Due to the weather forecast, the rotation for Monday, November 17 has been postponed to Tuesday, November 18. Please join Towson University as we raise the flags of 20 of the nations our students call home. When: Tuesday, November 18 at noon Location: The circle between the College of Liberal Arts and Hawkins […]
Archive | November, 2014
It is time to nominate a colleague for the 2015 University System of Maryland Board of Regents Staff Awards!
Congratulations to last year’s “star” and system-wide winner Jayne French! The University System of Maryland Board of Regents Staff Awards is 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 system-wide awards offer recognition in the following categories: (1) […]
International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day
Every year, The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) brings together survivors of suicide loss in locations around the world to feel a sense of community, to promote healing, and to connect with others who have had similar experiences. Join us for International Survivors of Suicide Day on Saturday, November 22, 2014 from 12-4 p.m. […]
Post Office Open House
Wed. Nov. 19th Postal Open House The Bulk Mailing office is hosting an Open House Wednesday November 19th from 1-3PM 7800 York Rd room 001 (Print Services). Learn about discount mailing rates, Intelligent Mail barcodes and list maintenance. Have a question about your mail piece? Bring a sample and speak to Postal representatives. Light refreshments […]
Benefits Bulletin: Benefits Office Walk-in Hours and Open Enrollment Wrap-up
During the week of November 17, 2014, the Benefits office walk-in hours are: Tuesday, November 18th – 9 am to noon Thursday, November 20th – 8 am – 5 pm Friday, November 21st – 8 am – 5 pm Other times by appointment. Open enrollment concluded on Friday, November 14th. The state of Maryland Employee […]
Postponed: International Walkway Flag Rotation
Due to the weather forecast, the rotation for Monday, November 17 has been postponed to Tuesday, November 18. Please join Towson University as we raise the flags of 20 of the nations our students call home. When: Tuesday, November 18 at noon Location: The circle between the College of Liberal Arts and Hawkins […]
Postponed: International Walkway Flag Rotation
Due to the weather forecast, the rotation for Monday, November 17 has been postponed to Tuesday, November 18. Please join Towson University as we raise the flags of 20 of the nations our students call home. When: Tuesday, November 18 at noon Location: The circle between the College of Liberal Arts and Hawkins […]
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 1pm-2pm. No appointment needed; Drop-ins welcome. Fall semester schedule is – November 14 – Stress Management November 21 […]
Benefits Bulletin: Open Enrollment Ends Today at 5:00 pm!
The annual health benefits open enrollment ends today at 5:00 pm. You are required to complete and submit a paper enrollment form if any of the following applies to you: you are enrolled in one of the discontinued plans below you want to change your benefits or dependents you want to have a flexible spending […]
MARYLAND CHARITIES CAMPAIGN DEADLINE APPROACHING
This is a friendly reminder that the last day to complete your gift to Maryland Charities through payroll deduction is this Friday, November 14. Your Administrative Assistant has Maryland Charity Campaign books listing all participating organizations. You can also make your gift online at www.mdcharity.org. For more information, please contact Brittany Shaff, Director of the […]
International Education Week 2014 Begins Next Week
The Office of International Initiatives is launching the robust celebration of International Education Week (IEW) planned during November 16-21, 2014. The International Education Week designated by the former President Clinton features the promotion of more internationalized campuses and the celebration of programs that enable students to gain global competency. The Office of International Initiatives is the […]
Faculty Conversation: Curricular Designs for Global Learning
Faculty Conversation: Curricular Designs for Global Learning Thursday, November 20, 2014 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. PY #405 How are colleges and universities reimagining undergraduate curricula and majors to help students thrive in a globally interconnected world? Many institutions include as part of their mission statements promises to prepare all of their graduates for active, successful […]
Benefits Bulletin – Tuition Remission form Spring 2015 Deadlines
The Benefits Unit has just received the USM’s tuition remission deadlines for the spring 2015 term. Please refer to the spring schedule located on OHR’s Benefits website for further details regarding these important dates and program restrictions. When tuition forms are received in the OHR’s Benefits Unit, they are processed as quickly as possible, and […]
Sabbatical Lecture – Gerald J. Jerome, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Kinesiology
Gerald J. Jerome, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Kinesiology, will present a sabbatical lecture titled: Factors Associated with Mobility Decline in Older Adults: Data from the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging. This Brown Bag Lecture will be held on Friday, December 5, at noon in Burdick Hall 113.
FREE FAMILY ART DAY
FREE Family Art Day Saturday, November 15th, 12-3pm Towson University, Center for the Arts, Atrium Admission is Free and Open to the Public Join TU’s Community Art Center for a fun filled Family Art Day featuring gallery tours and drop-in art activities inspired by the current exhibitions Graphic Advocacy: International Posters for the Digital Age 2001-2012 and Meditation. […]
Donations for Guatemalan Schools
This is posted on behalf of Dr. B. P. Laster Dr. B. P. Laster will be traveling to Guatemala in February 2015 to provide professional development and supplies to teachers in poor schools, primarily in Xela (Quetzaltenango). She is collecting donations of needed school supplies, listed below. Donations are encouraged during International Education Week (November […]
International Walkway Flag Rotation
Please join Towson University as we raise the flags of 20 of the nations our students call home. When: Monday, November 17 at noon Rain date: Tuesday, November 18 at noon Location: The circle between the College of Liberal Arts and Hawkins Hall Click here for a list of the nations whose flags […]
Today is the Day – Volunteer in the Glen Arboretum
Looking for a last minute opportunity to fulfill your student group’s service hours? Then volunteer this Friday, November 14th, from 12-4:30 pm in the Glen! We need your help to tackle the invasive species issue in the Glen. We’ll be focusing on invasives like English Ivy, Wineberry, Multiflora Rose, and Oriental Bittersweet. Depending on if […]
Classroom Teaching with an International Perspective
Join associate professor Dr. Molly Mee from the College of Education as she discusses her recent site visit to Italy and a faculty-led study abroad program planned for Summer 2016. The discussion will take place on Wednesday, November 19 from 1 to 2 p.m. in Psychology 407. Dr. Mee is a recipient of the TU […]
The Clinton Global Initiative: Last Chance to Commit to Action
FINAL CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS Do you have an idea that could change the world? Towson University has joined the Clinton Global Initiative, a consortium of colleges and universities that support, mentor, and provide seed funding to students who are developing solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Commitments to Action, a unique feature of […]
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