Important Dates
Oct. 21: Classes end for Fall 7-Week Term I; registration opens for Winter Term
Oct. 28: Classes begin for Fall 7-Week Term II
The food truck schedule includes food from Freshly Made 4 U, Grizzly Mountain Grill, Taste of the Tides, and YaYa's Trini Truck. View the food truck and vendor schedule for the week of Sept. 30.
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CSM Theater’s fall production of “The Bremen Town Musicians” premieres this weekend, with showtimes Oct. 4-6 and 11-13. 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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Come out and cheer your Hawks on to victory at their next home games!
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
Oct. 12: Women’s Volleyball vs. Monroe University and Westmoreland County Community College; Softball vs. Montgomery College
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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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Drop by the Center for Health Sciences (HS Building) Lobby on Oct. 8 for snacks and beverages to brighten your day!
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The CSM Global Initiatives Committee invites our entire Southern Maryland community to join us for a celebration of the ethnic, cultural, and linguistic diversity of the country of Nepal on Oct. 10. Enjoy traditional Nepali folk music and cuisine, learn about the experiences of Nepalese immigrants to the U.S., and join us for a celebration of the Parva holiday.
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October is National Manufacturing Month, and the CSM Velocity Center invites makers, creators, and innovators to celebrate with us at our Makerspace Open House! Join us Oct. 10 for interactive demos and panel discussions with guest speakers.
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On Oct. 12, CSM welcomes Baltimore-based jazz ensemble Ravita Jazz for the latest performance in the Benny C. Morgan Concert Series. Led by bassist, radio host, and CSM music instructor Dr. Phil Ravita, this concert features vocalist Dierdre Jennings and music from their new album, “Alice Blue.”
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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, Oct. 3: Norfolk State University, Fayetteville State University
Next week, Oct. 10: Excelsior University, Salisbury University (Social Work)
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
Oct. 3: St. Mary’s College of Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus
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This week, HawkTalk features Adjunct Music Instructor Dr. Phil Ravita:
“In my classes, students learn not just the history of music, but the diverse components, multicultural influences, and styles that turn sounds into music."
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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.
FEELING OVERWHELMED? It’s okay if you’re not feeling okay. Whatever’s affecting you, CSM Counseling Services is 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.
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!
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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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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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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