Last Week in the News

Athletics:
The big picture of Towson sport
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/opinion/bs-ed-towson-sports-20130415,0,4926835.story

Images of new T.U. arena – Pictures
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/bal-images-of-new-towson-university-arena-20130410,0,1307328.photogallery

Melanie Rowland proving to be a class act at Towson
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130415/sports/704159607/?interstitial=1

Alumni
T.U. alumna Megan Digregorio describes Boston Marathon explosion
http://www.abc2news.com/dpp/news/region/baltimore_county/towson-graudate-describes-boston-marathon-explosion

Awards presented during Honors Convocation – Seth Goodman
http://www.lycoming.edu/news/stories/2013/04/AwardspresentedduringHonorsConvocation.aspx

Obituary
Mavis S. “Sherry” Sheedy – Alumna
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/obituaries/bs-md-ob-mavis-sheedy-20130416,0,4651965.story

April 17, 2013:

Loeschke not expected in Annapolis
http://towson.patch.com/articles/loeschke-not-expected-in-annapolis

TU President
http://marylandreporter.com/2013/04/17/state-roundup-april-17-2013/

Students:
T.U. celebrates first ever Holi Run – Justin Schwendeman
http://darkroom.baltimoresun.com/2013/04/towson-university-celebrates-first-ever-holi-run/#1

Joe Flacco donating $25k to memorial fund in honor of Towson student – Matthew J. Cheswick
http://www.abc2news.com/dpp/news/region/baltimore_county/joe-flacco-donating-25k-to-memorial-fund-in-honor-of-towson-student

Alumni:
Towson preschool teacher injured in Boston Marathon explosion – (Video) – Erika Brannock
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-county/towson/ph-tt-boston-marathon-0424-20130416,0,775574.story

Victims of explosions are facing a long road ahead – Erika Bannock
http://bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/04/16/surviving-victims-face-another-marathon-ahead/W3QWkmYPTmUU9bMaOS6tZP/story.html

Adkins Arboretum, names new trustees – Carol Jelich
http://www.stardem.com/life/article_a8107b20-a5ef-11e2-9c07-0019bb2963f4.html\

Other colleges & Universities:
Zipcar offers a transportation alternatives to residents – T.U.  mentioned
http://www.retrieverweekly.com/news/zipcar-offers-a-transportation-alternative-to-residents-1.3028329

Md. comptroller Peter Franchot calls on T.U. president to resign
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-comptroller-peter-franchot-calls-on-towson-university-president-to-resign/2013/04/18/a4284346-a813-11e2-9e1c-bb0fb0c2edd9_story.html

Franchot: T.U. president Loeschke should resign
http://towson.patch.com/articles/franchot-towson-university-president-loeschke-should-resign

Towson leaders hope Tigerfest issues decrease again this year – Bernie Gerst
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-county/towson/ph-tt-tigerfest-preview-20130418,0,3917019.story

Sun should support free speech
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/opinion/bs-ed-free-speech-letter-20130418,0,6776713.story

How  students 3D-printed the InvestMaryland Challenge awards
http://mdbiznews.choosemaryland.org/2013/04/17/how-students-3d-printed-the-investmaryland-challenge-awards/

T.U. students hold unity rally – Pictures
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-county/towson/bal-md-rally-towson-pg,0,2746049.photogallery

Alumni:
Vigil at Maryland church where bombing victims teaches – Erika Brannock
http://washington.cbslocal.com/2013/04/17/vigil-at-maryland-church-where-bombing-victim-teaches/

Towson teacher among marathon victims to lose limb – Video – Erika Brannock
http://www.baltimoresun.com/health/bs-md-brannock-amputation-20130417,0,5641963.story

Shack in a Southern swamp sets the stage for three original plays in Fredrick – Joe Brady
http://www.gazette.net/article/20130418/ENTERTAINMENT/130419000/1151/shack-in-a-southern-swamp-sets-the-stage-for-three-original-plays-in&template=gazette

Arts:
Siona Benjamin: Bridging cultures
http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/jt/local_news/siona_benjamin_bridging_cultures/35363

Obituary:
Don Hwan Lee, securities salesman – Alumnus
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/obituaries/bs-md-ob-dong-lee-20130417,0,4947431.story

April 19, 2013

Franchot calls for Towson president to resign
http://www.baltimoresun.com/business/bs-bz-franchot-calls-for-towson-president-to-resig-20130417,0,505675.story

Md. comptroller Peter Franchot calls on T.U. president to resign
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-comptroller-peter-franchot-calls-on-towson-university-president-to-resign/2013/04/18/a4284346-a813-11e2-9e1c-bb0fb0c2edd9_story.html

Franchot: T.U. president Loeschke should resign
http://towson.patch.com/articles/franchot-towson-university-president-loeschke-should-resign

Md. Comptroller Peter Franchot calls on Towson University president to resign
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/67dbdef779ca4eadb25ea97ff918a893/MD–Franchot-Towson-President

Franchot calls on Towson president to resign
http://thedailyrecord.com/2013/04/18/franchot-calls-on-towson-president-to-resign/

MyFox Washington D.C. Comptroller Calls On Towson U. President To Resign
http://www.myfoxdc.com/Global/story.asp?S=14877672#axzz2QpVcxxQQ

Comptroller Calls On Towson Univ. President To Resign Over Sports Program Flap
http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2013/04/18/comptroller-calls-on-towson-univ-president-to-resign-over-sports-program-flap/

Franchot calls on Towson president to quit
http://www.wbal.com/article/99142/21/template-story/Franchot-Calls-On-Towson-President-To-Quit

Towson President found guilty in absentia
http://www.mocovox.com/index.php/politics/state-politics/6662-towson-president-found-guilty-in-absentia

Towson University president found guilty in absentia
http://marylandreporter.com/2013/04/17/towson-u-president-found-guilty-in-absentia/

Towson University President Found Guilty In Absentia
http://baltimore.citybizlist.com/article/towson-university-president-found-guilty-absentia

Comptroller calls on Towson U. president to resign
http://www.wjactv.com/ap/ap/education/comptroller-calls-on-towson-u-president-to-resign/nXP6b/

Inside the Headlines with Towson President Maravene Loeschke (Part 1 of 2) — VIDEO
http://articles.centermaryland.org/?p=4918

Inside the Headlines with Towson President Maravene Loeschke (Part 2 of 2) — VIDEO
http://articles.centermaryland.org/?p=4924

Towson President Loeschke says she won’t resign despite Franchot’s call
http://www.bizjournals.com/baltimore/news/2013/04/17/towson-president-loeschke-says-she.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_baltimore+%28Baltimore+Business+Journal%29

Q&A: Towson president defends cuts, says alumni are supportive
http://www.bizjournals.com/baltimore/news/2013/04/18/towson-president-stands-by-decisions.html

Towson President Loeschke may require students to learn a second language
http://www.bizjournals.com/baltimore/news/2013/04/17/towson-president-loeschke-may-require.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_baltimore+%28Baltimore+Business+Journal%29

Towson leaders hope Tigerfest issues decrease again this year – Bernie Gerst
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-county/towson/ph-tt-tigerfest-preview-20130418,0,3917019.story

Sun should support free speech
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/opinion/bs-ed-free-speech-letter-20130418,0,6776713.story

How  students 3D-printed the InvestMaryland Challenge awards
http://mdbiznews.choosemaryland.org/2013/04/17/how-students-3d-printed-the-investmaryland-challenge-awards/

Students:
T.U. students hold unity rally – Pictures
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-county/towson/bal-md-rally-towson-pg,0,2746049.photogallery

Catonsville organizations gear up for Earth Day – Asha McKnight & Elizabeth Strick
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-county/catonsville/ph-ca-earth-day-celebrations-20130418,0,6104505.story
Alumni:
Vigil at Maryland church where bombing victims teaches – Erika Brannock
http://washington.cbslocal.com/2013/04/17/vigil-at-maryland-church-where-bombing-victim-teaches/

Towson teacher among marathon victims to lose limb – Video – Erika Brannock
http://www.baltimoresun.com/health/bs-md-brannock-amputation-20130417,0,5641963.story

Fund established to aid Towson preschool teacher’s recovery – Erika Bannock
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-county/towson/ph-tt-brannock-fund,0,1520451.story

Shack in a Southern swamp sets the stage for three original plays in Fredrick – Joe Brady
http://www.gazette.net/article/20130418/ENTERTAINMENT/130419000/1151/shack-in-a-southern-swamp-sets-the-stage-for-three-original-plays-in&template=gazette

Awesome men throughout history – Dan Keplinger
http://www.tsbmag.com/2013/04/05/awesome-men-throughout-history-dan-keplinger/

Erickson Living Selects Chris Emmett as Regional Vice President of Operations
http://seniorhousingnews.com/2013/04/18/movers-shakers-people-and-positions-for-april/
Arts:
Siona Benjamin: Bridging cultures
http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/news/jt/local_news/siona_benjamin_bridging_cultures/35363

Obituary:
Don Hwan Lee, securities salesman – Alumnus
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/obituaries/bs-md-ob-dong-lee-20130417,0,4947431.story