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Oct. 10: Last day to withdraw without a grade or change a credit to an audit (or vice versa) for Fall 1
9-25 Weekly HawkTalk Student e-Newsletter
IMPORTANT DATES
Oct. 10: Last day to withdraw without a grade or change a credit to an audit (or vice versa) for Fall 1
ANNOUNCEMENTS
SHARE YOUR NEW-STUDENT EXPERIENCES, ENTER TO WIN AIRPODS!
Attention, new students! Our college is participating in the Survey of Entering Student Engagement (SENSE) and wants to hear from you. The survey is available to students who are new to CSM and enrolled in at least one credit-bearing class. Your responses will be used to improve programs and services for students at the college. To access the survey, please check your CSM email account on Sept. 26 for a message titled “CSM Wants Your Input!” Students who complete the survey by Oct. 20 will have a chance to win one of two pairs of Apple AirPods.
HUNGRY?
Grab something scrumptious on campus this week from one of our visiting food trucks! Find out which food truck will be at a campus near you, for the week of Sept. 25.
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NEW CONNECTOR BUS SERVICE TO REGIONAL HUGHESVILLE CAMPUS
A new VanGo bus route serves the Regional Hughesville Campus! Thanks to a partnership with Charles County government, this pilot program offers free, dependable public transportation connecting the transit systems of Charles, Calvert, and St. Mary’s counties to our Regional Hughesville Campus.
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UPCOMING ATHLETICS EVENTS
UPCOMING ATHLETICS EVENTS
Check out the calendar for CSM Athletics and come out to cheer your Hawks on to victory at their next home game!
Sept. 28: Men’s Soccer vs. Allegany College of Maryland
ATHLETICS CALENDAR
TRANSFER SERVICES NEWS
TRANSFER THURSDAYS
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.
This week, Sept. 28: Pennsylvania Western University
Next week, Oct. 5: Stevenson University, Towson University (2+2 Elementary Education)
ON-CAMPUS ADMISSIONS VISITS
Meet on campus with admissions representatives from CSM’s transfer partners! Learn more about the institutions, their programs, and the transfer process.
For the week of Sept. 25: Howard University College of Pharmacy, University of Maryland College Park, University of Maryland Global Campus
For the week of Oct. 2: Howard University College of Pharmacy, Salisbury University
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HAPPENING THIS WEEK
INNOVATION AT THE VELOCITY CENTER: INCORPORATING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND AUTONOMY INTO OUR LIVES
On Sept. 26, the Innovation @ the Velocity Center lecture series welcomes Matt Scassero from the University of Maryland MATRIX Lab to discuss the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence and autonomy in various aspects of life and society. Learn how these technologies are transforming our lives and explore the ethical, legal, and technical issues they raise.
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NEXT WEEK’S EVENTS
CONNECTIONS LITERARY SERIES: POET DARAH SCHILLINGER
Join CSM on Oct. 6 as we welcome poet and fiction writer Darah Schillinger for the latest installment of the Connections Literary Series.
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MEET OUR FACULTY: NICK ALLGAUER
This week, hear from adjunct business instructor Nick Allgauer:
“Business runs the world. Knowing the basics of how companies operate and what motivates people will get you far in life.”
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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.
NOT SURE YOU CAN AFFORD GROCERIES? It’s hard to focus on your studies and your goals when you’re not sure where your next meal is coming from. CSM’s Hawk Pantry is available on the La Plata, Leonardtown, and Prince Frederick Campuses, with a Hawk Feeder micro-pantry on the Regional Hughesville Campus, for students experiencing food insecurity.
Any current CSM student or employee in need can come to any of our three Hawk Pantry locations and receive up to 30 pounds of food per week, at zero cost and with complete confidentiality.
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 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
MAKE, CREATE, AND COLLABORATE AT THE VELOCITY CENTER MAKERSPACE
The Makerspace at the CSM Velocity Center is open to CSM students and employees Monday through Friday, with extended evening hours on Thursdays. This 1,984 square foot collaborative workspace is fully equipped with a variety of maker equipment, including 3D printers/scanners, laser cutters, and computer hardware and software for gaming, cybersecurity, design, and robotics. Makerspace membership is free to CSM students and employees!
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ON DISPLAY UNTIL OCT. 20: 'AMERICAN LANDSCAPE INTERPRETATIONS' EXHIBIT
Make sure to experience the “American Landscape Interpretations” exhibition, created by Gary Jameson, on display until Oct. 20. These images encompass five decades of travel across the width and breadth of the United States.
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JOIN THE BUSINESS AND ACCOUNTING CLUB
Learn the ins-and-outs of operating in a business environment while also having fun time in CSM’s Business and Accounting Club. Plan, market, and execute events and programs that help to develop your skills and passions. All majors welcome!
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