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Dissertation Defense Announcement for Terris King

The Department of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science invites the university community to ScD in Occupational Science candidate Terris King’s final dissertation defense on Friday, October 19that 10:00 am in the Psychology building, room 206. The dissertation is titled “African American Culinary Ministers’ Perceptions and Beliefs about Meal Preparation and Eating Practices.” The Dissertation Committee […]

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University Senate Meeting 10/15/18

The next University Senate meeting will be held on Monday, 10/15/18 from 4-6pm in LA 4310. Review the meeting agenda. As a reminder, all University Senate meetings are open to the campus community. Learn more about the University Senate.

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On Sale: International Student Association Day 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, and online at http://bit.ly/TUbustrips . The charter bus will leave campus at 9am and return by 9:30pm. Participants will […]

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Tiger Reels Closes TODAY

While there will no longer be rentals available on campus, students will be able to purchase any remaining movie titles at the USTORE at closeout prices. Students are also encouraged to utilize the Towson branch of the Baltimore County Public Library, which has many movie and TV show DVDs available to be checked out for […]

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Celebrate 20 Tigers who have earned their stripes

Help us celebrate our accomplished young alumni at this year’s Twenty Tigers in Their Twenties Join us as we recognize Twenty Tigers for their accomplishments in their careers, within their communities or at Towson University. Mix and mingle with fellow alumni, family, friends and community members before we celebrate this year’s recipients. Bring your business […]

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IDIS Presents: Race & Racism Across the Americas

All are welcome to experience Kombilesa Mi, an Afro-Colombian Hip Hop group from San Basilio De Palenque. Kombilesa Mi sings about the unique culture and language of their community. The event will take place on Thursday, October 18th at 8:00pm in Ballroom A of West Village Commons. For more information please contact Lea Ramsdell at ramsdell@towson.edu.

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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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Assessment Annual Reports 2017-2018 Deadline Reminder

The annual reports for programs and core courses are due on November 1, 2018. On November 2, 2018, the editing option in the Planning Module will be disabled for the 2017-2018 annual reports to allow the Associate Deans to review the reports. As such, no changes or additions may be made to Annual Reports after […]

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OTS Training Workshops + Easily Add Screenshots in MS Office

Office 365: OneDrive Wednesday, October 10th, 2018 – 10:00am-12:00pm – Cook 404A Collaborate, store and create documents and files using Microsoft OneDrive. Blackboard: Collaborate Ultra Tuesday, October 16th, 2018 – 11:00am-12:00pm – Cook 404A Discover new ways engage your students through Blackboard Collaborate. Excel: Advanced Tuesday, October 16th, 2018 – 1:00pm-4:00pm – Cook 404A Maximize the […]

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Voting – Absentee Ballot

Are You Ready to Vote? The General Election is coming up on Tuesday, November 6th. We know you’ll want to cast your ballot! In order to be ready for Election Day: Check your voter registration status: The deadline to register online to vote is Tuesday, October 16. In Maryland Any other State  Plan how you’re […]

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Only Two Days Left- Closing of Tiger Reels

While there will no longer be rentals available on campus, students will be able to purchase any remaining movie titles at the USTORE at closeout prices. Students are also encouraged to utilize the Towson branch of the Baltimore County Public Library, which has many movie and TV show DVDs available to be checked out for […]

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Blood, Flowers, & Frescoes: Coming of Age in Early Greece

Please join us today, Wednesday, 10 October 2018, at 5pm in LA 4310 for Dr. Emily S.K. Anderson’s lecture “Blood, Flowers, and Frescoes: Coming of Age in Early Greece.” Dr. Anderson is Assistant Professor of Classics at Johns Hopkins University. She is the author of the book Seals, Craft, and Community in Bronze Age Crete (Cambridge […]

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International Student Association Bus Trip

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, and online at http://bit.ly/TUbustrips . The charter bus will leave campus at 9:00AM and return by 9:30PM. Participants will […]

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TUNE Yard Sale – Recruiting sellers, vendors and of course buyers!

Towson University in Northeastern MD (TUNE) is holding its 2nd Annual Community Yard Sale on Saturday, October 20th from 8am-12 noon.  TUNE is located at 510 Thomas Run Rd. in Bel Air, MD.  Folks who would like to sell new or gently used clothing, jewelry, artwork, housewares, collectibles and other desirable items are invited to […]

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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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University Assessment Software

We have some exciting news! The Office of Assessment is pleased to announce the release of our assessment software the Planning Module. The software will provide our users with an easier way to navigate the interface. The new interface is user-friendly and allows users to search for their departments and/or programs. Additional system capabilities include an […]

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LGBTQ+ Students, Alumni, Faculty and Staff Mixer

Join us to connect with LGBTQ+ students, alumni, faculty and staff. Guests are welcome to come! Heavy hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar will be provided. There is no cost to attend this event. Friday, October 19 6:30-8:30 pm Minnegan Room in the Field House RSVP by Wednesday, October 10 For more information contact Alexa […]

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Book Signing & Presentation by Sam Polakoff ’86

Bringing Your Book to Life: A Presentation & Signing by Sci-Fi Author, Sam Polakoff ‘86. Have you ever wanted to write a book, but weren’t sure where to start? Join alumnus Sam Polakoff ’86 as he discusses his new sci-fi thriller, Hiatus. He will also talk about the writing process and how to balance writing with […]

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Don’t touch that phone

As of October 1, all orders for branded promotional material must be placed through AgoraCX. This new system provides users access to all of TU’s officially licensed vendors and gives the university greater control over its trademarks. When you order branded promo items for your department or group, don’t just call the one company you […]

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TOMORROW’s Multiculturalism in Action Brown Bag Series

Wednesday, October 10, 12:00 to 1:15pm, College of Liberal Arts, room 3150 “English proficiency: The ‘primary concern’ of culturally & linguistically diverse nursing students?” Dr. Jennifer Mott-Smith, Department of English The majority of articles examining the education of culturally and linguistically diverse nursing students concludes that language proficiency is a major barrier to this group’s success. However, these articles […]

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