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Geographers by Another Name Speaker Series

  Come hear Dr. Doug Herman from the Smithsonian Institute talk about “The Art of Navigation and Land Finding in the Pacific Ocean” on Wednesday, October 31, at 3:30pm in the College of Liberal Arts building, room 4310. For more information, contact the Department of Geography and Environmental Planning at geography@towson.edu.

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Join OAI at a UDL (Universal Design for Learning) Coffee House

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a method of curriculum development aimed at reducing barriers that may exist for students in their learning. UDL – outlined by the Center for Applied and Special Technologies – is designed around specific neural networks which inform three general principles for designing flexible curricula that include multiple means of […]

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Smith Hall Sidewalk CLOSED due to Pumpkin Drop

Friday, October 26 from 12-1pm Due to the SPS Pumpkin Drop on Friday October 26th between 12-1pm, the sidewalk behind Smith Hall closest to the Glen will be closed for the hour.  

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Contingent Faculty, Staff and Student Timesheets Due Today!

Timesheets for the October 13 through October 26 pay period are due by 10:00 a.m. today, because of the upcoming state closing for Election 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 BOTH the […]

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Assistive Technology Demo Day Next Week

Disability Support Services (DSS) and Delta Alpha Pi Honor Society present: Assistive Technology Demo Day Monday, October 29, 2018 11 am – 2 pm 1st Floor of the University Union Join us for this very special opportunity.  Learn and experience some of the various assistive technologies used to provide equal access to all, including students […]

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Share Your Lida Lee Tall School Memories Ahead of the November Reunion!

One of the best things about attending reunions is sharing memories and Special Collections & University Archives is looking to gather and preserve the memories connected to Towson’s Lida Lee Tall School (the model teaching school at Towson until 1991). Whether or not you can attend the upcoming Lida Lee Tall reunion, we hope you will […]

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Basketball Season Parking Information

Parking & Transportation Services announces game day parking policies, as we get ready for the upcoming Basketball season: Lot 20 (Rear of SECU Arena) – will be closed three hours prior to game time Re-opens 90 minutes prior to game time to those with game day basketball and VIP parking permits. Lot 21 – Towson […]

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Cook Library’s A-LIST Student Leader Program Now Accepting Applications

Cook Library is seeking 3 adventurous students interested in gaining hands-on experience in academia through a yearlong, paid leadership program. If you are passionate about promoting academic success, want to help enhance library visibility via innovative marketing or outreach, and are interested in helping students with research, we encourage you to apply. After receiving in-depth […]

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Fall into shape at the TU Wellness Center! Sign up now, classes are filling fast!

Register Now for Your Favorite Group Exercise Classes Starting October 29, 2018! Whether you are a beginner or at an advanced level, we have a class for you.  Our instructors provide a motivating environment with the attention of small group personal training.  Check out the class schedule for morning, lunch time and after work classes.  […]

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OTS Training Workshops + Register for 2019 Workshops

WordPress for Faculty and Staff Thursday, October 25th, 2018 – 2:00pm-4:00pm – Cook 404A Give your individual website a professional look online with TU’s WordPress web publishing. Blackboard: Assignments Wednesday, October 31st, 2018 – 2:00pm-3:00pm – Cook 404A Learn basic features of  Blackboard Assignments and grading. Blackboard: Interactive Tools Thursday, November 1st, 2018 – 2:30pm-3:30pm – […]

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BCF Marvelous Encounter

Do you know who Jesus is? Who is He? What did He do on this Earth? What does He have to do with your life? Come find out on October 26th 2018 at 7:00pm UU Chesapeake Rooms. Marvelous Encounter

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Participate in TU’s prescription take back day

The TUPD is working with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to host a prescription drug take-back day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 27, 2018. Representatives from both agencies will be on the second floor of the University Union to collect unwanted/unused prescription drugs for safe disposal. Students, faculty, staff, visitors and […]

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Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program Proposals Due Nov 1

Proposals for faculty-led study abroad programs to run in Minimester or Spring Break 2020 are due THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2018. Complete proposals should be submitted in hard copy or via email to the Study Abroad Office (PY #408 or studyabroad@towson.edu). IMPORTANT: Proposals must be approved by the department chair(s) AND submitted to the college dean(s) […]

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TODAY: Geographers by Another Name Speaker Series

Come hear Dr. Todd Kenreich, Professor in the Department of Secondary and Middle School Education, talk about “Geography and Global Citizenship in the K-12 Curriculum” TODAY, Wednesday, October 24, at 3:30pm in the College of Liberal Arts building, room 4310. For more information, contact the Department of Geography and Environmental Planning at geography@towson.edu.  

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Harvest Fest

Stop by the lawn of Ward & West to decorate pumpkins, drink some apple cider, have a sweet treat and de-stress from the semester on November 1st from 10a-2p. Peer educators will feature various stress relieving techniques.

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Smith Hall Sidewalk CLOSED on Friday

Friday, October 26 from 12-1pm Due to the SPS Pumpkin Drop on Friday October 26th between 12-1pm, the sidewalk behind Smith Hall closest to the Glen will be closed for the hour.  

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Get fit this fall at the TU Wellness Center! Group Exercise Classes start 10/29!

Register Now for Your Favorite Group Exercise Classes Starting October 29, 2018! Whether you are a beginner or at an advanced level, we have a class for you.  Our instructors provide a motivating environment with the attention of small group personal training.  Check out the class schedule for morning, lunch time and after work classes.  […]

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TOMORROW at 6:00pm “Eye Level: Poems of Immigration, Rootlessness and Identity,” featuring Jenny Xie

Join us on Thursday, October 25, from 6:00pm to 7:30pm in the College of Liberal Arts, room 3150, for the Towson Literary Reading Series. Jenny Xie will read from her poetry collection, Eye Level (Graywolf Press, 2018), recipient of the Walt Whitman Award of the Academy of American Poets and the Holmes National Poetry Prize from […]

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Interested in a Scholarship Opportunity? Towson Family Network Scholarships are Open!

The Towson Family Network awards three scholarships each academic year with preference given to students whose parents are Network members. See the link below for more information. https://www.towson.edu/studentlife/newstudent/family/network.html

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Food Insecurity and FoodShare Program 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.  Stephanie Baker serves as the Program Manager […]

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