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Important Dates
- 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
- March 20: Classes begin for Spring 7-Week Term II
Weekly HawkTalk Student e-Newsletter
Announcements
Summer Registration Opens Next Week!
Priority Registration for current students opens Monday, March 10, for summer sessions! Keep up your academic momentum from the spring while still enjoying everything summer has to offer. Earn credits for transfer, knock out required courses, or get ahead in your program.
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Spring Break March 10-16
Next week is Spring Break! We’ll be giving our beaks a rest, so there won’t be an edition of HawkTalk for the week of March 10. Don’t worry, though—we’ll get right back to squawking on March 17 when the college reopens.
Spring 7-Week Term II Starts March 20
There’s still time to register and pick up an extra class! Spring 7-Week Term II starts Thursday, March 20, once we come back from Spring Break. If you need to meet with an advisor, make sure to do it this week, so that you can roll right into the second half of the spring semester.
Don’t Forget: Apply to Graduate!
If you’ll complete your program of study this spring, be sure to apply for graduation by April 1! All graduates are invited to participate in the commencement ceremony on May 9, but participation isn’t required.
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r u ok, Hawks? Program Discontinued
The interactive screening program, better known at CSM as r u ok, Hawks? has been discontinued due to rising costs and limited usage. We are grateful for the three-year grant from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention which allowed us to introduce the program, a service that we were able to extend through a paid subscription for an additional four years.
Support is still available. All enrolled CSM students have access to free, confidential counseling in-person or virtually through our wellness-focused Counseling Services. Visit CSM Counseling Services for more information.
For immediate support, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 at 988, and crisis text support is available by texting "Help" to 741-741.
Hungry?
View the dining, snacking, and beverage offerings—including the menu for the newly opened CSM Café—for the week of March 3!
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Happening This Week
Adulting 101: Financial Literacy for Success
Entering the "real world" as a young adult comes with many financial decisions. On March 3, join us for a financial literacy workshop to learn about essential topics like how to build your credit history, financial considerations when starting a full-time job, and preparing to live independently.
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Popcorn and Pretzels with the President
Join CSM president Dr. Yolanda Wilson for snacks during Popcorn and Pretzels with the President on March 6. Share your experiences and insight on how she can continue to support students!
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Benny C. Morgan Concert Series: Pianist Rie Moore
On March 8, CSM welcomes pianist Rie Moore for the latest installment of the Benny C. Morgan Concert Series. Moore is an award-winning musician who teaches on the faculty at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, and works as a collaborative accompanist with the Ballet Caliente classical dance studio.
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Transfer Services News
Transfer Thursdays
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, March 6: Salisbury University, George Washington University
On-Campus Admissions Visits
Meet on campus with admissions representatives from CSM’s transfer partners! Learn more about the institutions, their programs, and the transfer process.
March 5: St. Mary’s College of Maryland - La Plata Campus, and University of Maryland Engineering at USMSM - Leonardtown Campus
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Meet Our Faculty: Dr. Mary Beth Klinger
This week, HawkTalk features CSM business Professor Dr. Mary Beth Klinger:
"I believe in the enduring spirit of humankind to solve some of the planet's most pressing issues and make the world a better place.”
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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 A QUIET, PRIVATE SPACE TO PUMP? Lactation areas on the La Plata, Leonardtown, Prince Frederick, and Regional Hughesville Campuses offer private, clean, and calm places to pump breast milk or nurse a baby.
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!
In Case You Missed It
SPARK! Curiosity: Volunteer at the Smithsonian Places of Innovation Exhibit
CSM and the Smithsonian Institution are seeking volunteer docents for the SPARK! Places of Innovation exhibit, May 17 to June 29, at the Velocity Center at Indian Head. This interactive, multilingual tour explores the unique combination of places, people, and circumstances that act as catalysts for innovation in regions like Southern Maryland. You’ll welcome visitors, provide guided tours, answer questions, and help visitors have an unforgettable experience. No prior experience is necessary—just your enthusiasm!
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