College of Liberal Arts Andrew Diemer (History) is the author of “The Quaker and the Colonist: Moses Sheppard, Samuel Ford McGill, and Transatlantic Slavery across the Color Line,” in Quakers & Abolition, edited by Brycchan Carey and Geoffrey Plank and published by the University of Illinois Press. Benjamin Fisher (History) gave a Starr Seminar presentation […]
Archive | April, 2014
Anthropology Games
Matthew Durington, Associate Professor, in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology & Criminal Justice will be presenting his Sabbatical talk. Friday, May 2, 2014 Liberal Arts room 3303 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Gaming and “gamification” have become serious topics for both academic research and curricular enhancement in higher education. This talk will describe the prototype […]
FREE Screenings for Stroke Survivors with Arm/Hand Dysfunction
The Occupational Therapy Center is offering free screenings for stroke survivors who are at least one year post stroke, would like a review and “tune up” of exercises, and/or splint repair for the arm and/or hand affected by their stroke. Screenings are open to any Towson University faculty, staff, or student, as well as members […]
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks – A Conversation with the Lacks Family
If you are familiar with the story of Henrietta Lacks, then you will want to come and enjoy a conversation with members of her family. They will discuss the gripping and controversial story of how one woman’s cancer led to the reinvention of modern medicine. When: Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at 7 p.m. Doors will open at […]
Portions of University Avenue to be closed
From April 28 to May 9, contractors will perform underground utility location and verification operations between the Power Plant (CUPA) and Linthicum Hall. This will also extend north up to University Avenue at the Health and Counseling Center. Portions of this area will be closed to pedestrian and vehicular traffic at times. The closure is […]
Monthly Staff and Faculty Portrait Day: Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Please fill out the online form to request your preferred portrait time. (Please select a few choices in the morning or afternoon.) Each session will be 15 minutes. http://www.towson.edu/photographicservices/portraitsform.asp Official staff and faculty portraits are taken once a month at a scheduled photo shoot day. Faculty and staff requesting portrait services are expected to dress […]
Thesis Defense Announcement for Tyler Raup
The Audiology program invites the university community to a thesis defense for Tyler Raup on Wednesday, April 30th from 2:00-3:30 pm in Van Bokkelen Hall, room 107. The thesis is titled “The Effect of Amplitude and Timing Differences on Listener Accuracy of Small Arms Fire Localization”. Committee Chair, Dr. Stephanie Nagle, snagle@towson.edu
Pepsi Grant Program Application Information
The purpose of the Pepsi grant is to provide support for community outreach programs that provide educational opportunities or experiences that may otherwise be unavailable to students; build curiosity about higher education; and/or prepare historically underrepresented and disadvantaged youth for higher education. Previous applicants have used these funds to supplement or enrich new or existing […]
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Meeting
Towson University’s new graduate-led student group of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is holding a member meeting next Monday, April 28 at 6:00pm in LA4317. 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 […]
CBE’s 2014 Development and Research Conference
The College of Business and Economics’ fourth annual Development & Research Conference brings together students, faculty and the business community to share applied research. We invite participants to engage in open discussions to advance these research initiatives and spark new ideas. CBE Professors Thomas Rhoads and Precha Thavikulwat will be presenting their sabbatical work at the conference as well. (See schedule […]
The Career Center is coming to you…Today at West Village Commons!
The Career Center is coming to you! Stop by the West Village Commons lobby Friday, April 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a resume critique, job search assistance, help with Hire@TU, or other quick questions. All students are welcome! Then attend Employer Speed Learning Connections Tuesday, April 29 from 2 p.m. to 4 […]
2nd Annual Service-Learning Faculty Fellows Showcase Today
To honor the work performed by our Service-Learning Faculty Fellows, The Office of Civic Engagement & Leadership will host the 2nd annual Service-Learning Faculty Fellows Showcase. The showcase will take place on Friday, April 25 from 2-4 p.m. on the second floor of the Administration building in the new Civic Engagement and Leadership office space. […]
“Between The Idea and the Reality Falls the Shadow: Varieties of Modernist Dystopia”
Masters of Humanities Graduate Program thesis by Jonathan Moore is an examination of modernish dystopia as social critique in the work of Aldous Huxley, George Orwell, Samuel Beckett and Anthony Burgess. Monday, May 5, 2014 Liberal Arts room 3150 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
TEDxTowsonU May 8th!
TEDxTowsonU May 8 from 4-8 p.m. WVC Ballrooms Apply to attend! www.tedxtowsonu.com Registration will close May 1 at 11:59 p.m. Email tedxtowsonu@towson.edu for details
Join Us Today for an Arbor Day Planting in the Glen
Join us for a tree planting event in celebration of Arbor Day in the Glen today, Friday, April 25 from noon-5 p.m.! This is not only a great way to complete service hours conveniently on campus but a way to help the environment while planting a tree your group can appreciate years later as alumni. We […]
“Posthumanism, Environmental History, and Narratives of Collapse”
TODAY Dr. Dana Phillips – Sabbatical Presentation 3 p.m. in LA 4317 This paper will ask whether posthumanism might not be the “proper” point of view for evironmental history and thus for ecocriticism as well. It will ask that question by exploring the uncanny effects of adopting a posthumanist outlook on the fate of human […]
Autism Speaks U Presents Field Day 2014
Join Autism Speaks U – TU for food, music and games on Burdick Field! The event will take place Monday May 5 from noon to 3 p.m. Invite your friends for a game of volleyball, frisbee and a slice of pizza! Don’t forget to bring a white T-shirt to tie-dye! Autism Speaks U t-shirts and […]
Thesis Defense Announcement for Jennifer Lasman
The Doctoral Audiology Program invites the university community to a thesis defense for Jennifer Lasman on May 1, 2014 at 12:15 p.m. in Van Bokkelen Hall, room 107. The thesis is titled “Bone Conduction Equal-Loudness Contours: Placement, Frequency, and Intensity”. Committee Chair, Dr. Diana Emanuel, demanuel@towson.edu
TODAY: Joseph Rudolph and Martha Kumar Sabbatical Presentations
Dr. Joseph Rudolph’s presentation is titled Balkan Transitions & the “Don’ts” of State-Making in Kosovo. This discussion will focus on the lessons that can be drawn from the errors of third parties in compounding a political conflict that had been 600 years in the making before NATO’s 78 day air campaign against Belgrade on behalf […]
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