4-7 Weekly HawkTalk Student e-Newsletter

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calendarImportant Dates

  • April 10: Last day to withdraw without a grade or change a credit to an audit (or vice versa) for Spring 15-Week Term
  • April 20: College closed for Easter holiday
  • April 21-24: Fall priority registration opens for current students
    • April 24: Last day to withdraw without a grade or change a credit to an audit (or vice versa) for Spring 7-Week Term II

Announcements

Spring FlingSpring Fling 2025

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Spring Fling is back and coming to your campus, April 7 through 10! Enjoy games, food, activities, and more. And best of all, it’s free!
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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 April 7!
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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!

April 12: Baseball vs. Cecil College; Softball vs. West Virginia University Potomac State College
April 15: Baseball vs. Community College of Baltimore County Catonsville

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Happening This Week

Connections

Connections Literary Series: Enzo Silon Surin

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Award-winning poet, educator, and social advocate Enzo Silon Surin joins us April 9 for an afternoon lunch and talk, followed by a reading, as part of CSM’s Connections Literary Series. A Haitian-born immigrant and Black poet, Surin's work examines the intersections of race, identity, and social justice. He is the author of "American Scapegoat," a thought-provoking exploration of societal conflict and identity in America, and "When My Body Was a Clinched Fist," which explores themes of trauma, resilience, and the Black youth experience in America.
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Art of Innovation STEAM Festival

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Mark your calendar for the Art of Innovation STEAM Festival on April 12! Bring the whole family for a day of free, fun activities for all ages, including hands-on STEAM activities, games, art exhibits, performances, and tech demonstrations.
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Ward Virts Concert Series: Pianist Junwen Liang

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On April 12, CSM welcomes pianist Junweng Liang for the latest installment of the Ward Virts Concert Series. He performed his first solo recital at 13 and has won numerous awards and competitions, starting in his youth in China and throughout the United States and Europe. He serves on the faculty at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia while maintaining a very active career as a solo recitalist, collaborative pianist, and chamber musician.
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Next Week’s Events

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 April 16 for an information session on applying for military education benefits, employment opportunities, and more.
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Easter Egg Grab and Go

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Hop into spring at the Easter Egg Grab and Go on April 17. Stop by the Atrium on the Prince Frederick Campus to grab a bag filled with candy and exciting surprises. Will you find the lucky golden egg?!
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Transfer Services News

Transfer Thursdays at CSM

Transfer Thursdays

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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, April 10: Excelsior University, University of Maryland Global Campus, York College of Pennsylvania

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.

April 7: Washington College, Prince Frederick Campus
April 8: Washington College, Leonardtown Campus
April 8: Walden/Chamberlain College, Regional Hughesville Campus
April 8: Trinity Washington University, La Plata Campus
April 9: St. Mary’s College of Maryland, Leonardtown Campus
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Real Students, Real Stories: Destiny Morgan

Real Stories - Destiny MorganThis week, HawkTalk features CSM graduate Destiny Morgan ’15:

"This faculty embraced me with open arms and understanding during a pivotal moment in my life. It was here that I had the opportunity of a lifetime to work in my chosen industry at the time, for one of my favorite gaming companies, Bethesda Softworks, all while pursuing an associate degree on this very campus. My teachers, with their unwavering enthusiasm and flexibility, supported me wholeheartedly as I juggled full-time schooling and a demanding job."

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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. 

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 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!

In Case You Missed It

Student Art Show on Display Through May 2

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The Annual Student Juried Art Exhibition returns, showcasing artwork by current CSM students in a variety of media, including painting, drawing, photography, ceramics, and graphic design. The exhibition is on display until May 2 at the Tony Hungerford Art Gallery on the La Plata Campus.
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Apr
21

Popcorn & Pretzels with CSM President Dr. Wilson

2:30 PM
Apr
22

SNAP Benefits Workshop

9:30 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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