2-17 Weekly HawkTalk Student e-Newsletter

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calendarImportant Dates

  • Feb. 23: Last day to withdraw without a grade or change a credit to an audit (or vice versa) for Spring 7-Week Term I
  • March 5: Classes end for Spring 7-Week Term I
  • March 10: Registration opens for summer semester
  • March 10-16: College closed for Spring Break

Announcements

Join SGA Today

Looking for Student Leaders: Join SGA Today

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Join the Student Government Association (SGA) and become a voice for your peers! SGA candidacy applications for 2025-26 officer positions are open until Feb. 25. You’ll represent the interests of the student body on your campus, strengthen your resume, meet new people, and have fun!
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CSM Clothing 25% Off for CSM Love

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We’re celebrating CSM Love this month and the CSM College Store is here to help! Until Feb. 20, CSM-branded clothing is 25%.
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Hungry?

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View the dining, snacking, and beverage offerings—including the menu for the newly opened CSM Café—for the week of Feb. 17!
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Upcoming Athletics Events

Athletics Hawks LogoCheck out the calendar for CSM Athletics

Come out and cheer your Hawks on to victory at their next home games!

Feb. 19: Men’s Basketball vs. Frederick Community College; Baseball vs. Richard Bland College
Feb. 22: Women’s and Men’s Basketball vs. Harford Community College
Feb. 23: Baseball vs. Westmoreland County Community College
Feb. 26: Women’s and Men’s Basketball vs. Garrett College

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Happening This Week

Maryland Department of Labor Information Session for Military-Connected Students

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Join CSM’s Veterans Affairs team and the Maryland Department of Labor on Feb. 19 for an information session on applying for VA education benefits, employment opportunities, and more.
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SNAP Benefits Workshop

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CSM's Student Needs and Outreach Office is hosting a workshop on Feb. 19 to help eligible students sign up for benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). To learn more and to schedule an appointment, email hawksgethelp@csmd.edu with the subject line SNAP and be sure to include your name, student identification number, and contact information.

Dance Under the Stars at College Night

Dance Under the Stars at College Night

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Join the Leonardtown Campus Association for a night of socializing and dancing under the stars at College Night on Feb. 20! Enjoy free food, incredible company, and the beauty and romance of movement and music under the night sky.
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Kindness Rocks!

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Come paint a kindness rock on Feb. 20 to celebrate CSM Love with the Learning Support Services team. Provide love and encouragement to somebody who needs it! You can also find out more about all the ways we can support you in your college endeavors, from writing research papers and preparing for exams to combating burnout and feeling less overwhelmed. Be sure to enter our drawing for cool CSM prizes!
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Next Week’s Events

Connections Literary Series: Author Merideth Taylor

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On Feb. 24, join Merideth Taylor—founding member of the African and African Diaspora and Women’s Studies programs at St. Mary’s College of Maryland—and CSM English Professor Caitlyn Socrates as they discuss African American history in Southern Maryland, as well as Taylor’s new book, “Making a Way Out of No Way: Lives of Labor, Love, and Resistance.”
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Transfer Services News

On-Campus Admissions Visits

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Meet on campus with admissions representatives from CSM’s transfer partners! Learn more about the institutions, their programs, and the transfer process.

Feb. 18: Coppin State University, La Plata Campus

Feb. 19: St. Mary’s College of Maryland, Leonardtown Campus; University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus; University of Maryland Global Campus, La Plata Campus
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Real Students, Real Stories: In Their Own Words

Real Stories - Paige HillThis week, HawkTalk features CSM graduate Paige Hill '24, who's saving lives as a firefighter/EMT with the Naval District of Washington Fire Department:

"I am happy and blessed with the job opportunities this program has provided me. I was already involved in a selection process and hired in a department even before the end of my program. ”

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Student Resources

CSM College Survival Guide

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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, Regional Hughesville, and Prince Frederick campuses for students experiencing food insecurity.

Any current CSM student or employee in need can come to any of our four Hawk Pantry locations and receive up to 30 pounds of food per week, at zero cost and with complete confidentiality.

Find Your Next Opportunity on College Central Network

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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!

Feb
27
Kindness Rocks
10:00 AM
Feb
27
College Night
5:00 PM
Mar
6
Popcorn & Pretzels with CSM President Dr. Wilson
2:00 PM
Mar
7
February 17 - March 7: Clubs and Organization Pop Ups
10:00 AM
Mar
17
March 17 - April 4: Clubs and Organization Pop Ups
10:00 AM
Mar
17
St. Patrick's Day Grab and Go
11:00 AM
Mar
18
March Madness
11:00 AM
Mar
18
Popcorn & Pretzels with CSM President Dr. Wilson
2:30 PM
Mar
25
Popcorn & Pretzels with CSM President Dr. Wilson
2:00 PM
Mar
26
Cultural Day
11:00 AM
Mar
26
Popcorn & Pretzels with CSM President Dr. Wilson
2:30 PM
Apr
4
March 17 - April 4: Clubs and Organization Pop Ups
10:00 AM
Apr
7
La Plata Spring Fling 2025
11:30 AM
Apr
7
Regional Hughesville Campus Spring Fling 2025
11:30 AM
Apr
8
La Plata Spring Fling 2025
11:30 AM
Apr
8
Prince Frederick Spring Fling 2025
11:30 AM
Apr
9
Prince Frederick Spring Fling 2025
11:30 AM
Apr
9
Leonardtown Campus Spring Fling 2025
11:30 AM
Apr
10
Regional Hughesville Campus Spring Fling 2025
11:30 AM
Apr
10
Leonardtown Campus Spring Fling 2025
11:30 AM
Apr
14
April 14 - May 2: Clubs and Organization Pop Ups
10:00 AM
Apr
17
Easter Egg Grab & Go
11:00 AM
Apr
23
Earth Day Picnic and Field Day
11:00 AM
Apr
24
Nationals Vs Orioles MLB Game
4:00 PM
May
2
April 14 - May 2: Clubs and Organization Pop Ups
10:00 AM
May
6
Student Government Association (SGA) Banquet
5:00 PM
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