Dual Enrollment Sessions, Theater Shows, Concerts, Night of Engineering, an Innovation Hackathon and Spring Break Highlight a Busy March at CSM

Charles County Dual Enrollment Information Night. March 1. 6-8 p.m. Online via Zoom. Join us for a look at the Dual Enrollment program at CSM and have a chance to meet and interact with an Enrollment Coordinator. Dual enrollment allows students to take classes at CSM for college credit, while satisfying their high school graduation requirements. Free. Registration required. https://www.csmd.edu/calendar/2023/03/charles-county-dual-enrollment-virtual-information-night-02.html.

Calvert County Dual Enrollment Information Night. March 2. 6-8 p.m. Online via Zoom. Join us for a look at the Dual Enrollment program at CSM and have a chance to meet and interact with an Enrollment Coordinator. Dual enrollment allows students to take classes at CSM for college credit, while satisfying their high school graduation requirements. Free. Registration required. https://www.csmd.edu/calendar/2023/03/calvert-county-dual-enrollment-virtual-information-night-01.html.

CSM Theater Production: “How I Learned to Drive.” March 3, 4, 10 and 11, 7:30 p.m. March 5 and 12, 3 p.m. La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Center, Brad and Linda Gottfried Theater. CSM Theater Presents “How I Learned to Drive” by Paula Vogel, directed by Suzanne Donohue. A wildly funny, surprising, and devastating tale of survival as seen through the lens of a troubling relationship between a young girl and an older man. "How I Learned to Drive” is the story of a woman who learns the rules of the road and life from behind the wheel. $15 General Admission; $10 Military with ID, Seniors age 65 and up, Youth age 17 and below; $5 CSM students, staff, and faculty with ID. One ticket per ID. https://www.csmd.edu/calendar/2023/03/theater-drive-march3.html.

Bowie State University Computer Science Virtual Information Session. March 8. 12-1 p.m. Online via Zoom. Join us to hear about the College of Southern Maryland’s partnership with Bowie State University’s Computer Science program. Students can learn about the opportunities Bowie State offers, including the opportunity to take courses locally at the University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland in California, Md. Free. Registration required. https://www.csmd.edu/calendar/2023/03/bowie-state-virtual-session-8.html.

Wills Group Rising Talent Internship Program Search. March 9. 12-1 p.m. Online via Zoom. CSM’s Work-Based Learning Program is Hosting Wills Group – Rising Talent Internship Program Summer Internship Search! Learn about how their paid Summer 2023 internship program can help you grow and develop skills that will stick with you throughout your career! Free. Registration required. https://www.csmd.edu/calendar/2023/03/wills-group-mar-9.html.

Provocations Faculty Excellence Speaker Series: “Looking Back.” March 9. 7-8 p.m. Prince Frederick Campus, Building B, Room 103/104/105. The School of Liberal Arts is pleased to announce the presentations in the Provocations Faculty Excellence Speaker Series for Spring 2023. Join Nikki Phillips and Gina Johnson from CSM’s Communication Pathway for a discussion “Looking Back" at the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on teaching practices, student relationships, identity, and mental health of college educators. Free. https://www.csmd.edu/calendar/2023/03/arts-speaker-series-9.html.

Benny C. Morgan Concert Series: ensemble 132. March 11. 3 p.m. Leonardtown Campus, Building A, Auditorium. ensemble132 is an American chamber music collective of today's most distinguished young artists. A new, versatile kind of ensemble, e132’s dynamic roster of 11 like-minded musicians unite through their mission to reimagine the chamber music experience. ensemble132 stretches the boundaries of chamber music by arranging and performing the full gamut of the classic repertoire. Every ensemble132 concert is crafted to spotlight original arrangements that deliver orchestral magnitude and a soloistic spark to the chamber music stage. At the same time, ensemble132’s musicians bring their artistry of the highest caliber to traditional masterworks as well as unearthed gems. The Benny C. Morgan Concert Series is sponsored by the CSM Foundation, Carroll L. Alvey, Jr., and St. Mary’s County Arts Council. Free. https://www.csmd.edu/calendar/2023/03/benny-morgan-ensemble132.html.

Summer Registration Opens for New Students. March 13. Summer registration opens for new students. https://www.csmd.edu/calendar/2023/03/summer-reg-new.html.

Spring Break: College Closed. No credit classes will be held from Monday, March 13-Sunday, March 19; the college will be closed from March 15-19. The college will reopen Monday, March 20. https://www.csmd.edu/calendar/2023/03/spring-break-2023.html.

Wills Group Rising Talent Internship Program Search. March 21. 12-1 p.m. Online via Zoom. CSM’s Work-Based Learning Program is Hosting Wills Group – Rising Talent Internship Program Summer Internship Search. Learn about how their paid Summer 2023 internship program can help you grow and develop skills that will stick with you throughout your career. Free. Registration required. https://www.csmd.edu/calendar/2023/03/wills-group-mar-21.html

Night of Engineering: Southern Maryland Entry Program. March 23. 6:30-8 p.m. Leonardtown Campus, Building A, Auditorium and Online via Zoom. Learn more about the seamless pathway to a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or electrical engineering offered through CSM in partnership with the University of Maryland (UMD). Upon completing the engineering program at CSM, students may transfer with junior status to earn an engineering degree at UMD. Students can also do an internship with the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, a division of NAVAIR, with a possible employment opportunity upon successful graduation and completion of all Pathway Program requirements. Free. Registration required https://www.csmd.edu/calendar/2023/03/night-of-engineering-23.html.

Overcoming the “3Ps”: Procrastination, Perfectionism, and Task Paralysis. March 24. 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Online via zoom. If you’ve ever struggled with the “3 Ps,” you’re not alone. Join us for a panel discussion to learn why we sometimes get in our own way, some strategies for working through these barriers, and what resources are available to help. You’ll hear from CSM counselors, professors, learning support professionals, tutors, and students – and ask all your questions. Free. Registration required. https://www.csmd.edu/calendar/2023/03/overcoming-the-3-ps.html.

Open House: Leonardtown Campus. March 25. 10-1 p.m. Leonardtown Campus. Prospective students and their families can learn what CSM is all about and get a great introduction to CSM’s student supports and academic programs. Departments including admissions, financial aid, advising, Hawk Hub, student life, and more will be available to share information and answer questions. Free. https://www.csmd.edu/calendar/2023/03/open-house-leon-25.html.

A Conversation with Author Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai. March 29. 1-3 p.m. La Plata Campus, CE Building Room 101 and Virtual via Zoom. Vietnamese author Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai will read from and discuss her second novel, “Dust Child,” a suspenseful and moving saga about family secrets, hidden trauma, and the overriding power of forgiveness, set during the war and in present-day  Việt Nam. The novel weaves us into the lives, past and present, of the ostracized, mixed-race children of American soldiers; their mothers compelled by war into prostitution, and their fathers, the G.I.’s who abandoned them and yet remained haunted by them. Born and raised in Việt Nam, Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai is the author of the international bestseller “The Mountains Sing,” which was the runner-up for the 2021 Dayton Literary Peace Prize, and the winner of the 2020 BookBrowse Best Debut Award, the 2021 International Book Awards, the 2021 PEN Oakland/Josephine Miles Literary Award, and the 2020 Lannan Literary Award Fellowship for Fiction. In a pre-publication review, “Dust Child” was voted A Best Book of the Month in a starred review by Library Journal: “Achingly honest and ultimately hopeful; essential reading for U.S. audiences.” Free. Registration required for Zoom. https://www.csmd.edu/calendar/2023/03/author-que-mai-29.html.

Latino Educational Panel and Festival. March 29. 2-4 p.m. Leonardtown Campus, Building A, Auditorium. The College of Southern Maryland’s Global Initiatives Committee presents an afternoon of events will include music, conversation, and a reception. CSM’s Latin ensemble will perform at 2 p.m., followed by a panel discussion on “Intercultural Tales: Learning with Baltimore’s Immigrant Communities” with panelists Dr Tania Lizarazo and Dr Thania Muñoz D. of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. They will share their work on this digital storytelling project that showcases immigration stories in Maryland. The moderators will be Dr David M. Walker, Professor of Geography, College of Southern Maryland, and Dr Ximena Postigo, Professor of Latino Studies, St Mary's College of Maryland. A taste of Mexican culture and food will be provided after the ensemble and panel by Taqueria Los Compadres. Free. https://www.csmd.edu/calendar/2023/03/latino-educational-panel-and-festival.html.

Velocity X: Climate Innovation Hackathon. March 30-31. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The Velocity Center at Indian Head and virtually. The College of Southern Maryland (CSM), in partnership with Ensemble Consultancy and Brightidea, will hold a hybrid (virtual and in-person) climate innovation hackathon. Invent, design, and test new solutions surrounding the impact of climate change. Join us and transform community climate problems into problem-solving opportunities! In collaboration with the Charles County Government, teams will be able to solve one of two challenges that address climate change issues: 1. Data Visualization Challenge and 2. Marketing Strategy Challenge. Enter, build, and design solutions for either challenge for a shot at prize money from a $12,000 pool. Learn more and register at https://www.csmd.edu/calendar/2023/03/velocity-hackathon-30.html.

CSM Theater Production: 'Fantastic Mr. Fox (Wood)'. March 31, April 1, and April 7, 7:30 p.m. April 2 and 8, 3 p.m. La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Center, Brad and Linda Gottfried Theater. Roald Dahl’s much-loved story follows the vain attempts of three farmers, Boggis, Bunce, and Bean, one fat, one short, and one lean, to get rid of the fox who regularly steals food from their farms. “Fantastic Mr. Fox (Wood)” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. A special daytime matinee will also be presented on Friday, March 31 at 10 a.m. This performance is reserved for field trips and homeschool groups; prior reservations are required and tickets will not be sold at the door. $15 General Admission; $10 Military with ID, Seniors age 65 and up, Youth age 17 and below; $5 CSM students, staff, and faculty with ID. One ticket per ID. https://www.csmd.edu/calendar/2023/03/theater-mr-fox-mar31.html.