March 20: Classes begin for Spring 2 (March 20 – May 5)Welcome back from Spring Break! Just a reminder, if you’d like to make changes to your class schedule for Spring 2, you can add or drop a 7-week course in the first three (3) calendar days of the class.
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Gain practical work experience in your field of study and earn while you learn, with Work-Based Learning! Practice the skills that you have learned in the classroom in a professional setting in employer-paid positions. Current openings include:
To learn more and get started earning while you learn, visit Work-Based Learning and take the online student pre-assessment.
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Grab something scrumptious on campus this week from one of our visiting food trucks! Check your CSM email for a message with the subject “Food Services for March” for menus and the full schedule.
Monday, March 20: Freshly Made 4 U (La Plata), Old Tiger Espresso Bar (Leonardtown)
Tuesday, March 21: Calvert Crabs (La Plata)
Wednesday, March 22: Grizzly Mountain Grill (La Plata)
Thursday, March 23: Freshly Made 4 U (La Plata), Old Tiger Espresso Bar (Leonardtown)
CSM Café, BI Building, La Plata Campus.
Hours of operation are Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m
All CSM College Stores carry deli express fresh sandwiches and subs, microwaveable meals, soups and crackers, chips and sweet snacks, and well as a large selection of drinks.
Join CSM’s Work-Based Learning program on March 21 for the Wills Group’s Rising Talent Internship Program summer internship search!
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Join CSM on March 23 for Night of Engineering! Learn more about the Southern Maryland Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Partnership, which provides a transfer pathway to the University of Maryland, as well as internship opportunities with the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD).
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If you’ve ever struggled with the “3 P’s,” you’re not alone. Join Counseling Services on March 24 to learn why we sometimes get in our own way, how you can work through these barriers, and what resources are available to help.
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Connect directly with our transfer partners and get answers to your questions, straight from the source! Learn more and register for the March 23 session.
CONNECTIONS LITERARY SERIES: AUTHOR NGUYỄN PHAN QUẾ MAIJoin CSM on March 29 for the latest installment of the Connections Literary Series. Vietnamese author Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai will read from and discuss her second novel, “Dust Child,” a suspenseful and moving saga about family secrets, hidden trauma, and the overriding power of forgiveness, set during the war and in present-day Việt Nam.
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On March 29, CSM’s Global Initiatives Committee presents an afternoon of music, conversation, and culture at the Latino Educational Panel and Festival. The event features a concert by CSM’s Ritmo Caché Latin Ensemble, a panel discussion, and complimentary Mexican food from Taquería Los Compadres!
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Save the date for the Maryland’s 2023 Virtual Transfer Fair on March 30. Meet with representatives and learn more about transfer opportunities at more than 40 Maryland, out-of-state, online, and Historically Black Colleges and Universities!
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Connect directly with our transfer partners and get answers to your questions, straight from the source! Learn more and register for the March 30 session.
Apply your skills, insight, and creative problem-solving creativity to complex issues in the VelocityX: Climate Innovation Hackathon on March 30-31. Register a team or join an existing group and compete to win part of a $12,000 prize pool!
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CSM Theater presents its spring production of “The Fantastic Mr. Fox (Wood)” March 31 through April 2. Roald Dahl’s much-loved story follows the vain attempts of three farmers to get rid of the fox who regularly steals food from their farms.
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This week, hear from current computer science student and IT student assistant Courtney Pelkey:
"My job working with CSM’s IT department through Work-Based Learning has helped me to grow so much. I have learned what it takes to work in IT support by building computers, troubleshooting software, identifying different hardware, and providing customer service.”
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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.
WANT TO CATCH UP OR GET AHEAD IN YOUR COURSES? The best time to ask for help with your classes is before you get your grades back! CSM offers free in-person and online tutoring and academic support for whatever you need help with through the Learning Support Services Center. Avoid last-minute cramming and unpleasant surprises during exams by preparing and practicing now!
Whether you’re looking for an on- or off-campus job, a paid internship, or a potential career path, College Central Network (formerly Job Connection) is the go-to career posting site for CSM students and alumni.
You can upload your current resume or use College Central Network’s template to create a resume and begin the search for the position that’s right for you. It also includes 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!
APPLY TO GRADUATE BY APRIL 15If you’ll complete your program of study this spring, don’t forget to apply to graduate! To receive your diploma by mail, the deadline to apply for graduation is April 15.
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