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1-29 Weekly HawkTalk Student e-Newsletter
IMPORTANT DATES
ANNOUNCEMENTS
HUNGRY?
Food trucks are back on campus for the Spring 2024 Semester! Check out food truck and vendor schedule on each campus for the week of Jan. 29.
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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 games!
Jan. 31: Women’s and Men’s Basketball vs. Anne Arundel Community College
Feb. 3: Women’s and Men’s Basketball vs. Westmoreland Community College
Feb. 5: Women’s and Men’s Basketball vs. Community College of Baltimore County Catonsville
Feb. 9: Women’s and Men’s Basketball vs. Northern Virginia Community College
ATHLETICS CALENDAR
HAPPENING THIS WEEK
CONNECTIONS LITERARY SERIES: AUTHOR CAITLYN HUNTER
Join CSM on Feb. 2 for the latest installment of the Connections Literary Series. Author and CSM assistant professor of English Caitlyn Hunter will discuss myth, history, and growing up in Southern Maryland, and will read excerpts from her book, “Power in the Tongue,” a hybrid memoir that reimagines stories about her family in the vein of Black folktales.
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CSM FACULTY STRING RECITAL
On Feb. 3, CSM music instructors Dr. Emily Doveala (cello) and Dr. Paul Bagley (violin and viola) showcase their mastery of their craft in the CSM Faculty String Recital.
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NEXT WEEK’S EVENTS
GALLERY TALK: 'BY MOURNING TONGUES' BY GEORGE BEDELL
On Feb. 6, visual artist and CSM faculty member George Bedell discusses his new exhibition, “By Mourning Tongues.” On display until March 8, these works explore the ways humans have tried to make peace with our mortality through ritual, remembrance, and memorialization of those who’ve passed.
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WARD VIRTS CONCERT SERIES: PIANIST BRIAN GANZ
Join CSM on Feb. 10 for the latest installment of the Ward Virts Concert Series, as we welcome pianist Brian Ganz to the Prince Frederick Campus.
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TRANSFER SERVICES NEWS
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.
Jan. 29: University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Jan. 30: University of Maryland Eastern Shore (La Plata Campus)
Feb. 1: University of Maryland Eastern Shore (Leonardtown Campus)
Feb. 5: University of Maryland College Park Army ROTC (Leonardtown and Prince Frederick Campuses)
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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, Feb. 1: Johns Hopkins Hospital Schools of Medical Imaging
Next week, Feb. 8: Drew University
MEET OUR FACULTY: CAITLYN HUNTER
In this week’s featured story, hear from assistant professor of English Caitlyn Hunter:
“No matter whether you consider yourself a wonderful or terrible writer, there's always a place for you in my classroom! We all have room to grow as writers and critical readers. ”
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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 HELP UNDERSTANDING FINANCIAL AID? Figuring out how to keep college affordable—the kinds of financial assistance available and how to apply, just for starters—can be complicated and confusing. We can help! Check out CSM’s Financial Aid TV for short, easy-to-digest videos on a wide range of topics, including FAFSA, scholarships, 1098-Ts and much more.
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 create one using a template and start searching for the position that’s right for you. There’s also 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
STEM STUDENTS, GET UP TO $6,000 A YEAR WITH S-STEM SCHOLARSHIPS
Future STEM professionals can receive up to $6,000 a year to pay for college through CSM’s NSF S-STEM Scholarships, funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation. The S-STEM program is now open to students taking seven (7) or more credits! Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; don’t wait, apply today!
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TAKE A TOUR OF THE CSM MOBILE APP
The CSM Mobile app connects you to your CSM community and helps you keep up with what’s happening on campus. Access campus information on the go, join discussions with your peers, organize your class assignments, and chat with friends. Download CSM Mobile today and check out this handy guide to all the ways it can help you stay connected and organized.
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EARN WHILE YOU LEARN WITH WORK-BASED LEARNING
Are you looking to gain practical work experience in your field of study? Consider Work-Based Learning! WBL provides you with a hands-on opportunity to practice the skills that you have learned in the classroom in a professional setting. These are employer-paid positions that help you gain valuable work experience, develop skills that enhance your employability, and grow your professional resume.
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ARE YOU CSMREADY? GET THE CSM SAFE APP!
The first and most vital step in keeping yourself and your community safe is knowing what to do in a crisis. The CSM Safe app puts emergency and public safety information at your fingertips. Call 911, contact public safety, locate the nearest emergency call box, report an incident, and much more—straight from the app! Download it today from your favorite app store and stay CSM Safe!
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SAVE A LIFE, STOP THE BLEED
In an emergency, no matter how quickly first responders arrive, bystanders will always be first on the scene. An injured person can succumb to blood loss in a matter of minutes, and you may be able to save a life by taking simple actions immediately. “Stop the Bleed” kits are located next to the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) cabinets in all college buildings and are marked on the interactive campus maps.
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