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Work on your Wellbeing: Learn Mindfulness

Wish you struggled less with stress, judgment, anxiety or conflict? Would you like to experience more peace, creativity, compassion, focus, self-awareness, flexibility and balance? Then it’s time to learn about Mindfulness. Mindfulness involves living more in the present moment. The Counseling Center will be hosting “Introduction to Mindfulness” Workshops and a Mindfulness Group this semester. […]

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Guess who’s playing Cupid this Valentine’s Day?

Roses are red, violets are blue, Doc will play Cupid, at the Hug-a-Thon TU! Write a personalized note to a friend and Doc will deliver it with a hug! Come visit us outside of Susquehanna in the Union from Monday, February 2nd through Tuesday, February 10th from 11 am-3 pm to write your note and […]

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Guess who’s playing Cupid this Valentine’s Day?

Roses are red, violets are blue, Doc will play Cupid, at the Hug-a-Thon TU! Write a personalized note to a friend and Doc will deliver it with a hug! Come visit us outside of Susquehanna in the Union from Monday, February 2nd through Tuesday, February 10th from 11 am-3 pm to write your note and […]

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Complying with I-9 Requirements

New employees are not permitted to begin working without prior authorization from the Office of Human Resources. Supervisors are responsible for confirming that every new hire visits the OHR on or before the first day of work to complete Section 1 of the I-9 form, to ensure compliance with federal law. Supervisors should contact the […]

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Last Chance to Sign Up!!!

America Counts, an initiative of the Mathematics Department, is inviting volunteers or Federal Work Study students to tutor Baltimore City and Baltimore County middle school students 1:1 in basic math. We have opportunities at 5 middle schools and a facility of the Department of Juvenile Services.   Students who have done this in the past describe […]

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Benefits Bulletin: Spring 2015 Tuition Remission Form Deadlines and Restrictions

The deadline for accepting spring 2015 tuition remission forms for employees or dependents who are attending TU has passed.  If you submit a form to the OHR at this time, you must include a letter stating why the form was submitted after the established deadline.  All other University System of Maryland  campuses deadlines have also […]

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I’m a Survivor: Support Group for Survivors of Sexual and Relationship Violence

This FREE group will allow survivors to connect with one another to heal and promote post-traumatic growth. Through the support of trained therapists and fellow survivors, the group will address: Coping skills Posttraumatic stress Self-empowerment Reducing self-blame Call or email Dr. Maria Wydra at the Counseling Center for information about joining: 410-704-2512; mwydra@towson.edu.  

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S’mores & Hot Chocolate: Counseling and Health Centers Open House

Welcome back to campus!  We are kicking off the new semester with S’mores & Hot Chocolate Open House.  The Counseling Center and University Health Center would like to invite you to warm up with hot-bevies and fireside conversation. While you are here you can check out our new digs at Ward & West!! (Across the […]

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SGA Election Commission Needs YOU!!

The Election Commission is an independent body composed of undergraduate students and supervised by a professional staff member. Some of the duties of the Commission include regulating campaign rules, and conducting appeal hearings upon request. This is a paid position. Get your application in the Office of Student Activities or online by going to www.towson.edu/sgaelections […]

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Change is Coming to Towson Dining – You Are Invited to Be a Part of It!

Have a great idea for a new dining concept, brand or location?  We want to hear from you!  Come participate in one of three focus groups to be held in the Loch Raven room on the 2nd floor of the University Union.  Join representatives from Dining Services and Auxiliary Services for a real-time survey/discussion and […]

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SABBATICAL PRESENTATION – KARL FUGELSO – DEPARTMENT OF ART + DESIGN, ART HISTORY, ART EDUCATION

Karl Fugelso, Professor in the Department of Art + Design, Art History, Art Education will present the results of his sabbatical research, “My Own Private Dante:  Tom Phillips’ Symbolic Inferno,” Friday, February 20, at 2:30 pm in CA 2033.

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Towson.edu Redesigned

Come See the Redesigned Towson.edu Join the digital strategy team of University Marketing & Communications as they share page designs for the upcoming redesign of the university’s website on Thursday, February 12, from 11 to 12 noon, in Room 3110, College of Liberal Arts. The presentation is open to everyone. The room has a seating […]

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Contingent and Student Employee Timesheets Due Today!

Timesheets for the January 24 through February 6 pay period are due by 10 a.m. Thursday, February 5 because of the upcoming state closing for President’s Day. 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. It […]

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Start the Day off Right with a Healthy Breakfast Cereal

Here are some guidelines to follow when buying cold cereal: Look for 100 percent whole grain on the package. For more information on whole grains visit the Whole Grains Council at www.wholegrainscouncil.org. It has to have fiber. Aim for high amounts, 5 percent DV (Daily Value) is low 20 percent DV is high.  Look for ones with at least […]

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TODAY: Study Abroad Fair!

Thursday, February 5th from 11AM-2PM Potomac Lounge in the University Union Enter your name into our raffle for a chance to win a variety of different prizes! Meet our staff in the office that help you through the study abroad process. Hear stories from returning students will also be there to share their experiences from […]

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On-Campus Recruiting with McGladrey for Accounting Summer Externships

Learn more about the McGladrey Pathways Program (Schedule ID# 1757) through the Career Center’s On-Campus Recruiting Program. Representatives from McGladrey will be conducting on-campus interviews for the program: Wednesday, February 18, 2015 The Career Center at Towson University 7800 York Road, Ste. 206 Application Deadline: Tuesday, February 10 Pathways is designed to assist sophomore and […]

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Diversity Speaker Series for Black History Month, featuring Michael Eric Dyson

Join the Center for Student Diversity as we welcome public intellectual, best-selling author, and radio host, Michael Eric Dyson. Dyson was named by Ebony as one of the Most Influential Black Americans.  Dyson has authored and edited 18 books dealing with subjects such as Malcom X, Martin Luther King Jr., Marvin Gaye, Nas’ debut album: […]

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Nas: Time is Illmatic Movie Screening

The Center for Student Diversity invites you to the movie screening of Nas: Time is Illmatic. The movie depicts MC Nas’ journey from the streets to making beats. The screening will be in UU Chesapeakes at 7pm on Thursday, February 5th. For more information contact Anee Korme at akorme@towson.edu or 410-704-2051. Don’t miss it!

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2015 Homecoming Director and Committee Applications Available NOW!

The 2015 Homecoming Committee is looking for dedicated directors and committee members to help make next year’s homecoming unforgettable.  Don’t miss out on the unique opportunity to be a part of a university- wide event. Do you have ideas on how to make homecoming a success?  Do you want to make key decisions on how […]

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Are You Ready to Tutor Middle School Math?

America Counts, an initiative of the Mathematics Department, is inviting volunteers or Federal Work Study students to tutor Baltimore City and Baltimore County middle school students 1:1 in basic math. We have opportunities at 5 middle schools and a facility of the Department of Juvenile Services.   Students who have done this in the past describe […]

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