Looking to get involved on campus while doing something you’re passionate about? Join SGA! The Towson University Student Government is hiring Directors, Assistant Directors, Senators and Justices for the fall 2018 semester. As a senator not only will you be the voice of the Towson student body but you will also: Write legislation as needed […]
Archive | June, 2018
Thesis Defense Announcement for Kayla Little
The Master’s of Clinical Psychology program invites the university community to a thesis defense for Kayla Little on 7/2/18 from 2:00-4:00 pm in LA 2150. Thesis title: Technology-based interventions for anxiety disorders in youth: A meta-analysis Thesis chair: Dr. Matthew Mychailyszyn, 410-704-2002, mmychailyszyn@towson.edu
External (outdoor) voice emergency system test today
The Office of Public Safety will conduct a test of the university’s external (outdoor) voice emergency system at 12 p.m. today. 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 test is complete. Members of […]
July Professional Development Series
Join The Black Faculty & Staff Association for a series of professional development workshops in the month of July! The schedule is as follows: Pt 1: Career Development Essentials July 10, 2018 / 9am-12pm / AD120 Learn keys for developing a growth mindset, identify and flesh out existing transferrable skills and implement strategies for […]
Apply to be a Service-Learning Faculty Fellow
Have you thought about implementing a service-learning component into one of your courses? Not sure how to start? Apply for the Service-Learning Faculty Fellows Program! The Service-Learning Faculty Fellows program provides support for TU faculty interested in creating a new service-learning course or incorporating a new, significant service learning component into an existing course. Faculty […]
Contingent and Student Employee Timesheets Due Today!
Timesheets for the June 9 through June 22 pay period are due by 10 a.m. today because of the Independence Day holiday closing. 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 BOTH the employee and […]
SPSS version 25 now available
Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25 is now available for use on University computers. The Office of Technology Services (OTS) recommends faculty and staff using IBM SPSS Statistics, to upgrade to version 25 over the summer. All computer labs and smart classrooms are being upgraded by Lab Managers. Why upgrade? SPSS version […]
Active Shooter Training–sign up now!
Learn strategies for surviving—and helping others survive—an active shooter event at open workshop training sessions. The CRASE workshop for June will be taking place in: Administration Building, Room 120: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on June 28 While the MAKE-IT workshop will be: Administration Building, Room 120: 11 a.m. to noon on June 28 Key […]
Monthly Staff and Faculty Portrait Day Tuesday, June 26th, 2018
Monthly Staff and Faculty Portrait Day Tuesday, June 26th, 2018 Room 240a in Admin. Faculty and staff requesting portrait services are expected to dress professionally in business attire. We photograph only faculty and staff for Towson University publications and website. (Appointments are required) We cannot do passport photos. Time: 9:00 – 13:00 Location: Room 240a Administration building […]
Summer 2019 Faculty-Led Study Abroad Programs
The application for Summer 2019 faculty-led study abroad programs is now live. Click on the program links below for more details and to apply. Australia & New Zealand (HLTH) Health Professions in Australia and New Zealand Brazil (MUSC) Music and Culture in Rio de Janeiro Costa Rica (BIOL) Environmental Education and Service Learning in the Tropics Czech Republic […]
Faculty and Staff Kudos
Claire Holmes (Cook Library), Michelle Pasko (Special Education), and Jane Neapolitan (Office of Academic Innovation) presented “Integrating Universal Design for Learning: Embracing Student-Centered Teaching & Learning” as a Campus Innovation Case at the Higher Education Innovation Summit held at the University of Minnesota-Rochester, on June 7th. Since 2014, TU’s UDL Professional Development Network has actively […]
Updated Campus Maps Now Available
The campus maps have been updated! Please let Creative Services know how many updated campus maps you will need for Fall 2019 by providing a count to creativeservices@towson.edu before July 13. They come in pads of 100. Changes on campus make it important to distribute up-to-date maps. The 2018-19 maps include bike share locations and […]
Want to get involved? SGA is hiring!
Looking to get involved on campus while doing something you’re passionate about? Join SGA! The Towson University Student Government is hiring Directors, Assistant Directors, Senators and Justices for the fall 2018 semester. As a senator not only will you be the voice of the Towson student body but you will also: Write legislation as needed […]
Retirement party for Jack Stark on June 28
Please join the Office of Technology Services (OTS) for Jack Stark’s retirement party. Jack, currently manager of virtual teams & special projects, has worked at Towson University for more than 30 years in various technology and lab management roles. RSVP or questions: braley@towson.edu When: Thursday, June 28, 2018, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Where: Cook Library, Room 35 […]
Apply to be a Service-Learning Faculty Fellow
Have you thought about implementing a service-learning component into one of your courses? Not sure how to start? Apply for the Service-Learning Faculty Fellows Program! The Service-Learning Faculty Fellows program provides support for TU faculty interested in creating a new service-learning course or incorporating a new, significant service learning component into an existing course. […]
Drop by the Career Center LinkedIn Photo Booth TODAY!
Want to make a great first impression and update your LinkedIn profile photo? Keep it current and professional by having your headshot taken for FREE at the Career Center LinkedIn Photo Booth TODAY, Tuesday, June 19 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at 7800 York Road, Suite 206. No appointment necessary. Don’t forget to bring/wear your professional […]
Request Your Updated Campus Maps Now!
The campus maps have been updated! Please let Creative Services know how many updated campus maps you will need for Fall 2019 by providing a count to creativeservices@towson.edu before July 13. They come in pads of 100. Changes on campus make it important to distribute up-to-date maps. The 2018-19 maps include bike share locations and […]
Build Your Own 3D Files!
Join OAI’s David Merino (Senior Multimedia Producer) and Chris Mueck (Graduate Assistant) for an overview of the creation, management and instructional use of 3D images on August 15th from 12-3 PM. In this workshop, participants will practice using photogrammetry to create 3D models of small objects using handheld mobile phones or tablets. The presenters will […]
Towson 4th of July Parade!
Join fellow Towson community members in celebration for the 4th of July! The Towson 4th of July Parade will be from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Towson University is a lead sponsor of the parade and our participation will feature our Towson University Marching Band, TU student-athletes and the Stephens Hall float! More information about […]
Applying the Quality Matters Rubric Workshop on 7/20 – Last Chance Until Fall
The Office of Academic Innovation invites you to attend the Applying the Quality Matters Rubric workshop. Attendees will learn to use a nationally recognized, research-based rubric and peer review process (Quality Matters), designed to improve online and blended course quality to benefit online learners. The Quality Matter’s Rubric and program are the basis for Towson’s Gold Review Process, Towson’s […]
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