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Important Dates
- May 24-26: College closed: Memorial Day
- June 19: College closed for Juneteenth holiday
Weekly HawkTalk Student e-Newsletter
Announcements
Student Hawk Pitch Winners
Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Student Hawk Pitch challenge!
The Hawk Pitch is an opportunity for enterprising and forward-thinking students to put their imagination to work to solve problems and improve the student experience at CSM.
- First Place: Keziah MacKall, “Hawks First to Soar Peer Mentorship Program"
- Second Place: Diante Keita, “Expanded ‘Night of Series”
- Third Place: Israel Cheatham, "DMProvement To Possibility"
Thank you to all the 2025 Student Hawk Pitch participants for your hard work and incredible submissions!
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Hungry?
View the dining, snacking, and beverage offerings, including the CSM Café and Smart Bistro! CSM Café Summer Hours: Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed Friday.
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Happening This Week
Maryland Department of Labor Information Session for Military-Connected Students
Join CSM’s Veterans Affairs team and the Maryland Department of Labor on May 21 for an information session on applying for military education benefits, employment opportunities, and more.
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Next Week’s Events
5th Annual NatureFest
Join CSM and the Neighborhood Creative Arts Council on May 31 for the 5th Annual NatureFest! Prepare to be amazed, get your hands dirty, and have loads of fun as we learn about the beauties of nature together. This free, family-friendly event offers for something for everyone, with live animal shows, nature walks, a petting zoo, live bango music, and so much more!
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Meet Our Faculty: Dr. John Mohr
This week, HawkTalk features Assistant Professor of History Dr. John Mohr:
“I have a passion for disco records, soul, funk, R&B, and underappreciated jazz records of the '70s and '80s.”
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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.
TRYING TO FIGURE OUT YOUR BENEFITS AND OPTIONS AS A VETERAN OR MILITARY FAMILY MEMBER? CSM is proud to serve those who’ve served. Our Veterans Affairs team can guide you through your college experience, from readjustment to civilian life to getting the most out of the benefits you’ve earned.
Take advantage of the support and resources available at CSM, including Day-One Priority Registration, the Veterans Lounge in the LR Building on the La Plata Campus, and the Student Veterans Organization.
Find Your Next Opportunity on College Central Network
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!
In Case You Missed
Congrats to the Class of 2025
CSM is honored to welcome the graduates of the Class of 2025 as our newest alumni! On Friday, May 9, the college celebrated the achievements of 1,364 degree and certificate candidates, receiving 820 associate degrees and 1,118 certificates.
We’re proud of everything you’ve accomplished, graduates, and we know that the best is yet to come for you all!
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Code Green Fridays Starts This Week
To shrink our carbon footprint and reduce energy use this summer, the college has brought back Code Green Fridays. Through July 25, most CSM buildings and services close at 1:30 p.m. on Fridays and remain closed throughout the weekend except for special events or circumstances. Please note that Code Green does not affect Kids' & Teen College, the Velocity Center, the Center for Transportation Training, or the Center for Trades and Energy Training.
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Spark! Places of Innovation Comes to Southern Maryland
CSM is proud to be the first stop in Maryland for the Smithsonian Institution’s Spark! Places of Innovation. On display through June 29 at the Velocity Center at Indian Head, this traveling exhibit explores the unique combination of places, people, and circumstances that act as catalysts for innovation in rural regions across the country. Admission is free and open to the public.
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