March Brings Live Theater, ‘Future of Work’ and ‘Learning Not to Procrastinate’ Events, and Spring Break

March Brings Live Theater, ‘Future of Work’ and ‘Learning Not to Procrastinate’ Events, and Spring Break

Transfer Scholarship Webinar. March 1. 12 – 1 p.m. Zoom. Did you know there are a variety of ways to finance your education once you transfer to a four-year institution? In this webinar, attendees will learn about transfer scholarships that are available to students as they transfer out of CSM to pursue a bachelor’s degree at a 4-year institution. Free. Register at https://www.csmd.edu/calendar/2022/03/transfer-scholarships-webinar.html.

The Present and Future of Work in Southern Maryland. St. Mary's County Edition, March 1; Calvert County Edition, March 15. 7 – 9 p.m.  Zoom. The COVID-19 pandemic not only thrust most of us into remote work but accelerated other technological developments that have brought the Future of Work into the present. Join Dr. Sybol Anderson for conversations with regional thought leaders about what the future of work is in Southern Maryland in this timely webinar series. Free. Register at https://www.csmd.edu/calendar/2022/03/present-future-somd-in-the-workplace-03-01.html.

Virtual Night of Engineering. March 2. 7 - 8 p.m. Zoom. Learn about the College of Southern Maryland’s Mechanical and Electrical Engineering partnership with the University of Maryland College Park and Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) located at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station in St. Mary’s County. Free.  Register at https://www.csmd.edu/calendar/2022/03/virtual-night-of-engineering.html.

Transfer Thursdays. 11 a.m. March 3, 10, 24, 31. Zoom. CSM hosts transfer institutions virtually each Thursday from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Representatives from three different institutions will be available to chat with students and help navigate their future transfer experience. RSVPs are required to access Zoom information. Free. https://www.csmd.edu/student-services/transfer-services/transfer-fairs/index.html.

Oddments: A play by Sarah Slack and Sydney Mitchell. March 4, 5, 11, and 12 at 7:30 p.m. March 6 and 13 at 2 p.m. La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Center, Brad and Linda Gottfried Theater.  Family may be found in the strangest places. A group of young assault survivors leans on each other in their healing journeys. Little do they know, their beloved therapist, who founded and leads the group, has motives that shroud his dark past. Oddments was written by CSM student Sarah Slack and CSM alumna Sydney Mitchell. The production is directed by the playwrights. Free. For more information, visit https://www.csmd.edu/calendar/2022/03/oddments.html or contact us at bxoffc@csmd.edu or 301-934-7828. Due to strong language, themes of assault, and flashing lights, this production may not be appropriate for all patrons.

Auditions: Almost, Maine. March 8, 9. 6 pm. La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Center, Room 141. Almost, Maine is a play by John Cariani, comprising nine short plays that explore love and loss in a remote, mythical almost-town called Almost, Maine.  Community members interested in auditioning should prepare a one-minute comedic monologue and prepare to tell a joke! The play will be presented on May 13-15 and 20-22. Contact Dr. Stephen Johnson at ssjohnson2@csmd.edu with any questions.

Getting Unstuck: Simple and Smart Ways to Overcome Procrastination. March 9. 2:30 – 4 p.m.  La Plata Campus.  Procrastination is common, but it can be a real liability to good mental health and academic success. Join us at this workshop to learn the causes of procrastination and, most importantly, how you can shift your mindset and habits to work and cope more effectively.  Free.  Register at https://www.csmd.edu/calendar/2022/03/getting-unstuck-counseling.html

Ward Virts Concert Series: Antony Zwerdling. March 13. 3 p.m. Prince Frederick Campus Multipurpose Room B. Antony Zwerdling is an active voice teacher and performer. He sings opera, oratorio and art song, and has performed over twenty-five operatic roles. The companies he has appeared with include Washington National Opera, Opera Lafayette, Wolf Trap Opera, Boston Lyric Opera, Lake George Opera, Washington Concert Opera, Opera Boston and Ash Lawn Opera. Free.

Spring Break.  March 14- March 20.  No credit classes will be held March 14 or 15; CSM offices close at 5 p.m. Tuesday.  All campuses will be closed March 16 – 20. https://www.csmd.edu/calendar/2022/03/spring-break-2022.html.

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Transfer Webinar. March 22. 12 – 1 p.m. Zoom. Are you curious if an HBCU institution is the right fit for you? Come to our HBCU Transfer Webinar to find out what HBCU institutions are all about! Free. Register at https://www.csmd.edu/calendar/2022/03/hbcu-transfer-webinar.html.

CSM Jazz Festival Concert. March 25 and 26. 7:30 p.m. La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Center, Brad and Linda Gottfried Theater. The Randy Runyon Project, led by CSM’s jazz and saxophone instructor, Randy Runyon, will perform at the March 25 event. The Solid Brass Jazz Ensemble will perform on March 26 with guest artist composer, arranger, and saxophonist, Denis DiBlasio. $8 general admission; $5 Students, seniors, military with ID. https://www.csmd.edu/calendar/2022/03/jazz-fest-march25.html.

Benny Morgan Concert Series: Jennifer Cooper.  March 26. 3 p.m. Leonardtown Campus Auditorium.  Jennifer Cooper offers a unique, deeply varied repertoire of entertainment, blurring the boundaries of genres and styles.  She is an instructor of music at St. Mary’s College of Maryland and the President/CEO of Go-DIVA! Productions, Inc. Free.

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Transfer Fair. March 30. 11 - 1. Zoom. Students interested in transferring to an HBCU can get their questions answered and begin to plan their future.  Free.  Register at https://www.csmd.edu/calendar/2022/03/hbcu-transfer-fair.html.