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Harbaugh and Showalter at the Pathfinders Event in SECU on Wednesday January 13

Pathfinders for Autism presents the 2nd Annual Finding Your Path Leadership Conference on January 13, 2016 at SECU Arena from 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. We are excited to offer the Towson Community discounted tickets to the event!  Come see Buck Showalter and John Harbaugh on stage together along with our other fantastic speakers which […]

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Free Group Exercise Try-Out Days at the Wellness Center

Plan Now for Your Success in 2016!  Are you thinking of taking an exercise class but want to learn more? Come meet our Wellness Center Instructors and sample a variety of Group Exercise Classes: TUESDAY 1/12/16                                                                      THURSDAY 1/14/16 FLOOR CORE MORE:       5:00-5:20pm                                       ZUMBA:               5:00-5:20pm TOTAL BODY:                     5:20-5:40pm                                       BOOT CAMP:      5:20-5:40pm HARD CORE:                      5:40-6:00pm                                       SPIN:                    5:40-6:00pm […]

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PeopleSoft Online Services Unavailable

The Student, Human Resources and Payroll applications of PeopleSoft Online Services will be unavailable today from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m., to allow for software maintenance. The PeopleSoft Financials system will not be impacted and will remain available during this period. When the installation is complete, a post will be made to the OTS Alerts […]

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Contingent and Student Employee Timesheets Due Today!

Timesheets for the December 26 through January 8 pay period are due by 10 a.m. Thursday, January 7, because of the upcoming Martin Luther King holiday closing. 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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150 Years of Black & Gold

Department of Theatre Arts Presents Baltimore Fashion and Style in Towson Center for the Arts, Holtzman MFA Gallery • January 5 – 22 Gallery Hours: Tues. – Sat., 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Sun., Jan. 17, 1 – 4 p.m. (closed January 10–11 and 18) Faculty/Staff Open House Tuesday, January 12, 2016, 12 – […]

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“Girls in the Game” Volunteer Coaches Needed

Girls in the Game is a non-profit organization based in Chicago that provides and promotes sports and fitness opportunities, nutrition and health education, and leadership development to enhance the overall health and well-being of girls. Girls in the Game currently partners with Towson University to provide a Health, Sports and Leadership After School Program for […]

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Wellness Center Offers Free Demonstration Days for Group Exercise Classes

Plan Now for Your Success in 2016!  Are you thinking of taking an exercise class but want to learn more? Come meet our Wellness Center Instructors and sample a variety of Group Exercise Classes: TUESDAY 1/12/16                                                                      THURSDAY 1/14/16 FLOOR CORE MORE:       5:00-5:20pm                                       ZUMBA:               5:00-5:20pm TOTAL BODY:                     5:20-5:40pm                                       BOOT CAMP:      5:20-5:40pm HARD CORE:                      5:40-6:00pm                                       SPIN:                    5:40-6:00pm […]

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Monthly Staff and Faculty Portrait Day January 26, 2016

January 26th, 2016  Portrait day Room 240A in Administration Building. Faculty and staff requesting portrait services are expected to dress professionally in business attire. We photograph faculty and staff only. We cannot do passport photos. Time: 9:15– 12:00    13:00-15:30 New Location: Room 240a Administration building (facing the second floor elevator, go to left.) Map of […]

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2015 ACE Award Winners

Read the latest issue of Dollars & Common Sense, the Administration & Finance divisional blog, for the following articles: 50 photos from the Annual Meeting & Holiday Celebration See photos from the event. 2015 ACE Award Winners Find out who won this year’s top A&F award. Personnel Announcement Three big retirements, new hires and more. […]

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Safety Notice: Sky Lanterns Prohibited

As a reminder, aerial luminaries (also known as sky lanterns) are prohibited in the state of Maryland. These devices, typically constructed with oiled rice paper on a bamboo frame, are released into the atmosphere after a candle or fuel cell is ignited causing the trapped air inside the device to become heated and allowing the […]

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OAI Teaching Tips – Video Series

The Office of Academic Innovation Teaching Tips videos are released every month in order to provide information to TU faculty regarding innovative and effective instructional strategies. These videos feature great tips with animated characters, lively narration, short length and hands-on demonstrations. January Topic—Using Blackboard for Instructional Purposes Do you currently use or plan to use […]

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Kevin Ryan Scholarship Offered for Students with Scouting Background – Deadline February 15

The Kevin Ryan’s Gift Endowed Scholarship was established as a living memorial by the family and community of former Boy Scout, Kevin Ryan.  Kevin was a freshman attending Towson University when he was killed by a drunk driver on October 14, 2007. The scholarship will be awarded based on academic standing and financial need to […]

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Payroll Notice: 2015 Earned Income Credit

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO MARYLAND EMPLOYEES Did you know that federal and Maryland earned income tax credits are available to certain low-income individuals and families? These credits can reduce the amount of income tax you owe or increase your income tax refund; and, you may qualify to receive some of these credits even if you did […]

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Road Closure – West Village Garage

Due to the removal of two construction cranes associated with the West Village Housing 3&4 Project, Emerson Road at the front of the West Village Garage will be closed from Wednesday, 01/06/16 through Saturday, 01/09/16. Car and Van access will only be available through the Garage.  For any questions or concerns, please contact Tim Sandruck, […]

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PeopleSoft Online Services Unavailable Tomorrow

The Student, Human Resources and Payroll applications of PeopleSoft Online Services will be unavailable on Thursday, January 7 from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m., to allow for software maintenance. The PeopleSoft Financials system will not be impacted and will remain available during this period. When the installation is complete, a post will be made to […]

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Contingent and Student Employee Timesheets Due Early

Timesheets for the December 26 through January 8 pay period are due by 10 a.m. Thursday, January 7, because of the upcoming Martin Luther King holiday closing. 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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Dissertation Defense Announcement for Linqiang Ge

The Doctor of Science program in Information Technology invites the university community to a dissertation defense for Linqiang Ge on 1/6/16 at 11:00 am in YR459. Title of Dissertation: TOWARDS EFFICIENT THREAT DETECTION IN MOBILE NETWORKS Chairperson, Dissertation Committee: Dr. Wei Yu Committee Members: Dr. Chao Lu, Dr. Alexander Wijesinha, Dr. Michael McGuire Committee Chairperson’s […]

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Faculty and Staff Kudos

Richard E. Vatz (Instructional Leadership and Professional Development) gave a Grand Rounds University Lecture at Syracuse University on December 3, 2015 titled “The Insanity Plea and the Enduring Legacy of Dr. Thomas S. Szasz.”

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Timekeeping Process Change

In an effort to streamline administrative procedures, completion of the revised Approval Group Change Form  is required by the designated department authority when requesting changes to the time sheet approval groups.  The revised form has been condensed, is now fillable, and includes a helpful FAQ attachment. To make changes in the future, please complete the […]

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