7-6 Weekly HawkTalk Student e-Newsletter

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calendarImportant Dates

  • July 7: Classes begin for Summer 6-Week Term II
  • July 27: Last day to withdraw without a grade or change a credit to an audit (or vice versa) for Summer 13-Week Term
  • Aug. 7: Last day to withdraw without a grade or change a credit to an audit (or vice versa) for Summer 6-Week Term II

Announcements

Apply for Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ Science and Environmental Internships

Use your passion for science and conservation to make a difference right here in Southern Maryland. STEM students are invited to apply for Âé¶¹Ö±²¥'s research and field experience opportunities. Whether you're interested in laboratory research, environmental stewardship, wildlife field research, or a combination of these experiences, you'll gain hands-on experience while working alongside faculty and community partners. Opportunities include:

  • joining a professional research team at the University of Maryland's Chesapeake Biological Laboratory,
  • managing large-scale river cleanups and helping launch a regional environmental education campaign,
  • or tracking horseshoe crab populations during late-night tidal sessions along Southern Maryland beaches.
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Hungry?

View the on-campus dining, snacking, and beverage offerings, including the 24-hour smart vending machines and the Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ Café on the La Plata Campus! 
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Meet Our Faculty: Dr. Sima Saeidi

Real Stories - Dr. Sima SaeidiThis week, HawkTalk features Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ Physics Professor Dr. Sima Saeidi:

"My academic interests include condensed matter physics, materials science, and physics education. Throughout my academic career, I have conducted research in areas including graphene, thin-film materials, and nanotechnology.”

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Student Resources

Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ College Survival Guide

The College Survival Guide is a recurring feature that directs members of the Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ community to free resources and support for whatever challenges they may be facing. At Âé¶¹Ö±²¥, no Hawk has to fly alone.

NOT SURE YOU CAN AFFORD GROCERIES? It’s hard to focus on your studies and your goals when you’re not sure where your next meal is coming from. Âé¶¹Ö±²¥’s Hawk Pantry is available on all four campuses for students experiencing food insecurity. Any current Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ student or employee in need can receive up to 30 pounds of food per week, at zero cost and with complete confidentiality.

In Case You Missed It

Apply for Summer Graduation by Aug. 1

If you will complete your program of study this summer, don’t forget to apply to graduate! The summer graduation application deadline is Friday, Aug. 1.
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Don’t Get Dropped for Nonpayment

The deadline to pay for fall classes is July 29. If you register on July 29 or later, payment is due upon registration. Need to pay your semester bill in monthly installments? Sign up for the Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ Payment Plan.
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Scholarship Finder

One Application, 200+ Scholarships: Scholarship Finder Open for 2026-27

Âé¶¹Ö±²¥’s Scholarship Finder is open for the 2026-27 academic year. Apply for more than 200 Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ scholarships with just one application. (Don’t forget to submit your if you haven’t already!)
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Aug
24

Return of the Hawks Welcome Week

10:00 AM
Aug
24

Celebration Station: It’s Your Day!

12:00 PM
Aug
25

Return of the Hawks Welcome Week

10:00 AM
Aug
31

Lucky Lounge Bingo Edition

12:00 PM
Sep
1

Crafternoon

12:00 PM
Sep
2

Crafternoon

12:00 PM
Sep
8

So You Think You Can Trivia

12:00 PM
Sep
8

Crafternoon

12:00 PM
Sep
9

Crafternoon

12:00 PM
Sep
10

Cue The Popcorn

12:00 PM
Sep
10

Decoding Your Assignments

12:30 PM
Sep
17

Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ Birthday Celebration

10:00 AM
Sep
17

Beyond The Fade

3:00 PM
Sep
18

SGA Student Body Meeting

12:00 PM
Sep
21

Cue The Popcorn

12:00 PM
Sep
22

Lucky Lounge Bingo Edition

12:00 PM
Sep
23

Searching for Sources

11:00 AM
Sep
24

So You Think You Can Trivia

12:00 PM
Sep
29

Celebration Station: It’s Your Day!

12:00 PM
Oct
5

Get-It-Done Productivity Sprint

10:30 AM
Oct
5

So You Think You Can Trivia

12:00 PM
Oct
6

Get-It-Done Productivity Sprint

10:30 AM
Oct
7

Brain Break

11:00 AM
Oct
8

Brain Break

11:00 AM
Oct
28

Creating Outlines

12:00 PM
Oct
29

Cue The Popcorn

12:00 PM
Nov
10

AI Chatbot Hallucinations

1:00 PM
Nov
11

AI Chatbot Hallucinations

1:00 PM
Dec
7

Get-It-Done Productivity Sprint

10:30 AM
Dec
8

Get-It-Done Productivity Sprint

10:30 AM
Dec
9

Brain Break

11:00 AM
Dec
10

Brain Break

11:00 AM
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