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10-11 Weekly HawkTalk Student e-Newsletter
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FAFSA IS NOW OPEN!
You can now submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2022-23 school year! Remember that you’ll need to submit a new FAFSA every year to be eligible for financial aid. File your 2022-23 FAFSA by the March 1, 2022 priority deadline to ensure the greatest possible consideration for scholarships, grants, and other financial aid opportunities, including the Maryland Community College Promise Scholarship. Get started at www.fafsa.gov.
LEARN HOW TO LEARN BETTER: FREE STUDENT LINGO ACADEMIC WORKSHOPS
Through Student Lingo, CSM offers a variety of workshops to help you achieve success in college. Topics include how to succeed in online courses, overcoming procrastination, avoiding plagiarism, and much more, and best of all, it’s completely free of charge to CSM students!
APPLY TO GRADUATE
If you’re finishing your program this semester, make sure you apply for graduation! The deadline to participate in the Winter 2022 Commencement Ceremony is Nov. 15, 2021. The deadline to receive your diploma only, without participating in the ceremony, is Dec. 15, 2021.
HAPPENING THIS WEEK
2021 VIRTUAL TRANSFER FAIR
Join more than 60 four-year schools in the 2021 Virtual Transfer Fair, Oct. 11 - 14.
MAKING ROOM FOR GRIEF
Join CSM Counseling Services on Oct. 13 to talk about how to make space for our grief and work through it in healthy ways.
THE ART OF LOOKING: EMILIO SÁNCHEZ’S “CAÑAVERALES”
In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, on Oct. 15 the National Gallery of Art is hosting a virtual discussion on Cuban-born American artist Emilio Sánchez’s “Cañaverales.”
BENNY C. MORGAN CONCERT SERIES: LEDAH FINCK
On Oct. 16, CSM and the Benny C. Morgan Concert Series present violinist, violist, and composer Ledah Finck.
NEXT WEEK'S EVENTS
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK TRANSFER INFORMATION SESSION
On Oct. 18, come find out the tips and tricks to being successful in transferring to University of Maryland, College Park!
CSM TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIPS WEBINAR
Explore the wealth of scholarship opportunities available to you as you transfer to a four-year institution with Transfer Scholarships Webinars! Register now for the webinar on Oct. 19.
HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES and UNIVERSITIES (HBCU) VIRTUAL TRANSFER FAIR
On Oct. 20, speak to representatives from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) across the country during CSM’s HBCU Virtual Transfer Fair, co-sponsored by the Men of Excellence! See the list of participating schools at www.csmd.edu/TransferFairs.
BIDI BIDI BOM BOM: SELENA’S LEGACY
Join the National Portrait Gallery on Oct. 20 for a conversation about Tejana icon Selena and the power of representation, image, and fashion.
TRANSFER THURSDAY
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.
Oct. 21: Bowie State University, St. Mary's College of Maryland, Hult International Business School
LONGWOOD UNIVERSITY TRANSFER INFORMATION SESSION
Come find out the tips and tricks to being successful in transferring to Longwood University on Oct. 22!
THIS WEEK HEAR FROM:
Kayla Carlyle
Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program"I am a bit of an explorer in my pursuit of happiness, success, and education, and I’ve discovered the meaning and importance of being passionate about what you do: I’m a volunteer EMT, I work as a veterinary technician, and I’m preparing for a career in clinical laboratory science with CSM’s Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program under Professor Tiffany Gill.
I have been fortunate to be able to take what I’ve learned in the classroom and apply it in my work. Since I have a foot in both worlds, human medicine and veterinary medicine, I’ve been inspired to use what I’ve learned about blood banking and transfusion to help to start an animal blood blank to bring safer blood transfusions to pets.
Without my program and CSM, I don’t think I would ever have discovered my passion for laboratory science. I’ve decided to transfer to George Washington University to earn my bachelor’s after I complete my associate degree, as the next step to attending medical school to become a pathologist."
CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS MONTH: PRIVACY
Privacy in our digital world is all about trying to limit what information is collected about you and protecting your sensitive personal data. Short of going off the grid, it’s practically impossible to sweep away your digital footprint, but there are steps you can take to reduce it:
- Don’t Overshare: Limit what you post and share, even if you think it’s a secure space.
- Read the Fine Print: Check the privacy policy for sites and apps to see what they collect. If it seems sketchy, don’t use it!
- No Such Thing as a Free App: Regardless of privacy options, information is always being collected, especially with “free” services. They make their money by selling your data; you’re not the customer, you’re the product.
- Practice Safe Tech: To browse anonymously, use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) and/or a browser designed for privacy.
CSM College Survival Guide
At CSM, no hawk has to fly alone. 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.
FEELING OVERWHELMED? It’s okay if you’re not feeling okay. Whatever’s affecting you, CSM Counseling Services are available to accompany and support you in a wide range of emotional and mental health areas. If you’re not ready to talk about it yet, you can also use “r u ok, Hawks?” – an anonymous tool to connect you with resources to support your mental health.
Student health 101
This online health and wellness magazine is your resource on nutrition, career advice, articles like "Think a friend might be depressed? Here’s how you can help," and more. View the current issue now and sign up to receive the Student Health 101 email each month.