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Important Dates
- Jan. 20: College closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Jan. 21: Classes begin for Spring 15-Week Term and 7-Week Term I
1-13 Weekly HawkTalk Student e-Newsletter
Announcements
Preview Week for myLearning Starts Jan. 14
The week before classes start is Preview Week, when your classes’ myLearning course shells open seven days before the first day of class. It’s a great time to log into myLearning and peruse the syllabus for each course so you know what to expect this term, from start to finish.
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Payment due date extended announcement: Stop the Drop! Pay Your Semester Bill by Jan. 15
Don’t get dropped from your spring classes for nonpayment! The payment due date for the spring semester has been extended to Jan. 15. Be sure to pay your semester bill or sign up for the CSM Tuition Payment Plan on or before the payment due date. You can still register for spring classes after Jan. 15; if registering after this date, you’ll need to pay your bill or sign up for the Tuition Payment Plan the same day.
CSM Café Opens Next Week
CSM is proud to announce the opening of the CSM Café on the La Plata Campus on Jan. 21! Open Monday to Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., and until 2 p.m. on Fridays, the CSM Café offers a wide variety of delicious, freshly made morning and afternoon meals. Enjoy the rotating menus at the Yolk & Folk, Char House, Heritage Deli, Rustica, Salad Studio, Main Dish, and Soup Bowl stations, with something new to try every day!
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Online myLearning Navigation Sessions
Join the Hawk Hub on Jan. 14 or Jan. 21 to learn how to use the myLearning platform to find important information for your spring courses and support your academic success this semester!
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Happening This Week
Snacks, Resources, and Support for Your Success
Join us Jan. 14-16 for Snacks and Resources to learn about the comprehensive network of student support services available to you as a CSM student. Discover how to navigate the myLearning platform, learn more about the Testing Center, explore disability accommodations, and meet with academic advisors.
Jan. 14: Leonardtown Campus
Jan. 15: La Plata Campus
Jan. 16: Prince Frederick Campus
If you'd like to attend but can't make it to one of the in-person sessions, please contact Antonia Davis from CSM Disability Support Services at asdavis@csmd.edu.
Maryland Department of Labor Information Session for Military-Connected Students
Join CSM’s Veterans Affairs team and the Maryland Department of Labor on Jan. 15 for an information session on applying for VA education benefits, employment opportunities, and more.
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Meet Our Faculty: Dr. Buddhadeb Mallik
This week, HawkTalk features Assistant Chemistry Professor Dr. Buddhadeb Mallik:
"Teaching is a joyful profession and is most successful as a collaboration among students, faculty, and staff. I always try my best to maintain a friendly classroom environment, characterized by mutual respect, cooperation, and flexibility.”
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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.
NEED TO TALK TO AN ACADEMIC ADVISOR?
Reach out now! They’ll help you map out and navigate the next steps in your educational journey and resolve any registration holds. Spring classes start Tuesday, Jan. 21. so don’t delay!
Find Your Next Opportunity on 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!