Important Dates
Happy Thanksgiving! The college will close Wednesday, Nov. 27 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday and will reopen on Monday, Dec. 2.
The deadline to apply for graduation is Dec. 1, so if you’ll complete your program of study this fall, remember to apply to graduate! All graduates are invited to participate in the 66th Commencement Ceremony on May 9, 2025, but participation is not required. All diplomas will be mailed directly to students in January.
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Join us as we spread joy and hope in our community! To participate, pick a snowflake from the Giving Tree and donate a present to a local child in need by Dec. 3.
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Grab something scrumptious on campus this week from one of our visiting food trucks! The food truck schedule includes food from Freshly Made 4 U, Grizzly Mountain Grill, Taste of the Tides, and YaYa's Trini Truck. As a reminder: for the LaPlata Campus the food trucks are temporarily located in parking lot 7, along the fence next to the baseball field. View the food truck and vendor schedule for the week of Nov. 25.
Unwind from the busy semester before finals with the La Plata Campus Association at De-Stress Fest on Dec. 3.
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Join fellow students, staff, and faculty on Dec. 4 for our annual winter celebration. Wrap gifts donated for local children in need, enjoy a catered meal, de-stress before exams, and give back to your community. (You do not have to donate an item to participate in the Winter Celebration!)
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Bring your ideas to life with our state-of-the-art maker equipment during Anime Night at the Makerspace on Dec. 6. Create gifts and collectibles like 3D figurines, T-shirts, bags, and much more!
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Join the contributors to the Fall 2024 Connections Literary Magazine on Dec. 6 as they read and discuss their published works.
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Magic and Music of WinterCSM is filling the winter air with music all month long, with a series of concerts showcasing the incredible talent of our student and community musicians.
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 csmd.edu/transferthursdays.
This week, Dec. 5: Drexel University, Salisbury University, Old Dominion University – ODU Global
This week, HawkTalk features CSM economics professor Jake Herlihy:
"Economics is the science of critical thinking. You'll learn how choice affects everything in our daily lives.”
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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 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.
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. 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!
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