Final Exams are taking place from December 11th through December 17th. Be sure to contact the Testing Center in Disability Support Services to schedule your exam dates & times by calling (410) 704-2304, e-mailing at dsstesting@towson.edu, or stopping by AD 228. Remember to be proactive with your professors by either handing them a Testing Request Form in […]
Archive | December, 2014
Fisher College of Science and Mathematics Undergraduate Research Funding Opportunities
January 23, 2015 is the deadline for submission of the Fisher College of Science and Mathematics Undergraduate Research Grants for the Spring and Summer 2015 terms. The grant application forms can be found on our Undergraduate Research website at http://www.towson.edu/fcsm/undergraduate_research/ Please be sure to read the instructions for grant preparation carefully. Research grant proposals should […]
Parking Closure at TU Marriott
The TU Marriott’s P1 parking area will be closed through February as a result of the building’s elevator renovation project. Because of this, parking space has become extremely limited and parking on site is reserved for overnight guests only. While we realize many faculty and staff may be conducting business or attending meetings or conferences at the […]
Fall 2014’s Redoubtable Dons – Last Talk of the Semester on December 12
The Dons, now in their 26th year, are a cross-disciplinary gathering of Towson University faculty who, in a non-specialized way, share their scholarly and creative interests, sabbatical reports, or works published or progressing. All faculty are members because one aim, besides keeping the intellectual tide high and wide, is to make our large campus smaller […]
Faculty and Staff Kudos
Dana Phillips (English) presented a paper, “Causal Cascades, Feedback Loops, Knock-On Effects, and Narrating Climate Change,” at a colloquium on ecocriticism at Rhodes University in Grahamstown, South Africa. Diane Scharper (English) reviewed Robert Blair Kaiser’s Inside the Jesuits: How Pope Francis Is Changing the World and the Church in the Nov. 7-20 National Catholic Reporter. […]
U.S. – Colombia university partnerships
Learn About Opportunities and Current Trends in U.S.-Colombia University Partnerships The institute for International Education’s (IIE) Center for International Partnerships in Higher Education invites U.S. university and college representatives to join an informational webinar on Friday, December 12th from 2:00-2:30 p.m. on current trends in Colombian higher education and opportunities for U.S. – Colombia university partnerships. The […]
PAGS Colloquium: “Exploring the Content Knowledge of Beginning Science Teachers”
The Department of Physics, Astronomy & Geosciences invites all to attend the Fall 2014 Seminar, “Exploring the Content Knowledge of Beginning Science Teachers.” by Ryan Nixon, Doctoral Candidate, Science Education. Monday, December 8, 2014. Talk 2:00-3:00, PSY 507. All invited. For further information contact: Physics, Astronomy & Geosciences Dept. 410-704-3020.
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 “subscribe” as […]
Do it in the Dark Results
Towson’s Do it in the Dark Campaign has come to an end and the results are in. Congratulations to Barton for winning the competition and a $250 prize. Also, congratulations to Deanna Sipes for winning the individual challenge and a $250 prize. Do it in the Dark was a four week competition between the residence […]
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 Award, presented by the Council of University System Staff (CUSS) is the highest honor bestowed upon non-exempt and exempt employees with at least 5 years of experience. The system-wide awards offer recognition in the following categories: […]
Finals Begin This Week…Attend A Final Exam Q&A Session
Still have last minute content questions? The Academic Achievement Center (AAC) tutors can help! When: Monday, December 8th and Tuesday, December 9th Location: Cook Library, Room #524 Time: Drop by anytime between 5:00 and 8:00pm Lights snacks and beverages will be provided! View the courses available at http://www.towson.edu/aac/tutoring.asp . Academic Achievement Center Cook Library, Room […]
Weekly Meal Deals
View the weekly meal deals using the link below. http://www.dineoncampus.com/towson/show.cfm?cmd=mealDeals
Mature Students Luncheon
Are you an undergraduate student who is 23 or older? Looking to make meaningful connections and learn more about campus resources? Join us for the next Mature Students Lunch and Peer Support Group on Monday December 8th at noon in the Center for Student Diversity, University Union 313. The Mature Students Lunch and Peer Support […]
Parking &Transportation Notice – Snow Removal and Inclement Weather
In the event of snow or ice, Parking Services and Facilities Management staff members coordinate necessary efforts to remove snow and de-ice parking areas. The campus community should be aware that outside factors, including academic schedules and dining services, impact decisions regarding the order in which lots will be cleared. It may be necessary to […]
Regular Employee Timesheets Due This Morning
Regular employee timesheets for pay period 11/26/14 – 12/9/14 must be approved by 10:00 a.m. today due to the advanced holiday schedule. It is extremely important that BOTH the employee and supervisor approve the timesheet. Questions should be directed to Davia McKenzie at 410-704-6022 or dmckenzie@towson.edu or Michelle Dacey at 410-704-6326 or mdacey@towson.edu
Parking & Transportation Notice – Free BWI & Penn Station Shuttle for Winter Break
Parking & Transportation Services is pleased to offer free shuttle services to and from Baltimore/Washington International Airport and limited service to Penn Station during major breaks throughout the school year. The free service to BWI & Penn Station is provided to TU students, faculty, and staff. A valid TU ID is required to ride the […]
National Student Exchange: Study elsewhere in the U.S. for a term…..or two!
Experience life from a different point of view! The National Student Exchange (NSE) provides opportunities for students to study at another school in the United States, Guam, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Canada while paying tuition and fees to Towson. Eligibility: full-time student with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5. Application deadline for […]
Mistletoe Meltdown 2014
Get ready for Baltimore’s biggest holiday show! Mistletoe Meltdown 2014 Saturday, December 13, 2014 SECU Arena Doors open at 5 p.m. Featuring Train, OAR, Daughtry & Ingrid Michaelson Purchase tickets from the University Union Box Office to save on TicketMaster fees!!
Winter Holiday Timesheets
Towson University will be closed starting Wednesday, December 24, 2014 and will resume normal operations on January 5, 2015. Only Contingent II employees receive holiday pay. The winter holiday hours will be loaded in mid-December. Your holiday balance will appear higher than usual. Below are sample timesheets for illustrative purposes. Non-exempt […]
Last Chance to Complete Tiger Stripes Service Hours in the Glen – Today!!!
Looking for a last minute opportunity to fulfill your student group’s service hours before the due date on Friday the 5th? Look no further than the Glen – hosting its final volunteer event that Friday, December 5th, from 12-4:00 pm! We need your help to tackle the invasive species issue in the Glen. We’ll be […]
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