With Mike Noll, Training and Development Manager For the first time in the nation’s history, four generations are working side by side in the workplace. The diverse perspectives, motivations, attitudes and needs of these four generations have largely changed the dynamics of many workplaces. This one hour seminar will provide insight into the differences among […]
Archive | December, 2012
Contingent and Student Timesheet Reminder from Payroll
* Contingent and Student timesheets for the December 15 through December 28 are due by noon Friday, December 28. Please use the electronic Web timesheet program to complete and approve timesheets. Email reminders to supervisors of unapproved timesheets will not be sent since the University will be closed. The Payroll staff thanks you for your […]
Free Online Learning – Topics Include Massively Open Online Courses, Assessment Techniques for Teams and Teaching Online
Sloan-C Online Workshops for January, February and March OTS sponsors Towson’s membership to Sloan-C. With this membership, a limited number of Towson faculty members can attend two or more of the workshops below for free. Normally, these workshops cost $170 – $500 each. All courses are offered in a fully online format. Sloan-C’s 2013 workshops […]
Contingent and Student Timesheet Reminder from Payroll
* Contingent and Student timesheets for the December 15 through December 28 are due by noon Friday, December 28. Please use the electronic Web timesheet program to complete and approve timesheets. Email reminders to supervisors of unapproved timesheets will not be sent since the University will be closed. The Payroll staff thanks you for your […]
Free Workshops for Faculty and Staff during January
Please Note: If Towson University opens late on a date in which a workshop is scheduled, the workshop will be cancelled and will be rescheduled as soon as possible. Emergency Preparedness/Active Shooter Training (Recommended workshop for all faculty and staff) Emergency Preparedness – The possibility that a natural disaster, man–made disaster or criminal/terrorist act could […]
Beat the competition! Visit the Career Center during Minimester
Congratulations on the end of finals! The Career Center is OPEN during Minimester/Winter Break, and we’d like to invite you to get ahead of the competition by beginning your hunt for a job or internship NOW! Are you ready to get started? Meet with an advisor to improve your resume and cover letters, practice interviewing, […]
Reminder: Regular Timesheets Are Due Today!
This is a reminder that all regular timesheets for pay period 12/12/12-12/25/12 are due by 10 a.m. today, Wednesday, 12/19/12 because of the upcoming state holiday closings. Questions should be directed to Cheryl Harris, x46022 email: charris@towson.edu or Dave Curtis, x46018 email: dcurtis@towson.edu.
Tips and Training from the Office of Technology Services
Below is a list of our upcoming free training workshops. Scroll down to get this week’s software tip! Thursday, January 3 Smart Classroom Technology Orientation, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Cook 404A, Faculty Only SOFTWARE TIP OF THE WEEK VoIP Phone System Recording Alternate Greeting via the Website You may set up alternative voicemail greetings to […]
Planetarium Show, “What Was The Christmas Star?”
Dr. Alex Storrs will be presenting, “What Was the Christmas Star?” Please join us for this special holiday presentation, Friday, December 21 in the Watson-King Planetarium, Smith Hall, Room 521 with TWO show times; 7 p.m. AND 8 p.m.
Reminder: Winter Break Campus Access
The fall 2012 term is quickly coming to a close and the winter break will begin soon. Each year during winter break we struggle to maintain a balance: allowing access for those faculty and staff who have a bona fide need to be on campus while trying to maintain proper security for campus buildings and […]
You’ll find the link to “Current Students” on My TU after home page launch in January
Towson University’s new home page design will launch in mid-January 2013. The homepage link for Current Students will move to the “Top Navigation” bar so the link is accessible site wide. Students can access the Current Students page by clicking on My TU.
Towson University Foundation and Development Office Holiday Schedule
As many of you are aware, the end of the calendar year tends to be a busy time for gift processing. Many donors make their charitable contributions on or around December 31 in order to take advantage of tax deductions for the calendar year. In order to assist you in your planning, please note the […]
Weekly Meal Deals
Weekly Meal Deals for students on a meal plan. You can also visit our website for more information.
Increase in Computer Virus Activity
COMPUTER VIRUS AWARENESS Update your antivirus and scan regularly! The Office of Technology Services – Information Security has noted a significant increase in malware activity within the past month. Specifically, the Tdss Trojan has been spreading among student devices. WHAT IS THE TDSS TROJAN? The Tdss Trojan is malware that is designed to steal data being […]
“Join in January” The Wellness Center
If you haven’t tried the new Wellness Center yet, then here is your chance! JOIN IN JANUARY! Join anytime in January and February is FREE! You won’t pay any membership dues until March. Membership dues are only $25 a month (if you sign a year contract) and $30 if you pay month-to-month. We make fitness […]
Envirofest: Towson University’s 5th Annual Environmental Conference
Date of Conference: Saturday, April 27, 2013 Location: 3rd Floor, University Union Event Start: 10 a.m. This year’s EnviroFest will continue a tradition of provoking thought and action regarding the environment and the effects of human decisions. Additionally, this conference will feature a Career Resource & Mentoring Room to promote green careers and to help students plan […]
Contingent and Student Timesheet Reminder from Payroll
* Contingent and Student timesheets for the December 15 through December 28 pay period should be completed and approved before leaving for the holiday break, with the exception of those employees who will be working during the break. Timesheet approvals are due by noon Friday, December 28. Please use the electronic Web timesheet program to complete and […]
Basketball Doubleheader this Wednesday!
Happy Holidays Tiger Fans! This Wednesday, December 19 Towson Athletics invites you out to enjoy a Basketball doubleheader starting at 5 p.m. as the Lady Tigers take on Bucknell. Following the conclusion of that game, fans can enjoy watching the Men’s Basketball team take on Coppin State at 7:30 p.m. For students, admission is free […]
TUSC Brown Bag: Working with Multiple Generations in the Workplace
With Mike Noll, Training and Development Manager For the first time in the nation’s history, four generations are working side by side in the workplace. The diverse perspectives, motivations, attitudes and needs of these four generations have largely changed the dynamics of many workplaces. This one hour seminar will provide insight into the differences among […]
Windows 8: OTS and Partners Charting Campus Deployment Strategy
Microsoft released Windows 8 to the public on October 26, 2012, as its latest operating system. As in the past, the Office of Technology Services (OTS) is collaborating with other technology professionals on campus to evaluate and test the new operating system. Windows 8 introduces significant changes in the user interface aimed at touch-screen computers, […]
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