to attend our Final Exam Q&A Sessions to ask your last minute content questions to the Academic Achievement Center (AAC) tutors. 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 […]
Archive | December, 2014
Apply to be a Student Presenter at the 2015 Spring Leadership Conference
We are currently seeking student presenters to share their knowledge and expertise with their peers in a 60-minute interactive leadership workshop at the Spring Leadership Conference on March 28, 2015. Student presenters can present individually, or present as a group. For more information, contact Elizabeth Hayden, ehayde5@students.towson.edu Applications will be due by Jan. 30, 2015
Benefits Bulletin: Open Enrollment Confirmation Statements
Open enrollment concluded on Friday, November 14. The state of Maryland Employee Benefits Division (EBD) is processing open enrollment forms and generating confirmation statements as quickly as possible. EBD expects to process over 200,000 paper forms this year and asks for your patience while they wrap up open enrollment. Open enrollment confirmation statements will be […]
Understanding Lynda.com – a Bits and Bytes topic with OTS Training
Did you know that OTS Training offers more than 400 self-help documents? But if you can’t find what you need in our self-help documents library at http://www.towson.edu/adminfinance/ots/trainingdoc/selfhelpdoc.asp, we suggest you turn to Lynda.com.This site is a video training archive on a number of technology topics and in this episode of Bits and Bytes, you will […]
Fa la la la la Finals Frenzy: The Latest from the Thriving Tiger
Four experts from the Academic Achievement Center (AAC) team up to offer terrific tips to students on managing their time and work load during final exams. And, get this, they also offer ideas for great (and fun) stress busters as well as terrific last minute (OMG, tomorrow’s my final!) resources and help provided by the AAC. The […]
New York Times Talk
Our next New York Times Talk is this Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. in the University Union, Room 305. Join Megan Browndorf, Research and Instruction Librarian, to discuss free and safe data on the internet. We invite you to join us for lunch and an engaging discussion with students, faculty, and staff. If you have questions contact […]
Correction – University Holiday Explanation
Towson University will be closed starting Wednesday, December 24, 2014 and will resume normal operations on January 5, 2015. The winter holiday hours will be loaded in mid-December. Your holiday balance will appear higher than usual. Below is a sample timesheet for that period. ^University Holiday *Floating Holiday- If unavailable, accrued annual, personal, or […]
Cook Library’s Extended Hours for Finals Begins on Sunday, December 7th
Cook Library will extend its hours of availability to accommodate students’ studying needs during the final exam period. During extend hours, the 2nd & 3rd floors will be open; other floors will be closed at the end of the library’s regular hours. Course Reserves services will still be available, but all other library services will […]
AileyCamp at Towson – Giving Tuesday
AileyCamp at Towson – Giving Tuesday AileyCamp at Towson If you are having trouble receiving this email, please view it online. GIVE THE GIFT OF DANCE #GIVINGTUESDAY | DEC. 2, 2014 DONATE NOW > “I will not let the word ‘can’t’ define my possibilities.” – AileyCamp Affirmations We have a day for feasting and giving […]
PAGS Colloquium: “Improving Health with Science: Exploring Sustainable Community-Driven Science Education in Kenya”
“The Department of Physics, Astronomy & Geosciences invites all to attend the Fall 2014 Seminar, “Improving Health with Science: Exploring Sustainable Community-Driven Science Education in Kenya” by Anne Leak, University of California, Santa Barbara. Tuesday, December 2, 2014. Talk 2:00-3:00, SM 446. All invited. For further information contact: Physics, Astronomy & Geosciences Dept. 410-704-3020.
Towson U has a Meditation Room
Wanting to work on stress management? Interested in Meditation? The campus now has a Meditation Room that students can book for free Individual Meditation or Group Meditation Sessions. The Meditation Room has materials to help your Meditation Practice including Meditation CD’s, yoga mats, and access to a computer so that students may use online Meditation […]
Freshman: Bagels, Hot Chocolate, and Relaxation
Is this your first year at Towson? Are you overwhelmed by the new academic demands of college? Are you wondering how to get the most out of your college experience? Learn expert stress and time management techniques while enjoying bagels and hot chocolate! Questions? Contact: Gabrielle Handwerk, GHandw1@students.towson.edu Walk-in and RSVP welcomed Where: Liberal Arts […]
Library too crowded? Come study at the Career Center!
During the Career Center’s Study Hall, our conference room, Resource Library (computers available), and private interview rooms will be available for students studying for final exams on the following days from 5-10:30 p.m.: Wednesday, December 10 Thursday, December 11 Monday, December 15 Tuesday, December 16 Free snacks and drinks will be provided! The Career Center […]
Reminder: Burdick Field Ribbon Cutting TODAY
Vice Presidents Joe Oster and Deb Moriarty invite you to join them for the Burdick Turf Field Ribbon Cutting Monday, Dec. 1 2:00 p.m. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served. Meet on the eastern end of the field nearest the University Union. Participants will have the opportunity to be among the first to run on […]
Holiday Shopping Online: 11 Security Tips from OTS and OIS
The holiday season is here, and many of us are taking advantage of online specials, including discounted merchandise and free shipping. In 2013, more than $1.7 billion was spent on Cyber Monday, making it the highest volume day for online shopping in history – and online sales are expected to be significant again this year. […]
Top Tiger Awards for November
The following staff members have been recognized as Top Tigers for the month of November. Top Tigers are nominated each month by fellow staff members to recognize staff that go above and beyond their normal duties. Please congratulate these individuals if you see them around campus! Greg Primrose from Student Affairs, nominated by Crystal Tenan & […]
University Club CLOSED for lunch Nov. 26 – Dec 31
Due to considerable noise disruption resulting from our elevator renovation project at the Towson University Marriott, we will temporarily close the University Club restaurant for lunch beginning November 26 through the end of December. The UClub will be open daily at 5 p.m., so we encourage staff and faculty departments to join us for dinner, […]
Two Gilman scholars to study abroad in Spring 2015
The Towson University Study Abroad Office is proud to announce that two Towson University students are among 800 American undergraduate students from 356 colleges and universities across the U.S. selected to receive the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs to study abroad in […]
Parking Restrictions – Towson Center, Monday, December 1, 2014
Parking and Transportation Services would like to notify the campus that Towson University will be hosting a County Executive VIP Event on Monday, December 1, 2014. This will impact the availability of parking near the SECU Arena. Parking in lots 21 & 20 near the SECU arena will be restricted to those attending the inauguration. […]
Join the Alumni Association at a Holiday Party!
The Towson University Office of Alumni Relations and the TU Alumni Association invite you to a Holiday Party benefitting the Towson University Professional Development Grant. Please join us for cocktails, cuisine, great company, and a very special evening of music. provided by our very own Gary N. Rubin ’69 and Brent Hardesty ’83/’04. They will be […]
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