April 22 - 25: Fall priority registration opens for returning students
April 23: Last day to withdraw without a grade or change a credit to an audit (or vice versa) for Spring 7-Week Term II
May 6: Classes end for Spring 15-Week Term and 7-Week Term II
May 14: Classes begin for Summer 15-Week Term and 7-Week Term I
Weekly HawkTalk Student e-Newsletter
IMPORTANT DATES
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FALL PRIORITY REGISTRATION OPENS THIS WEEK
Take advantage of Priority Registration and get the class schedule you want for the Fall 2024 Semester! Register for your fall classes based on the number of credits you’ve completed:
- April 22: Current students with 45+ credits, student athletes, and veteran and military-connected students
- April 23: Current students with 30+ credits
- April 24: Current students with 15+ credits
- April 25: Current students with 1+ credits
HUNGRY?
View the food truck and vendor schedule on each campus for the week of April 22. Food trucks will be on campus 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
VIEW SCHEDULE
UPCOMING ATHLETICS EVENTS
UPCOMING ATHLETICS EVENTS
Check out the calendar for CSM Athletics and come out to cheer your Hawks on to victory at their next home games!
April 24: Softball vs. Chesapeake College
April 26: Baseball vs. Frederick Community College
ATHLETICS CALENDAR
HAPPENING THIS WEEK
VETERAN AND MILITARY-CONNECTED STUDENTS REGISTRATION ASSISTANCE
With Priority Registration opening next week for fall, CSM’s Veterans Affairs team is hosting Registration Assistance Sessions for veteran and military-connected students April 22-26. Attend a session at your preferred CSM campus or online and get one-on-one assistance signing up for your fall classes. Refreshments will be provided!
- April 22: La Plata Campus
- April 23: Leonardtown Campus
- April 24: Prince Frederick Campus
- April 25: Online via Zoom (registration required)
- April 26: Online via Zoom (registration required)
THE FUNDAMENTALS OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND ITS IMPORTANCE IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Are you an entrepreneur who wants to protect and leverage your ideas? Come learn the fundamentals of intellectual property and its importance in entrepreneurship with scientist-turned-attorney-turned-tech-entrepreneur James Brinkley II on April 23.
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HAWKS HANGOUT TAILGATE
Come hang out with the Hawks on April 24 for an exciting tailgate party filled with food, beverages (non-alcoholic), fun, and the infectious energy of our fans! Free and open to all, and CSM’s Hawks softball team will be playing at 2 and 4 p.m.
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LATINX EDUCATIONAL PANEL AND FESTIVAL
On April 25, CSM’s Global Initiatives Committee presents an afternoon of music, conversation, and culture at the Latinx Educational Panel and Festival. Special guest Dr. Yolanda Valencia joins us for a panel discussion on how undocumented migrants make life livable amid state-sponsored violence in the U.S. The event also features a concert by CSM’s Ritmo Caché Latin Ensemble and a reception with complimentary Mexican food from Taquería Los Compadres!
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NIGHT OF ENGINEERING
Explore the pathways, partnerships, and transfer and internship opportunities available to you through CSM’s engineering programs at Night of Engineering on April 25. Learn more about the Southern Maryland ENTRY pre-transfer program and the Southern Maryland Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Partnership, which allows grads to transfer to the A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland and complete their bachelor’s in Southern Maryland.
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‘THE GLASS MENAGERIE’
CSM Theater presents its spring production of “The Glass Menagerie” with performances April 26 through 28. Tennessee Williams’ classic play takes a close look at the illusions that people create to persevere through hardship—and what happens when those fragile constructions begin to crack and collapse.
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NEXT WEEK’S EVENTS
GRADUATION CAP DECORATING
Join Student Life on May 1 to decorate a graduation cap that reflects your personal style and journey through college. Just bring your graduation cap, and we will supply the rest!
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MUSIC STUDENT HONORS RECITAL
Don’t miss CSM’s talented student musicians at the Student Honors Recital on May 1, featuring solo and chamber performances of contemporary popular and traditional classical music.
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RITMO CACHÉ LATIN ENSEMBLE CONCERT: ¡QUE VIVA LA MÚSICA!
On May 1, CSM’s Ritmo Caché ensemble presents an evening of both modern and classic Latin American music in styles such as salsa, bolero, and Latin pop and jazz.
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CHORALE AND CHAMBER CHOIR SPRING CONCERT
Join us May 2 for an evening of small and large ensemble vocal numbers, as well as vocal chamber music and solos, as CSM’s Chorale and Chamber Choir present their end-of-season concert.
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PROVOCATIONS FACULTY EXCELLENCE SPEAKER SERIES: DR. ANNMARIE SAUNDERS
On May 2, CSM associate professor of theater AnnMarie Saunders presents her work, “Collaboration, Chaos, and Community: Embracing DEIB in the Creative Process,” for CSM’s Provocations Faculty Excellence Speaker Series. Dr. Saunders’ talk will explore how the collaborative nature of theater makes it uniquely situated to incorporate diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in the artistic process.
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CONNECTIONS LITERARY MAGAZINE READING
Join the contributors to the Spring 2024 Connections Literary Magazine on May 3 as they read and discuss their published works.
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SOUTHERN MARYLAND CONCERT BAND SPRING PERFORMANCE
On May 4, the musicians of the Southern Maryland Concert Band present their spring end-of-season performance.
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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 www.csmd.edu/TransferThursdays.
This week, April 25: Fayetteville State University, University of Maryland Global Campus
Next week, May 2: University of Maryland College Park (Army ROTC), George Mason 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.
April 23: St. Mary’s College of Maryland, Leonardtown Campus
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REAL STUDENTS, REAL STORIES: DASHAWN RUSTIN
This week, HawkTalk features current CSM media studies student DaShawn Rustin:
“I want to use the media as a vehicle for change and representation by combating stereotypes and advocating for authentic portrayals in film, television, radio, and even video games. I am drawn to roles in the entertainment industry, aiming to ensure that these diverse narratives reach a wide audience.”
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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 CSM'S 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!