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Need Help Coping?

Stop by the Counseling Center to learn new ways to cope with the challenges of life as a college student. These informational groups are FREE and confidential to TU undergraduate and graduate students, happening on Fridays from 12pm-1pm. No appointment needed; Drop-ins welcome. Fall semester schedule is – October 24 – Anxiety Management October 31 […]

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Fisher Endowed Chair Presentation: “Integrating Discovery and Education”

The Jess and Mildred Fisher of College and Science & Mathematics announces a lecture by Fisher Endowed Chair and Assistant Professor of Biology, Dr. Matthew Hemm. The talk, entitled “Integrating Discovery and Education:  Undergraduate Students Identifying and Characterizing New Small Proteins” will be held today, Friday, October 24th in Smith Hall, Room 356. Refreshments served […]

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eBill/Payment, DOC and Parking Transportation Online Systems Unavailable

Due to system upgrades, Towson Online Services (PeopleSoft ) will be unavailable at 5 p.m. today through 8 a.m. Monday, Oct. 27. The Bursar’s eBill and Payment system will be unavailable noon today through noon Oct. 27. During this time it will not be possible to view billing statements, make payments online or access your […]

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Glen Clean Up – Today! Earn a Glenn Arboretum T-Shirt

Help us celebrate Campus Sustainability Day by removing English Ivy in the Glen, TODAY,  Friday, October 24th from 1-5 pm and get a t-shirt for your efforts! We need your help to tackle the invasive species issue in the Glen in a sustainable way, as herbicides are not a sustainable option. By filling up a […]

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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 […]

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Female TU Students Needed To Test MyFitnessPal App

All activity levels needed to help us determine the validity of this app. Track your physical activity with MyFitnessPal on your phone and wear an accelerometer for one week. For more information email PAPHL@towson.edu with “myfitnesspal” as the subject.

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Correction: Regular Employee Timesheets Are Due Early

Regular Faculty and Staff timesheets for the October 15 through October 28 pay period are due by 10:00 a.m. Monday, 10/27/14, because of the upcoming state holiday closing for Election Day. Please use the electronic Web timesheet program to complete and approve timesheets in order to meet the early deadline. It is extremely important that […]

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Sabbatical Talk: Managing Longevity Risk via Mortality-Linked Securities

On Thursday, October 23, 2014, Dr. Ge Han, Associate Professor of Mathematics at TU, will present a colloquium on “Managing Longevity Risk via Mortality-Linked Securities.”   This colloquium will be held in 7800 York Road, Room 320 at 3:30-4:45 p.m.  For further details, see http://www.towson.edu/math/news_and_events/graphics/SeminarFlyer_10_23_2014.pdf

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The Tank at Towson

It’s a think tank. It’s a roundtable. It’s a webinar series. And, it’s an opportunity to be recognized for the innovative things you do every day. It’s The Tank at Towson. Brought to you by the Office of Academic Innovation, the goal of The Tank at Towson is to bring together innovative faculty to discuss […]

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Benefits Bulletin: Open Enrollment FAQ

The annual health benefits open enrollment provides an opportunity for faculty and staff to make changes to current benefits which become effective January 1, 2015. Here are some frequently asked questions about this year’s open enrollment. Q.    When is open enrollment? A.    Open Enrollment began on October 15, 2014 and ends at 5 p.m. November […]

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Volunteer in the Glen and Earn a Glen Arboretum T-Shirt

Help us celebrate Campus Sustainability Day by removing English Ivy in the Glen on Friday, October 24th from 1-5 pm and get a t-shirt for your efforts! We need your help to tackle the invasive species issue in the Glen in a sustainable way, as herbicides are not a sustainable option. By filling up a […]

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Benefits Bulletin: A Guide to 2015 Wellness Program Requirements

The State of Maryland Employee Benefits Division introduced a new Wellness Program for 2015. The goals of the Wellness Program are to encourage faculty and staff to get healthy or stay healthy, preserve our current level of benefits, and promote more informed use of health care services by participants.   The program requires employees and their […]

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Sign Up for the USM Women’s Forum Annual Conference

It’s time to register for the USM Women’s Forum Annual Conference to be held on Friday, November 14, 2014, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm at Bowie State University. This year’s theme is #bridgingthegap and the agenda incorporates roundtable discussions and speed mentoring. Keynote speaker is economist and social/political commentator Dr. Julianne Malveaux. For more information, […]

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Healthcare Management Career Panel tomorrow at WVC

Are you interested in a career in Healthcare Management? Then come to the Healthcare Management Career Panel Friday, October 24 from 8 a.m. to noon at West Village Commons, Ballroom B, hosted by the Healthcare Financial Management Association, TU Healthcare Management Department, and the TU Career Center! There will be a free continental breakfast, panel […]

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The Career Center is coming to you…Today at the Center for Student Diversity!

Stop by the Center for Student Diversity (UU 313) Thursday, October 23 from 2-4 p.m. for a resume critique, job search assistance, help with Hire@TU, or other quick questions. All students are welcome! And don’t forget you can also drop by the Career Center for Express Hours Monday – Thursday from 1-4 p.m. on a […]

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Last chance to join in the fun!

Join us tomorrow, Thursday, October 23rd from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm in Burdick Hall to play Blindfolded Bocce Ball! In celebration of October’s Disability Awareness Month, we are playing this adapted sport as our final event for the month.  Certificates of attendance will be provided.  

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PeopleSoft On-Line Services Unavailable

Towson Online Services (PeopleSoft) Unavailable PeopleSoft Student, Human Resources and Payroll Online Services will be unavailable from 5 pm, Friday, October 24, until 8 am, Monday, October 27, for a scheduled systems upgrade. During this upgrade, all student, faculty and staff access will be affected. The PeopleSoft Financials system will not be impacted and will […]

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eBill/Payment, DOC and Parking Transportation Online Systems Unavailable

Due to system upgrades, Towson Online Services (PeopleSoft ) will be unavailable 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24 through 8 a.m. Monday, Oct. 27. The Bursar’s eBill and Payment system will be unavailable noon Oct. 24 through noon Oct. 27. During this time it will not be possible to view billing statements, make payments online or […]

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Benefits Bulletin: Open Enrollment Began on October 15!

The annual health benefits open enrollment provides an opportunity for faculty and staff to make changes to current benefits which become effective January 1, 2015.   The open enrollment period will be October 15 thru 5 p.m. on November 14, 2014.  If you are required to complete an open enrollment form, it is due in the […]

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Monthly Staff and Faculty Portrait Day – Wednesday Oct. 29, 2014

Official staff and faculty portraits are taken once a month at scheduled photo shoots day. Faculty and staff requesting portrait services are expected to dress professionally in business attire. Please fill the form,. htp://www.towson.edu/photographicservices/portraitsform.aspt We are photographing faculty and staff only. Time: 9:30 a.m. – 4:00  p.m. Date Oct. 29th, 2014 New Location: Room 202 […]

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