Timesheets for the November 16 through November 29 pay period are due by noon Wednesday, November 27 because of the Thanksgiving holiday closings. Please use the electronic Web timesheet program to complete and approve the student and contingent timesheets for the pay period in order to meet the early deadline. It is extremely important that […]
Archive | November, 2013
Mental Health Panel Discussion: Dispelling Myths About Living With Mental Illness & Recovery
NAMI on Campus, Active Minds, The Counseling Center and On Our Own Maryland, have compiled a panel of speakers focused on experiences with mental illness and recovery. The event aims to educate attendees about the realities of living with mental illness, provide resources on how to seek services and offer hope to individuals that may […]
Celebrating Diversity Through Digital Storytelling
Thursday, December 5, 2013 at 6 p.m. UU Chesapeake I Last year the Center for Student Diversity (CSD) introduced the concept of digital storytelling to our students and student organizations. We are bringing it back for a second year and asking students to share their stories relating to social justice. We will share everyone’s submissions […]
Campus Recreation Services Thanksgiving hours
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, all Campus Recreation Services facilities will operate according to the following schedule: Tuesday, November 26: Fitness Center and Gymnasiums: 6:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. Burdick Pool: 7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. (no evening open swim) Burdick Field: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Main Office: […]
Honors College Applications for Current TU Students Due December 1
The TU Honors College encourages students in all majors to challenge themselves academically, support their community, and assume leadership roles. Honors College students enjoy small honors classes (of no more than twenty students), individualized research and internship experiences, early registration for courses, eligibility to live in honors housing, scholarships, and participation in honors conferences and events. […]
Volunteers Needed for Stuff-A-Bus
We are nearing December and the Stuff-a-Bus drive is soon. The Veterans Center is having volunteers come to the Psychology Building room 107 to wrap donation boxes before they are placed around the various locations on campus. A website has been created to not only offer more information for folks who are interested, but the […]
Faculty Kudos
College of Education Richard E. Vatz, Department of Instructional Leadership and Professional Development, appeared on Fox news nationally Nov. 7-8 to comment on President Obama’s promises to ensure that the Affordable Health Care Act would not make anyone lose their coverage or their doctor. Locally, he appeared Nov. 7 on WBFF to talk about the […]
Redoubtable Dons
This academic year is the 25th anniversary of the Redoubtable Dons, a cross-disciplinary meeting of Towson professors. We share our specializations or work in progress in a non-specialized way with people from accounting to zoology and help to make our large campus smaller and its collegiality stronger. Please attend any or all the fall meetings […]
International Café this Saturday
What: International Café When: Saturday, November 23, 8PM – 11 PM Where: PAWS, University Union, 1st floor Want to win a Kindle Fire? Then come to the International Café for an evening of coffee and snacks, DJ, singing, dancing, prizes and much more! The International Café is a great place to meet new people […]
Join us Today for the Last Glen-Woods Clean-Up!
Join us in cleaning up the Glen today, Friday, November 22th from 12-4pm! This is a great way to complete your student group service hours conveniently on campus. We’ll be cleaning up the area between the Gazebo and Pavilion behind Smith Hall and pulling the invasive species English Ivy. We’ll be meeting at the Gazebo near […]
Win a gift card to Towson Town Center!
Want a gift card to Towson Town Center? Of course you do! 1) “Like” us at CareerCenterTU 2) Post a response to our “Question of the Day” 3) Entries must be made on Friday, November 22 between 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. TWO winners will be chosen by random selection to receive a $25.00 gift […]
Make ‘Em Laugh Today!
Join CAB for a night of laughs! This comedy show will be hosted by Towson’s own Alex Sprecher, who won the Comedy Competition last year! The openers for this event include Towson students Kevin Kutner and Kris Krueger. The headliner will be a local comedy group from Baltimore, Color Me Funny! The show starts at […]
Karen Dugger – “A Celebration of Life”
Dear Colleagues On November 11, 2013 after a long and heroic struggle with breast cancer, Karen Dugger, Chairperson of the Department of Women’s Studies passed away at her home in Pennsylvania. Karen taught in the Sociology and Anthropology Department at Bucknell University from 1984-1999 and Chaired the Department from 1993-1998. She also served as the […]
The Great American Smokeout is TODAY!
The health benefits of quitting start immediately. Quitting while you are younger will reduce your health risks more, but quitting at any age can give back years of life that would be lost by continuing to smoke. The American Cancer Society marks the Great American Smokeout on the third Thursday of November each year by […]
5 Spots Remain for tonight’s $tart $mart Salary Negotiation Workshop!
There are a few remaining spots open for the $tart $mart Salary Negotiation Workshop tonight at 6pm in Chesapeake 3. Come learn how to negotiate for the salary you deserve. How confident salary negotiation works? Come meet some women who have done it and won! This event will provide students opportunities to network with some […]
“Awkward Conversation Starters for Thanksgiving Dinner” – latest Thriving Tiger post
Read the latest post from the Thriving Tiger blog: “Awkward Conversation Starters for Thanksgiving Dinner.” Read it, print it, and share it at www.thrivingtiger.wordpress.com.
Reminder: Regular Timesheets Are Due Today!
This is a reminder that all regular timesheets for pay period 11/13/13-11/26/13 are due by 10 a.m. today, Thursday, 11/21/13 because of the upcoming state closing for the Thanksgiving Day holiday. Questions should be directed to Davia McKenzie, x4-6022 email: dmckenzie@towson.edu or Dave Curtis, x4-6018 email: dcurtis@towson.edu.
Last Glen Woods Clean Up Day!
Join us in cleaning up the Glen on Friday, November 22th from 12-4pm! This is a great way to complete your student group service hours conveniently on campus. We’ll be cleaning up the area between the Gazebo and Pavilion behind Smith Hall and pulling the invasive species English Ivy. We’ll be meeting at the Gazebo […]
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) On Campus Open Member Meeting
Towson University’s new graduate-led student group of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is holding a member meeting next Wednesday, November 20th at 2:30pm in LA3209. This is a fantastic group that has the potential to make a real difference regarding mental health on campus and in the surrounding community. We would like to bring in the […]
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