CSM Connection                   

September 28, 2009

CSM celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month this Weds., Sept. 30 

On Wednesday, Sept. 30, the student group MAS (Multi-cultural Student Association) at CSM is sponsoring an all-day celebration in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.  The Mexican dance group, Xiotal, will perform from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the dining hall and there will be Mexican-themed food and displays. Then at 9 p.m. there will be salsa dance lessons in the dining hall. Hispanic Heritage Month runs from Sept. 15 - Oct. 15.

Average age of those attending college in the U.S. climbs to 25

A recent story on NBC's Today Show stated that the average age of undergraduate college students has now risen to 25.  At College of Saint Mary, this trend holds true with the average age of students on campus also being 25. The older-student-age trend is being linked to a number of factors including recent changes in the economy and the business community, along with individuals heading back to school to finish their bachelor's degree or get a degree in another area for greater professional opportunities. Members of the CSM Enrollment Office are available to comment on this topic and trends they have seen at CSM.

The Green Team at CSM sponsors electronics recycling event

The Green Team at College of Saint Mary - a group of students, faculty and staff that share the same vision of addressing environmental issues within our community by raising awareness of the issue and initiating a movement towards resolving the problem - is sponsoring an Electronics Recycling Event from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., on Tuesday, October 6. The group will be collecting old cell phones & chargers, mp3 players, batteries, and computers 2001 & newer on campus in the Math & Science Bldg. parking lot and on the CSM Plaza next to Mercy Hall. However, they will not collect old televisions or computer monitors. Following the collection, the group will transport the items to local electronics recycling facilities/companies.