The Office of International Partnerships is pleased to welcome Dr. Al Munzer to PY407 this morning at 10:30am to tell his story of being rescued by an Indonesian family during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands. This presentation is part of the United States-Indonesia Partnership Program on Religious Pluralism and Democracy and was organized with the US Holocaust […]
Archive | May, 2016
Faculty and Staff Kudos
Mary Cowles (Center for Professional Practice) completed the Leadership Certificate, one of the noncredit certificates offered by the Office of Human Resources. This certificate is designed for those new to or interested in moving into a leadership role. Click this link to learn more about certificate programs available to all faculty and staff. Joan Doremus […]
Apply to be a Service-Learning Faculty Fellow
Have you thought about implementing a service-learning component into one of your courses? Not sure how to start? Apply for the Service-Learning Faculty Fellows Program! The Service-Learning Faculty Fellows program provides support for TU faculty interested in creating a new service-learning course or incorporating a new, significant service learning component into an existing course. Faculty […]
One month left to move your TU website!
The Office of Technology Services (OTS) is retiring the Tiger and Pages servers that host individual TU websites on July 1 – TU website owners have one month to take action! How does this affect me? If you have a website on tiger.towson.edu or pages.towson.edu, after June 30 your website will no longer be accessible by the public. […]
Hit a home run and help save lives with the Baltimore Orioles tomorrow!
The A&F Division is sponsoring the next blood drive at Towson University. Since our students are on break, we are asking our faculty and staff to step up to meet the demand for blood donations. Blood is always needed, but the summer vacation time is crucial for donations, since more families are on the road, […]
Automatic Update to Java 8 on All Towson-Owned Computers Due to Security Risks
The Office of Technology Services (OTS) will automatically update all Towson-owned computers to Java 8 on July 6, 2016. All old versions of Java (7 and older) will be removed for security purposes. Oracle, the developer of Java, highly recommends this as a standard practice because older versions or multiple versions of Java on a computer presents serious […]
Blood Drive Tomorrow – Drop-Ins Welcome
Team up with the Baltimore Orioles and help save lives. Summer creates a special demand for blood as families travel on vacations, and the much-needed blood supply is low. Tomorrow’s blood drive is in the Potomac Lounge from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. All donors will receive a voucher for a FREE ticket to an […]
Follow–Up to PeopleSoft Split and Upgrade Announcements
On May 31, 2016, Towson Online Services/PeopleSoft (CS9PRD) will split into two data bases – CS9PRD and HCMPRD. Towson Online Services/PeopleSoft will remain as the system of record for students and student related data. HCMPRD will be the system of record for faculty and staff personal, position, job, and payroll data. Here are some of […]
Scholarships for Students Ages 25 and Older – Deadline May 31
The Charlotte W. Newcombe Scholarship, Pathways Scholarship and Osher Reentry Scholarship applications are now available online. The deadline to apply for these programs is May 31, 2016. To apply for these scholarships, students must be ages 25 and older, and must demonstrate financial need based on their 2016-17 FAFSA data. Each of these scholarships have […]
Electronic Student I-9 forms Process Begins
On May 31, 2016, the Office of Human Resources will transition the university from using the paper Employment Eligibility Verification Form (Form I-9) to an electronic version of the Form I-9 accompanied by E-Verify. This process is being automated, in collaboration with HireRight, to ensure compliance. Section 1 of the Form I-9 must be completed […]
Staff Development Conference Door Prize Winners
Below are listed the winners of the door prizes at the recent 22nd Staff Development Conference hosted by the Towson University Staff Council (TUSC). If you won a prize, please contact Sidney Pink at spink@towson.edu to schedule a pickup time. Congratulations to all the winners! Karen Powell, Grand Prize One Night Stay at Towson University Marriott Hotel […]
Electronic I 9 Process for New Employees Begins
On May 31, 2016, the Office of Human Resources will transition the university from using the paper Employment Eligibility Verification Form (Form I-9) to an electronic version of the Form I-9 accompanied by E-Verify. This process is being automated, in collaboration with HireRight, to ensure compliance. New employees are not permitted to begin working without […]
PeopleSoft unavailable this weekend
All PeopleSoft applications will be unavailable over the Memorial Day holiday weekend while The Office of Technology Services (OTS) performs a system upgrade. All core PeopleSoft systems – Human Resources, Student (Campus Solutions) and Financials – will be unavailable beginning at 4 p.m. today until 7 a.m. on Tuesday, May 31. In addition to the […]
SPECIAL ONLINE SALE for Ailey II dance concert tickets
In honor of the annual TU staff development conference and the TU employee appreciation picnic, visit tuboxoffice.com/aileyII and use code 16TUSTAFF for access to purchase $25 tickets to see Ailey II in concert on Saturday, September 17, 2016, in Stephens Hall Theatre. This is a special online sale for four days only! Access valid through May […]
Active Shooter Training next week
When an active shooter situation happens, you’re forced to respond fast. Learn proven strategies for surviving an active shooter in the one-hour Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) course. Cpl. Joe Gregory of the Office of Emergency Preparedness will share the new “avoid, deny and defend” strategy as well as tactics to prevent door […]
College of Education Award Recipients
The College of Education Awards Ceremony was held on May 17, 2016 in the Potomac Room of the Towson Union. The Awards Ceremony occurred just prior to the College of Education Graduation Reception for graduates and their guests. Awards were given to graduating seniors, graduate students, alumni, and current faculty and staff for outstanding achievement […]
Seeking Award Nominations for Faculty, Staff and Alumni
The Towson University Alumni Association is seeking nominations for its annual Volunteer Recognition Awards. Please take a minute to nominate an outstanding alumna/us, faculty or staff member. The award descriptions are as follows: Spirit of the University Award – honors a TU graduate or non-graduate who has directly influenced and touched Towson University alumni, students […]
Social Science Thesis Defense Announcement for Ashley Dunbar
The Social Science M.S. program invites the university community to a thesis defense for Ashley Dunbar on Thursday June 6, 2016 at 2:00 pm in LA 3150. Thesis Title: “Youth Sports Nonprofit Organizations: How Effective Are They Really?” Committee: Dr. Sarah Gunning (chair), Dr. Nicole Dombrowski Risser, Dr. Sharon Jones-Eversley
Contingent and Student Employee Timesheets Due Today!
Timesheets for the May 14 through May 27 pay period are due by 10 a.m. Thursday, May 26, because of the upcoming Memorial Day holiday. 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 is extremely […]
Maryland Writing Project Summer Camp & College Essay Workshop Discount for TU Faculty/Staff
Maryland Writing Project is pleased to announce its Student Writer’s Camps for Summer 2016: (1) A Writing Workshop focused on creative writing for students entering Grades 3-12. (2) A College Essay Writing Workshop focused on drafting, revising, and polishing the college application essay for students entering Grade 12. Each week-long camp runs from 9:00 a.m. […]
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