Umalali and the Garifuna Collective pay tribute to the rich heritage carried forward by Garifuna women, demonstrating why UNESCO officially proclaimed the language, dance, and music of the Garifuna people as a “Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.” With evocative melodies and powerful call-and-response songs backed by traditional Garifuna drums, maracas, turtle shells, […]
Archive | September, 2017
Opportunities for Adults with Autism: Learn About TU’s Hussman Center for Adults with Autism!
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? Information Meeting Dates and Times! Tuesday, October 3 […]
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 […]
Learn about International Internship Opportunities
All students interested in internships focusing on international issues are encouraged to come to an Internship Opportunity Presentation Wednesday September 27 Noon to 1 p.m. in Stephens Hall, Room 310. Presentations will be given by the International Rescue Committee (IRC) which helps refugees settle in Baltimore and DC as well as Human Connections which runs an […]
Together Tigers Can End Sexual Violence Resource Fair
Wednesday September 27th 11am – 1pm UU 2nd floor lobby Come learn about on and off campus resources for preventing and responding to sexual violence. Meet representatives from the Office of Inclusion and Institutional Equity, Health and Counseling Centers, TurnAround, House of Ruth, MCASA, GBMC and more. Sponsored by Sexual Assault Peer Educators, Health Center, Sexual […]
Dissertation Proposal Defense for Terris King
The Department of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science invites the university community to Occupational Science doctoral candidate Terris King’s dissertation proposal defense on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at 8:00 a.m. in the Psychology Building, Room 204. The dissertation proposal is entitled “African American Culinary Ministers’ Perceptions and Beliefs About Meal Preparation and Eating Practices,” under the […]
Towson University Blood Drive
Towson University 3 Day American Red Cross Blood Drive. Tuesday, September 26th-Wednesay, September 27th-Thursday, September 28th 8:30AM-8:00PM each day Location: Potomac Lounge- University Union Please call 1-800-REDCROSS to schedule your life saving donation or go to www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor word “TOWSONTIGERS”. Photo ID or Red Cross Donor Card required.
TU Faculty: ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A 3D VR HEADSET!
Join the Office of Academic Innovation and the Office of Technology Services at the Tech Teaching Circle – Using Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality in Instruction. Begin exploring AR/VR by entering for a chance to win a Pansonite 3D VR Headset. Show us your favorite spot on campus in a panoramic 360 photo or video on […]
BFSA General Body Meeting Today!
The BFSA’s September General Body Meeting is today from 12:30-1:30pm in the Center for Student Diversity’s Unity Lounge. The Unity lounge is located on the third floor of the Union building. Bring your lunch and receive updates on the association and participate in a discussion on current topics and future events. (WebEx information is available […]
TU Institutional Study Abroad Scholarship
The TU Institutional Study Abroad scholarship application for students studying abroad in Minimester, Spring, Spring Break, or Calendar Year 2018 is now live! All applications must be completed and submitted in Horizons by midnight on October 15, 2017. Eligibility and qualifications Open to all TU undergraduate and graduate degree-seeking students who have submitted an application for […]
Entrepreneurs-In-Training Opportunity
Entrepreneurs-In-Training Opportunity Join an exclusive, top-of-our game team standing up innovation + entrepreneurship at Towson University! The Entrepreneurs-in-Training program is an awards based program where top entrepreneurial-minded students compete for one of four EiT positions each semester. Here’s The Skinny 4 Entrepreneur-in-Residence positions: Marketing (1), Programming (2), Operations (1) Each EiT holds open hours in […]
Online Workshops: Flipped Classes, Getting Started Online, and More
Workshop Schedule and Registration Towson faculty and staff members can attend one or more online workshops listed from the Online Learning Consortium (OLC) for free. Normally, these workshops cost up to $270 each. To REGISTER, contact OAI (x4-2005). Spotlight: Applying UDL and Universal Design of Instruction (UDI) Principles to Online Courses October 2 – […]
Intern in DC with The Washington Center
A representative from The Washington Center will be on campus to discuss their Academic Internship Program on Tuesday, October 3, at 3:30pm in the College of Liberal Arts building, room 3150. Students interested in hearing more about the program, eligibility, and financial assistance should attend or visit The Washington Center’s webpage at http://www.twc.edu. For more information, […]
Volunteer at the Human Library program!
“Human Books” challenge stereotypes through respectful conversation with others. During the Human Library, volunteers from our campus community act as books. Titles of all Human Library books relate to one or more aspects of the volunteer’s identity; usually, an identity that has faced bias or discrimination. Human Books are checked out by patrons for a […]
Interested in Winning a $25 Starbucks Gift Card? Participate in our Handshake
This week the Career Center is running a contest to promote Handshake and our Fall Career and Internship Fair. Each day our yellow chair will be in a different location and there will be a chance to win a $25 gift card. At the end of the contest all participants will be entered into a […]
Malware found on the CCleaner app for Windows
Malware was recently found in CCleaner, a popular app that cleans out advertising cookies and junk programs to speed up devices. Hackers slipped a malicious program into the legitimate CCleaner software that could allow them to remotely access the device without the user’s knowledge. This hack was detected by Cisco Talos, a cybersecurity company that […]
$10 TU Gift Card for Participation in Physical Activity Research Study
Female participants needed for research study Understanding Father Impact on Physical Activity Behaviors among Female College Students. Participants will have height and weight taken, wear a Fitbit Zip ® for 7 consecutive days, manually record daily physical activity, and complete three questionnaires. Participants receive a $10 TU gift card for participating. Please contact the Father […]
Barb Neal is Retiring!!
After 48 years and thousands of housing assignments, Barb Neal is retiring from Housing & Residence Life! Please join us on Thursday, September 28th from 3:30 – 5 in the HRL office (Marshall Hall room 50, directly across from the West Village garage) to congratulate Barb on her retirement and wish her well as she […]
Author Book Signing with Catherine Bay
Thursday, September 28, 2017 1:00 PM- 2:00 PM Cook Library, Room 507 Professor Catherine Bay, lecturer for the Department of Biological Sciences, will discuss her new fictional novel, Barnabas Tew and the Case of the Missing Scarab. Books will be available for purchase, and the author will be available for signings.
Are you a savvy salesperson? Compete and win money!
3rd Annual CBE Sales Competition Friday, Oct. 20, 2017 Stephens Hall Start time: 7:30 a.m. No experience in sales is necessary to compete in this great opportunity to put your skills to the test, network with more than a dozen employers and win prize money and the chance to compete nationally. Open to all TU […]
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