4-29 Weekly HawkTalk Student e-Newsletter

IMPORTANT DATES

May 6: Classes end for Spring 15-Week Term and 7-Week Term II
May 14: Classes begin for Summer 15-Week Term and 7-Week Term I
May 25-27: College closed for Memorial Day

ANNOUNCEMENTS

MAKE YOUR SUMMER COUNT: REGISTER FOR SUMMER CLASSES

There’s still time to make your summer count! Summer sessions make it easy to enjoy all summer has to offer and pursue your college and career goals. Flexible schedules, short sessions, and on-campus and online class options fit your summer plans and commitments. Register today, sessions begin May 14 and July 10.
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CODE GREEN FRIDAYS

To shrink our carbon footprint and reduce energy use this summer, the college is continuing its' Code Code Green Fridays. From May 17 to July 27, most CSM buildings and services will close at 1:30 p.m. on Fridays and remain closed throughout the weekend except for special events or circumstances. Please note that Code Green does not affect Kids' & Teen College, the Velocity Center, the Center for Transportation Training, or the Center for Trades and Energy Training. Learn more at csmd.edu/CodeGreen.

FINANCIAL AID STARTS WITH FAFSA

Submissions are open for the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), with a streamlined application process and expanded access to federal student aid. Remember that you need to submit a new FAFSA for each academic year. Maryland has extended its state deadline for FAFSA submissions to May 15 for state scholarships, including the Community College Promise Scholarship program. Submit your FAFSA as early as possible for the best opportunity for scholarships and other financial aid. Don’t forget to include CSM’s federal school code: 002064.
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ONE APPLICATION, 200+ SCHOLARSHIPS: SCHOLARSHIP FINDER OPEN FOR 2024-25

CSM’s Scholarship Finder is open for the 2024-25 academic year. Apply for more than 200 CSM scholarships with just one application. (Don’t forget to submit your 2024-25 FAFSA if you haven’t already!)
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HUNGRY?

View the food truck and vendor schedule on each campus for the week of April 29.
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HAPPENING THIS WEEK

GRADUATION CAP DECORATING

Join Student Life on May 1 to decorate a graduation cap that reflects your personal style and journey through college. Just bring your graduation cap, and we will supply the rest!
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MUSIC STUDENT HONORS RECITAL

Don’t miss CSM’s talented student musicians at the Student Honors Recital on May 1, featuring solo and chamber performances of contemporary popular and traditional classical music.
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RITMO CACHÉ LATIN ENSEMBLE CONCERT: ¡QUE VIVA LA MÚSICA!

On May 1, CSM’s Ritmo Caché ensemble presents an evening of both modern and classic Latin American music in styles such as salsa, bolero, and Latin pop and jazz.
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‘VOICES ON THE WIND’ - A SPRING CHORAL CONCERT FEATURING CHAMBER CHOIR AND TREBLE CHOIR

Join us May 2 for an evening of small and large ensemble vocal numbers, as well as vocal chamber music and solos, as CSM’s Chorale and Chamber Choir present their end-of-season concert.
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PROVOCATIONS FACULTY EXCELLENCE SPEAKER SERIES: DR. ANNMARIE SAUNDERS

On May 2, CSM associate professor of theater AnnMarie Saunders presents her work, “Collaboration, Chaos, and Community: Embracing DEIB in the Creative Process,” for CSM’s Provocations Faculty Excellence Speaker Series. Dr. Saunders’ talk will explore how the collaborative nature of theater makes it uniquely situated to incorporate diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in the artistic process.
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CONNECTIONS LITERARY MAGAZINE READING

Join the contributors to the Spring 2024 Connections Literary Magazine on May 3 as they read and discuss their published works.
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SOUTHERN MARYLAND CONCERT BAND SPRING PERFORMANCE

On May 4, the musicians of the Southern Maryland Concert Band present their spring end-of-season performance.
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NEXT WEEK’S EVENTS

DANCE PERFORMANCE: 'HERE COMES THE SUN: WARMTH, LOVE, AND RENEWAL'

On May 6, CSM’s Dance Ensemble celebrates the close of the semester by exploring themes at the intersection of obstacles and aspirations in its spring concert, “Here Comes the Sun: Warmth, Love, and Renewal.” CSM’s Dance Ensemble explores themes at the intersection of obstacles and aspirations in its spring performance.
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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, May 2: University of Maryland College Park (Army ROTC), George Mason University
Next week, May 9: Excelsior University, University of Maryland Eastern Shore

MEET OUR FACULTY: CHRIS RIPLEY

This week, HawkTalk features assistant business professor Chris Ripley:

“In every class, I want to leave students with two or three big ideas to carry through life. I hope to create a natural curiosity about the world they will carry with them after our class is over.”

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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.

FEELING OVERWHELMED? It’s okay if you’re not feeling okay. Whatever’s affecting you, CSM Counseling Services are available to accompany and support you in a wide range of emotional and mental health areas. If you’re not ready to talk about it yet, “R u ok, Hawks?” is an anonymous tool to connect you with resources to support your mental health.

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. 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!