All faculty and staff are invited to attend a financial credit seminar that will be held from noon to 1 p.m. today. Light refreshments will be provided. Bring your lunch and a coworker! See details below: Location: Administration Building, Room 120 Presenter: PNC Bank, Retail and Workplace Banking Experienced PNC Bank professionals will cover the following […]
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TUPD: Community appreciation cookout today
Join the Towson University Police Department (TUPD) and the Baltimore County Police Department as we give back to the Towson community. The cookout will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the Paws Pavilion, there will be free hamburgers and hot dogs. Come meet and talk to members of the TUPD and Baltimore […]
Banned Books Photo Booth
Wednesday, September 27, 2017 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Cook Library, 3rd Floor Lobby Be a hero for intellectual freedom by having your photo taken with your favorite banned or challenged book!
“Girls in the Game” Volunteer Coaches Needed
Girls in the Game is a non-profit organization based in Chicago that provides and promotes sports and fitness opportunities, nutrition and health education, and leadership development to enhance the overall health and well-being of girls. Girls in the Game currently partners with Towson University to provide a Health, Sports and Leadership After School Program for […]
Praxis Core Assistance
Students seeking assistance to pass Praxis Core can contact Ms. Danielle Altieri in Hawkins Hall 303B, in the Center for Professional Practice Office. The hours for 1:1 assistance are: Tuesdays 4:30-6:30 Wednesdays 9:30-1:30 Thursdays 10:00-3:00 Please contact Ms. Altieri by email at daltie1@students.towson.edu for an appointment.
Towson University Blood Drive Starts Today
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.
Yoga with Jessamyn Stanley
Join us for a yoga session with Jessamyn Stanley on Thursday, September 28th from 6 – 7PM in the Chesapeake Ballrooms! The session will be followed by a talk about self-appreciation and myths surrounding the practice of yoga at 7PM. Book-signing will follow the talk. Jessamyn Stanley is a yoga teacher, body positive advocate, and writer […]
Roxane Gay: With one N
Joins us for an evening with Roxane Gay on Thursday, October 5th, 7pm in the WVC Ballrooms. Roxane Gay is an author and cultural critic whose writing garners international acclaim for its reflective, no-holds-barred exploration of feminism and social criticism. With a deft eye on modern culture, she brilliantly critiques its ebb and flow with […]
Seeking Nominations: Balt. Co. School Board Nominating Commission
Towson University is seeking nominations to the Baltimore County School Board Nominating Commission. All nominations, including self-nominations should include a nominee’s statement of interest and a resume or CV. Please direct nominations to Dean Laurie Mullen (lmullen@towson.edu) by October 2, 2017.
Department of Biological Sciences Sabbatical Seminar Speaker – Vanessa Beauchamp
Date: Tuesday, September 26th Time: 3:30pm Location: Smith Hall, 359 Title: Population genetics of Oplismenus undulatifolius (wavyleaf basketgrass) Abstract: Oplismenus undulatifolius (wavyleaf basketgrass) is a relatively new introduction to the mid-Atlantic region. The first known population was found in Patapsco Valley State Park in 1996 and this invasive species has since spread to other locations in […]
$2,000 Travel Grant – Generation Study Abroad
Considering studying abroad? Don’t miss out on this new scholarship opportunity from the Institute of International Education. As a commitment partner of IIE’s Generation Study Abroad Initiative, Towson University students qualify for the IIE Generation Study Abroad Travel Grants. This means YOU could be eligible to receive $2,000 to support your study abroad travel costs! […]
Multiculturalism in Action Brown Bag Series
Wednesday, October 11, 12:00 to 1:15pm, College of Liberal Arts building, room 3150 Dr. Marci Watson-Vandiver’s Talk on “Beating the odds: A phenomenological analysis of Black student experiences in U.S. public schools” Using critical race theory as a theoretical and analytical framework, the study of Dr. Watson-Vandiver, Assistant Professor in the Department of Elementary Education at […]
This Week: Should we protect even offensive speech?
Should we protect even offensive speech? A Lecture and Conversation with Professor Gerard Alexander (Department of Politics, University of Virginia) with time for Q&A Thursday, Sept. 28, 5-6:15 p.m. Liberal Arts, Room 4310 Sponsored by the Political Economy Project and the Towson Economics Society. Funding for the event was provided by the John Templeton Foundation […]
Participate in our Handshake Contest to Win a $25 Dunkin’ Donuts Gift Card!
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 […]
Last Day to Nominate for Homecoming Court – TOMORROW!
Homecoming is right around the corner which means we are searching for the best and brightest students of TU to become a part of our 2017 Homecoming Court! TOMORROW is the last day to nominate your peers for the court! Log in to https://involved.towson.edu by 11:59pm tomorrow to submit your nominations!
Mature Students’ Luncheon and Peer Support Group
Are you an undergraduate student who is 23 or older? Looking to make meaningful connections and learn more about campus resources? Join us on Monday, October 9th for the Mature Students Lunch and Peer Support Group starting at noon in the Center for Student Diversity, University Union 313. The Mature Students Lunch and Peer Support Group takes place on the […]
Peace Corps Application Workshop
Make your application stand out from the rest! Peace Corps recruiters will: Show you how to browse Volunteer openings Assist you in finding the right program Explain steps you can take to improve your chances Help you strengthen your application Provide valuable tips to guide you through the application process Wednesday, September 27 5:00 p.m. […]
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 […]
Looking for a job or internship? Stop by Center for the Arts today for a resume critique!
Stop by CFA 3103 TODAY from 2 – 4 p.m. for satellite career advising for Department of Art + Design, Art History, Art Education, and all COFAC students. Have your resume, cover letter, and/or portfolio reviewed, and get answers for general career questions and job/internship searches from the Career Center liaison to the College […]
Assessment 911 Workshop Series
The Office of Assessment is offering a Fall 2017 “Assessment 911 Workshop Series” to provide one-on-one help for faculty, administrators, and staff related to assessment plans, annual reports, and the use of Compliance-Assist. These sessions will allow faculty and staff to drop-in at select dates/times (see below) to get immediate one-on-one help Location: Burdick […]
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