July 9: Classes begin for Summer 7-Week Term II
Aug. 2: Last day to withdraw without a grade or change a credit to an audit (or vice versa) for Summer 15-Week Term
7-8 Weekly HawkTalk Student e-Newsletter
IMPORTANT DATES
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CSM LIBRARY CLOSURE AT THE LA PLATA CAMPUS
The CSM Library at the La Plata Campus will be closed July 10 - July 12, 2024, due to unexpected building construction. Library locations at the Prince Frederick and Leonardtown campuses will remain open as scheduled on these dates. For more questions and research assistance, email Library@csmd.edu or visit our website to learn more about our services.
STOP THE DROP! DON’T GET DROPPED FROM YOUR CLASSES FOR NONPAYMENT
The payment due date for the Fall 2024 Semester is July 31, or upon registration if you register on or after Aug. 1. Need to pay your semester bill in monthly installments? Sign up for the CSM Payment Plan.
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ON-CAMPUS AND ONLINE TUTORING AVAILABLE
Get personalized help with your coursework, from students who’ve taken those same classes and from the CSM instructors who teach the subjects, in one-on-one and small group settings. CSM tutors are available on campus or virtually via Zoom. Free tutoring and homework help are also available virtually, 24/7, through the ThinkingStorm platform.
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STEM STUDENTS, GET UP TO $10,000 A YEAR WITH S-STEM SCHOLARSHIPS
Future STEM professionals can 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. 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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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, July 11: St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Next week, July 18: Coastal Carolina University
MEET OUR FACULTY: BEN FAN
This week, HawkTalk features Philosophy Instructor Ben Fan:
“I like to try to engage students and challenge them to think about the ways that the course material is really making a difference in how they see and think about problems that they come across in their day-to-day lives.”
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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.
TRYING TO FIGURE OUT YOUR BENEFITS AND OPTIONS AS A VETERAN OR MILITARY FAMILY MEMBER? CSM is proud to serve those who’ve served. Our Veterans Affairs team can guide you through your college experience, from readjustment to civilian life to getting the most out of the benefits you’ve earned.
Take advantage of the support and resources available at CSM, including Day-One Priority Registration, the Veterans Lounge in the LR Building on the La Plata Campus, and the Student Veterans Organization.
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!
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
LET’S ROLL: HOST A GAME AT THE HAWKLAND GAMING FESTIVAL
Help make this year’s Hawkland Gaming Festival a critical hit! We’re looking for hosts who can run games and events for this year’s event on Sept. 14. Got a tabletop or board game you want to share with new players? Sign up to run a session! Hosts will get free registration for the event, as well as free dice, a Talon the Hawk miniature, and more!
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