Faculty Guild Webinar: Teaching Success at Towson University. In this complimentary webinar you’ll hear directly about the connections TU is making between sustained faculty development, classroom instruction and student success. Featured Speakers: – Jane Neapolitan, Ed.D. Assistant Provost, Office of Academic Innovation, Towson University – Sora Rosen, Professor of Psychology, Towson University Wednesday, November 14 […]
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 […]
College Awareness Day – Student volunteers needed
Roland Park Elementary/Middle School would like to invite you to participate in our annual College Awareness Day! The event is on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 from 9:30 am-12:30 pm. Roland Park Elementary Middle School 5207 Roland Ave, Baltimore, MD 21210 This is an event where each college sets up a table display where current students […]
Global Humanities Program Lecture
Prof. Margherita Pampinella (TU, Foreign Languages) will present “Deciphering the Land: Artistic Cartography in Early Modern Italy,” on Thursday, Nov. 8, at 6 PM in LA 3150. Reception to follow. This event is sponsored by the Graduate Program in Global Humanities and the Ancient Mediterranean Studies Program.
Geographers by Another Name Speaker Series
Come hear Dr. Christian Koot, Chair of the Department of History, talk about “Imagining the West Indies: An Early English Map of Montserrat” on Wednesday, November 14, at 3:30pm in the College of Liberal Arts building, room 4310. For more information, contact the Department of Geography and Environmental Planning at geography@towson.edu.
Mid-Atlantic CIO Forum meeting announcement!
CIO Forum November 15 2018 Meeting Announcement Final
OTS Training Workshops + Quickly Give Your Document a Makeover
Blackboard: Collaborate Ultra Monday, November 12th, 2018 – 2:00pm-3:00pm – Cook 404A Discover new ways engage your students through Blackboard Collaborate. Panopto: Lecture Recording Software Tuesday, November 13th, 2018 – 10:00am-12:00pm Cook 404A Utilize instructional recording software to enhance your course. Excel: Fundamentals Wednesday, November 14th, 2018 – 9:00am-12:00pm – Cook 404A Form a solid foundation […]
Network Upgrades: Schedule for 2019
The Office of Technology Services (OTS) is upgrading network equipment in several campus buildings. After many months of preparation, OTS has developed an upgrade plan that will minimize disruption to normal business operations, targeting January, Spring Break, and Summer Sessions for most of the work. Each upgrade has been organized to minimize the amount of time […]
Be aware: new phishing technique on the rise
Don’t fall for it! The Office of Information Security (OIS) in the Office of Technology Services (OTS) warns about a phishing technique that is being used to target faculty and staff. About the scam Hackers use the name of an upper management TU employee in your department and ask if you’re “available.” Your response confirms […]
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 on Tuesday, Nov. 13 between 12-1pm for free pizza in Psychology #408. Study abroad staff and alumni will be available to chat with […]
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 […]
2011 Nobel Peace Prize Winner to Speak at TU on Saturday, November 10
Come hear Leymah Gbowee, 2011 Nobel Peace Prize winner, on Saturday, November 10, at 7:00pm in the Lecture Hall building, room 238. For more information, please visit http://wp.towson.edu/iajournal/.
What do you think about the Health Center? Please fill out this survey to let us know!
The Health Center is interested in learning more about how students utilize and interact with the Health Center. We’d love to hear from you! All students are invited to complete the 5 minute survey. Even if you’ve never heard of the Health Center before, we’d love to hear from you! Please complete the survey by […]
Lecture Today on the History of American Immigration
The American Studies Program’s Making Sense of America Lecture Series and the Department of History present “The ‘Immigration Problem’: 1917 and 2017,” a lecture by Katherine Benton-Cohen of Georgetown University and an OAH Distinguished Lecturer, on Wednesday, November 7, at 3:30pm in the College of Liberal Arts building, room 4310. This lecture is sponsored by the American Studies Program, the Interdisciplinary […]
Food Insecurity and FoodShare Program Information
There are two initiatives to address food insecurity on our campus: Food Insecurity is defined as the state of being without reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food. The Food Insecurity Support Fund was created to address the immediate need of students experiencing food insecurity. Stephanie Baker serves as the Program Manager […]
Apply for a $5,000 scholarship opportunity!
The Mid-Atlantic CIO Forum is excited to announce that they will once again be offering a scholarship worth up to $5,000 for the Spring 2019 semester. This unique opportunity provides students with the chance to receive a generous scholarship as well as the opportunity to network with some of the biggest CIOs in the country. […]
LudoSport Light Saber Fitness
Delta Alpha Pi International Honor Society is hosting a Light Saber Fitness program. Join us for one of these exciting fitness sessions. “Do. Or do not. There is no Try!” – Yoda Registration is required and spots are limited so please sign up! Students and community members are welcome. Sessions: Saturday 11/10 from 10am-12pm Saturday […]
Are you searching for a job or internship? Handshake can help!
Update your Handshake profile to enhance your job and internship search! Complete your profile with current and past work experiences, volunteer opportunities, student organizations, skills, relevant coursework, and more. When you customize your account, you have a greater chance of finding a job or internship. Your search becomes more personalized, including jobs and internships related […]
Thesis Defense Announcement for Naureen Khan
The Secondary Education department invites the university community to a thesis defense for Naureen Khan on Monday, 11/19/18 at 3:30 pm in HH 110. Thesis title: Immigrant Students’ Construction of Academic Self-Efficacy in an Urban High School Committee chair: Dr. Todd Kenreich, 410-704-5897, tkenreich@towson.edu
Honors College Information Session Today!
The Honors College invites current Towson University freshmen and sophomores to learn how to join the Honors College and the benefits and opportunities afforded through Honors College participation. Students in any major can apply, as long as you have 59 or fewer completed credits after the fall term. Add some academic rigor and interdisciplinary experience […]
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