The Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice at Towson University invites students to take part in research investigating group dynamics and team decision making! The research is being conducted in conjunction with researchers at the University of Iowa, and provides research participants with monetary compensation ($15 for an hour of their time). If interested […]
Archive | April, 2016
College of Health Professions: Take a Professor to Lunch
As part of our Towson University 150th year celebrations, the College of Health Professions is hosting a Take Your Professor to Lunch event from April 4th to April 15th. To participate, all you need to do is invite a CHP professor, jointly pick up your vouchers from your department, and share a meal at any […]
TODAY – Dame Frances Cairncross Speaking at Towson
Towson University 150th Anniversary Speaker Series Lectures with Dame Frances Cairncross “Five Global Trends That Are Shaping the 21st Century” Monday, April 4 | 6 p.m. Lecture Hall 238, Towson University “Higher Education and Inequality” Thursday, April 7 | 5 p.m. Lecture Hall 238, Towson University Dame Frances Cairncross—a Woodrow Wilson Visiting Fellow, journalist, and […]
Department of Kinesiology Exercise Science Students to Provide Free Physical Fitness Assessments
Are you a student interested in learning how you perform on a physical fitness assessment? If so, as part of Towson University’s 150th year celebrations, the Department of Kinesiology Exercise Science Students will be happy to assist you! On Tuesday, May 10 in Burdick 102, they will be conducting comprehensive physical fitness assessments to include resting […]
Sabbatical Presentation by Michael Downs, Department of English
Michael Downs of the Department of English in the College of Liberal Arts will present his sabbatical talk, “‘My Li’l All in All’: A Memoir/Research Essay,” on Friday, April 8, at 3:30pm in the College of Liberal Arts building, room 4316. For more information, contact Dr. Downs at mdowns@towson.edu.
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Earn three credits in as little as 5, 7, and 10 weeks. More than 1,000 classes, labs, internships and independent study programs on campus and online. SUMMER SESSION I (5 weeks) May 23 – June 24 SUMMER SESSION II (7 weeks) May 23 – July 13 SUMMER SESSION III (5 weeks) June 27 – July 29 SUMMER SESSION […]
“ALL AMERICAN BOYS” STUDENT-LED BOOK DISCUSSION
Tuesday, April 5, 2016 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Cook Library, Room 507 A student in Cook Library’s student leadership program (A-LIST) will lead a discussion of the teen novel All American Boys by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely. Light refreshments will be served.
Spring into good health!
On Thursday, April 7th from 9:30-1:30 join the Health Science Department for a Health Fair in the University Union Potomac Lounge. There will be several vendors such as Planned Parenthood, Brick Bodies, and Shepard Pratt, free food, health screenings, and the chance to enter to win prizes including a Fitbit, 30 minute massage, and movie […]
TU Leadership Award Nominations Due TODAY!
Celebrate Greatness! The Towson University Leadership Award nominations are open! Did a student, faculty/staff member or campus program have a positive impact on you this year? Did you work with a student group that makes Towson a better place? Help us celebrate greatness, and nominate them for a TU Leadership Award! All nominations due April […]
LAST CALL for Nominations: 2015-16 President’s Distinguished Staff Service Award
President’s Staff Award for Distinguished Service to the University 2015-16 Nominations for the 2015-2016 President’s Staff Award for Distinguished Service to the University are currently being accepted. The award is given to a staff member who has dedicated twenty or more years to their profession with at least 15 years of service at Towson University. The staff […]
Towson Academy of Scholars Call for Applications
The Towson Academy of Scholars (TAS) is now accepting applications for the 2016-2017 academic year. The Academy’s purpose is to advance junior faculty research. All tenure-track Assistant Professors or Librarians I and II, who have been at Towson three years or less, are eligible to apply. All academic disciplines are welcome. The committee will select […]
Please Complete The Chronicle’s Great Colleges SURVEY
If You Haven’t Done So Yet — Please Complete the Great Colleges Survey Dear Faculty and Staff, Our institution is participating in The Chronicle’s Great Colleges to Work For program, a study designed to gather benchmarking data within higher education and to recognize institutions that have built great workplaces. Part of the program involves an […]
LAPS for Autism!
The Hussman Center for Adults with Autism’s fundraiser—LAPS for Autism–will be held Sunday April 17, 2016 from 2:00 – 4:30pm at Unitas Stadium! ALL funds raised support this Towson University Center in offering high quality programs and Social Group meetings at a low cost—making them accessible to many adults with autism who have limited financial […]
Take Back the Night
Join us in Freedom Square to Take Back the Night (TBTN) on Thursday, April 7th at 7:00 PM!! This event focuses on eliminating sexual and domestic violence in all forms. The program is designed to provide space for survivors of sexual violence to share their stories. Information about resources on and off campus will also […]
Sabbatical Presentation by Jennifer Ballengee, Department of English
Jennifer Ballengee of the Department of English in the College of Liberal Arts will present her sabbatical talk, “Tragedy, War, and the Imagined Community,” on Friday, April 15, at 2:00pm in the College of Liberal Arts building, room 4317. For more information, contact Dr. Ballengee at jballengee@towson.edu.
Question of the Day Social Media Contest
Want to win a Career Center prize pack including a free t-shirt, water bottle, mini lint roller, and more? Like our Facebook page, The Career Center at Towson University, and comment on our Question of the Day for your chance to win! For more information, contact the Career Center by calling 410-704-2233, emailing careercenter@towson.edu […]
Communication Management Thesis Defense Announcement for Jenna Mills
The Communication Management M.S. program invites the university community to a thesis defense for Jenna Mills on April 21, 2016 at 10:30 am in Media Center, room 203. Thesis Title: “Truly Altruistic, or Just Fitting In: Exploring Motivations of Philanthropic Millennials” Committee Chair: Dr. Melanie Formentin, 410-704-4657, mformentin@towson.edu
5K Fun Run/Walk for Health!
In honor of National Public Health Week, on Saturday, April 9th there will be a 5k run/walk on the Towson University campus. The race begins at 4pm at Tiger Plaza. The registration cost is $25 for students and $35 for non-students, and the race is open to everyone. Registration for the race is a www.mdpha5k.com. […]
Are you thinking about running for SGA? Find out more!
3/29-4/4 Have you considered running for SGA, but you’re not sure exactly what it’s all about? We have the perfect chance for you to learn more! We will be conducting two SGA interest sessions next week on Tuesday, April 5th at 3pm in UU306 and Wednesday, April 6th at 3pm in UU314. This session […]
Let’s Talk About Sex!
Get ready for an evening filled with sex positive education. The night will begin with mocktail and activities hour at 7pm. Student will have an opportunity to decorate cupcakes at the cupcake sutra station, DIY genitalia magnet, or print screen a pair of sexy underwear. Stay till 8pm to for the “Sex Discussed Here” presentation […]
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