The first and most vital step in keeping yourself and your community safe is knowing what to do in a crisis. The CSM Safe app puts emergency and public safety information at your fingertips. Call 911, contact public safety, locate the nearest emergency call box, report an incident, and much more—straight from the app! Download it today from your favorite app store and stay CSM Safe!
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In an emergency, no matter how quickly first responders arrive, bystanders will always be first on the scene. An injured person can succumb to blood loss in a matter of minutes, and you may be able to save a life by taking simple actions immediately. “Stop the bleed” kits are located next to the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) cabinets in all college buildings and are marked on the interactive campus maps.
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View the food truck and vendor schedule for the week of Sept. 23. Please note: On the La Plata Campus, due to construction, the food trucks will temporarily be located in Parking lot 7, along the fence next to the baseball field.
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Are you looking to gain practical work experience in your field of study? Consider Work-Based Learning! WBL provides you with a hands-on opportunity to practice the skills that you have learned in the classroom in a professional setting. These are employer-paid positions that help you gain valuable work experience, develop skills that enhance your employability, and grow your professional resume.
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Free flu shots will be offered at the Regional Hughesville Campus on Sept. 24 and at the La Plata Campus on Oct. 3; more dates to come for flu shot clinics at the Leonardtown and Prince Frederick campuses. Walk-ins welcome—no appointment needed!
The Testing Center on the La Plata Campus will be moving to its new permanent home in the newly renovated Student Resource (SR) Building and will be closed Sept. 25‑27. (Testing Services at Prince Frederick and Leonardtown will not be affected.)
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Check out the calendar for CSM AthleticsCome out and cheer your Hawks on to victory at their next home games!
Sept. 26: Women’s Soccer vs. Monroe University; Men’s Soccer vs. Community College of Baltimore County Catonsville
Oct. 1: Women’s and Men’s Soccer vs. Howard Community College; Women’s Volleyball vs. Chesapeake College
Oct. 5: Women’s Volleyball vs. Garrett College; Women’s Volleyball vs. Frederick Community College
Decisions get made by the people who show up, so make your voice heard in the 2024 elections! Join the League of Women Voters of Calvert County on Sept. 25 to register to vote and learn about the process, voting options, and helping others to cast their own vote.
CSM veterans are invited to join CSM and the leadership of the Wills Group on Sept. 26 to learn more about what the company’s Employee Resource Group is doing for veterans and network with top executives. (This event is only open to CSM veterans.)
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Students and community members are invited to audition for CSM’s spring theater production of the musical “Ain’t Misbehavin'” Sept. 27-29. This tribute to the life and career of Black jazz musician Fats Waller is filled with upbeat, energetic songs and instrumentals that embody the soul of the Harlem Renaissance.
Audition Dates:
Sept. 27, Sept. 28, Sept. 29
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Stop by the Leonardtown Campus Association’s table on Sept. 30 and get a free donut on your way to class!
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Join the Prince Frederick Campus Association on Oct. 1 for potentially lifesaving information about breast cancer detection and prevention! Get the scoop on how early detection can save lives, learn prevention tips, and discover local resources.
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As fall classes get underway, join CSM Counseling Services on Oct. 1 to meet your CSM counselors and learn about available emotional and mental health resources. We’ll discuss effective strategies for achieving a successful and healthy semester and explore the importance of balance, self-care, time management, and more.
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Achievement unlocked: Join the La Plata Campus Association for gaming-themed snacks and beverages at the Level Up Grab and Go on Oct. 1! (Just think of it as a real-life mana potion.)
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On Oct. 3, let’s come together, get moving, and show our support for the fight against breast cancer at the Breast Cancer Awareness 5K Walk. Rock any shade of pink and help us fill the campus with color! Everyone who finishes the walk will also be entered to win a special prize.
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Do you have an idea for a business, but aren’t sure what steps to take next? On Oct. 3, Marjorie Cota, director of Entrepreneurial Services at bwtech@UMBC Research and Technology Park, discusses how to get started on your pathway to becoming a successful entrepreneur!
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On Oct. 4-6, CSM Theater presents its fall production of “The Bremen Town Musicians.” When the audience shows up to a rehearsal unexpectedly, the cast decides the show must go on—even though opening night is a week away! Actors scramble for found objects to serve as props and costume pieces while others worry about not knowing their lines. Will the acting troupe pull off the heartwarming story of four woebegone animals who find friendship, foil a gang of robbers, and live happily ever after?
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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 csmd.edu/transferthursdays.
This week, Sept. 26: St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Next week, Oct. 3: Norfolk State University
Meet on campus with admissions representatives from CSM’s transfer partners! Learn more about the institutions, their programs, and the transfer process.
Sept. 30: Virginia Commonwealth University, Leonardtown and Prince Frederick campuses
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This week, HawkTalk features Assistant Professor of Sociology Renee McLaurin:
“My first experience as an educator occurred in fifth grade, when my teacher selected me to be a volunteer kindergarten helper. From that moment on, education has been my passion. "
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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.
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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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