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Black Student Leadership Conference 2017

Join us for the 2017 Black Student Leadership Conference. This year’s theme is Leaving Your Legacy and will focus on empowering current and aspiring student leaders of color to use their talents and abilities to serve their communities. The conference will be on Friday, March 10th in the UU Chesapeake Ballrooms from 10am-4:30pm Registration is free but, […]

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Food Insecurity and FoodShare Information

This year we have started two new initiatives to address food insecurity on our campus:  Food Insecurity is defined as the state of being without reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food.   The Food Insecurity Support Fund was created to address the immediate need of students experiencing food insecurity.  Christina Olstad serves […]

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OTS Training Workshops + Conduct Surveys Quick & Easy

Upcoming OTS Training Workshops: Wednesday, February 22nd, 2017 – 9:30am-12:30pm – Linthicum 203 Excel: Advanced –  Maximize the effectiveness of Excel using common power tools. Thursday, February 23rd, 2017 – 10:00am-11:30am – Blackboard Collaborate Blackboard: Grade Center – Discover the various functions of the Blackboard grade center. Thursday, February 23rd, 2017 – 1:00pm-3:00pm – Cook […]

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Study Away…in the U.S.A… for a Semester….or Two

The National Student Exchange (NSE) allows undergraduate students to study for a semester or year at another NSE school in the U. S., Guam, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Canada.  Broaden your personal and educational perspectives, and pay TU tuition while you study somewhere else. The application deadline for fall 2017 and spring 2018 […]

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Benefits Bulletin: Faculty & Staff Planning to Retire in 2017

If you are a member of the Maryland State Retirement & Pension System (MSRPS) and are planning to retire this year, please submit an estimate of service retirement allowance to the MSRPS at least four to six months prior to your effective date of retirement.  The estimate of service retirement allowance provides the various retirement […]

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Funding Study Abroad Info Session and Writing Workshop

Funding Your Experience Abroad Information Session Today, Wednesday, February 22, from 12-2pm University Union 313 Think you can’t afford study abroad? Think again! Come to this session today to learn more about how to fund your study abroad experience. Hear directly from scholarship recipients and learn tips from the writing center on how to write a […]

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If You’re Passionate about Civil Rights, You Should Apply to Present at the Library’s New Symposium

Cook Library is now accepting proposals to participate in its Spring 2017 student symposium, Shadows: Race, Gender, Sexuality, Ability, and Religion in Resistance. The symposium will be held on May 12, 2017, from 1:00pm-5:00pm. Submissions should focus on civil rights and activism and may be inspired by themes of activism in the 1960s and how […]

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CBE Career Fair is Next Week

CBE Career Fair Spring 2017 Wed. March 1, 2017 12-3 P.M. Stephens Hall, Second and Third Floors Connect with companies recruiting business, accounting, e-business and economics majors for internships, part-time and full-time positions. Participating Employers ADP Bankers Life Burlington Financial Celtic Commercial Finance Enterprise Holdings MileOne Automotive MorganStanley NewDayUSA RR Donnelley Sherwin Williams Stanley Black & […]

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ELC Conversation Partner Program is Looking for Volunteers

Towson University’s English Language Center offers you the Conversation Partner Program that will pair you with one of its students. You are not required to provide any English instruction or tutoring; You just need to be able to have a casual conversation in English and meet your international partner once a week for one hour. […]

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Color-Blind Justice: Race and Cognitive Bias in the Forensic Sciences

Multiculturalism in Action Brown Bag Series Wednesday, March 1, 12:00 to 1:15pm, College of Liberal Arts building, room 4150 This Multiculturalism in Action Brown Bag Series workshop will be presented by Dr. Jeff Kukucka, Department of Psychology. Forensic science examiners often reach different conclusions about the same evidence, depending on the context in which it is […]

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Benefits Bulletin: FAQ about the Affordable Care Act 1095 form for health insurance

What is a 1095 form? 1095 form is like a W-2 form. Your employer or insurer sends one copy to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and one copy to you. A W-2 form reports your annual earnings.  A 1095 form reports your health care coverage throughout the year. Why are you sending me the 1095 […]

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Sweetheart Deal During Heart Health Month at the Wellness Center

In celebration of Valentine’s Day and National Heart Health Month, this February the Wellness Center will offer TU faculty and staff a two-month trial membership at half price! That’s right, in honor of February 14, the Wellness Center is offering a $25 per month rate for two months of trial membership.      The Wellness Center is […]

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Bowling Night!

Bowling Night! Towson University Staff Council invites you to come join TU Staff for a fun, casual meet & greet! Wednesday, February 22, 5:30-7:00 pm AMF Timonium Lanes Open lanes are first come, first served. Each participant pays for their own lane and shoes. www.towson.edu/tusc For more information, contact Cyndi Zile at CZile@towson.edu.

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Looking for a job or internship? Stop by Linthicum Hall today for a resume critique!

TU has ambitious students at every turn! Be sure to check out our most recently featured Student Success stories on our website to hear about what your fellow Tigers have been doing to progress in their field. If you have had a successful experience regarding internships, job opportunities, or career development, be sure to share […]

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Tiger-oke Cabaret!

Kick-off your weekend with free karaoke-inspired fun and food featuring the Baltimore Karaoke League on Friday, March 10th at 5:30 PM in UU PAWS. Get on stage and share your talents, or just cheer your friends on. Create a personal “karaoke-gram” with Kira & Friends to send to your distant BFF and family. No prior singing or Karaoke experience necessary! Co-hosted by the Asian […]

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Bowling Night!

Bowling Night! Towson University Staff Council invites you to come join TU Staff for a fun, casual meet & greet! Wednesday, February 22, 5:30-7:00 pm AMF Timonium Lanes Open lanes are first come, first served. Each participant pays for their own lane and shoes. www.towson.edu/tusc For more information, contact Cyndi Zile at CZile@towson.edu.  

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Open Training for SSC this Friday!

SSC Advising Platform Open Training There will be an open training session this Friday, the 24th of February for the Student Success Collaborative (SSC) advising and faculty classroom management platform. Time:  3:00 pm-4:00 pm Location:  LA 4101 The training will introduce new users to SSC and for current users the platform’s newest capabilities will be introduced […]

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Pay it Forward

On a weekly basis, the Development Office disseminates reports to various program directors across campus, requiring the use of many large interoffice envelopes. If your department has unused large interoffice envelopes, please feel free to forward them to Kelli Koonce located in the Development Office. Or, please contact Kelli to arrange a pick up. Thank […]

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New UDL Initiative Extended Deadline

Deadline for applying to the New UDL Initiative has been EXTENDED TO MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27. For details, visit http://www.towson.edu/provost/academicinnovation/support/udl.html or contact Dr. Jane Neapolitan jneapolitan@towson.edu .    

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Up to $1,000 Scholarship Opportunity!

Are you a freshman or sophomore interested in developing your leadership skills? Are you interested in learning more about women’s issues and creating programming to educate and engage the college community about these topics? If YES, there may be a $1,000 scholarship available for you! The Center for Student Diversity is offering this scholarship to […]

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