If you cannot make SOAR, you might want to view Summer 2021 and 2022 Hawk Talks found below:
July 26th, 2022 Recording: Meeting Orientation Leaders and Learning How to SOAR
August 2nd, 2022 Recording: Student Success Services and the Office of Accessibility Services
August 9th, 2022 Recording: How to Wow! Getting Ready to Move In
May 18 2021
Welcome to eSOAR
Join us for a Welcome Session which will provide an overview of summer tasks, eSOAR expectations and logistics. This informative event is hosted by St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s President Tuajuanda Jordan.
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May 25, 2021
CORE 101 and Beyond: What to Expect Your First Semester
Learn about Core 101 and the other requirements that shape the first-year experience. Hosted by Dr. Kelly Neiles, Chair of Chemistry and Biochemistry, as well as other faculty and student leaders.
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June 1, 2021
Get to Know the Career Development Center
Join Ciara Williams, Associate Director of Career Education, as we discuss The Career Development Center. Find out how SMCM connects students and alumni of St. Mary’s College of Maryland with experiential opportunities, networking experiences, and professional skill development.
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June 8, 2021
Ins and Outs of Paying for College
Hosted by Rob Maddox, Director of Student Financial Assistance. Mr. Maddox will answer questions and cover important information regarding scholarships and the financial aid process.
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June 15, 2021
Accessibility & ADA Support: Transitioning to College
Hosted by Dr. Katy Arnett, Faculty Advisor for Accessibility Services, and Megan Pietryka, Assistant Coordinator for Accessibility Services.
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June 22, 2021
Academic and Student Support Services at SMCM
Hosted by Joanne Goldwater, Associate Dean for Retention and Student Success, and Mary Dorsey, Director of Academic Support Student Services.
June 2, 2021
Athletic and Recreational Opportunities at SMCM
Hosted by Crystal Gibson, Director of Athletics and Recreation, and joined by the Directors of Recreational, Intramural and Club opportunities- Tom Fisher and Maribeth Ganzell.
July 6, 2021
Accessing Health Care, Counseling, and Advocacy Services at The Wellness Center
Hosted by Wellness Center Director Laurie Scherer.
July 13 – 2 Concurrent Events, 2021
Navigating the Path to a Health-Related Career
Hosted by Dr. Andy Koch, Chair of the Health Science Advisory Committee.
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Where To? An Introduction to All Things Global
Hosted by Aurora Margarita-Goldkamp, Director of International Education.
July 20, 2021
Tough Kitchen Table Conversations to Have with Your Student
Hosted by Michael Dunn, Asst. Vice President of Equity & Inclusion, and Helen Ann Lawless, Inclusion & Title IX Investigator and Prevention Specialist.
July 2, 2021
IDEA2
Hear what the SMCM community is doing to provide a supportive, diverse, and inclusive environment. Hosted by the leaders of the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access & Accountability Program – Dr. Jose’ Ballesteros, Director of Equity Programming, Kelsey Bush, Interim Chief Diversity Officer, and Michael Dunn, Asst. Vice President of Equity & Inclusion.
August 3, 2021
Return to “Normal”? What to Expect this Fall
Learn the expectations for living and learning this fall with Provost Dr. Mike Wick and Jerri Howland, Vice President for Student Affairs.
August 10, 2021
How to WOW
Find out the details of move-in, Week of Welcome, and your first week of academics and campus life. Hosted by Dr. Christine Wooley, Associate Dean of Curriculum, and Derek Young, Executive Director of Student Life and Dean of Students.