeling confident and prepared.
✅Rent or buy your textbooks and course materials online from the CSM College Store and pick up in store or have your books shipped to you. Books can also be bought in person at the La Plata location.
✅Get your CSM Student ID card made on campus or online.
✅Check your classes’ course shells in myLearning and peruse the syllabus so you know what to expect.
✅Download the CSM Mobile and CSM Safe apps and stay plugged in to what’s going on at campus and in the CSM community.
✅Fine-tune your schedule during the add/drop period. (Meet with an advisor first to make sure it won’t negatively impact your financial aid or veteran benefits!)
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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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!
Regular hours for the CSM Café are Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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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. 24: Women’s and Men’s Basketball vs. WVU Potomac State College
Jan. 28: Women’s and Men’s Basketball vs. Howard Community College
Jan. 31: Women’s and Men’s Basketball vs. Hagerstown Community College
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Happening This Week
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. 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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Literary Lounge
Step outside your usual reading habits, discover something new, and connect with fellow bibliophiles at the Literary Lounge blind book event on Jan. 22. Surprise yourself and take home a mystery read!
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Next Week’s Events
Celebration Station: It’s Your Day!
On Jan. 27, join us 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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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. 22: Old Dominion University, Pennsylvania Western University
Jan. 29: Norfolk State University, Troy 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. 20: Chestnut Hill College, La Plata Campus
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Meet Our Faculty: Dr. William Bassett
This week, HawkTalk features Adjunct Math and Engineering Professor Dr. William Bassett:
“I have 30 years of experience in engineering, applying my knowledge in real-world situations that I use as examples in the classroom. I actively seek out opportunities to explain the "why" as well as the "how" to solve problems.”
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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.
The best time to ask for help with your classes is before you get your grades back! CSM’s Learning Support Services can help you get the semester off to a strong start. Take advantage of free in-person and online tutoring and academic support for whatever you need help with. Avoid last-minute cramming and unpleasant surprises during exams by preparing and practicing now!
In Case You Missed It
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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