The Towson University Police Department wishes TU students, faculty and staff a fun and safe Halloween. Halloween is a great time to dress up, go trick-or-treating and attend parties. Please follow these basic safety tips to ensure an enjoyable Halloween: Trust your instincts. If you see something suspicious, contact the police. Avoid being alone or isolated […]
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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 […]
TODAY – Smith Hall Sidewalk CLOSED due to Pumpkin Drop
Friday, October 26 from 12-1pm Due to the SPS Pumpkin Drop on Friday October 26th between 12-1pm, the sidewalk behind Smith Hall closest to the Glen will be closed for the hour.
LAST chance to sign up for the second session of Fall Group Exercise Classes at the TU Wellness Center!
Register Now for Your Favorite Group Exercise Classes Starting October 29, 2018! Whether you are a beginner or at an advanced level, we have a class for you. Our instructors provide a motivating environment with the attention of small group personal training. Check out the class schedule for morning, lunch time and after work classes. […]
Sikh: Turban and Identity by Amit and Naroop Photography Exhibition
Exhibit Dates: August 27th – October 26th, 8am – 5pm, UU 313 There are more than 25 million Sikhs around the world, which makes Sikhism the world’s fifth largest religion. Sikhs have been a vital part of the American fabric for over 125 years. This exhibit is a celebration of this identity and the Sikh […]
Are you looking to support local / small business?
When you order branded merchandise using AgoraCX, you can filter for ‘Local’ licensees when choosing the companies from which you’d like to see pricing. Local companies can usually source the same products the national companies can, and you get the advantage of having someone local who you can ask questions. Next time you need to […]
Early Voter Parking in Lot 23 at the Administration Building from tomorrow
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 […]
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 […]
Dissertation Defense Announcement for Fathe Jeribi
The Doctor of Science in Information Technology program invites the university community to a dissertation defense for Fathe Jeribi on November 16, 2018 at 1:00 pm in 7800 YR, 4th floor, Conference Room:459. Dissertation Title: Solar and Home Battery-Based Electricity Spot Market for Saudi Arabia Using Consortium and Negotiation Committee chair: Dr. Sungchul Hong, 410-704-6338, […]
Weekend Bus Trip Tickets
The International Student Association is pleased to invite members of the Towson University community to join on their bus trip to Washington DC on Saturday, October 27. Tickets are on sale at the Union Ticket Office ($20/TU students, $25/community members), and online at http://bit.ly/TUbustrips . The charter bus will leave campus at 9am and return […]
TODAY – Battlefields and Homefronts: World War I and Modern Life Speaker Series
Come hear Dr. Christopher Capozzola, Professor of History at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, present the keynote address in the Battlefields and Homefronts: World War I and Modern Life speaker series. For more information about the World War I Speaker Series, contact the Department of History at hist@towson.edu.
LAST WEEK! Sikh: Turban and Identity by Amit and Naroop Photography Exhibition
There are more than 25 million Sikhs around the world, which makes Sikhism the world’s fifth largest religion. Sikhs have been a vital part of the American fabric for over 125 years. This exhibit is a celebration of this identity and the Sikh American experience. The turban is an integral part of the Sikh identity. […]
Smith Hall Sidewalk CLOSED due to Pumpkin Drop
Friday, October 26 from 12-1pm Due to the SPS Pumpkin Drop on Friday October 26th between 12-1pm, the sidewalk behind Smith Hall closest to the Glen will be closed for the hour.
Share Your Lida Lee Tall School Memories Ahead of the November Reunion!
One of the best things about attending reunions is sharing memories and Special Collections & University Archives is looking to gather and preserve the memories connected to Towson’s Lida Lee Tall School (the model teaching school at Towson until 1991). Whether or not you can attend the upcoming Lida Lee Tall reunion, we hope you will […]
Assistive Technology Demo Day Next Week
Disability Support Services (DSS) and Delta Alpha Pi Honor Society present: Assistive Technology Demo Day Monday, October 29, 2018 11 am – 2 pm 1st Floor of the University Union Join us for this very special opportunity. Learn and experience some of the various assistive technologies used to provide equal access to all, including students […]
Basketball Season Parking Information
Parking & Transportation Services announces game day parking policies, as we get ready for the upcoming Basketball season: Lot 20 (Rear of SECU Arena) – will be closed three hours prior to game time Re-opens 90 minutes prior to game time to those with game day basketball and VIP parking permits. Lot 21 – Towson […]
Cook Library’s A-LIST Student Leader Program Now Accepting Applications
Cook Library is seeking 3 adventurous students interested in gaining hands-on experience in academia through a yearlong, paid leadership program. If you are passionate about promoting academic success, want to help enhance library visibility via innovative marketing or outreach, and are interested in helping students with research, we encourage you to apply. After receiving in-depth […]
Fall into shape at the TU Wellness Center! Sign up now, classes are filling fast!
Register Now for Your Favorite Group Exercise Classes Starting October 29, 2018! Whether you are a beginner or at an advanced level, we have a class for you. Our instructors provide a motivating environment with the attention of small group personal training. Check out the class schedule for morning, lunch time and after work classes. […]
OTS Training Workshops + Register for 2019 Workshops
WordPress for Faculty and Staff Thursday, October 25th, 2018 – 2:00pm-4:00pm – Cook 404A Give your individual website a professional look online with TU’s WordPress web publishing. Blackboard: Assignments Wednesday, October 31st, 2018 – 2:00pm-3:00pm – Cook 404A Learn basic features of Blackboard Assignments and grading. Blackboard: Interactive Tools Thursday, November 1st, 2018 – 2:30pm-3:30pm – […]
Participate in TU’s prescription take back day
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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