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Important Dates
- Oct. 8: Last day to withdraw without a grade or change a credit to an audit (or vice versa) for Fall 7-Week Term I
- Oct. 20: Classes end for Fall 7-Week Term I
Weekly HawkTalk Student e-Newsletter
Announcements
Casting Call: 'Witness for the Prosecution'
Students and community members are invited to audition for CSM Theater's fall production of Agatha Christie's "Witness for the Prosecution." Auditions will be held Sept. 15, and 16 at the FA Building on the La Plata Campus.
SEPT. 15 AUDITION
SEPT. 16 AUDITION
Discover CSM’s New and Improved Student Services
Check out all of the college’s new and improved student support services in CSM President Dr. Yolanda Wilson’s fall semester message. Be sure to take advantage of these incredible resources that will help you soar to success!
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Hungry?
View the on-campus dining, snacking, and beverage offerings, including the CSM Café and 24-hour smart vending machines!
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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!
Sept. 16: Women’s Volleyball vs. Harford Community College
Sept. 18: Women’s and Men’s Soccer vs. Community College of Baltimore County
Sept. 20: Women’s Volleyball vs. Allegany College of Maryland; Women’s Volleyball vs. Montgomery College
Sept. 22: Women’s Volleyball vs. Virginia Union University
Sept. 23: Women’s and Men’s Soccer vs. Frederick Community College; Women’s Volleyball vs. Richard Bland College
ATHLETICS CALENDAR
Happening This Week
Center for Health Sciences Grab and Go
Stop by the Center for Health Sciences Lobby on Sept. 16 to grab a treat on your way to class!
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Maryland Department of Labor Information Session for Military-Connected Students
Join CSM and the Maryland Department of Labor on Sept. 17 for an information session on applying for military education benefits, employment opportunities, and more.
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Next Week’s Events
Hawks Against Hazing
Let’s do our part to keep CSM a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment during National Hazing Prevention Week. On Sept. 23, come out for giveaways, food, snacks, free T-shirts, and more!
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One Maryland One Book Discussion Series: ‘Kin: Rooted in Hope’
This semester, CSM is hosting discussions of the One Maryland One Book selection "Kin: Rooted in Hope" by Carole Boston Weatherford. Each discussion will focus on a different section of the book, so feel free to attend when you can!
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Faculty Recital: ‘Musical Minimalism’
On Sept. 26, CSM Music Professor Dr. Stephen Johnson and colleagues present an evening of music that employs a minimum of elements like melody, harmony, rhythm, texture, or variety of instruments. Come hear how music can captivate an audience without all the (metaphorical) bells and whistles.
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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.
Sept. 18: University of Maryland Global Campus
Sept. 25: Pennsylvania Western University, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
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.
Sept. 15: Johns Hopkins Hospital Schools of Medical Imaging, La Plata Campus
Sept. 16: St. Mary’s College of Maryland, La Plata Campus
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Meet Our Faculty: Renee McLaurin
This week, HawkTalk features Assistant Professor of Sociology Renee McLaurin:
"My first experience as an educator occurred in fifth grade, when my teacher selected me to be a volunteer kindergarten helper. From that moment on, education has been my passion.."
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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.
NEED A QUIET, PRIVATE SPACE TO PUMP?
Lactation areas on the La Plata, Leonardtown, Prince Frederick, and Regional Hughesville campuses offer private, clean, and calm places to pump breast milk or nurse a baby.
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 It
Hiring Student Tutors: Get Paid to Build Your Resume and Help Your Peers Succeed
Teaching others can be the best way to both demonstrate your knowledge and reinforce what you’ve learned. Apply today to join CSM’s team of student tutors. Get paid to build your resume, help your peers succeed, and make a real and lasting impact on your college community.
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Be the Next Talon!
Student Life is looking for enthusiastic, energetic students to play the role of CSM’s beloved mascot, Talon! Tryouts will be held Sept. 15 and Sept. 18, so sign up now and spread your wings!
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Flu Shot Clinic!
The Charles County Health Department will be providing free vaccinations at the Regional Hughesville Campus on Sept. 24 and at the La Plata Campus on Sept. 30. Check your CSM student email for more information.