The Office of Technology Services (OTS) has completed the Virtual Workspace upgrade. In response to campus feedback, OTS will support both the new and existing Virtual Workspace environments in parallel until the end of the semester. The legacy (existing) environment will be decommissioned in January 2017. OTS is encouraging the campus to use the new environment and […]
Archive | October, 2016
Don’t get tricked: attend TU’s Cyber Security Awareness event TODAY!
Join The Office of Technology Services’ (OTS) Office of Information Security for TU’s first Cyber Security Awareness event! Today’s National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) event will feature speaker Daniel Gray of the FBI, NSA computer security demonstrations by James Crumpler ’16, and a live hack performed by TU Professor Dr. Michael O’Leary and the Computer […]
Service Saturday
Join us for the third installment of this semester long series. Join the CSD as we partner with community organizations to continue to serve the greater Baltimore community. The Black Pearl Project’s mission is to make a positive and significant impact on women around the world by promoting and facilitating service, success, and sisterhood. This […]
Try out new equipment in Campus Rec
Top fitness vendors are bringing their equipment for students, faculty, and staff to try out and give feedback. Help us make a #BiggerBetterBurdick by coming to Campus Rec on Wed., Nov. 2nd between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. In Burdick Gym 1 and 2 to participate in this event. Vendors will have giveaways!
TU’s Identity: Who do you think we are?
By now, you should have received an email survey from TU Communications. This is part of the university-wide identity audit (hyperlink to https://www.towson.edu/news/communications/brandidentity.html) to help us understand broad audience perceptions of TU. Please take the survey today! Your answers are entirely confidential, and no third parties will contact you.
“What Matters” Speaker Series Begins TODAY
TODAY, October 31, 12:00 to 1:00pm, College of Liberal Arts building, room 4310: Dr. Maria Tysiachniouk of the Center for Independent Social Research, St. Petersburg & Wageningen University, will speak on “Benefit Sharing Arrangements in the Arctic: Promoting Sustainability of Indigenous Communities.” Dr. Tysiachniouk’s talk will provide an analysis of governance of oil production networks […]
A Reminder this Halloween: “We’re a Culture, Not a costume”
TU joins Ohio University and universities across the country in reminding our community this Halloween that: “We’re a culture, not a costume.” Halloween costumes that are based on ethnic, racial, religious, gender, ability, and other cultural stereotypes are hurtful and reduce people’s identities to caricatures. At Towson University we value respect for all people and […]
Redoubtable Dons’ Fall 2016 Schedule
The Dons, now in their 27th year, are a cross-disciplinary gathering of faculty who share scholarly interests or works in progress in a non-specialized way with academics from accounting to zoology. One hope is to make our large campus smaller and its collegiality stronger. You’re welcome to attend any or all of the autumn talks […]
Voter Education Drive – November 1 & November 3
Tuesday, November 1, and Thursday, November 3 12:30 to 1:45pm and 5:00 to 6:15pm Come join your fellow students in the PAWS Lounge in the University Union to learn more about the upcoming Presidential election. FREE food provided! For more information, contact Dr. John McTague in the Department of Political Science at jmctague@towson.edu.
How Physically Fit Are You? Find Out By Taking a Free Assessment!
Are you a student interested in learning how you perform on a physical fitness assessment? If so, the Department of Kinesiology Exercise Science Students will be happy to assist you! On Thursday, December 8, in Burdick 102, they will be conducting free comprehensive physical fitness assessments to include resting heart rate, blood pressure, body composition, cardiovascular endurance, muscular […]
MAT Open House
Are you interested in becoming a teacher, but didn’t pursue an undergraduate degree in Education? The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program may be for you! The MAT program leads to eligibility for initial teacher certification in the state of Maryland in a variety of concentration areas. To learn more, please join us for […]
How Can Study Abroad Boost Your Career?
Join the Career Center on Wednesday, November 16 from 1:00p.m. – 2:00p.m. to discover how studying abroad can boost your career. A panel of study abroad alumni will also talk about how study abroad has impacted their career path and goals. Pizza and refreshments will be served! Visit us here to learn more! For more […]
Goalball Tournament- Registration closes 11/2
Can you imagine playing a sport without your sense of sight? Come do just that at the Goalball Tournament on Friday, 11/4 from 4-7 p.m. in Burdick Gym 3. Register by Wednesday, Nov. 2nd at bit.ly/tuintramuralsports with your TU NetID and password. Learn more about this Paralympic Sport at bit.ly/goalballinfo
Call for Papers: Special Issue of English Journal
Call for Papers: Special Issue of English Journal Writing Is Power: Helping Students Craft Their Wor(l)ds Dr. Pamela J. Hickey and Dr. Vicki McQuitty are serving as guest editors for this special issue. Submission Deadline: May 15, 2017 Publication Date: January 2018 As English teachers, we believe strongly in the power of words. We […]
Free Developmental Screening for Children and Youth
The Occupational Therapy Center at the Institute for Well-Being is offering free developmental screenings for children and youth (ages Two to Teens) on November 17 with appointments available for 3:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., and 5:00 p.m. Pre-registration is required for these screenings. If you would like to know where your child falls on the developmental scale, […]
Donations for the House of Ruth in observance of Relationship Violence Awareness Month—LAST Day!
In order to support victims of relationship violence, the Wellness Peer Educators will be collecting full size toiletries throughout campus during the month of October. These toiletries will be donated to House of Ruth, a shelter in Baltimore for victims and their children. Donation boxes are located throughout campus in all 16 residence halls, the […]
Pose Your Questions to HR with the BFSA
Join the Black Faculty and Staff Association as we host a panel with Phillip Ross AVP, HR and Maggie Reitz, Associate Vice Provost. Pose your questions to learn about faculty and staff Employment, Classification, Compensation Processes and Professional Development Offerings. Bring your lunch and join us for this powerful discussion on Wednesday, November 2nd from […]
A Reminder this Halloween: “We’re a Culture, Not a costume”
TU joins Ohio University and universities across the country in reminding our community this Halloween that: “We’re a culture, not a costume.” Halloween costumes that are based on ethnic, racial, religious, gender, ability, and other cultural stereotypes are hurtful and reduce people’s identities to caricatures. At Towson University we value respect for all people and […]
Safe Trick or Treat
The Glen Complex residence halls are putting on a Halloween Party with Trick or Treating for the children and families of TU students, staff, faculty, and alumni! Halloween Party to start in Glen Marketplace Dining Hall at 2pm, Trick or Treating departing from Glen Marketplace at 2:50pm to go to residence halls. RSVP to Maddy […]
Donations for the House of Ruth in observance of Relationship Violence Awareness Month
In order to support victims of relationship violence, the Wellness Peer Educators will be collecting full size toiletries throughout campus during the month of October. These toiletries will be donated to House of Ruth, a shelter in Baltimore for victims and their children. Donation boxes are located throughout campus in all 16 residence halls, the […]
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