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Archive | February, 2015
Mature Student Luncheon & Peer Support Group
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 February 9th starting at noon in the Center for Student Diversity, University Union 313. The Mature Students Lunch and Peer […]
PAGS Spring 2015 Colloquium: “Galaxies in the Fields of Low Redshift Quasars”
The Department of Physics, Astronomy & Geosciences invites all to attend the Spring 2015 Seminar, “Galaxies in the Fields of Low Redshift Quasars” by Dr. Jennifer Scott. Friday, February 6, 2015. Sabbatical Talk 11:00 am-Noon SM 420. All invited. For further information contact: Physics, Astronomy & Geosciences Dept. 410-704-3020.
OTS Training Workshops + The Pipeline
Thursday, February 5 Panopto, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m., Cook 404A *This workshop is for faculty members only. Thursday, February 5 Excel 2013: Formulas & Functions, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., Cook 404A Tuesday, February 17 Contribute Software Overview, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m., Cook 404A To sign up for free technology workshops or view additional materials related […]
OMG!! I can actually attend another university in the U.S. while paying TU tuition?
Absolutely! The National Student Exchange (NSE) program provides opportunities for students to study at another NSE affiliated college or university in the U.S. and its territories as well as some universities in Canada while paying tuition and fees to Towson. The deadline to apply for either a fall 2015 or spring 2016 exchange is February 27th, 2015. […]
Intramural Outdoor Soccer Registration Opens Today
Registration for Intramural Outdoor Soccer is now open. Registration will run from Wednesday, February 4th at 8am until Wednesday, February 11th at 5pm. The number of registrations and time slots are limited and first come, first serve. The registration fee for Outdoor Soccer is $50 per team, payments need to be made at the Union […]
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 […]
Reminder: Handle All Invoices Promptly!
The State Comptroller’s Office and USM monitor and report late invoice statistics. To prevent adversely affecting the university’s delayed invoice rate and to assure prompt payment to vendors, all invoices must be coded, signed and returned to Accounts Payable for processing within five days of receipt. Tips for handling invoices promptly: Use the Procurement Card […]
Free Guided Meditation Sessions
Interested in becoming healthier? Meditation has proven emotional, cognitive and physical health benefits. Join other students interested in working on mindfulness through meditation at the TU Meditation Room every Monday at 1 pm and Wednesday at 4 pm beginning February 2. Each week there will be different audio Guided Meditation led by a well-known Meditation […]
Financial Fitness: How to Live Lean
Living within a budget can seem restrictive, similar to being on a diet. Learn about common money mistakes, as well as practical and realistic tips for living within a budget. February Webinar: Financial Fitness – Living within a Realistic Budget, February 17, 12 p.m., 2 p.m. ET Financial fitness is like physical fitness; you need […]
Library Reading: Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi
Come join the Center for Diversity on Wednesday, February 4th as we discuss the themes of race and cultural identity from the book Americanah,. The event will be in Cook Library at 12:30pm, Room 507. For more information contact Anee Korme at akorme@towson.edu or 410-704-2051. See you there!
You Can Still Sign Up to Tutor 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 […]
Call for Student Models
Tomorrow. February 5, 2015, the Towson University Marketing team will be hosting a photo shoot for promotional materials for Summer Session 2015. The team is looking for 10-15 students who are available between two windows: a)11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. b) 1:45 p.m. to 3:30p.m. If you are available for both windows, that is fine, […]
The Healthy Body Image Program
Introducing the Healthy Body Image Program, a research initiative at Towson University to promote health and wellness on campus! Healthy Body Image is an online/mobile suite of programs and resources to fit your health and wellness needs. To get started take this online screen to receive personalized feedback! www.thriveon.com/hbi/towson The survey is quick (less than […]
Benefits Bulletin: Spring 2015 Pre-Retirement Seminars
The schedule of spring 2015 pre-retirement seminars is available on the TU Office of Human Resources web page. These seminars are sponsored by the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) for members of the Maryland State Retirement & Pension System. If you are within 8 years of retirement and are a member of the Teachers’ […]
A&F Annual Report now available
The revamped 2014 Annual Report for the Division of Administration & Finance highlights key initiatives, data points and achievements over the past calendar year, including: Budget information Crime trends Ongoing technology projects Renderings of future building projects Read the Annual Report online now at http://www.towson.edu/adminfinance/resources/documents/AFAnnualReport2014.pdf.
Experience Life from a Different Point of View! Check out the National Student Exchange
The National Student Exchange (NSE) program provides opportunities for students to study at another NSE college or university in the U.S., Guam, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and several universities in Canada. Available to full-time students with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50. Interested? Why not attend an information session this week in the […]
5 ways to stay safe on TU’s campus
The 1-minute videos below offer useful safety tips and resources for common crime concerns on TU’s campus. Click on the links below to watch each video, and equip yourself with important information for staying safe. Introduction Street Sense Pedestrian Safety Property Safety Residence Hall Safety For additional information on campus safety, visit http://www.towson.edu/adminfinance/facilities/police/campussafety/.
Fine-tune Your Interview Skills with an Employer Mock Interview
Participating in an Employer Mock Interview is a fantastic opportunity to conveniently fine-tune your interview skills on campus with real-world experts from Target, CARCHEX, SECU, and the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Employers will help you develop your interview skills, improve your ability to articulate your strengths and accomplishments, and increase your understanding of professional […]
Great Opportunity to Tutor Basic 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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