Dr. Barbara P. Laster, Professor, Department of Educational Leadership and Literacy, will present her sabbatical research on Monday, November 3, 6:00 p.m., in Hawkins Hall 113. Presentation title: Effective Use of Tablets (iPads) for Multimodal Literacy Learning: What We Learn from Reading Clinics/Literacy Labs.
Archive | October, 2014
Halloween Safety Tips
The Towson University Police Department wishes TU students, faculty and staff a fun and safe Halloween. Halloween is a great time to dress up, go trick-or-treating and attend parties. But please follow these basic safety tips to ensure an enjoyable Halloween: Trust your instincts. If you feel spooked at any point during Halloween weekend, go […]
Looking for a job or internship? Stop by the University Union today for a resume critique!
Stop by the University Union 2nd floor lobby Wednesday, October 29 from noon – 2 p.m. for a resume critique, job search assistance, help with Hire@TU, or other quick questions. All students are welcome! You can also drop by the Career Center for “Express Hours” Monday through Thursday from 1-4 p.m. on a first-come, first-serve […]
Cultural Competency Workshop Series: The Anatomy of Inequality
Today, at noon join us in the Center for Student Diversity, University Union Room 313 for a discussion about how social class impacts health, wellness, and body image. The presentation will be given by Dr. Martha James-Hassan contributing author of African American Male Students in PreK-12 Schools: Informing Research, Practices, and Policy. Dr. James-Hassan is a […]
5 Quick Tips to Reducing Energy Consumption
Towson University’s four week long competition, Do it in the Dark, has kicked off. The campaign challenges each resident hall to have the lowest energy consumption in the group. So, for example, if the Tubman House has the lowest energy consumption of all resident halls, it wins the competition—and a prize of $250! In the […]
Stand Out in the Graduate Admissions Process- Today at Stephens Hall
Learn How to Stand Out From the Crowd in the Graduate Admissions Process Wednesday, October 29 from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Stephens Hall, 3rd floor, Honors College. Representatives from master’s and doctoral programs at the Ohio State University, Loyola University in Maryland, University of Maryland — Baltimore (professional schools), Widener University (PsyD program), […]
PAGS Colloquium: “How to Find Little Green Bugs on Mars: The Search for Physical and Chemical Biosignatures on Mars with the Mars Curiosity rover”
The Department of Physics, Astronomy & Geosciences invites all to attend the Fall 2014 Seminar, “How to Find Little Green Bugs on Mars: The Search for Physical and Chemical Biosignatures on Mars with the Mars Curiosity rover” by Dr. Amy Williams, Friday, October 31, 2014. 11:00- Noon, SM 326. All invited. For further information contact: […]
APPLY to be an Orientation Assistant for the Winter 2015 Transfer Program!
Did you transfer to Towson? If so, then apply to be an Orientation Assistant for our Transfer Program taking place in January. We are looking for students in each academic college, who are ready and willing to help the over 1,000 new transferring students in their transition to Towson. Download an application online at […]
Music History and Culture presentations: “The Politics of International Opera Production” (Prof. Aaron Ziegel) and “Queer Orientalism in the Disney Renaissance” (Prof. Sam Baltimore)
The Department of Music invites you to the research presentations of our Music History and Culture faculty, Prof. Aaron Ziegel and Prof. Sam Baltimore. Prof. Ziegel and Prof. Baltimore will give papers in the annual national meeting of the American Musicological Society in Milwaukee, WI, and will offer a preview of their papers on Tuesday, […]
Art Therapy Group for Adult Cancer Survivors
The Wellness Center at the Institute for Well-Being is now offering monthly Art Therapy groups for adults who are cancer survivors. Groups will be led by Ama Kyere, M.A., Board Certified Art Therapist, and Sharon Curran, M.S., R.N., an Associate Professor in Nursing specializing in counseling cancer survivors. Fall sessions will be offered November 3rd […]
Benefits Bulletin: What Happens after I Submit my Benefits Enrollment Form to the Office of Human Resources (OHR)?
Enrollment forms are reviewed, signed and sent to the State of Maryland Employee Benefits Division (EBD). Once EBD processes the enrollment form, a Summary Statement of Benefit Elections for Year 2015 (the summary statement) is generated. OHR will email this statement to you via Towson’s secure file delivery service. You will receive an email with […]
Get Ready Now for Your Upcoming Spring Internship!
The Spring Intern Prep Workshop, Friday, November 7, 10 a.m. – noon or 1-3 p.m. at the Career Center (7800 York Road, Suite 206), is the perfect event for any TU student planning to complete an internship during the spring semester of 2015. The Career Center will give you the tools and tips you need […]
Towson University to host 40 Mexican students and faculty under Proyecta 100K Strong Initiative
Towson University is one of 160 U.S institutions that has been selected by the Government of Mexico to host Mexican undergraduate students and faculty for a one-month intensive English as a Second Language (ESL) and U.S. Cultural Immersion Program. The Proyecta 100K Strong strategy is a Mexican government international initiative, which is an outcome of […]
Security Awareness Month Continues: Learn about Phishing with Todd Spahr
OTS Training is pleased to present another 5 Questions with video. In this episode, Rod Urand is interviewing Todd Spahr, Director of Information Security, as he explains what phishing is, why it happens, how to spot a phishing scam, and what to do if you receive a phishing scam. Click here to watch the video
PAGS Colloquium: “Increased carbon dioxide at the Paleocene Eocene Thermal Maximum: A geologic analogue for modern climate change?”
“The Department of Physics, Astronomy & Geosciences invites all to attend the Fall 2014 Seminar, “Increased carbon dioxide at the Paleocene Eocene Thermal Maximum: A geologic analogue for modern climate change?” by Rich Barclay, Tuesday, October 28, 2014. 10:00- 11:00 am, SM 446. All invited. For further information contact: Physics, Astronomy & Geosciences Dept. 410-704-3020. […]
Benefits Bulletin: Open Enrollment Outreach Today in Liberal Arts
An open enrollment outreach session is being held today from 1 to 3 p.m. in Liberal Arts 3150. This is your opportunity to meet with a benefits staff member to ask questions or deliver your completed open enrollment forms.
Contingent and Student Employee Timesheets Due Early
Timesheets for the October 18 through October 31 pay period are due by 10 a.m. Thursday, October 30 because of the state closing for the Election Day holiday. 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. […]
The Body Project©
The Body Project is an interactive discussion group that focuses on helping women feel more positively about their bodies and helping them critique unrealistic societal ideals of beauty. Two facilitators meet with groups of 6-10 women and lead them through a series of discussions and exercises designed to help them critique negative body related messages […]
Learn How to Write a Killer Personal Statement for Your Grad School Application
Your personal statement captures the essence of your desire to gain admission to a graduate program. At the How to Write a Killer Personal Statement workshop Tuesday, November 4 from 3:30-5 p.m. at Stephens Hall 115, learn and practice writing strategies that will help you persuade a selection committee to offer you a spot in […]
Counseling Center Listserv for Faculty/Staff
Interested in keeping up with the Counseling Center? The Counseling Center now has a listserv designed for faculty and staff. Each month you’ll receive one email with information about some of our services and upcoming events that may interest you and the students you work with. To join, simply send an email to counselingcenter.news-request@lists.towson.edu with […]
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