OneNote: Introduction Tuesday, July 25th, 2017 – 10:00am-12:00pm – Cook 404A Learn the basics of OneNote, a comprehensive note taking app. WordPress for Faculty and Staff Tuesday, August 1st, 2017 – 10:00am-12:00pm – Cook 404A Give your individual website a professional look online with TU’s WordPress web publishing. Excel: Advanced Thursday, August 3rd, 2017 – 1:00pm-4:00pm […]
Archive | July, 2017
Downtime Information for OTS’ Sunday Maintenance Window: extended hours this weekend
The Office of Technology Services (OTS) will perform system maintenance on Sunday July 23, from 6:00 a.m. until approximately 3:00 p.m. The following services will be offline during the maintenance window: Towson Online Services/PeopleSoft PeopleSoft Human Capital Management (HCM) MyTU Mobile When maintenance is complete, posts will be made to the OTS Alerts website http://alerts.towson.edu and twitter @OTSAlerts. If you […]
What is The Connection Between Cultural Competency and Education?
Over the week of 7/24-7/29, Towson University will host a visiting delegation of international State Department Members. These EducationUSA Advisors serve the US and the global community by working to promote study abroad and global education opportunities to students from around the world. Please consider joining us on 7/26 from 4PM-5:30 PM for an International […]
eBill payment system unavailable Friday – Sunday
Due to system maintenance, the TouchNet eBill and Payment system will be unavailable from 2 p.m. Friday, July 21, 2017 through 3 p.m. Sunday, July 23, 2017. You will be unable to view your eBill or make a payment during this time, so please plan accordingly. If you have any questions about the system outage, […]
Retirement for Dr. Richard Preisler
This is a reminder announcement… The Chemistry Department invites you to join us in a retirement celebration for Dr. Richard Preisler after 35 years at TU. A reception will be held at Smith Hall, room 554 from noon to 2:00 PM on July 21, 2017. If you are planning to attend, please RSVP to Joy […]
External (outdoor) voice emergency system test next week
The Office of Public Safety will conduct a test of the university’s external (outdoor) voice emergency system on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at approximately 2 p.m. The test should last no more than a few minutes. It will consist of multiple alert tones as well as messages that indicate this is only a test and the […]
Computer & Information Sciences Department thesis defense announcement for Weichao Gao
Computer & Information Sciences Department Thursday 7/27 at 11:30am Student: Weichao Gao Advisor: Dr. Wei Yu Title: A Bloom Filter-Based Dual-Layer Routing Scheme in Large-Scale Mobile Networks Abstract: The efficiency of inter-domain routing in large-scale mobile network environments is a critical issue, as traditional prefixed addresses may fail due to the dynamic topologies of mobile […]
Dissertation Defense Announcement for Tamara L. Douglass-Burton
The Department of Education Technology and Literacy invites the university community to a dissertation defense for Tamara L. Douglass-Burton on August 3, 2017 at 9:00 am in Psychology Building room 202. Dissertation Title: THE IMPACT OF LEARNING ENVIRONMENT ON KNOWLEDGE OUTCOMES AND STUDENT SATISFACTION IN SLEEP MEDICINE EDUCATION Committee Chair: Dr. David Wizer Committee Members: Dr. Scot McNary, Dr. […]
Due Today: Pepsi Grant/Sponsorship Program Application Information
Pepsi Grant now Called the Pepsi Sponsorship Program The purpose of the Pepsi sponsorship is to provide support for community outreach programs that provide educational opportunities or experiences that may otherwise be unavailable to students, build curiosity about higher education, and/or prepare historically underrepresented and disadvantaged youth for higher education. Previous applicants have used these […]
Towson University – Summer Blood Drive
Towson University Summer Blood Drive Wednesday, August 2, 2017 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. University Union-Potomac Lounge All presenting donors will receive a $5 gift card for Dunkin’ Donuts. All presenting donors will also receive a $5 Target E-Gift card via email— (You MUST have a valid email with the Red Cross to receive this.) […]
Reminder for Supervisors and Hiring Managers
You are a diverse individual with unique perspectives, and Towson University appreciates your energy and commitment to going the extra mile in supporting the university’s success! If you are a supervisor, a hiring manager or a search committee chairperson with responsibility for oversight of a search process, maintaining an open mind is essential. Assist others […]
Towson International Initiatives Welcomes Visiting EducationUSA State Department Members
Over the week of 7/24-7/29, Towson University will host a visiting delegation of international State Department Members. These EducationUSA Advisors serve the US and the global community by working to promote study abroad and global education opportunities to students from around the world. Please consider joining us on 7/26 from 4PM-5:30 PM for an International […]
Due Today – Pepsi Product request for 2017-2018 events
If you have a university event planned for the fall or spring semester and would like to request Pepsi product, please apply now. To request product: The events must be in September 2017 through June 2018. Complete the form can be found here: FORM FOR PEPSI PRODUCTFY2017 Provide a separate form for each event request […]
Assessment Annual Reports 2016-2017 Deadline Reminder
The annual reports for programs and core courses are due on November 1, 2017. On November 1, 2017, the editing option in Compliance Assist will be disabled for the 2016-2017 annual reports to allow the Associate Deans to review the reports. As such, no changes or additions may be made to Annual Reports after November […]
Service-Learning Grant Opportunity
As part of the Towson University Strategic Plan TU 2020, which calls for Academic Excellence and Student Success and an emphasis on internships and experiential learning, the Office of Civic Engagement & Social Responsibility has created a grant opportunity for Service-Learning courses. Faculty may apply for grant money to support a significant service-learning project within […]
Call for Presenters for Multiculturalism in Action Brown Bag Series
Towson University Office of Inclusion and Institutional Equity Multiculturalism in Action Brown Bag Series Call for Presenters Are you conducting research or engaging in scholarly activities that involve diverse identities (e.g. racial-ethnic, sexual orientation, religion, gender, people with disabilities, etc.)? Are you looking for an opportunity to present your diversity related scholarly activities that involve […]
Reminder for Supervisors and Hiring Managers
You are a diverse individual with unique perspectives, and Towson University appreciates your energy and commitment to going the extra mile in supporting the university’s success! If you are a supervisor, a hiring manager or a search committee chairperson with responsibility for oversight of a search process, maintaining an open mind is essential. Assist others […]
Monthly Staff and Faculty Portrait Day Thursday, July 27, 2017
Monthly Staff and Faculty Portrait Day Thursday, July 27, 2017 Room 240A in Administration Building Faculty and staff requesting portrait services are expected to dress professionally in business attire. We photograph faculty and staff only. We cannot do passport photos. Time: 9:15- 12:00 13:15-14:00 Location: Room 240a Administration building (facing the second floor elevator, go […]
Dissertation Defense Announcement for Jie Lian
The Information Technology Doctoral program invites the university community to a dissertation defense for Jie Lian on July 26, 2017 at 11:00 am in Room 459 in the 7800 York Road building. Title: A CLOUD-BASED SYSTEM FOR EXPLORING TORNADO EVENTS Committee Chair: Michael McGuire, 410-704-2337, mmcguire@towson.edu Abstract: Recent research has shown an increase in the […]
Adults with Autism: TU’s Hussman Center’s Fall Program Information
Do you know the Hussman Center for Adults with Autism: Offers programs in fitness, art, cooking, and other activities? Provides opportunities to enhance skills needed for work? Supports further development of social communication and team work skills? Includes Towson University students as peer mentors in the programs? Note: Hussman Center Fall Programs Announcement coming in […]
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