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Join Us for the John W. Brick 5K and Family Fun Run

Sunday, Sept. 10th • 8:30 am • Unitas Stadium The 5K race (walkers are welcome!!) begins and ends on the field at Johnny Unitas Stadium at Towson University. Wind your way through local Towson neighborhoods and finish on the 50 yard line in time for an amazing post-race party! Proceeds of the 2017 John W. […]

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Benefits Bulletin: Premium Holiday for Health Benefit Deductions

If you are regular faculty and staff, the paycheck you’ll receive on September 6 represents a “premium holiday.”  This means your September 6 paycheck will not have payroll deductions for any of your state of Maryland health benefits – medical, prescription, dental, term life, AD&D, and flexible spending accounts.  If you are enrolled in the […]

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Unity Cookout Next Week!

The Black Student Union, Center for Student Diversity and the Black Faculty and Staff Association invites the entire campus to join us for a unity cookout on September 13th from 5-7 p.m. in Potomac Lounge! Mingle, enjoy good food, dance and experience the joys of unity. ALL are welcome!

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Sign Up to Be a Book in Towson’s Human Library!

Do you have a great story to share? Consider being a book in our Human Library events in October! What is a Human Book? A Human Book is a person who has volunteered to challenge prejudice through respectful conversation with members of the public, who borrow them. They will have a title that relates to […]

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Sign Up Now: Mock Interview Friday

Fine-tune your self-presentation skills – with the experts! Employers will help you develop your interview skills, improve your ability to articulate your strengths and accomplishments and increase your understanding of professional attire and demeanor. Participating in a mock interview will also help you gain confidence and prepare you for an actual interview. Mock interviews will […]

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Staying Safe – ridesharing services

The Towson University Police Department would like to remind our students to stay safe when traveling. Many students use rideshare services such as Uber, Lyft and Sidecar to travel to and from campus. No matter where you go, always make sure that you are getting into the right car with the right driver. Please follow […]

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Food Insecurity and FoodShare Information

There are two 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 as the Program Manager […]

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Work for Campus Rec!

Looking for an on campus job this semester? Look no further! Campus Recreation is hiring street team members, graphic designers, social media assistants, rec attendants, fitness floor staff, and operations supervisors. If you’re an undergrad student and interested please send your resume, cover letter, and class schedule to crsemployment@towson.edu.

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Kickball Tournament Registration

Join us for a Kickball Tournament on September 15! Don’t miss out on the chance to meet friends, get competitive, and have fun! Registration ends on September 11! For more information and to sign up visit https://recreation.towson.edu.

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Are You Looking For A GREAT On Campus Position This Fall?

Are You Looking For A GREAT On Campus Position This Fall? THE TOWSON PHONATHON IS NOW HIRING!! Are you looking for work this fall? Would you enjoy an on campus job that helps to build up your resume while raising funds for your school? Are you looking for a position that not only allows you […]

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Let’s Talk About Sex

Let’s Talk About Sex Tuesday September 5th 11am – 2pm Potomac Lounge – University Union Celebrate taco Tuesday by grabbing a taco and talking about sex! Come learn where you can get free condoms and lube on campus, test your sexual health trivia, and learn how to tell your partner what you want and don’t […]

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5 ways to stay safe on TU’s campus

The 1-minute videos below offer useful safety tips and resources for common crime concerns on TU’s campus. Click on the links below to watch each video, and equip yourself with important information for staying safe. Introduction Street Sense Pedestrian Safety Property Safety Residence Hall Safety

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TRY SOMETHING NEW. PLAY INTRAMURAL SPORTS.

Play for fun in our recreational leagues, or play to win in the competitive leagues. All you need is an Intramural Sports pass to join in on the action. Play Pass Each pass holder gains all-access to Intramural Sports activities, events and programs. Individuals that wish to play on multiple teams in a given year […]

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Don’t miss out on your chance to get involved – Join us at the FALL INVOLVEMENT FAIR – TOMORROW!

Looking to join new clubs on campus? Don’t wait to get involved and make this school year memorable!  Join over 200 student groups and campus departments in an event to meet and learn about the many types of organizations and involvement opportunities at Towson University! The Fall Involvement Fair will be held TOMORROW, Wednesday, September […]

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International Eid Celebration Lunch Today

International Initiatives is pleased to host an Eid al-Adha lunch celebration today at 11:30am in Chesapeake 3 (UU). We invite students, faculty and staff to join us for delicious halal food and a brief presentation of the holiday.

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Properly dispose of personal sharps!

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) would like to remind the campus community that waste needles, syringes and lancets (personal sharps) used in administering personal medications such as insulin and administering medications to treat chronic diseases such as allergies, arthritis, diabetes, hepatitis B & C, hormones, infertility, migraines, multiple sclerosis, osteoporosis, psoriasis, etc., must be properly […]

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Access TU’s Clery Report

In accordance with TU guidelines and federal law, all current and prospective students and employees are entitled access to Towson University’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports, also known as the Clery Report. Click here to access the document for the main campus, and here for TUNE. The Clery Reports contain statistics about crimes which […]

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Resource Conflicts in Latin America Today: Geographies of Oil, Gas, and Minerals

The Latin American & Latino/a Studies program invites the university community to a LAST series. This series will explore the social, economic, and ecological consequences of natural resource extractivism in Latin America. Scholars trace the macro-political economic demands for non-renewable finite resources in the region including US and Chinese investment and influence in key industries. […]

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Changes to parking areas for 2017/2018 school year

To better serve and accommodate the growing campus community, several parking changes are coming. Below are changes that will take affect with the fall 2017 term.  Please, carefully read all parking signs to ensure that you are parking in a valid location for your permit type. A new visitor paystation has been added to the […]

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Join us for a Unity Cookout!

The Black Student Union, Center for Student Diversity and the Black Faculty and Staff Association invites the entire campus to join us for a unity cookout on September 13th from 5-7 p.m. in Potomac Lounge! Mingle, enjoy good food, dance and experience the joys of unity. ALL are welcome!

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