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TODAY – Smash the Scale!

Scales are not a measure of our self-worth. Take a hammer to a scale to blow off some steam and show that you are more than just a number!! A limited number of scales will be provided so you are encouraged to bring your own! Join us today, Thursday, November 2, from 11:00am to 1:00pm at the Beach […]

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Mature Student 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, November 13th 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 […]

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Last chance to submit an ACE nomination!

Was someone in OTS friendly and helpful when you submitted a TechHelp request? Did a maintenance employee go above and beyond when your office needed repairs, furniture or general upkeep? Do you want to thank a TUPD officer for keeping campus safe? Show appreciation for exceptional employees in the Administration and Finance division by nominating them for […]

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Naming Contest of the Ninja Warrior Style Course

Want to leave your mark at Towson? We need your help naming our new ninja warrior style course! Not only will you get to name the course, you’ll also be one of the first to try the course. Send your suggestions to ebarron@towson.edu. Learn more: https://www.towson.edu/studentlife/activities/recreation/campusrec/fitness/events.html    

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NY Times Lunch and Learn: Understanding the Racial Wealth Divide: Baltimore and beyond feat Dr. Lawrence Brown with Dedrick Asante-Muhammad

On November 13th join the Center for Student Diversity and the Office of Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility at 2pm in Chesapeake III of the University Union as we engage in a campus conversation about the intersection of race and wealth in Baltimore City and beyond. Attendees will gain perspective on how people of color […]

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OTS Training Workshops + Easily Brush up on Critical TU Technologies

Creating Accessible PDF Documents Tuesday, November 7th, 2017 – 10:00am-11:30am – Cook 404A Learn how to take an existing document and make it accessible to people with disabilities. OneNote: Introduction Tuesday, November 7th, 2017 – 2:00pm-4:00pm – Cook 404A Learn the basics of OneNote, a comprehensive note taking app. DUO Multi-Factor Authentication Walk-In Session (BYOD) Wednesday, […]

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Get walk-up help with enrolling a device in Duo – no appointment needed!

Would you like help with enrolling a smartphone and/or tablet in Duo Multi-Factor Authentication? Tomorrow, the Office of Technology Services (OTS) will provide hands-on assistance and walk you through the process. Date: Thursday, November 2 Time: 9-11 a.m. and 3-4 p.m. No appointment needed, just stop by! Location: College of Liberal Arts foyer, between the Towsontown […]

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Avoid being hacked by this latest Wi-Fi encryption vulnerability

If your device supports Wi-Fi, it is most likely affected by a newly discovered weakness in the Wi-Fi standard by using a key re-installation attack, referred to as “KRACK.” This type of attack works against all secure Wi-Fi networks, and exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow attackers to decrypt information being passed over secured networks. Read […]

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OMG Get Yourself Tested TODAY!

TODAY from 11am – 1:30pm in the University Union second floor lobby, learn how to take charge of your sexual health! Pick up a coupon redeemable for a FREE chlamydia and gonorrhea test at the Health Center at Ward & West. No health insurance is required! Sexual Assault Peer Educators will be providing sexual health […]

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SERVICE-LEARNING LUNCH & LEARN SESSION!

Interested in learning more about service-learning? Join us as we hear from service-learning faculty regarding their service-learning journey, including their time as a faculty fellow, their service-learning course(s), and how they have stayed involved with service-learning (on and off campus). Lunch will be provided! Speaker: Dr. Kate Collins, Visiting Assistant Professor, Program Director, M.A. Interdisciplinary […]

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COE Lunch and Learn: The Danger of a Single Story

The College of Education’s Diversity Committee is hosting a Lunch and Learn on Monday, November 13, 2017 from 12:00-1:15pm in the Education Innovation Lab (Hawkins Hall 110). This semester’s Lunch and Learn examines Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s TED Talk entitled “The Danger of a Single Story.” The focus of this workshop is to address and confront single […]

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Regular faculty and staff employee timesheets due early

Timesheets for the October 25 through November 7 pay period are due by 10 a.m. Monday, November 6, because of the state holiday closing for Veteran’s Day. Please use the electronic Web timesheet program to complete and approve timesheets for the pay period in order to meet the early deadline. It is extremely important that […]

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Battlefields and Homefronts: World War I and Modern Life Speaker Series

Thursday, November 2, 5:00pm, in College of Liberal Arts building, room 4310 Nancy Bristow, Professor in the Department of History at the University of Puget Sound, presents the Fall 2017 keynote address in the Battlefields and Homefronts: World War I and Modern Life Speaker Series. Her talk is entitled “‘The Whole World Seems Up-Side Down:’ WWI and […]

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Military Survey

Do you currently or have you ever served in the U.S. Military? Towson University wants to recognize you for your service. Please fill out this short survey and tell us about your military service. This survey is OPTIONAL. The data will be shared with the Military and Veterans Center and used to invite you to […]

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Flexible and Focused!

Flexible and Focused! Improving Executive Skills in Individuals with Autism Saturday December 9th, 2017 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Towson University Lecture Hall Join us for an exciting and informative lecture by Adel Najdowski, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Associate Professor and Director of the M.S. in Behavioral Psychology program at Pepperdine University and author of Flexible and […]

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Writing to Your Legislator Event

Join the Towson Advocacy Program (TAP) for our first Write to Your Legislator event, with a special presentation by the Honorable Patrick Young ’10, Maryland House of Delegates, District 44B. Write to Your Legislator Tuesday, November 28, 2017 | 5-7 P.M. TU Administration Building, Room 424 Learn about the Maryland General Assembly and how to […]

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Earn $15 – Towson Students Invited to Participate in Research on Teamwork and Decision-Making

The Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice at Towson University invites students to take part in research investigating group dynamics and team decision making! The research is being conducted in conjunction with researchers at the University of Iowa, and provides research participants with monetary compensation ($15 for an hour of their time). If interested, […]

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Mathematics Sabbatical Talk – Alexei Kolesnikov

Title: Homology groups in model theory Date: Friday, November 3 Time: 2pm Location: York Road Building, room 205 Abstract: Model theory is a branch of mathematical logic. One of the goals of the field is to understand when the familiar mathematical structures (orderings, vector spaces, etc.)  can be found inside abstract mathematical objects. The purpose of this […]

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Study Abroad: The African Diaspora Alliance

Join the Center for Student Diversity and the Study Abroad Office as we welcome the African Diaspora Alliance (ADA) as they talk about their organization and travel to countries throughout the global African Diaspora. The ADA was founded by two Baltimore activists who experienced firsthand the absence of African Diaspora history in public and private […]

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Explore opportunities in the Education field with Anne Arundel County Public Schools at tomorrow’s Information & Networking Event

Join us tomorrow in the Career Center for an Information and Networking session with Anne Arundel County Public Schools. Meet with recruiters and teachers to learn about AACPS schools and programs. You’ll also gain tips to enhance your resume and interviewing skills. Tomorrow, Thursday, November 2 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. The Career Center, 7800 […]

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