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May at CSM
May at CSM
Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition
Monday, April 6 - Thursday, May 7, La Plata Campus, Hank Willoughby Foundation Center for the Arts (FA Building), Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery
The Annual Student Juried Art Exhibition is a selected collection of artwork created by current CSM students. This work showcases a variety of mediums, including painting, drawing, photography, ceramics, and graphic design.
Visitors are welcome during normal campus hours. The gallery is free to visit and open to the public.
Connections Literary Magazine Spring Reading: Dedicated to Neal Dwyer
Monday, May 1, 7 – 8 p.m. La Plata Campus, Center for Business and Industry (BI Building), Room 103/104
Come and listen to students, faculty, staff, and community members read their work in honor of the late Neal Dwyer, former professor of English and editor of Connections Literary Magazine.
Connections Literary Magazine is a regional literary journal published twice a year that features the very best poems, stories, artwork, and photography of Southern Maryland. Also included in each issue is featured material from visiting writers. Publication readings take place in December and May of each year.
Emily Creswick Writer's Process Series: George Howard Post
Tuesday, May 5, 4:30 – 6 p.m. La Plata Campus, Learning Resource Center (LR Building), Writing Center (Room 211)
George Howard Post was born in Charles County and raised in Benedict on the Patuxent River. His family has been in Maryland since the 1600s and in Benedict since the 1840s. Post graduated from the University of Maryland in 1971 with a degree in history and taught in the public schools in Saint Mary's County. He received his master's degree in 1978.
In 1814, over 4,000 British soldiers landed at Benedict, on their way to burn the White House and Capitol Building in Washington. Post's book, "Benedict on the Patuxent," was written for the 200th anniversary of these events in 2014. Post lives in Waldorf.
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 occur on the first Tuesday of the month from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Writing Center.
Dance Performance: ‘Your POP or Mine?’
Tuesday, May 5, 7:30 p.m. La Plata Campus, Hank Willoughby Foundation Center for the Arts (FA Building), Brad and Linda Gottfried Theater
Pop music over the generations is always a vibe, and this year’s spring dance concert is a dance party. Let’s talk about it, let’s dance about, and if you want, you can even sing along.
Tickets: $5, all ages
Student Honors Recital
Wednesday, May 6, 3 – 5 p.m. La Plata Campus, Hank Willoughby Foundation Center for the Arts (FA Building)
CSM’s Student Honors Recitals occur at the end of the fall and spring semesters and feature students nominated by their instructors to perform. The recitals feature a variety of instrumental and vocal performers in styles ranging from traditional classical music to popular music.
Free Admission.
Latin Ensemble Concert: ‘Noche Latina’
Wednesday, May 6, 7:30 p.m. La Plata Campus, Hank Willoughby Foundation Center for the Arts (FA Building)
Ritmo Caché is CSM’s Latin music ensemble and is directed by CSM Music Professor Dr. Stephen Johnson. The ensemble consists of CSM students and community members who share a love of musical styles as varied as salsa, cha-cha-chá, Latin jazz, and Latin rock. This year’s spring concert will feature a night of Latin salsa and dance music.
Tickets: $5, all ages
Innovation at the Velocity Center- App Development
Thursday, May 7, 6 – 7:30 p.m. Velocity Center, 4465 Indian Head Highway, Indian Head, MD 20640, Room VC101A and Online via Zoom
Nenkoya Taylor is the founder of ShelfKorner, a platform dedicated to redefining how readers connect by blending virtual bookshelves, book discussions, and local bookstore discovery into one vibrant community.
Attendees will explore the importance of confidence in bringing an idea to life and the role self-belief plays in entrepreneurship and innovation. Nenkoya Taylor will share his journey of transforming the vision for ShelfKorner from concept to reality, highlighting how confidence, persistence, and purpose fueled the development of a platform designed to connect readers and strengthen literary communities.
Participants will learn how to trust their ideas even when faced with uncertainty, overcome fear of failure, and navigate the challenges that come with building something new. The session will cover practical strategies for developing confidence as a founder, including validating your vision, embracing feedback, staying resilient through setbacks, and leading with authenticity.
Attendees will also gain insight into the mindset required to pursue ideas that challenge existing norms and create meaningful impact. Through personal experiences and actionable lessons, this discussion will encourage aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators to believe in their vision, move forward with conviction, and confidently take the steps necessary to turn their ideas into reality.
Southern Maryland Concert Band: ‘Classics and Clockworks’
Saturday, May 9, 7:30 p.m. La Plata Campus, Hank Willoughby Foundation Center for the Arts (FA Building), Brad and Linda Gottfried Theater
The Southern Maryland Concert Band (SMCB), directed by David Monk, is a community-based concert band comprised of amateur and professional community members and CSM music students.
Tickets: $5, all ages
Spring 2026 Commencement
Friday, May 15, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. La Plata Campus, Physical Education Center (PE Building)
Join us and celebrate CSM's Spring 2026 Graduates.
9 a.m., School of Liberal Arts
1 p.m., School of STEM and Professional Studies
5 p.m., School of Health Sciences
Details for graduates are available on the Graduation web page. A video of each commencement will also be available on the college's YouTube channel following the events.
All physical campus locations will be closed for in-person services in celebration of our graduates for the Commencement ceremonies being held at the La Plata Campus. Student support services, CSM business, and classes will operate virtually during this time.
Southern Maryland Regional Quantum Technologies Forum
Wednesday, May 20, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. La Plata Campus, Center for Business and Industry (BI Building)
Quantum — what it is, why it matters, and its applications to industry and the future of Maryland’s economy
This forum is designed to raise awareness, foster dialogue, and highlight the opportunities quantum technologies present for local businesses, workforce development, and statewide economic growth, demonstrating the critical role community colleges play in developing responsive, industry-aligned workforce solutions.
College Closed for Memorial Day
Monday, May 25
NatureFest
Saturday, May 30, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. La Plata Campus, James C. Mitchell Student Resource Center (SR Building), SR Lawn
Join CSM and the Neighborhood Creative Arts Center for the sixth annual NatureFest! Prepare to be amazed, get your hands dirty, and have loads of fun as we learn about the beauty of nature together. This is a free event for families of all ages. Learn more, and register online to save time on your arrival!