Heart Healthy Living, focuses on the cause of heart disease, the controllable and uncontrollable risks for heart disease, and lifestyle choices for a healthy heart. The seminar will be on February 26, noon to 1 p.m., in the UU Loch Raven Room. We hope you will join us for this informative program. Please check T3, […]
Archive | February, 2016
PeopleSoft Online Services Unavailable Tomorrow
The Student, Human Resources and Payroll applications of PeopleSoft Online Services will be unavailable from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. tomorrow, Thursday, February 25, to allow for software maintenance. The PeopleSoft Financials system will not be impacted and will remain available during this period. When installation is complete, a post will be placed on the […]
Where the Cherry Tree Grew: Finding George Washington’s Boyhood Home
In 2008, Professor Philip Levy of the University of South Florida, and his colleagues found Ferry Farm, the site of George Washington’s boyhood home. On Tuesday, March 1, at 5:00pm in the College of Liberal Arts building, room 4310, come hear him describe how they discovered this lost landmark and what their findings reveal about the […]
College of Education Dean’s Sabbatical Lecture Series
Please join the faculty and staff of the College of Education for the COE Dean’s Sabbatical Lecture Series Light refreshments will be served and will feature keynote speaker Dr. Judith Cruzado-Guerrero. Date: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2016 Time: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Location: TOWSON ROOM AT COOK LIBRARY Dr. Cruzado-Guerrero presentation is titled “Teaching English Learners: […]
Call for Proposals: 2016-2017 Diversity Faculty Fellows Program
Towson University’s Diversity Faculty Fellows Program will support the actualization of the university’s vision for diversity by providing selected faculty members with opportunities to infuse diversity into existing curriculum, create models to improve classroom dynamics in support of social justice, or identify strategies to enhance institutional practices. Program outcomes will serve as evidence of the […]
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week: Yoga Night
Celebrate your body and restore your spirit at the NEDA week Yoga night led by Charm City Yoga instructor Carrie Miller. Carrie’s teaching style emphasizes taking time to know one’s own body, mind, and spirit, and to honor each through movement, breath work, and meditation. This workshop is for beginners and experts alike. Please bring […]
OPEN ACCESS AND OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES—WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?
Friday, February 26, 2016 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Cook Library, Room 507 The Office of Academic Innovation in collaboration with Cook Library and the Office of Technology Services Presents the 2016 Open Educational Resources (OER) Series. This is the first of three events in the series. To register, visit: http://tinyurl.com/registeroer
If you have a website on tiger.towson.edu, it’s time to move!
The Office of Technology Services (OTS) is retiring the tiger.towson.edu server that hosts individual websites and file storage for students. All data will be backed up by OTS to each student’s account on a student file share, but website content will not be viewable or accessible on the web after June 30, 2016. If you have a website […]
Complete survey, win FREE iPad mini
Enter to win a FREE iPad mini! Towson University’s facilities management department needs feedback about campus buildings, campus grounds and its customer service. The survey should take 5-10 minutes to finish, and completing it will allow your voice and perspective to be heard. To qualify for winning an iPad mini, please enter your name and […]
200+ Employers Hiring TU Tigers!
Don’t miss your chance to meet 1-on-1 with 200+ employers who are looking to hire TU Tigers at the 2016 Spring Mega Job and Internship Fair on March 23 from noon to 3 p.m. at SECU Arena. It’s the perfect opportunity to: Personally connect with over 200 regional and national employers such as Aerotek, NewDay USA […]
Using Outlook on the Web: Change how you see reply emails
Outlook on the Web is the mobile solution for email on the go. By default, “Conversation View” (the grouping of messages by subject) is turned on and will need to be turned off if you wish to see the classic view of sorting by date. The OTS Training video Outlook on the Web: Turning Off […]
Join us for the StrengthsQuest Mentoring and Advising Program
Looking for additional StrengthsQuest training? On Tuesday March 15, 2016, a consultant from Gallup will be presenting the StrengthsQuest Mentoring and Advising program. The seminar will be all day (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). Lunch will be provided. Strengths mentors and advisors understand and can explain the subtle, yet predictable link that exists between […]
Last Chance to Apply for The Social Action Fund
Do you have an idea that could change the world? The Social Action Fund is an opportunity for students to make their visions a reality with seed funding, support, and mentorship. Applicants should have a vision that addresses a pressing challenge in the Towson community or in the world. The criteria for selected visions […]
Upcoming Play: The Vagina Monologues
The Feminist Collective, Weekends @ Towson, and the Center for Student Diversity invites you to come and watch this performance of the award winning play, The Vagina Monologues at UU Potomac Lounge. The play will be performed on Thursday, March 3rd at 7pm and Friday, March 4th at 7pm. be prepared to gasp, laugh, and […]
Looking for a job or internship? Stop by the University Union today for a resume critique!
Stop by the University Union 2nd floor lobby Tuesday, February 23 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. for a resume critique, job search assistance, help with Hire@TU, or other quick questions. All students are welcome! You can also drop by the Career Center for “Express Hours” Monday through Thursday from 1-4 p.m. on a first-come, […]
2015 Performance Evaluations
It’s that time of the year again! Performance evaluations for all regular exempt, non-exempt and contingent II staff employees for the period of March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016 are due soon. Employees will be rated on two possibilities: “meets expectations” and “does not meet expectations.” The forms are available on the forms repository […]
PeopleSoft Online Services Unavailable
The Student, Human Resources and Payroll applications of PeopleSoft Online Services will be unavailable from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. on Thursday, February 25, to allow for software maintenance. The PeopleSoft Financials system will not be impacted and will remain available during this period. When installation is complete, a post will be placed on the […]
Alexander the Great: Dressed to Kill?
Come hear Antony Spawforth, Professor Emeritus of Ancient History at Newcastle University, speak about Alexander the Great in a talk entitled, “Alexander the Great: Dressed to Kill?” This lecture is scheduled for Wednesday, March 23, at 5:00pm in the College of Liberal Arts building, room 2310, and is sponsored by the Departments of History, Philosophy […]
Friends Don’t Let Friends Fat Talk!
Come hear Jaime Kaplan, Psy.D, and Ashley Wood, MA, for a discussion on body image and eating disorder risks and warning signs. Learn how to approach this sensitive topic with friends and loved ones and how to best support them as they get the help they deserve and need. Tuesday 2/23, 6-7pm CLA 4310.
Staff Kudos: Tyra Thomas bowls perfect game in Faculty/Staff League
When TU general maintenance mechanic Tyra Thomas first bowled at 16 years old, he didn’t think he’d end up in a league years later. He also didn’t think he’d ever bowl a perfect 300—but he did just that in TU’s Faculty/Staff bowling league on Thursday, February 11. “The experience was amazing,” Tyra reflected afterwards. “I […]
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