Important Dates
Your voice matters! Course evaluations for fall semester classes are now open and will close at 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 17. The confidential feedback that you provide at the end of each course helps make the college a better place for you and your fellow Hawks. Thanks in advance for sharing your experiences!
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Join the CSM Veterans Club and help make the holidays a little brighter for veterans in Southern Maryland. Donations of new items are needed for both men and women:
Maintain your academic momentum from the fall by picking up an additional class during CSM’s Winter Term. Get ahead, knock out required courses, or earn credits for transfer. Complete an entire course in just three weeks. Classes begin Dec. 19.
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Don’t get dropped from your spring classes for nonpayment! Be sure to pay your semester bill or sign up for the CSM Payment Plan on or before Jan. 8, 2025. You can still register for spring classes after Jan. 8, but you will need to make your payment or enroll in CSM's payment plan the same day you register.
Grab something scrumptious on campus this week from one of our visiting food trucks! View the food truck and vendor schedule for the week of Dec. 9.
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Join us Dec. 9 in the Zen Zone—a serene, calming space for you to unwind and de-stress during exams.
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Get into the holiday spirit with Blockbuster and Bites: Christmas Edition on Dec. 10. Enjoy a cozy day of festive films, seasonal snacks, friendship, and fun!
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Stop by and grab a bowl of cereal between classes on Dec. 11 and 12!
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Do you keep your cool in tense situations? Do you have a natural ability to make people feel safe and like everything will be okay? Join CSM’s English, Communication, and Languages Department on Dec. 12 for a panel discussion on post-pandemic careers related to communicating clearly and calmly in crisis situations.
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CSM is filling the winter air with music all month long, with a series of concerts showcasing the incredible talent of our student and community musicians.
Join CSM’s Veterans Affairs team and the Maryland Department of Labor on Dec. 18 for an information session on applying for VA education benefits, employment opportunities, and more.
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This week, HawkTalk features Jaelene Amaya Perez, a Winter 2023 graduate and student representative for the School of Professional and Technical Studies:
"I’m someone who’s grateful for what I have, but I want to keep growing and growing—academically, and as a person.”
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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.
LOOKING FOR YOUR NEXT JOB? CSM Career Services is here to work with you toward your future career, with support and assistance for job seekers. Explore your options, prepare for interviews, have your resume/cover letter reviewed by experts, dress for success with CSM’s Career Closet, and more!
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!
The early bird gets the worm, and the early college student gets something much better: the best access to scholarships and financial aid. The 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open, so submit your FAFSA for next year as soon as possible. Remember that you need to submit a new FAFSA for each academic year.
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