Important DatesWe are deeply saddened to announce the heartbreaking loss of Demarley Martin, a fourth-semester civil engineering student from Waldorf. This devastating news affects our entire community, and we extend our deepest condolences to everyone impacted by Demarley’s passing. Support and resources are available to CSM students through CSM Counseling Services. As we grieve, may we engage with one another in kindness and empathy in remembrance.
View the dining, snacking, and beverage offerings—including the menu for the newly opened CSM Café—for the week of Feb. 10!
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Check out the calendar for CSM AthleticsCome out and cheer your Hawks on to victory at their next home games!
Feb. 5: Men’s Basketball vs. Community College of Baltimore County Dundalk
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
Meet with representatives from a wide variety of Maryland, out-of-state, online, and historically Black colleges and universities at CSM’s Spring 2025 Transfer Fair Feb. 10-11. Get answers to all your transfer questions, including admissions requirements, available majors, scholarship opportunities, transferring credits, campus life, and much more. Discover the transfer opportunities open to you and map out your pathway to your bachelor’s degree and beyond!
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Celebrate the season of CSM Love with a movie marathon and delicious snacks at the Valentine’s Blockbuster and Bites on Feb. 11!
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The La Plata Campus Association is spreading warm fuzzies during this month of CSM Love. On Feb. 11, drop by our table for Valentine’s-themed snacks, giveaways, and personalized cards for a special someone.
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CSM is all about supporting innovation in our community. Join us Feb. 11-13 for Innovation Week for a full slate of events to learn how you can celebrate, encourage, and cultivate innovation in your professional and academic endeavors.
Join us Feb. 12 to explore the topic of pronouns and their relationship to identity.
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Step into the spotlight and share your music, comedy, poetry, and more on Feb. 12 at Open Mic, hosted by the Leonardtown Campus Association! This is a relaxed event and space where all talents are welcome.
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On Feb. 13, multimedia artist Laurel Lukaszewski joins us to discuss her new exhibition on display at the La Plata Campus until March 6. "Iterations" explores “the same subject matter cast in different materials” and recurring imagery symbolizing “all the things I have desired, but could not have.”
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Join CSM’s Veterans Affairs team and 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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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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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, Feb, 13: University of Maryland Global Campus, Pennsylvania Western University, Stevenson University
This week, HawkTalk features CSM alum Collin Felix from the Class of 2022:
"I learned so many new things attending CSM, and I'm excited to continue learning; every class is a new adventure where you connect with people from all walks of life.”
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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.
LOOKING FOR YOUR NEXT JOB? CSM Career Services is here to work with you toward your future career, with support and assistance for job seekers. Explore your options, prepare for interviews, have your resume/cover letter reviewed by experts, dress for success with CSM’s Career Closet, and more!
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!
CSM is looking for students to join the Peer Mentoring pilot program for the spring semester! Get one-on-one mentoring from an experienced and knowledgeable CSM student employee; receive personalized, relatable advice and support; and easily navigate the transition into life as a college student with the help of someone who’s been there. The pilot program will run March 17 to May 5; apply by March 5!
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Celebrate Women’s History Month at WomenLead, a powerful, one-day conference designed for aspiring women entrepreneurs and nonprofit pioneers. On March 22, hear from influential speakers, connect with like-minded visionaries, and gain the tools and insights to turn your big ideas into reality. Come for the knowledge—stay for the empowerment.
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Join us in celebrating CSM Love all month long! February is the month of love, and a single day just isn’t enough time to show all our appreciation for this wonderful community. Check out the new CSM Love logo, connect with us on social, hear about others’ CSM experiences, and join the conversation with the hashtag #CSMLove or email marketing@csmd.edu with a quote, photo, or video of what you love about the college.
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