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OTS Training Workshops + WebEx for Conference Calls

Workshops have been added for 2017. Please see our workshop schedule for details! Upcoming OTS Training Workshops: Friday, December 2nd, 2016 Creating Accessible PDF Documents – 9:00am-10:30am – Cook 404A Monday, December 5, 2016 WordPress for Faculty: Small Scale Web Publishing – 2:00pm-3:00pm – Cook 404A Tuesday, December, 6 2016 Panopto – 10:00am-11:30am – Cook 404A […]

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Finals Can Be a BEAST! Tame that Beast! Check out the Thriving Tiger Blog

Finals, as most people know, can be a beast gobbling up your attention and your sleep.  So, what are you going to do about that?  Be our guest in figuring out how to get through this tough time by checking out the latest, helpful article from The Thriving Tiger .

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Are you ready for finals? Get help from Blackboard!

Would you like create your final online? Do you need help making a test or assignment in Blackboard? Towson University’s Blackboard Support Team is hosting online training sessions in December to help you get your final set up in Blackboard: December 6: Interactive Tools – learn about available technologies and how to use them for communicating with […]

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Coat Drive

Do you have any coats you no longer wear that are taking up too much space in your closet? Bring them to us! Auxiliary Services is sponsoring a coat drive through Friday, December 16. We’ll be collecting gently used coats and donating them to those in need in our community. The three drop off locations […]

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National Career Development Month Isn’t Over Yet!

As November comes to an end, the Career Center would like to thank everyone who participated in National Career Development month through our events and contests. However, the month is not over yet! Be on the lookout for our final social media contest TODAY for the chance to win a bag full of Career Center […]

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TUPD’s 7th Annual Blanket Drive – Donate Now!

For the past six holiday seasons, the Towson University Police Department has worked with St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore to collect new or gently used blankets or sheets for the homeless. St. Vincent de Paul is a leading provider of community services to people suffering from the effects of hunger, homelessness and poverty in […]

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Complete TODAY – Annual Online Title IX Training

This year the Office of Institutional Equity has rolled out a new online training for Title IX, that has replaced the training in the Blackboard Training Suite. All employees are mandated reporters and must complete this training every year. This module fulfills the Federal Requirement on Sexual Harassment, Assault, and Violence Prevention training. Every employee on […]

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Attention All Students: Time is Running Out for Your Free Physical Fitness Assessment – Deadline 12/1/16 @11:00 p.m.!

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 […]

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Towson Black Faculty & Staff Association Monthly Meeting

Towson Black Faculty & Staff Association Monthly Meeting December 7, 2016 Topic: What to do when I’m the Only Brown Face in the Room? University Union, Chesapeake Room 1 Starting at 12:30 p.m. (bring your lunch) RSVP to BFSA@towson.edu  

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Get yourself tested for STIs for FREE!

Get Yourself Tested for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea by a simple urine test!  1 in 2 Sexually active young people will contract an STI before the age of 25.  Most will not know. Be in the Know—get yourself tested in rooms 314-315 of the University Union on 11/30 and 12/1 from 10 -1:30 pm.  Results in 3 […]

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Faculty, Staff and Students Wellness Matters

The Healthy Campus Taskforce is gearing up for 2017 and we need your input.  Our goal is to shape the future of our campus Wellness TU.  We want to know your thoughts and ideas on how to best provide you with what you need through programs, events, activities, and literature. Please help us by completing […]

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Interested in joining a Panhellenic Sorority?

Registration for Spring 2017 Formal Recruitment is open now!  To register, you must have a 2.5 unrounded GPA, be a full time student in the spring 2017 semester, and have 12 or more credits completed by Spring 2017.  The registration link is Towson.mycampusdirector2.com.  The registration fee is $70.  Recruitment will be held February 8th, February […]

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“How to Be Successful with a STEM Degree” – Career Perspectives from a TU Alumnus

Title:                           “How to Be Successful with a Physics STEM Degree” – Career Perspectives from a TU Alumnus Presented by:            Mr. Len Morgan, B.S. Physics 1984, B.S. Applied Math 1989 Date:                          Friday, December 2, 2016 Time:                           11:00 am-Noon Location:                    SM 356 The Department […]

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Course Evaluations Now Open for Fall 2016

Course evaluations for Fall 2016 are currently running and will remain open through December 13, 2016. To complete the evaluations please visit http://courseevals.towson.edu You can also access course evaluations via the Towson University app. Download the app by searching for “Towson U” in your app store, or use one of the following links iPhone\iPod\iPad – […]

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WORLD WAR I AND AMERICA EXHIBITION

Thursday, December 1st through Thursday, December 22nd Cook Library, 3rd Floor Lobby This travelling exhibit will explore the transformative impact of the First World War I and is part of World War I and America, a two-year national initiative of Library of America presented in partnership with The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, the […]

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Resume Critique: University Union TODAY!

Stop by the University Union 2nd Floor lobby TODAY from noon – 1:00p.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. […]

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TU Bookstore FREE SHIPPING

Holiday Free Shipping On Gifts and Apparel Only Online orders placed during Thanksgiving Break will be processed the following week. In stock items only Guaranteed shipping for the holiday season.

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TU Policy Rescission: Prohibiting Abusive Conduct/Bullying Policy

Due to concerns that the broad language in the TU Policy on Abuse and Bullying contained language that potentially infringes on constitutionally protected speech, effective November 1, 2016, Towson University has rescinded the “Prohibiting Abusive Conduct/Bullying Policy.” However, students, faculty and staff of the university are still assured similar protections through currently existing Towson University and University […]

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OSPR Training Sessions This Week!

The Office of Sponsored Programs and Research presents the OSPR Fall 2016 Training sessions. The goal of this training program is simple: train staff, faculty and leadership in the art of managing internally and externally sponsored research and scholarly endeavors through our new MyOSPR System. OSPR strives to provide the highest quality research administration at all […]

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Carla Hall Retirement Reception

Another one leaves the island!  After 20 years at the Office of Human Resources, Carla Hall is retiring from TU. A reception will be held Wednesday, November 30, between 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. in AD 120.  Please join us in wishing her the best for a well-deserved retirement.All are welcome to stop by to congratulate […]

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