Spring Events, from STEAM to Jazz, are in Full Bloom in CSM in April

Juried Student Exhibition. Through Friday, May 2. Awards reception Thursday, April 17 at 2:30 p.m. Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery, Hank Willoughby Foundation Center for the Arts (FA Building), La Plata Campus at 8730 Mitchell Road in La Plata. The Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition is a selected collection of artworks created by current CSM students. This work showcases a variety of mediums, including painting, drawing, photography, ceramics, and graphic design. Free. https://www.csmd.edu/calendar/2025/03/juried-student-exhibition.html.    

Microsoft Teams Training for Veterans and Their Dependents. Tuesday, April 1 at 6 p.m. Room 158, Francis P. Chiaramonte, M.D. Center for Science and Technology (ST Building), La Plata Campus at 8730 Mitchell Road in La Plata. Veterans and their dependents are invited to take part in this training, courtesy of Project Veteran House. Free. https://www.csmd.edu/student-services/veteran-military/index.html.  

Cyber Escape Room Challenge. Friday, April 4 at 9:30 a.m. Online, and in person at the Velocity Center at 4465 Indian Head Highway in Indian Head; and Propel Labs at SMCC Building 8, 20501 Seneca Meadows Parkway in Germantown. Raise your cybersecurity awareness through this fun virtual escape room challenge. Teams of two to three participants will compete to win cash prizes up to $3,000. Free. Register online at https://www.csmd.edu/calendar/2025/04/cyber-escape-room-challenge.html.    
  

20th Annual JazzFest. April 4 and 5, 7:30 p.m. each evening. Hank Willoughby Foundation Center for the Arts (FA Building), La Plata Campus at 8730 Mitchell Road in La Plata. CSM presents a jazz festival every spring featuring ensembles consisting of both community and student members. This year’s concerts include:  

• The Randy Runyon Project. Friday, April 4 at 7:30 p.m. Hank Willoughby Foundation Center for the Arts (FA Building), La Plata Campus at 8730 Mitchell Road in La Plata. The ensemble is directed by Randy Runyon. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at https://www.csmd.edu/student-services/arts/tickets/index.html.   

• 20th Annual JazzFest: Charles County Public Schools All County Jazz Band, and CSM's Solid Brass Big Band, featuring world-renowned saxophonist Eric Marienthal. Saturday, April 5 at 7:30 p.m. Hank Willoughby Foundation Center for the Arts (FA Building), La Plata Campus at 8730 Mitchell Road in La Plata. This concert features Charles County Public Schools All County Jazz Band and CSM's Solid Brass Big Band, featuring world-renowned saxophonist Eric Marienthal. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at https://www.csmd.edu/student-services/arts/tickets/index.html.   

Connections Literary Series: Enzo Silon Surin. Wednesday, April 9 at 1 p.m. Building B, Multipurpose Rooms (Rooms 103/104/105), Prince Frederick Campus at 115 Williams Road in Prince Frederick. Join CSM for an afternoon lunch, talk, and reading with award-winning poet, educator, and social advocate Enzo Silon Surin. Surin is the founding editor and publisher of Central Square Press and 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 won the 21st annual Massachusetts Book Award and explores themes of trauma, resilience, and the Black youth experience in America. As a Haitian-born immigrant and Black poet who was displaced at the age of nine, Surin’s work examines the intersections of race, identity, and social justice. He currently serves as a visiting instructor in creative writing poetry at Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Free. https://www.csmd.edu/calendar/2025/04/connection-series-enzo-surin.html.   

The 15th Annual Nonprofit Institute Conference. Thursday, April 10 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Center for Business and Industry (BI Building), 113/113E, La Plata Campus at 8730 Mitchell Road in La Plata. Join CSM for this annual convening for nonprofits in Southern Maryland. This year’s theme is “Nonprofits Built for Success through Access, Momentum, and Mobility,” and the conference will feature networking, breakout sessions, and other activities to help nonprofit leaders advance their unique missions.  $65 per attendee; registration closes on April 7. Register at https://www.csmd.edu/programs-courses/non-credit/workforce-training/nonprofit-institute/conference-program-2025.html.   

Art of Innovation STEAM Festival. Saturday, April 12 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Velocity Center at 4465 Indian Head Highway in Indian Head. Join CSM for a free family-friendly event celebrating science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM) with hands-on experiences, interactive exhibits, and innovative demonstrations! See cutting-edge robots in action, explore mobile technology hubs featuring high-tech fabrication tools, enjoy live performances and panel discussions, and more. Free. Registration is encouraged but not required. Register at https://www.csmd.edu/calendar/2025/04/art-of-innovation-steam-festival-12.html.   

Ward Virts Concert Series: Junwen Liang, Piano. Saturday, April 12 at 2 p.m. Building B, Room 103/104/105, Prince Frederick Campus at 115 Williams Road in Prince Frederick. Join CSM for a performance by pianist Junwen Liang, who has been described as "a very gifted pianist and a musician of great sensitivity." He has won numerous awards and competitions, starting in his youth in China and throughout the United States and Europe. He maintains a very active career as a solo recitalist, collaborative pianist, and chamber musician. Free. https://www.csmd.edu/calendar/2025/04/junwen-liang-piano-4-12-25.html.   

MD Department of Labor Info Session for Military-Connected Students. Wednesday, April 16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Building C, Leonardtown Campus at Leonardtown Campus at 22950 Hollywood Road in Leonardtown. This session will provide guests with information regarding the American Legion, employment opportunities, how to file VA claims, and any other VA resources.  https://www.csmd.edu/student-services/veteran-military/index.html.  

Holiday: Easter, College Closed. All CSM Campuses will be closed Sunday, April 20.  

4th Annual Latino Fest: Environmental and Migrant Justice: Colombian Perspective - Acuerdo Humanitario Ya! Thursday, April 24 from 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. Campus Center (CC Building), Room 100, La Plata Campus at 8730 Mitchell Road in La Plata. Enjoy music from the Verny Varela Band, be inspired by the documentary “Acuerdo Humanitario Ya!,” and gain insight from a panel discussion featuring activists working social justice and human rights as they relate to the immigrant experience. Following the discussion, enjoy a meal from local restaurant Lalass Food. Free. https://www.csmd.edu/calendar/2025/04/4th-annual-latino-fest.html.   

Open Houses. Join CSM for a series of Open Houses to learn more about how CSM can help you meet your goals. Registration is encouraged but not required.  

Virtual Open House, Thursday, April 24 at 5 p.m. Free. https://www.csmd.edu/calendar/2025/04/open-house-virtual-apr24.html.   

Prince Frederick Campus Open House, Tuesday, April 29, at 5 p.m. at Building B, 103/104/105, Prince Frederick Campus at 115 Williams Road in Prince Frederick. https://www.csmd.edu/calendar/2025/04/open-house-pf-apr29.html.   

Leonardtown Campus Open House, Wednesday, April 30 at 5 p.m. at Building A, Room 206, Leonardtown Campus at 22950 Hollywood Road in Leonardtown. https://www.csmd.edu/calendar/2025/04/open-house-leon-apr30.html.   

Center for Trades and Energy Training Open House, Thursday, May 1 at 5 p.m. at the Center for Trades and Energy Training (CT Building), Lobby, Regional Hughesville Campus at 6170 Hughesville Station Place, in Hughesville at https://www.csmd.edu/calendar/2025/05/open-house-ctet-may1.html.   

Center for Health Sciences Open House, Thursday May 1 at 5 p.m. at the Center for Health Sciences (HS Building), Room 106A/B, Regional Hughesville Campus, 6105 Foster Lane in Hughesville at https://www.csmd.edu/calendar/2025/05/open-house-regi-may1.html.   

La Plata Campus Open House, Saturday, May 3 at 12 p.m., Center for Business and Industry (BI Building), Room 113E/103/104, La Plata Campus at 8730 Mitchell Road in La Plata. https://www.csmd.edu/calendar/2025/05/open-house-lapl-may3.html.  
  

Music Student Honors Recital. Wednesday, April 30 at 3 p.m. Hank Willoughby Foundation Center for the Arts (FA Building), La Plata Campus at 8730 Mitchell Road in La Plata. These recitals showcase student performers who have taken private instruction. Faculty members who teach private lessons will nominate students in their studios to perform in the recital. Students will present a variety of instrumental and vocal performances ranging in style from classical to jazz and popular music. Free. https://www.csmd.edu/calendar/2025/04/music-student-honors-recital-4-30-25.html.   

Latin Ensemble Concert: 'Música Caliente.' Wednesday, April 30 at 7:30 p.m. Hank Willoughby Foundation Center for the Arts (FA Building), La Plata Campus at 8730 Mitchell Road in La Plata. CSM’s Ritmo Caché Latin Ensemble will perform a program of a variety of Latin-American styles including salsa, cha-cha-chá, Tejano, Latin jazz, and Latin pop. The ensemble includes students in the music program as well as members of the community who share a love of Latin-American music. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at https://www.csmd.edu/student-services/arts/tickets/index.html.