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February at CSM
February at CSM
Emily Creswick Writer's Process Series: Jim McDonald (Poet)
Tuesday, February 3, 4:30 – 6 p.m. La Plata Campus, Learning Resource Center (LR Building), Writing Center (Room 211)
Jim McDonald, known as “The Houseboat Poet,” has been a Southern Maryland resident since 1965.
He lives aboard a houseboat in La Plata, a setting that shapes both his identity and his work, and he is finally fulfilling a long-standing dream of becoming a poet and writer. McDonald has been drink and drug free since 1989, a turning point that allowed him to rebuild his life and fully commit to his craft.
In 2014, he returned to the College of Southern Maryland to earn an English degree. McDonald has earned two AA degrees from CSM, one in general studies and a second in English, and a bachelor's in English from UMGC. These accomplishments have been three decades in the making for the La Plata resident whose career has taken him from a carpenter to a storyteller, published poet, and author of five books with more to come.
About the Emily Creswick Writer's Process Series
This is a monthly series for students, staff, faculty, and community members in which we bring local writers to the Writing Center to discuss writing processes. Events will occur on the first Tuesday of the month from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Writing Center.
Spring 2026 Transfer Fair
Monday, February 9, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. La Plata Campus, Center for Business and Industry (BI Building), Room 113E
Tuesday, February 10, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Leonardtown Campus, Building A, Room 206
Tuesday, February 10, 2 – 4 p.m. Prince Frederick Campus, Building B, Rooms 103-105
Discover your next step at College of Southern Maryland’s Transfer Fairs, where you can meet representatives from four-year universities, explore majors, and get your questions answered in one place. It’s an easy, low-pressure way to compare options, learn about transfer pathways, and plan your move toward a bachelor’s degree with confidence.
Virtual Registration Assistance Session
Wednesday, February 11, 3 – 5 p.m. Online
Friday, February 20, 2 – 4 p.m. Online
Wednesday, February 25, 6 – 8 p.m. Online
Registration Assistance Sessions walk you through how to register for classes identified in your Student Planning account.
Participants should already have access to their my.CSMD account, as well as completion of placement test alternatives.
Topics covered in each session include:
- Setting up student myMail account
- Learning where to find course materials for day one
- Searching for class section times and dates
- Registering for classes that have been scheduled
- Changing course schedule in the future
- How to find financial aid information through Student Planning
- Setting up a payment plan through Student Planning
- Paying for registered classes
- Purchasing books
Gallery Talk: Andrew Wodzianski is a Party Pooper
Thursday, February 12, 2:30 p.m. La Plata Campus, Hank Willoughby Foundation Center for the Arts (FA Building) Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery
CSM’s Studio Arts Professor ‘Andy’ Wodzianski explores the tropes of domestic baking and the subversive celebration of events that are rarely, if ever, observed. Wodzianski will host a gallery talk to discuss the exhibit and hold an open Q&A.
This event is free and open to the public.
Ward Virts Concert Series: Chad Bowles, Piano
Saturday, February 14, 2 – 4 p.m. Prince Frederick Campus, Building B, Rooms 103/104/105
Dubbed by Gramophone as "...a superb, confident technician and an intelligent stylist, who doesn’t have to prove anything...", American pianist Chad R. Bowles has performed hundreds of solo recitals across the United States, in Canada, and Europe. Commanding an unusually vast repertoire and an effortless technique, his performances of the standard as well as forgotten repertoire have brought him great respect and admiration from both critics and the public alike. His deep understanding of both well-loved masterpieces and overlooked gems allows him to create programs that surprise and move his listeners, drawing them into the experience of classical music in a way that feels fresh and personal. His commitment to expanding the reach of classical music extends beyond traditional performances, as he frequently gives benefit recitals and interactive concerts designed to engage new audiences and reignite passion for lesser-known works.
Free Admission
Recital: “New Music at CSM”
Tuesday, February 17, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. La Plata Campus, Hank Willoughby Foundation Center for the Arts (FA Building)
Come hear a program of brand-new music compositions created by members of the CSM community. This variety-show style event includes new works for strings, winds, piano and voices composed and performed by CSM music faculty and students.
Free Admission