Contingent and Student timesheets for the December 14 through December 27 are due by noon today, December 27. Please use the electronic Web timesheet program to complete and approve timesheets. It is extremely important that BOTH the employee and supervisor approve the timesheet. Email reminders to supervisors of unapproved timesheets will not be sent since […]
Archive | December, 2013
Hatha Yoga at the Wellness Center
The Wellness Center (located at 1 Olympic Place) is offering a weekly yoga class for all interested Faculty/Staff. Shay Wanigasinghe, a graduate of Yama Studio-Yoga Therapeutics, will be teaching Hatha Yoga, a yoga style centered around gentle poses and energy breathing. The goal of Shay’s class will be to help participants gradually reduce stress levels […]
2014 Significant Date Calendars Available
The new 2014 Significant Date Calendar is now posted on the calendar website via the My TU portal here, as well as on the Human Resources Timekeeping webpage here. The calendar applies to all regular staff, 12-month faculty, librarians, 10 month faculty and contingent staff. The calendar cards will be distributed to all departments when […]
Hatha Yoga at the Wellness Center
The Wellness Center (located at 1 Olympic Place) is offering a weekly yoga class for all interested Faculty/Staff. Shay Wanigasinghe, a graduate of Yama Studio-Yoga Therapeutics, will be teaching Hatha Yoga, a yoga style centered around gentle poses and energy breathing. The goal of Shay’s class will be to help participants gradually reduce stress levels […]
Counseling Center Listserv – Correction
The Counseling Center has created a listserv for the TU community to obtain monthly updates on Counseling Center services, and events. The email for the listserv is CounselingCenter.news@lists.towson.edu. The listserv is geared towards faculty/staff and will include info such as how to refer students to the Center. Staff may sign up at https://sympa.towson.edu/sympa.
Towson University Joins the Clinton Global Initiative University Network
Towson, Maryland— Towson University has joined the Clinton Global Initiative University Network, a growing consortium of colleges and universities that support, mentor, and provide seed funding to student leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs who are developing solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Towson University is now one of more than 35 colleges and […]
Viewing Parties to Be Held for FCS Semifinal Game Saturday
In the NCAA FCS playoffs, they are down to four teams – and the Tigers are one of them. Thanks to their 49-39 win over No. 2 Eastern Illinois, the Tigers have advanced to NCAA FCS semi-finals where they will face No. 3 Eastern Washington on Saturday, Dec. 21 at 2:00 p.m. (EST). Vewing parties […]
Department of Health Science Dress Drive
The Department of Health Science is supporting their community health interns who are working on a project at the Saint Agnes Hospital Cancer Institute. Please donate a gently used semi-formal or formal dress to help local teens who have been affected by breast cancer. Dresses will be sold for an affordable price at the “Say […]
Campus Recreation Services end-of-semester hours
Campus Recreation Services’ holiday hours begin on Wednesday, December 18. Wednesday, December 18: 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) Main Office: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Climbing Gym: Closed Thursday, December 19 through Wednesday, January 1: […]
Planetarium Show: “What Was the Christmas Star?”
Dr. Alex Storrs, Department of Physics, Astronomy and Geosciences, will present a planetarium show titled, “What Was the Christmas Star?” in the Watson-King Planetarium, Smith Hall, Room 521. We discuss possibilities for the star mentioned in the Gospel of Matthew (and nowhere else) in light of some recent speculation about ancient astrology, as well as […]
Winter break checklist – follow this before you leave!
Campus energy usage often skyrockets during cold weather. Before you leave your office/residence, turn off and unplug the following: Lights Cell phone & tablet chargers Coffee makers Computers (only students should turn off/unplug computers; faculty and staff should log-off to allow for software updates. The university’s power management software will reduce faculty/staff computers’ energy consumption […]
Reminder: Regular Timesheets Are Due Today!
All regular timesheets for pay period 12/11/13-12/24/13 are due by 10 a.m. today, Wednesday, 12/18/13 because of the upcoming state holiday closings. Questions should be directed to Davia McKenzie, x46022 email: dmckenzie@towson.edu or Dave Curtis, x46018 email: dcurtis@towson.edu.
Win $200 in the Black History Month Art Contest
In celebration of Black History Month 2014, the Center for Student Diversity is proud to announce its first annual Black History Month Art Competition. To enter participants must submit an original work of art that focuses on an aspect of the black experience in America and encompasses the 2014 Black History Month theme, “Transforming Our […]
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 […]
Campus access during winter break
During winter break, December 23, 2013 through January 1, 2014, university buildings will not be opened by the university police. Faculty and staff wishing to access buildings or offices during this time will need to provide their own means of entry, either with their OneCard or a conventional key. If you would like to access […]
TUPD’s 4th Annual Blanket Drive – Donate Now!
For the past three holiday seasons, the Towson University Police Department has worked with St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore to collect new or gently used blankets or sheets for the homeless. St. Vincent de Paul is a leading provider of community services to people suffering from the effects of hunger, homelessness and poverty in […]
Cook Library Media Collection Services are Moving to the 3rd Floor
Cook Library’s Media Collection Services are moving in January! The following changes will happen at the start of the spring semester: All checkout or in-library use of media items will occur at the 3rd floor Circulation Desk. Equipment for listening and viewing will be relocated to the 3rd floor, near the reference collection. Media […]
Bits & Bytes: Taking Great Photos with your iPhone
With the size and portability of the iPhone, more and more people are using it as their number one camera taking device. Join us for this Bits and Bytes session on Taking Great Photos with your iPhone. In this session, you will learn the following: Using HDR for photos Using the AE/AF lock Using Burst […]
WebEx Web Conferencing Now Available to All Faculty & Staff
Did you know that Towson University provides a web conferencing tool for hosting online meetings? WebEx is a web-based collaborative technology that allows users to share resources (documents, desktop, web browser, applications, etc.) remotely and communicate with each other using voice, video, and chat. This technology may be used to conduct online courses, meet with […]
DEADLINE EXTENDED: Nominate a Star TODAY! USM Board of Regents Staff Awards
THERE IS STILL TIME to nominate a colleague for the 2014 University System of Maryland Board of Regents Staff Awards! The University System of Maryland Board of Regents Staff Awards are the highest honor bestowed upon non-exempt and exempt employees with at least 5 years of experience by the Council of University System Staff (CUSS). The TUSC […]
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