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Don’t get TRICKED by online scams. Stop by Cook Library today for a TREAT.

Stop by the Office of Information Security’s (OIS) table in Cook Library lobby TODAY from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. for treats. Plus you can try an interactive phishing quiz, and use a special service see if you have an account that’s been compromised in a data breach. OIS offers these tips for avoiding the scary scams […]

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Early Voter Parking in Lot 23 at the Administration Building

Early voting will occur at the Administration Building, daily, from Thursday October 25 through Thursday, November 1. Those participating in early voting can park in Lot 23, in front of the Administration Building. Voters will have access to the lot from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day. A higher voter turnout is expected for […]

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TODAY: Geographers by Another Name Speaker Series

  Come hear Dr. Doug Herman from the Smithsonian Institute talk about “The Art of Navigation and Land Finding in the Pacific Ocean” TODAY, Wednesday, October 31, 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.

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Enjoy FREE treats and Meet a Grad Student!

Interested in Graduate Education? Swing by the Union first floor in front of PAWS café on Thursday, November 1st  from noon until 2 pm and chat about TU graduate school with a current student over baked treats. Take advantage of this opportunity to gather an insider’s point of view about their graduate career at Towson. […]

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Moving Beyond Chrismukkah: How We Think About Christian-Jewish Interfaith Families

The Jewish Studies Program invites everyone to “Moving Beyond Chrismukkah: How We Think About Christian-Jewish Interfaith Families” on Monday, November 5th at 5pm in LA 4110. The speaker, Dr. Samira Mehta, is an Assistant Professor of American religion at Albright College in Reading, PA. She is the author of Beyond Chrismukkah: The Christian-Jewish Interfaith Family […]

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Trying to make sense of the role of immigration in American elections? Find out about how immigration has shaped American politics

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 […]

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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 […]

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TUPD’s Halloween Tricks and Treats

Come join Towson University Police (TUPD) for TRICKS and TREATS, Crime Prevention, Safety Tips and FREE Candy on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Please stop by the haunting Community Outreach offices located in the University Union room 200F, and the West Village Commons room 201 for an informal discussion about campus safety.  TUPD will provide bags of candy […]

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Family Arts Day

Drop-in for a day of art making, dance workshops and interactive gallery tours all inspired by the current exhibitions in the Center for Arts galleries and Asian Arts and Culture Center. The day’s activities are designed and guided by Towson University students, faculty and staff.  This event is always free and open to the public. Visitors […]

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A Reminder this Halloween: “We’re a Culture, Not a costume”

TU joins Ohio University and universities across the country in reminding our community this Halloween that: “We’re a culture, not a costume.” Halloween costumes that are based on ethnic, racial, religious, gender, ability, and other cultural stereotypes are hurtful and reduce people’s identities into caricatures. Your intent may be far different than the impact: what […]

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Opera in a Can | The Three Little Pigs

TU’s opera outreach program, Opera in a Can, presents John Davie’s enduring adaptation of this timeless fairy tale set to the music of Mozart. Children are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite fairy tale character. Creative activities for children at 10:15 a.m. Saturday, November 3, 2018 9:30am and 11:00am Recital Hall, CA 3066 Center […]

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Early Voter Parking in Lot 23 at the Administration Building

Early voting will occur at the Administration Building, daily, from Thursday October 25 through Thursday, November 1. Those participating in early voting can park in Lot 23, in front of the Administration Building. Voters will have access to the lot from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day. A higher voter turnout is expected for […]

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Enjoy some FREE treats and Meet a Grad Student

Interested in Graduate Education? Swing by the Union first floor in front of PAWS café on Thursday, November 1st  from noon until 2 pm and chat about TU graduate school with a current student over baked treats. Take advantage of this opportunity to gather an insider’s point of view about their graduate career at Towson. […]

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The purple flags on Cook Beach are coming down

If you’ve walked by Cook Beach in the month of October, you’ve probably noticed the purple flags spread out across the lawn. Well this Wednesday, they will be coming down as we reach the end of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Sexual Assault Peer Educators (SAPEs) have taken national statistics about domestic violence and applied […]

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Assistive Technology Demo Day – UPDATE

This event has been postponed. Stay tuned for a future announcement.

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Early Voter Parking in Lot 23 at the Administration Building till November 1

Early voting will occur at the Administration Building, daily, from Thursday October 25 through Thursday, November 1. Those participating in early voting can park in Lot 23, in front of the Administration Building. Voters will have access to the lot from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day. A higher voter turnout is expected for […]

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Parking and Transportation Notice – Basketball Season Parking Information

As the upcoming Towson Tigers Basketball season draws near, Parking & Transportation Services wants to inform the campus community about game day parking policies for Stadium lots near SECU Arena and Towson Center.  Please follow the direction of posted signs and staff. Lot 20 (Rear of SECU Arena) – will be closed three hours prior […]

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Speaker Series: With Liberty and Justice for All

Join us for the Division of Student Affairs Diversity Speaker series featuring Julián Castro and Dr. Michael Benitez, Jr. on Thursday, November 8th, at 7pm, SECU Arena. This event is FREE and open to the public. Doors open at 6:30pm. Speakers’ remarks will be followed by a moderated Q&A with Dr. Alison McCartney, Department of […]

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Register for the Tiger Trot Homecoming 5K!

Celebrate Towson University’s Homecoming by participating in the fourth annual Tiger Trot Homecoming 5K! The race takes place on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. Students, faculty, staff, alumni, family and community members are all encouraged to participate. Runners will receive a long sleeve dri-fit shirt.  For more information or to register, visit https://www.towson.edu/studentlife/activities/recreation/campusrec/about/events.html

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Participate in TU’s prescription take back day tomorrow

The TUPD is working with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to host a prescription drug take-back day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 27, 2018. Representatives from both agencies will be on the second floor of the University Union to collect unwanted/unused prescription drugs for safe disposal. Students, faculty, staff, visitors and […]

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