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150th Anniversary Speaker Series – Dr. Mwata Dyson Free Lecture

Dr. Mwata Dyson Free Lecture – October 1, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. West Village Commons, Towson University “Professional Transitions: Leaving a Legacy” Dr. Dyson is a well-known medical and wellness expert and he is a Senior Strategic Management Consultant for Pinnacle Quality Consultants. He is an active member of the American College of Nutrition and […]

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New from the Thriving Tiger: “You mean there are things on the internet that aren’t legit?”

This is the time of the semester when students should be getting started on research assignments and papers.  Knowing whether a source is providing credible information for you to use in your paper or project is a critical piece of the process.   You would not buy something just because it has the lowest price, right?  […]

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Student Success Collaborative (SSC) Advising Platform: Open Training Session

You are invited to an open training session for the Student Success Collaborative (SSC) advising platform this Friday, September 18th. All faculty and staff are encouraged to join the University-wide initiative to manage student advisee lists and class rosters more efficiently and effectively using the SSC. Chairs, department heads, and class coordinators can also utilize […]

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New from the Thriving Tiger Blog: The Truth about Graduate School

In this week’s Thriving Tiger article, “The Truth about Graduate School: A Realistic Approach”, Amanda Sands, Marketing and Public Speaking intern at the Career Center, tackles a topic of interest to many juniors and seniors.  The graduate school application process can become overwhelming, especially if you feel like you are doing it completely on your […]

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National Student Exchange: Life Begins at the End of Your Comfort Zone

Experience life from a different point of view!  The National Student Exchange (NSE) allows undergraduates to study for a semester or year at another NSE school in the U.S., Guam, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Canada.  Broaden your personal and educational perspectives, and pay Towson University tuition (that’s right!) while you study somewhere else. […]

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Get Off to a Fresh Start this Semester! The Latest from the Thriving Tiger

It is a new semester and whether it is your first in college or your fourteenth, it is an opportunity for a fresh start. Looking for some tips on becoming more effective and successful as a student and making the most of your opportunities at TU?  Check out the latest post by The Thriving Tiger […]

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MISSION POSSIBLE: Creating Your Own Personal Academic Mission Statement

Good Day Towson!  The Thriving Tiger Blog kicks off the new year with a scintillating article on creating a personal academic mission statement. It is a new school year and you are excited about making a fresh start.  Whether this is your first semester at TU or your tenth, it is all new ….. again!  Harness […]

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Making the Most of Your Summer Internship! New from the Thriving Tiger

Summer is time for having fun, taking a vacation, completing courses, making money (!!!!), and……..getting valuable experience from a summer internship.  Learn how to find an internship and get maximum value from your internship.  The Career Center gives you great advice in this new article from the Thriving Tiger blog http://thrivingtiger.wordpress.com  Read it and share it! P.S. – […]

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Now That You are Registered for Fall Courses, What is Your Plan?

Degree Completion Plan While most Towson students really enjoy the experience of learning in a community that values learning and students, very few want to stay in school longer than they intended.  Finishing your degree on time requires that you have a plan.  If you have between 45 and 90 earned credits, you must complete […]

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What Not to Do: The Finals Edition of the Thriving Tiger Blog

The end of the semester is upon us and the newest article from the Thriving Tiger entitled “What Not to Do: Finals Edition” can help!  The student staff members in the Academic Achievement Center reflect on their experience.   “Finals can be a stressful time of year, but hopefully you can learn from our mistakes and be […]

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Plagiarism: The Gray Area. Latest Article from the Thriving Tiger Blog

Getting ready to write that final paper?! The Thriving Tiger wants you to be mindful about citing the work of others. Plagarism: The Gray Area is an article from the Cook Library and helps you identify the common pitfalls that many students encounter in writing research papers.  Learn it, know it, and share it at www.thrivingtiger.wordpress.com […]

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Travel in the U.S through the National Student Exchange (NSE) Program

Experience life from a different point of view! The National Student Exchange (NSE) program allows undergraduate students to study for a semester or a year at another NSE university in the United States, Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Canada.  Broaden your personal and educational perspectives, and pay Towson University tuition while you […]

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A Degree Completion Plan: Your Passport to Finishing on Time at Towson University

Degree Completion Plan While most Towson students really enjoy the experience of learning in a community that values learning and students, very few want to stay in school longer than they intended.  Finishing your degree on time requires that you have a plan.  If you have between 45 and 90 earned credits, you must complete […]

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Basketball, You, and Peer Review: The Importance of Peer Review in Research. New from the Thriving Tiger

In the latest article in the Thriving Tiger blog, the Cook Library tells you why and how you should use peer review to improve your research paper or project.  Read it, print it, and share it from the Thriving Tiger blog:  http://thrivingtiger.wordpress.com .

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Do you have a plan to finish your degree on time? “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail!”

The words of Benjamin Franklin ring true two and one half centuries since this quote that is attributed to him.   Nobody wants to fail. And Towson University wants all of our students to have a plan to SUCCEED!  Sophomores and Juniors, this is especially for you. Please read on! Degree Completion Plan If you have […]

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What is Your Plan, Stan? Asked Ann…Don’t Know?????…Your Degree Completion Plan, Man!

Degree Completion Plan Whether your name is Ann, Stan, Fran, Dan or any other moniker, if you have between 45 and 90 earned credits, you must complete an approved Degree Completion Plan. This is indicated in the Hold box on the Student Center with “Student Degree Plan Required”. This means that this semester, you are […]

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Get Engaged: Pump Up Your Campus Jamz

The Thriving Tiger would like to help you get your week started off on the right note with a new article from the Center for Student Diversity.  Engagement looks differently to different people and this article explores a variety of ways to get engaged with the community.  It is important to make the most of […]

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March is Academic Advising Month and Free Pizza

Be there!  Where?  On the Square? Where? Freedom Square?  When?  12:00 PM  For? Free pizza*, prizes, and information to help you get ready for fall registration.  Learn more about the Degree Completion, Fall Registration, Core Curriculum Requirements.  Have a question about your academics?  We’ll be there for you with a pie in hand!  Sponsored by […]

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It’s March 26th: Do You Know Where Your Degree Plan Is?

Perhaps you have checked your Student Center recently and have seen a “hold” called Student Degree Plan Required. So what is that all about?  Here is what you need to know and do.  If you have between 45 and 90 earned credits, you must complete and file an approved Degree Completion Plan with your academic department.  […]

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March is Academic Advising Month at TU. It’s Time to Get Ready for Fall Registration!

Welcome back from Spring Break!  March is Academic Advising Month at TU.  Now is the time to start planning your courses for the fall 2015 semester.  Registration opens in April – less than three weeks from now – and class schedules are posted online.   Spring into action by setting up an appointment and/or attending a meeting with your Academic Advisor.

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