IMPORTANT DATES
April 9: College closed for Easter holiday
April 15: Deadline to apply to graduate without participating in ceremony
April 17: Last day to withdraw without a grade or change a credit to an audit (or vice versa) for Spring 2 (March 20 – May 5)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
DO YOU WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT CSM'S HAWK PITCH?
Sign up to join us for a virtual Q & A / Info Session on March 27, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. To get the link and participate send an email to: innovation@csmd.edu.
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CSM THEATER PREMIERE: ‘THE FANTASTIC MR. FOX (WOOD)’
The curtain comes up this week on CSM Theater’s spring production of “The Fantastic Mr. Fox (Wood)” with performances March 31 through April 2 and April 7-8. Roald Dahl’s much-loved story follows the vain attempts of three farmers to get rid of the fox who regularly steals food from their farms.
SHOWTIMES AND TICKETS
HUNGRY?
Grab something scrumptious on campus this week from one of our visiting food trucks! Check your CSM email for a message with the subject “Food Services for March” for menus and the full schedule.
- Monday, March 27: Freshly Made 4 U (La Plata), Old Tiger Espresso Bar (Leonardtown)
- Tuesday, March 28: Grizzly Mountain Grill (La Plata)
- Wednesday, March 29: Calvert Crabs (La Plata)
- Thursday, March 30: Freshly Made 4 U (La Plata), Old Tiger Espresso Bar (Leonardtown)
CSM Café, BI Building, La Plata Campus.
Hours of operation are Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Choice of cheese or pepperoni pizza: $2.25/slice
- Assorted soft drinks and water: $1.99/bottle
All CSM College Stores carry deli express fresh sandwiches and subs, microwaveable meals, soups and crackers, chips and sweet snacks, and well as a large selection of drinks.
HAPPENING THIS WEEK
CONNECTIONS LITERARY SERIES: AUTHOR NGUYỄN PHAN QUẾ MAI
Join CSM on March 29 for the latest installment of the Connections Literary Series. Vietnamese author Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai will read from and discuss her second novel, “Dust Child,” a suspenseful and moving saga about family secrets, hidden trauma, and the overriding power of forgiveness, set during the war and in present-day Việt Nam.
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LATINO EDUCATIONAL PANEL AND FESTIVAL
On March 29, CSM’s Global Initiatives Committee presents an afternoon of music, conversation, and culture at the Latino Educational Panel and Festival. The event features a concert by CSM’s Ritmo Caché Latin Ensemble, a panel discussion, and complimentary Mexican food from Taquería Los Compadres!
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VIRTUAL TRANSFER FAIR
Save the date for the Maryland’s 2023 Virtual Transfer Fair on March 30. Meet with representatives and learn more about transfer opportunities at more than 40 Maryland, out-of-state, online, and Historically Black Colleges and Universities!
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TRANSFER THURSDAY
Connect directly with our transfer partners and get answers to your questions, straight from the source! Learn more and register for the March 30 session.
VELOCITYX: CLIMATE INNOVATION HACKATHON
Apply your skills, insight, and problem-solving creativity to complex issues in the VelocityX: Climate Innovation Hackathon on March 30-31. Register a team or join an existing group and compete to win part of a $12,000 prize pool!
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NEXT WEEK’S EVENTS
EASTER EGG HUNT
Come out and participate in CSM Student Life’s Easter Egg Hunt on April 5! Have a blast searching for hidden eggs and enjoy some sweet treats. This event is free and open to the public.
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TRANSFER THURSDAY
Connect directly with our transfer partners and get answers to your questions, straight from the source! Learn more and register for the April 6 session.
WILLS GROUP RISING TALENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Join CSM’s Work-Based Learning program on April 7 for the Wills Group’s Rising Talent Internship Program summer internship search!
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REAL STUDENTS, REAL STORIES: IN THEIR OWN WORDS
This week, hear from current computer science student Hassan Turay:
"I like the small class sizes and the one-on-one time you can get with your professors at CSM. At some four-year colleges, there can be a huge number of students competing for a professor’s attention, so being able to just walk into a professor’s office and ask them questions—that’s so powerful."
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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.
HAVING COMPUTER PROBLEMS?
The IT Help Desk is available to help you with all of CSM’s IT resources and offers student loaner laptops! The Help Desk offers live chat, or get in touch with them at help@csmd.edu or call 301-934-7740.
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
APPLY TO GRADUATE BY APRIL 15
If you’ll complete your program of study this spring, don’t forget to apply to graduate! To receive your diploma by mail, the deadline to apply for graduation is April 15.
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WORK-BASED LEARNING OPENINGS
Gain practical work experience in your field of study and earn while you learn, with Work-Based Learning! Practice the skills that you have learned in the classroom in a professional setting in employer-paid positions. Current openings include:
SMECO: accounting summer internship
The Wills Group: summer internship for various majors
St. Mary's County Metropolitan Commission: business, accounting, computer science, and engineering majors
Lombardo Ayers & Company, LLC.: accounting majors
Visit Work-Based Learning and take the online student pre-assessment.
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