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 […]
Cook Library Finals Extended Hours: Sun. May 10th – Tues. May 19th
Cook Library will extend its hours of availability to accommodate students’ studying needs during the final exam period. During extend hours, the 2nd & 3rd floors will be open; other floors will be closed at the end of the library’s regular hours. Course Reserves services will still be available, but all other library services will […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Turning a Passion for Learning into a Career – New from the Thriving Tiger
So what happens when you are passionate about a field of study, but everyone seems to be telling you, “oh, you will never get a job with a major in: a) Art History; b) Psychology; c) Philosophy; d) German.” That is exactly what Stephanie Andrews, Honors College student, Student Academic Advisor, and Art History major […]
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 .
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 […]
Feeling Stuck? Your Ticket to RIO Awaits: Mindfulness and Meditation Resources
Ever feel overwhelmed by your thoughts and feelings? Does frustration or worry ever cause you to avoid activities or experiences? The Counseling Center can help. Check out a new article “Feeling Stuck? Your Ticket to RIO Awaits!” by Dr. Mollie Herman on the Thriving Tiger blog. RIO: Recognition, Insight, and Openness! Read it, print it, and […]
Design a Button for Cook Library and You Could Win an Awesome Prize!!!
Cook Library wants you to design a 1’’ button that represents our library and what makes it special. Get creative! The top five designs will be turned into buttons and distributed during the Cook Library Love Letter event (see below). The most popular design will be used for Cook Library marketing and events and its […]
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 […]
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 […]
Are You Planning for Your Future? Are You Looking for a Summer Job?
Join a representative from the Career Center and the Academic Advising Center on Today, March 26 from 5-6 p.m. in Lecture Hall 238 in order to: Determine if you are on track for graduation Learn how to perfect your resume Rock your next interview And learn about FREE on-campus resources!
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 […]
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. […]
Design a Cook Library Button and You Could Win a Prize!
Button Design Contest Cook Library wants you to design a 1’’ button that represents our library and what makes it special. Get creative! The top five designs will be turned into buttons and distributed during the Cook Library Love Letter event (see below). The most popular design will be used for Cook Library marketing and […]
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.
Get Hired Today! Tips on Improving Your Resume and 30-Second Commercial
The Thriving Tiger welcomes you back from Spring Break with a great new article from the pros in the Career Center. Having a well organized, concise, and clear resume and a 30 second commercial of your strengths are two of the best ways to stand out from a pool of other applicants for the same […]
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