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School of Emerging Technologies: Call for Proposals for Seed Funding

The School of Emerging Technologies calls for proposals by Towson University faculty for seed funding for interdisciplinary projects that begin in Summer 2014 and run as late as Summer 2016.   Technology is changing how we look at the world. All areas have been affected- science, liberal arts, humanities, the health professions, communications, business and […]

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OAI: Course Redesign Towson Style – Call for Proposals

The Office of Academic Innovation is now accepting applications for Course Redesign—Towson Style. Background information, the call for proposals and interviews with professors who have participated in course redesign can be found on the OAI website. Deadlines: ·         Stage 1 – Interested faculty should submit a concept paper (max. 5 pages, 12-point font) by December 11, 2013. ·         Stage 2 –  Participants […]

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Accommodating DSS Registered Students During Final Exams

Final Exams are taking place from December 12 through December 18. Students receiving testing accommodations should be contacting you soon requesting appointment dates and times to take their exams in Disability Support Services’ Testing Center. Our students are encouraged to be proactive by either handing you a Testing Request Form in person, or submitting an […]

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Thesis Defense Announcement for Michael DeWald

The Psychology Program invites the university community to a thesis defense for Michael DeWald at 10:00 a.m. on December 12, 2013 in LA 5360.  The thesis is titled “Bah, Bah Black Sheep, Have you any Political Pull?“. Thesis Committee Chair, Dr. Geoffrey Munro

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Stuff-a-Bus final stretch comes to a close at President Loeschke’s Holiday Party

Hello University staff and students!  The 2013 Stuff-a-Bus drive is officially a week old today, and as we enter the final stretch we at the Veterans Center want to extend a hearty thank you to all of those who have done their part and been involved up to this point. But our work is not […]

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DSS Students: Have you arranged your final exams accommodations yet?

Final Exams are taking place from December 12 through December 18. Be sure to contact the Testing Center in Disability Support Services to schedule your exam dates & times by calling (410) 704-4699, emailing at dsstesting@towson.edu, or stopping by AD 228. Remember to be proactive with your professors by either handing them a Testing Request […]

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WV Commons Functional Exercise This Friday

On Friday, December 13, 2013, the Office of Emergency Preparedness and the Police Department will be conducting a shelter-in-place exercise in the West Village Commons. The exercise will commence at approximately 9:30 a.m. and be completed by approximately 9:45 a.m. Access to the building will not be permitted during these times. We will exercise the […]

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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 […]

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New USPS Prices for 2014

The United States Postal Service (USPS) has announced proposed price changes for 2014, including increasing the price of a First-Class Mail single-piece letter from 46 cents to 49 cents. Highlights of the new single-piece First-Class Mail pricing, effective Jan. 26, 2014, include: Letters (1 oz.) — 3-cent increase to 49 cents Letters additional ounces —  […]

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Faculty and Staff Kudos

Faculty Kudos College of Education Richard E. Vatz (Department of Instructional Leadership and Professional Development) organized, chaired and presented a panel titled “The Obama Presidency and Republican Opposition Watch in Year Five: The Rhetoric and Politics of Governing and Forging Foreign Policy” at the National Communication Association (NCA) national convention in Washington in November.  He […]

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PeopleSoft Online Services Unavailable

The Student, Human Resources, and Payroll applications of PeopleSoft Online Services will be unavailable from 7 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. Thursday, December 12, to allow for software maintenance. The PeopleSoft Financials system will not be impacted and will remain available during this period. A post will be placed on the OTS Alerts website when the […]

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Floats and Floats!

Join Campus Recreation, the Wellness and Alcohol & Drug Peer Educators and CAB at this awesome pre-finals POOL PARTY! Monday December 9, 2013 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Burdick Pool. Float around and de-stress before finals kick in! Pool games, floats, mac & cheese, pigs in blankets, chips, lemonade, root beer float station, a […]

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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) On Campus 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, December 11th 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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Winter Commencement Parking Information

Towson University’s Winter Commencement will be held Thursday, December 19 and Friday, December 20, 2013. There will be a 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. ceremony December 19 and a 10 a.m. ceremony December 20.  In order to successfully manage the traffic and parking demands associated with the ceremony, we ask that you follow the parking and traffic […]

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Krispy Kreme outside PAWS!

Today, from 9am-2pm outside of PAWS, CASU (Chinese American Student Union) will be holding its final fundraiser for the semester. Come out and get some donuts before the end of the semester and good luck as you study for finals! For questions Contact us at: TowsonCASU@gmail.com

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Stressed about finals? Join us at Destress Fest this week!

Join Student Activities in a week of activities organized to help you de-stress during finals. From a trail mix bar to free massages there is something every day that you can take part in.  For the full schedule of events visit www.towson.edu/studentactivities. For questions or please contact Liz Rapoport at erapoport@towson.edu ,  410-704-2411

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Commuter Appreciation Day: Smiling With Santa!

Come make your own holiday cards and decorate mugs while snapping some pictures with Santa! Free food will be served. For more information, please contact Off-Campus Student Services at (410) 704-3307 or visit www.towson.edu/commuters. Contact information: oebiri1@students.towson.edu

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Off-Campus Shuttle Schedule for 2014 Winter Session

As a service enhancement to the community, Parking & Transportation Services will provide abbreviated off-campus shuttle service during the Winter Session from Thursday, January 2, 2014 until Wednesday, January 22, 2014.   During this time we will continue to provide limited services to off-campus locations for those who are taking classes during the mini-mester.  Buses will […]

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Mature Student Lunch Today!

Are you over the age of 23? Come enjoy a free lunch today at noon in the Center for Student Diversity, University Union 313.  Come and unwind before finals with lunch, games, giveaways, and end of the year financial advice. The Mature Students Lunch and Peer Support Group takes place on the second Monday of every […]

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Reminder: Regular Timesheets Are Due Today!

All regular timesheets for pay period 11/27/13-12/10/13 are due by 10 a.m. today, Monday, 12/9/13 because of the upcoming state holiday closings.    Questions should be directed to Davia McKenzie, x4-6022 email: dmckenzie@towson.edu or Dave Curtis, x4-6018 email: dcurtis@towson.edu.

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