Community Volunteer Fair. 6-8 p.m., Nov. 1. North Point High School gymnasium, 2500 Davis Road, Waldorf. The Nonprofit Institute of CSM is partnering with North Point High School Parent Teacher Student Organization to host a free Community Volunteer Fair featuring more than 45 local nonprofit organizations seeking to bring together people who are eager to volunteer and organizations offering opportunities to get involved in the community. Vendor registration (free) is open for Southern Maryland nonprofits, civic organizations and government agencies. 301-659-3182. Visit https://vsmd.csmd.edu/#/
CSM Health Pathways Information Session. 1 p.m., Nov. 2. College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, B Building, Room 315, 22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown. This CSM Health Pathways Information Session, given in collaboration by the Division of Health Sciences and the Department of Continuing Education/Workforce Development, will offer information about all of the college’s Health Sciences programs as well as information about the competitive admissions and petition process. Open to anyone interested in pursuing a health program (credit or non-credit) at CSM. Free. 301-934-7631. To RSVP, visit https://www.csmd.edu/programs-courses/credit/academic-divisions/hea/health-sciences-information-sessions.
CSM Connections Literary Series: Poet Alan King. 7:30 p.m., Nov. 2. College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Flagship Building, Room 119. Poet Alan King, an author, poet, journalist and videographer, will present a reading of his work. $3 in advance; $5 at the event; or $3 with CSM student ID. bxoffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828, www.csmd.edu/community/connections-literary-series/connections-readings/.
CSM Southern Maryland Concert Band Concert. 8 p.m., Nov. 3. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Theatre, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. The Southern Maryland Concert Band, under the direction of Michael Peerless, is a community-based concert band comprised of amateur and professional community musicians and CSM students. $7 adults, $5 seniors/military with ID/youth of high school age and younger; adult tickets are $5 when purchased before the day of the concert. bxoffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828, www.csmd.edu/community/the-arts/music/concert-band/index.
CSM FAFSA Completion Session. 1-4 p.m., Nov. 4. College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, Building C, Room 214, 22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown. Those who need help completing their 2019-20 FAFSA are invited to receive assistance at a FAFSA Completion Session at the College of Southern Maryland. Open to the community. Free. For a list of materials to bring with you, visit https://www.csmd.edu/calendar/admissions/leonardtown/FAFSA-Completion-session-11.4.18. For information, contact the CSM Financial Assistance Office at 301-934-7531 or finaid@csmd.edu.
CSM Night of Engineering. 6-7:30 p.m., Nov. 7. College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, Building A, Auditorium, 22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown. Night of Engineering is an opportunity to get information about the College of Southern Maryland’s Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering partnership with the University of Maryland College Park & Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), located at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station in St. Mary’s County. Free. RSVP at http://stem.csmd.edu/events_night_of_engineering.html. 301-934-7566.
CSM Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery Artist Lecture: Reni Gower. 2:30 p.m., Nov. 8. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Community Education (CE) Building, Room CE-101, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. The artist will present a talk about the exhibit “Proof Perfect,” which has been on display at the Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery. A reception will follow the talk. The gallery is open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday; and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free. 301-934-7828, www.csmd.edu/Arts/HungerfordGallery.html.
CSM Faculty Excellence Lecture Series: Provocations – Universal Healthcare. 7 p.m., Nov. 8. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Learning Resource Center (LR Building), Room LR-102, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Naila Russell DNP, FNP-BC, an assistant professor of nursing at the College of Southern Maryland and a practicing family nurse practitioner will lecture on “Is Universal Healthcare Cover Possible in a Capitalistic Society?” The lecture is free, but tickets are required and can be obtained at bxoffc@csmd.edu. For more on the series, call 301-934-7578, email Stephen Johnson at sjohnson2@csmd.edu or visit www.csmd.edu/calendar/arts/laplata/CSM-Faculty-Excellence-Lecture-Series-Provocations-11-8-18.
CSM Ward Virts Concert Series: Jones-Holton-Faulkner Jazz Trio. 3 p.m., Nov. 11. College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Building B, Multipurpose Room, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick. The Jones-Holton-Faulkner Jazz Trio will perform. Free. www.csmd.edu/community/the-arts/music/ward-virts-series/index.
CSM Productions Auditions. 6 p.m., Nov. 12-13. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Theatre, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Open auditions will be held for two upcoming CSM productions. Participants are asked to prepare a one-minute monologue. There are roles for performers ages 8 and older. Visit www.csmd.edu/community/the-arts/theatre-and-dance/auditions/index.
CSM Spring Semester Registration Begins. Nov. 12-16, depending on current student credit status. Spring registration at the College of Southern Maryland begins Nov. 12 for current students with 45+ credits; Nov. 13 for current students with 30+ credits; Nov. 14 for current students with 15+ credits; Nov. 15 for current students with 1+ credits; and Nov. 16 for new students. https://www.csmd.edu/apply-register/.
CSM Dual Enrollment Parent Night. 6-8 p.m., Nov. 13. College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Building B, Multipurpose Room, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick. Learn about the opportunities for high school students to enroll in college classes on College of Southern Maryland campuses or receive college credit with CSM’s partnerships with the local school system for In-School Dual Math, English and Access CSM classes. Free. RSVP at https://www.csmd.edu/apply-register/credit/steps-to-enroll-credit-courses/highschool-student-admissions/dual-enrollment-student-admissions/index.html.
CSM Dual Enrollment Parent Night. 6-8 p.m., Nov. 14. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Center for Business and Industry (BI Building), Room 113, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Learn about the opportunities for high school students to enroll in college classes on College of Southern Maryland campuses or receive college credit with CSM’s partnerships with the local school system for In-School Dual Math, English and Access CSM classes. Free. RSVP at https://www.csmd.edu/apply-register/credit/steps-to-enroll-credit-courses/highschool-student-admissions/dual-enrollment-student-admissions/index.html.
CSM Dual Enrollment Parent Night. 6-8 p.m., Nov. 15. College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, Building A, Room 206, 22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown. Learn about the opportunities for high school students to enroll in college classes on College of Southern Maryland campuses or receive college credit with CSM’s partnerships with the local school system for In-School Dual Math, English and Access CSM classes. Free. RSVP at https://www.csmd.edu/apply-register/credit/steps-to-enroll-credit-courses/highschool-student-admissions/dual-enrollment-student-admissions/index.html.
CSM Health Pathways Information Session. 1 p.m., Nov. 16. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Community Education Building (CE), Room CE-101, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. This CSM Health Pathways Information Session, given in collaboration by the Division of Health Sciences and the Department of Continuing Education/Workforce Development, will offer information about all of the college’s Health Sciences programs as well as information about the competitive admissions and petition process. Open to anyone interested in pursuing a health program (credit or non-credit) at CSM. Free. 301-934-7631. To RSVP, visit https://www.csmd.edu/programs-courses/credit/academic-divisions/hea/health-sciences-information-sessions.
CSM Benny C. Morgan Series: Jazz One, “The Great American Songbook.” 3 p.m., Nov. 17. College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, Building A, Room 206, 22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown. The group Jazz One will perform American favorites. Free. 301-934-7828, www.csmd.edu/community/the-arts/music/benny-c-morgan-series/index.
CSM Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery Exhibit: Chris Troutman, Time and Line: Drawing and Narrative. Nov. 19-Dec. 13. College of Southern Maryland, Fine Arts Center, Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Exhibition will feature work by artist Chris Troutman, who draws human figures in contemporary urban settings presented from unexpected vantage points. The gallery is open 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday. Free. www.csmd.edu/community/the-arts/visual-arts/hungerford-gallery/index.
CSM Closes for Thanksgiving Break. Nov. 21-25. The College of Southern Maryland will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday from Nov. 21-25. For full academic calendar, visit https://www.csmd.edu/programs-courses/credit/academic-calendar/index.html.
CSM Celebrates #GivingTuesday. Nov. 27. The College of Southern Maryland Foundation will join thousands of colleges and nonprofits around the world for one common purpose: to celebrate generosity by participating in #GivingTuesday, a 24-hour online giving event on Nov. 27. Make an impact in the community by donating to CSM scholarships and programs. Gifts of every size, contributed on #GivingTuesday will help transform lives in Southern Maryland. Visit https://foundation.csmd.edu/news-events/giving-tuesday.
CSM Main Stage: Hawk Talk. 2:30 p.m., Nov. 27. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Theatre, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Discussion related to an upcoming Main Stage production. Free. www.csmd.edu/Arts.
CSM Native American Heritage Celebration. 2:30-4 p.m., Nov. 29. College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Building B, Room 104, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick. Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with a one-hour dance and cultural lesson by Piscataway Indian dancers. https://www.piscatawayindians.com/laie. For more information, email RPerez@csmd.edu.
CSM Health Pathways Information Session. 1 p.m., Nov. 30. College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Building A, Room 236, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick. This CSM Health Pathways Information Session, given in collaboration by the Division of Health Sciences and the Department of Continuing Education/workforce Development, will offer information about all of the college’s Health Sciences programs as well as information about the competitive admissions and petition process. Open to anyone interested in pursuing a health program (credit or non-credit) at CSM. Free. 301-934-7631. To RSVP, visit https://www.csmd.edu/programs-courses/credit/academic-divisions/hea/health-sciences-information-sessions.
CSM’s campuses are accessible to patrons with disabilities. Audio description for the visually impaired and sign language interpretation for the hearing impaired are available with a minimum two-week advance notice. If you are interested in these services, please contact the academic support/ADA coordinator at 301-934-7614.