Towson University is closed for the Thanksgiving holiday from Wednesday, November 21, 2018, through Friday, November 23, 2018. Staff in departments that observe non-traditional work hours and schedules, or which perform essential functions, should discuss coverage with their supervisors. Below is a sample time sheet to use as a guide for the Thanksgiving holiday. You […]
Join the Postpartum BODIES Research Study!
Are you pregnant and about to have a baby? Or did you recently have a baby? If so, join the Postpartum BODIES [Behavioral Observation of Diet, Image, & Exercise Study] Research Study at Towson University! Participants will receive a FREE Fitbit Charge HR 2! For more information or to sign up, please contact Dr. Jaime […]
Attention Students: spots will fill fast!! Sign up today for your 11/30/18 free physical fitness assessment!
Are you a student interested in learning how you perform on a physical fitness assessment? If so, the Department of Kinesiology Exercise Science Students will be happy to assist you! On Friday, November 30th in Burdick 102, Exercise Science students will be conducting free comprehensive physical fitness assessments for students to include resting heart rate, resting blood pressure, body composition, […]
Utilizing Campus Resources to Create a Support System
Utilizing Campus Resources to Create a Support System Tuesday, November 13, 2018 12:30-1:30 pm CLA 2130 Learn how to utilize campus resources to create a support system at Towson through this interactive workshop presented by a Student Academic Advisor(SAA). SAA will also be available to answer advising questions during this time.
Extended Downtime for OTS’ Maintenance Window: ImageNow unavailable this weekend
ImageNow will be unavailable Friday, November 16 at noon through Monday, November 19 at 8 a.m. for scheduled system maintenance. About the maintenance OTS will attempt to update the ImageNow desktop client to the latest version via an automated push. Systems online over the weekend will receive the new client. If the system is not […]
Protect yourself from fraud and scams- Identity Theft Workshop today
All faculty and staff are invited to attend an identity theft/keep it safe seminar in AD 120 from noon to 1 p.m. today. PNC Bank will be presenting, and light refreshments will be provided. A PNC Bank branch representative will cover the following topics: How to guard against identity theft and the types of insurance […]
How Fit Are You? Come to Burdick Hall and Find Out for Free!
Participant registration is required. Please use this link to sign up to be a participant: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0b4da4a92bab9-fall18
Build Your Own 3D Files!
Friday, November 16, 2018 12-3 p.m. Cook 404B – OAI’s Active Learning Lab Join the Office of Academic Innovation to produce your very own 3D file! In this workshop, participants will practice using photogrammetry to create 3D models of small objects and learn about the management and […]
Contingent Faculty, Staff and Student Timesheets Due Early
Timesheets for the November 10 through November 23 pay period are due by 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 20, because of the upcoming Thanksgiving holidays. Please use the electronic Web timesheet program to complete and approve timesheets for the pay period in order to meet the early deadline. It is extremely important that BOTH the employee and […]
Learn how to support the TU LGBTQ+ community
The next Ally Training will be on Thursday, November 15 from 5:30pm – 7:30pm in CLA 2310. TU’s Ally Training provides resources, tools and strategies for supporting LGBTQ+ communities. Ally Trainings are offered throughout the year and are open to TU students, staff and faculty. Topics include LGBTQ+ terminology, pronouns, bias and discrimination, and strategies […]
Reserve a room for your phone or Skype interview
Did you know that you could reserve a room in the Career Center for a phone or Skype interview? Make a good impression by interviewing in a quiet, professional setting that is free from distractions. To reserve your space, log in to Handshake and make a “Request an Interview Room” appointment. Requests are first come, […]
Still time to register for the Mid-Atlantic CIO Forum
CIO Forum November 15 2018 Meeting Announcement Final
RA Selection Information Sessions
Are you interested in becoming a Resident Assistant for the 2019-2020 academic school year? You must attend one of the information sessions to be a candidate! Please see attached graphic for more information. If you have any questions, please email us at residentassistant@towson.edu.
Multiculturalism in Action Brown Bag Series
Wednesday, November 14, 12:00 to 1:15pm, College of Liberal Arts, room 3150 “Vicarious traumatization and the implications for professionals supporting diverse student populations in higher education” Joel Bolling, M.A., Senior Director, Student Development & Diversity Vicarious trauma is an ongoing area of research related to burnout and compassion fatigue through secondary trauma exposure. Primarily studied in social workers, emergency […]
Using the IVR to make dependent changes during open enrollment
Regular faculty and staff currently enrolled in the state of Maryland benefit plans make changes over the phone via the Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system by following the instructions in your open enrollment packet. November 28 is the last day the IVR is available. There are special instructions for making dependent changes. The instructions are noted in the left […]
TODAY! Free Lunch for Student Veterans!
Are you a student veteran? Do you utilize GI Bill benefits at TU? The Study Abroad Office would like to say thank you to our student veterans for their service! Drop by TODAY, Tuesday, Nov. 13 between 12-1pm for free pizza in Psychology #408. Study abroad staff and alumni will be available to chat with […]
SPEAKTU: Report Ethics and Compliance Violations
The Office of General Counsel introducing our first University-wide ethics and compliance hotline —SpeakTU. SpeakTU allows any Towson University community member or visitor to report faculty, staff, or student employee ethics and compliance violations by calling 877-773-2588 (877-SPEAKTU) or by filing an online report. This phone and web-based reporting service operates 24 hours a day, […]
Breathe Easy 5K Registration
Come run/walk and learn some quit facts at our free Breathe Easy 5K! Register here! Free bandanas and a raffle for a chance to win a basket of UStore merchandise. November 17, sign in at Tiger Plaza starting at 8:15a, the run/walk will begin at 9a. Contact Alex Jensen at ajense6@students.towson.edu for more information.
Dean’s Sabbatical Series
Dean’s Sabbatical Series – November 14 at 12:00 in CK 507 Building Global Citizens: A Blueprint for Education Reform – by Todd Kenreich How well are schools keeping up with our changing world? Are schools preparing students for global citizenship in an interdependent world of nearly 8 billion people? Over the last fifty years, there have […]
Multiculturalism in Action Brown Bag Series
Wednesday, November 14, 12:00 to 1:15pm, College of Liberal Arts, room 3150 “Vicarious traumatization and the implications for professionals supporting diverse student populations in higher education” Joel Bolling, M.A., Senior Director, Student Development & Diversity Vicarious trauma is an ongoing area of research related to burnout and compassion fatigue through secondary trauma exposure. Primarily studied in social workers, emergency […]
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