5-13 Weekly HawkTalk Student e-Newsletter

IMPORTANT DATES

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS

CONGRATS TO THE CLASS OF SPRING 2024

CSM is honored to welcome the graduates of the Class of Spring 2024 as our newest alumni! On Friday, May 10, the college celebrated the achievements of 449 degree and certificate candidates, receiving 367 associate degrees and 111 certificates. We’re proud of everything you’ve accomplished, graduates, and we know that the best is yet to come for you all!

CONGRATULATIONS!

HAPPENING THIS WEEK

MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR INFORMATION SESSION FOR MILITARY-CONNECTED STUDENTS

Join CSM’s Veterans Affairs team and Maryland Department of Labor on May 18 for an information session on applying for VA education benefits, employment opportunities, and more.
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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 16: Southern New Hampshire University
Next week, May 23: St. Mary's College of Maryland, University of Maryland Global Campus

ST. MARY'S COLLEGE OF MARYLAND PRE-TRANSFER ADVISING APPOINTMENTS

Receive an unofficial transcript evaluation, ask questions about the transfer admission process, and learn more about SMCM. Schedule your one-on-one appointment here: https://apply.smcm.edu/portal/tr1-1?utm_source=qr&utm_medium=print&utm_content=24-25-csm&utm_campaign=engagement

REAL STUDENTS, REAL STORIES

This week, HawkTalk features Wendy Bollino from the Class of Spring 2024 and student speaker for the School of Science and Health:

"For some of us, our paths through life are straight lines. Not mine—I zigzagged, and even did some loop-dee-loops before I was able to get to this stage. But perseverance and resilience pay off. I am a proud, 40-year-old wife, mother, and now, a newly graduated nurse.”

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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.

LOOKING FOR YOUR NEXT JOB? CSM Career Services is here to work with you toward your future career, with support and assistance for job seekers. Explore your options, prepare for interviews, have your resume/cover letter reviewed by experts, dress for success with CSM’s Career Closet, and 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 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!