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“Pie a Professor” in Freedom Square/Darfur Peace & Development Bake Sale

Students in SOSC 401, Topics in Social Science, are organizing an information table/bake sale in Freedom Square from 10:30am-2pm, Monday, Oct. 24th. All proceeds go to the U.S.-based non-profit, Darfur Peace and Development Organization, that runs schools in Darfur. To raise additional funds for this organization, there is also a “Pie a Professor” event in Freedom Square. The […]

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Dr. Wing-Chun Wong Memorial Lecture

Thursday, October 27, 7:00pm in the College of Liberal Arts building, room LA 4310 Dr. Rory Smead, Associate Professor of Philosophy at Northeastern University, will present the Dr. Wing-Chun Wong Memorial Lecture entitled, “Out of Spite: How Harmful Behavior May Have Sowed the Seeds of Cooperation.” Dr. Smead’s research is currently focused on the evolution […]

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Multiculturalism in Action Brown Bag Series

Wednesday, October 26, 12:00 to 1:30pm, College of Liberal Arts building, room 3150 Dr. Mariana Lebron’s Talk on “Psychological Experiences of Power and Procedural Justice among Faculty of Color” Dr. Mariana Lebron, Assistant Professor in the Department of Management at Towson University, will discuss the initial stages of her research exploring factors that influence retention of […]

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RSVP for Sexual Misconduct Training

Join us to learn more about sexual misconduct; and what it is and how it affects you. Learn about Title IX, how to report incidents, how to be a good resource, and how to provide helpful information for someone.  The training will include an open session to address questions and concerns involving sexual misconduct. Please […]

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Cultural Competency: Know Your Rights

Join the Center for Student Diversity on Wednesday October 26th at 12pm for the second installment of this semester long series. Learn about the importance of knowing your constitutional rights and how to engage in the political process as an informed citizen. Free snacks will be provided! This installment will be held in UU 314-316. […]

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Making Sense of America Lecture Series – Wednesday, October 26

The American Studies Program’s Making Sense of America Lecture Series presents “Envisioning Harriet Tubman: Public Monuments to the Underground Railroad” by Professor Renee Ater of the University of Maryland, College Park. This lecture will be held on Wednesday, October 26, at 4:30pm in the College of Liberal Arts building, room 1201. For more information, contact […]

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Get Your Resume Critiqued TODAY!

Stop by the Cook Library Lobby TODAY from 2:00p.m. – 3:00p.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 noon to 4:30 p.m. on a first-come, first-serve basis. A Career […]

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Under Amour on campus today!

Get Hired by Under Armour TODAY! Oct. 24, 5-6:30 p.m. Stephens Hall, Room 310 How would you like to intern at Under Armour? A company representative will be on campus to talk about the following opportunities in Under Armour’s Summer League internship program: Rookie, 2017 Summer League Internship – MBA Rookie, 2017 Summer League Internship […]

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Still Time to Register! Mid-Atlantic CIO Forum Meeting Announcment!

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Today – Memorial Service for Dr. Paul J. Parker

Dr. Paul J. Parker, former Vice President for Student Affairs at Towson University, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2016.  He was appointed Vice President in 1996 and retired in 2004.  Paul brought a wealth of student affairs experience to TU and was strongly connected to the profession.  He reorganized the division and its name […]

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Memorial Service for Dr. Paul J. Parker

Dr. Paul J. Parker, former Vice President for Student Affairs at Towson University, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2016.  He was appointed Vice President in 1996 and retired in 2004.  Paul brought a wealth of student affairs experience to TU and was strongly connected to the profession.  He reorganized the division and its name […]

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Haven’t Taken the Towson Seminar (TSEM) Yet? Attend the TSEM Info. Session!

Monday, October 24th at 1 pm in Lecture Hall Rm 238, there will be an information session for all things related to TSEM 102! – Learn what TSEM is all about – Preview TSEM classes and class syllabi – Find out about the cash prize Cook Library TSEM essay contest – Freebies for the first […]

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Protect yourself and TU: How to Recognize and Combat Cybercrime

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM). The Office of Information Security in the Office of Technology Services (OTS) always encourages campus participation in promoting a safer, more secure and more trusted internet, but is especially focusing on efforts throughout this month. This week’s NCSAM theme is Recognizing and Combating Cybercrime, and focuses on different […]

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Planetarium Show – “Autumn Colors”

Dr. Alex Storrs, Department of Physics, Astronomy and Geosciences, will present a planetarium show titled, “ Autumn Colors” . One show on Friday, October 21st starting promptly at 8 pm, SM 521, telescope viewing afterward, weather permitting.

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Great employees deserve recognition—submit an ACE nomination today!

Was someone in OTS friendly and helpful when you submitted a TechHelp request? Did a maintenance employee go above and beyond when your office needed repairs, furniture or general upkeep? Do you want to thank a TUPD officer for keeping campus safe? Show appreciation for exceptional employees in the Administration and Finance division by nominating […]

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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.

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Intramural 5-on-5 Basketball Tournament Registration

Get a jump start on the basketball season by joining our basketball tournament from October 19-21. Register at bit.ly/tuintramuralsports by October 18. Join as a free agent or join a team for free! To start your own team is only $10 for the whole team. Will you be an intramural champion?

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Teaching Online? Time to Get Your Edge

The goal of Towson’s Online Edge Certificate Program is to assist Towson instructors as they develop facilitation, pedagogical, and technical expertise relating to online instruction. These skills form a foundation of good practice that faculty can continue to refine over time. This certificate is ideal for instructors who are new to teaching online or blended […]

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And the Winner is:

The 1st place winner of the 2016 Campus Homecoming Decorating contest is the Department of Computer and Information Sciences! Second place goes to the Vice President’s Office of Administration and Finance and the Budget Office. Congratulations to the winning department and thank you to everyone who participated in the contest! We look forward to next year’s […]

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Be Heard Town Hall

Town Hall monthly meetings provide a space where students can ask questions, offer input, and engage in discussions about diversity, equity, and inclusion on campus. This dialogue series aims to promote transparency, build cultural capacity, and foster collaboration. Please join us and add your voice to the conversation. Date & Time: October 26th from 7:00 […]

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