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Nov. 23-27: College closed for Thanksgiving holiday
Dec. 1: Last day to withdraw without a grade or change a credit to an audit (or vice versa) for Fall 2 (Oct. 26 – Dec. 16)
Dec. 15: Deadline to apply to graduate without participating in January ceremony
Dec. 16: Classes end for Fall 2 (Oct. 26 – Dec. 16)
11-21 Weekly HawkTalk Student e-Newsletter
IMPORTANT DATES
ANNOUNCEMENTS
VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE GREAT PUMPKIN
Voting closes Nov. 23 for CSM’s 2nd Annual Great Pumpkin Contest. Check out the stoneware clay pumpkins created by ceramic students in Alice Yutzy’s class and vote for your favorite!
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COLLEGE CLOSED NOV. 23-27 FOR THANKSGIVING
Happy Thanksgiving! The college will close Wednesday, Nov. 23 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday and will reopen on Monday, Nov. 28.
HOLIDAY GIVING TREE AT LEONARDTOWN
Join us as we spread joy and hope in our community! Take a snowflake from the Giving Tree at the Leonardtown Campus and donate a present to a local child in need. We will be collecting presents through Dec. 5, and donated presents will be wrapped during the annual Winter Celebration Party on Dec. 7.
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HAPPENING THIS WEEK
BUSINESS SPEAKER SERIES: RESOLVING CONFLICT IN THE WORKPLACE
Effective leaders have the ability to recognize and resolve conflicts in the workplace. Join us Nov. 21 to learn how managing conflict in your workplace, and being a better leader, can help advance your career.
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NEXT WEEK’S EVENTS
TRANSFER THURSDAY
Connect directly with our transfer partners and get answers, straight from the source! Learn more and register for the Dec. 1 session.
- PennWest University
- University of Maryland, Baltimore County
- Iron Range Engineering Co-Op Centric Degree PathBowie State University
CONNECTIONS LITERARY MAGAZINE READING
Join the contributors to the Fall 2022 Connections Literary Magazine on Dec. 2 as they read and discuss their published works.
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BARBERSHOP CHORUS CONCERT
On Dec. 3, CSM’s barbershop chorus presents its fall concert, featuring barbershop staples, as well as small ensemble singing and some contemporary music.
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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 REFRESHER BEFORE YOUR EXAMS? The best time to ask for help with your classes is before you get your grades back! CSM offers free online tutoring and academic support for whatever you need help with through the Learning Support Services Center. Avoid last-minute cramming and those heart-stopping unexpected surprises during exams by preparing and practicing now!
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 (formerly Job Connection) is the go-to career posting site for CSM students and alumni.
You can upload your current resume or use College Central Network’s template to create a resume and begin the search for the position that’s right for you. It also includes 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
CSM WELCOMES SIXTH PRESIDENT DR. YOLANDA WILSON
We’re excited to announce that the college’s Board of Trustees has selected Dr. Yolanda Wilson as CSM’s sixth president! A native of Prince George’s County, Wilson is CSM’s first Black president and will begin her presidency on Jan. 1, 2023. Join us in welcoming Dr. Wilson to the CSM community!
PART-TIME STUDENT FOCUS GROUP: GIVE OPINIONS, GET REWARDED
Do you like pizza, gift cards, and/or giving opinions? If you’re a part-time CSM student who answered “yes,” we want to invite you to join us as part of a focus group to tell us about your experiences. Participate virtually or in person at the La Plata Campus. Pizza will be provided, and to show our appreciation for your time and contribution, each participant will receive a $20 gift voucher to the CSM College Store.