College of Southern Maryland student reporter, Arie Moore, attended three campus events during the Fall 2019 semester to gain a unique and witty perspective to student life at the college.
These included the Fall Fest, Student Club Showcase and Snow Coming events, with Moore sharing his insights of all things Hawk.
Being a part of student life at CSM–from athletics, Student Government, or a variety of student clubs and organizations–enriches the student experience outside the classroom...
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U.S. Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Executive Director Leslie D. Taylor to Deliver Graduation Keynote
The College of Southern Maryland will recognize 508 candidates for 465 degrees and 255 certificates during its 21st Winter Commencement Jan. 16 at the La Plata Campus. The graduates range in age from 19 to 62 with nearly 33 percent from Charles County, 32.5 percent from St. Mary’s County, 26 percent from Calvert County and the remainder from out of the area. Of the associate’s...
CSM CSM 2019 in Review and Looking Ahead with 2020 Vision: Showcasing Student Support and Celebrating Student Successes
As the decade closes out, the College of Southern Maryland Media Relations Team pauses to reflect on the great things that have been happening at CSM this year. Celebrating the achievements of our students has been a recurring theme that weaves itself through all of CSM’s news coverage.
What’s been most important to you? Based on our reader statistics, reading about the successes of our students tops your list. The news about 2018 Alumnus Max Bode making headlines playing soccer...
Reach your wellness goals today, with the Wellness, Fitness, and Aquatics Department at the College of Southern Maryland which is now offering personalized wellness services. They will provide each client with education, guidance and motivation, to safely improve your health and wellness. Get started today by visiting https://www.csmd.edu/programs-courses/non-credit/personal-enrichment/wellness-fitness-and-aquatics/index
CSM Reopens After Winter Break. Jan. 2, 2020. College of Southern Maryland (CSM), all campuses. All CSM campuses will resume regular operations Jan. 2 after being closed for Winter Break. Visit www.csmd.edu.
CSM Fitness Centers Announce New Hours. Jan. 3. College of Southern Maryland (CSM), La Plata and Leonardtown campuses. The CSM La Plata and Leonardtown Wellness, Fitness and Aquatic facilities will begin new hours of operation Jan. 3. The La Plata Fitness Center and pool will open at 6...
In February, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan proclaimed 2019 as the Year of the Veteran in Maryland. The yearlong observance is to raise awareness of the brave service and sacrifice United States veterans and families have made for Maryland and the country. Also in 2019 and for the fifth consecutive year, CSM was identified as a Military Friendly® post-secondary school for veterans and their spouses. The 2019-2020 Military Friendly® listing, which is determined by VIQTORY, a service-disabled...
Members of the Calvert County Chamber of Commerce presented the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Foundation with $2,100 for student scholarships during the chamber’s annual holiday Business After Hours event hosted by CSM at its Prince Frederick Campus.
The check represents the largest amount the Calvert County Chamber of Commerce has contributed in a single year to the college, topping last year’s gift of $2,000.
CSM President Dr. Maureen Murphy thanked the chamber and event attendees...
CSM This Holiday, CSM’s Financial Services Division Gifts the College’s Hawk Feeders, Micro-Pantries On All 4 Campuses
For a decade now, employees who work for the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Financial Services Division have joined as a group during the season of giving to support those in need in the community. Each year, the division supports a different charity or non-profit.
This year, their donations went toward filling CSM’s Hawk Feeders – micro-pantries that are made available to all students at each of CSM’s four campuses.
Among the team’s donations were dry foods, individually packaged...
From left, guest substitute Zumba Instructor Lisa Hoover and CSM Zumba Instructor Maria Geno Rothback enjoy festivities during the class holiday party.
The Wednesday 10:15 a.m. Zumba class at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Wellness and Aquatics Center on the Leonardtown Campus doesn’t mess around when it comes to keeping fit, team building, community service and enjoying the spirit of the holiday.
This year, the group celebrated the season with a “Silver and Black and Rock the...
College of Southern Maryland (CSM) students enrolled in the First Year Seminar (FYS) chipped in as a team to purchase a bicycle for a 7-year-old boy from the Leonardtown Campus-based Giving Tree initiative where local families are adopted and gifts are donated by staff and students.
In addition, the Leonardtown Student Association hosted an annual holiday party on campus and wrapped the donated gifts Dec. 10.
Leonardtown Student Association members help wrap presents donated to area needy...
Each semester in December and May, the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) invites the public to hear from contributors to the ‘Connections Literary Magazine’ publication. The magazine is a regional literary journal published twice a year that features the very best poems, stories, artwork and photography of Southern Maryland. Also included is featured material from visiting writers.
Click on the video below to hear from several contributors to the fall Connections as they read their stories...
The College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) six Guided Pathways will lead you to a rewarding career or prepare you for transfer to a bachelor’s degree program.
The college’s 92 programs were placed within six program clusters to help focus students as they begin their coursework. The Guided Pathways approach simplifies the process for students and helps to identify the credit or non-credit program that’s right for them by grouping similar programs.
The six pathways include: art and...
Members of the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) La Plata Campus Engineering Club decided to do something special for area first responders this holiday season. As a way to show their appreciation, the club hand-made cards and stuffed gift boxes with cookies, nuts, snacks and teas and delivered the gifts to the volunteer men and women of the La Plata Volunteer Fire Department, the law enforcement officers at the La Plata Police Department and the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, and to...
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) will close at 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20 for its winter break and will reopen at 8 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020. The last day of full-term, 12-week and Minisession classes is Dec. 16.
The winter break closure affects all facilities, including the campuses’ fitness centers and pools.
Even though CSM is closed for winter break, Winter Session begins Dec. 19. Classes begin for spring full-term and Minisession I Jan. 21.
Winter Commencement will be at 6...
CSM CSM Fitness Instructor Credits a Tiny Aspirin and MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital for Saving Her Life; Reminds Us to Eat Mindfully During Holidays
Thanks to our community partner MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, this article is reprinted in its entirety from Healthy-Living Magazine Winter 2019 with permission.
Deanna Rothstein isn’t someone you’d expect to see being wheeled back for open heart surgery.
As a fitness instructor, the Leonardtown woman is focused on wellness in her personal and professional life. She is positive, ambitious, and enthusiastic about health.
Deanna works in the Wellness and Aquatics Center at the College of...
CSM Giving Tuesday Demonstrates Spirit of Giving at CSM as 247 Alumni, Employees and Friends Donate More than $137,800 To Support Student Success
With student support at the forefront, the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Foundation saw generosity in action as 247 individuals provided more than $137,800 during this year’s Giving Tuesday to initiatives that provide scholarships, programming and leadership potential for students at CSM.
A thank you squad of CSM students visited faculty and staff members and made calls to donors throughout Giving Tuesday to personally thank them for their generosity and support of student success at...
Solid Brass Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Randy Runyon, will perform at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM), La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Center (FA Building), Brad and Linda Gottfried Theater Dec. 14 at 8 p.m. Solid Brass Jazz Ensemble is comprised of CSM students, local high school students, community members and local professional musicians.
CSM’s jazz ensemble, Solid Brass, performs at last year’s Holiday Jazz Concert. The concert will be held this year on Dec. 14 at the La...
The College of Southern Maryland recognized 70 students Dec. 10 for completing their Continuing Education and Workforce Development Healthcare programs in a traditional pinning ceremony.
“What an exciting day for our 70 completers, and those who are receiving their pins this afternoon of our Continuing Education and Workforce Development Healthcare programs in clinical medical assistant, certified nursing assistant, geriatric nursing assistant, dental assistant, electrocardiogram...
Registration Now Open for Spring Semester That Begins January 24
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is now providing special opportunities for homeschoolers during the school year.
Known for its outstanding Kids’ and Teen College educational courses during the summer months, CSM is offering multiple fall and spring semester courses that are designed for kindergarten through 12th grade homeschooled students. The first classes were offered this fall semester, and registration is...
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) was recognized for its talented marketing efforts at the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) District 1 Conference held in Providence, Rhode Island, Nov. 11-13.
CSM received one silver and two gold Medallion Awards. The NCMPR Medallion Awards recognize outstanding achievement in design and communication at community and technical colleges in each of NCMPR’s seven districts. The regional competition is exclusive to marketing and...