Feb. 20: Last day to withdraw without a grade or change a credit to an audit (or vice versa) for Spring 7-Week Term I
March 4: Classes end for Spring 7-Week Term I
March 11-15: Spring Break (no credit classes)
March 19: Classes begin for Spring 7-Week Term II
The curtain comes up this week on CSM Theater’s family-friendly, double-feature production of “Beanstalk! The Play!” and “Goldilocks” with performances Feb. 23-25 and March 1-3. Filled with hilarious characters and more twists than a climbing vine, "Beanstalk! The Play!” follows the adventures of Jack, a young boy with his head in the clouds and his nose in a book of fairy tales. In a comic spin on the classic fairy tale, "Goldilocks" is once again confronted by the Three Bears—and Joe, the Bears' species exchange student.
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View the food truck and vendor schedule on each campus for the week of Feb 19.
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Future STEM professionals can now receive up to $10,000 a year to pay for college through CSM’s NSF S-STEM Scholarships, funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation! Open to students taking seven (7) or more credits, applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but apply by Aug. 15 for best consideration for the 2024-25 academic year!
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What’s in a name? A lot! We want to give the Fitness Center at the La Plata Campus PE Building a real, proper name. Sure, calling it “the fitness center” might be an “exactly what it says on the label” situation—but such an active, lively campus location deserves a name with some CSM panache! That’s where you come in. We want the entire college community to vote on the finalists and help us choose the winner! Voting will be open until Feb. 23.
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Check out the calendar for CSM Athletics and come out to cheer your Hawks on to victory at their next home games!
Feb. 19: Women’s and Men’s Basketball vs. Virginia Peninsula Community College
Feb. 23: Baseball vs. Finger Lakes Community College
Feb. 24: Baseball vs. Finger Lakes Community College
March 2: Softball vs. Monroe College – Bronx; Baseball vs. Delaware County Community College
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Volunteer with the Charles County Humane Society to walk dogs or play with cats on Feb 20! Provide the animals with the attention, affection, and socialization they need until they find their forever homes.
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Join CSM’s Veterans Affairs team and the Maryland Department of Labor on Feb. 21 for an information session on applying for VA education benefits, employment opportunities, and more.
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Experience the Makerspace’s state-of-the-art equipment and tools for yourself at the Velocity Center’s monthly open lab on Feb. 23. Make and take graphic tees, stickers, buttons, and mini puzzles using your own designs or pre-made graphics.
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Join CSM president Dr. Yolanda Wilson for snacks during Popcorn + Pretzels with the President on Feb. 26 at the Regional Hughesville Campus and Feb. 28 at the Leonardtown Campus. Share your experiences and insight on how she can better support students.
Stop by the La Plata Campus Association’s table on Feb. 27 to grab snacks and drinks and enjoy some sweet treats before, between, or after classes!
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Get ready for a day of laughter and friendly competition on Feb. 29 at the Prince Frederick Campus. Bring your smartphone and your wits and let the gaming festivities begin!
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Join CSM and the Maryland Small Business Development Center, Southern Region on March 2 for the Women’s Business Brunch and Showcase in celebration of Women’s History Month. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Margaret Dureke, founder of the community-based WETATi Academy.
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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. 22: Stevenson University, Virginia Commonwealth University
Next week, Feb. 29: Pennsylvania Western University, The George Washington University
Meet on campus with admissions representatives from CSM’s transfer partners! Learn more about the institutions, their programs, and the transfer process.
Feb. 20: St. Mary’s College of Maryland, La Plata Campus
Feb. 21: Shenandoah University, La Plata Campus
Feb. 22: Shenandoah University, Prince Frederick Campus
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This week, HawkTalk showcases Jordan Riggs '24, who gave the student keynote address for the School of Professional and Technical Studies:
“Be the person you always needed when you were younger.”
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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.
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 in-person and online tutoring and academic support for whatever you need help with through the Learning Support Services Centers. Avoid last-minute cramming and those heart-stopping unexpected surprises during exams by preparing and practicing now!
Students who need assistance with fuel bills to heat their homes during the winter should reach out to the Washington Area Fuel Fund (WAFF). Since 1983, WAFF has provided more than $27 million to more than 283,000 residents in need in the Washington area to pay their heating bills and keep their homes warm during the cold winter months. For more information about receiving WAFF assistance, visit WashingtonAreaFuelFund.org.
Difficult conversations are the most important ones to have. CSM is participating in the Spring 2024 Campus Climate Survey, an important initiative to address sexual misconduct and relationship violence at the state’s colleges and universities. Your participation will help us keep all students safe. To access the survey, please check your email for an invitation sent on Feb. 7. Complete the survey by Feb. 29 and enter to win a $250 CSM scholarship.
CSM’s Hawk Pantry has expanded its hours for spring to reach more students who need it. Any current student experiencing food insecurity can receive safely stored canned and packaged food items at no cost, at on-campus locations at the La Plata, Leonardtown, and Prince Frederick Campuses. Services are completely confidential. Visit the Hawk Pantry webpage or email hawksgethelp@csmd.edu for more information.
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