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Tiger Trails Inaugural Walk

Take a short break from your day for the Tiger Trails Inaugural Walk. Tiger Trails is a series of walking and running trails located throughout campus. Tiger Trails was designed by the President’s Leadership Institute Class of 2014 to promote wellness, well-being, and TU pride among university staff, faculty, students, alumni, and community groups. Hear […]

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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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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 […]

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Benefits Bulletin: Fidelity ORP/SRA Advising Sessions for July, 2012

All sessions are held in the Office of Human Resources — located in the Administration Building, room 101 — and last between 30 and 45 minutes. Individual appointments will be scheduled on a ?first come, first serve? basis. Sessions can be arranged by calling the reservation line at 1-800-642-7131 or online at: {http://www.fidelity.com/atwork/reservations} Fidelity ? […]

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Flu shot clinic — Wed., Oct. 13 at Burdick Gym

What: Flu Shot Clinic When: Wednesday, October 13 from 8 a.m. ? 6 p.m. Where: Burdick Hall Gym Who: Faculty, staff, students, families (including children aged 8+) (Those under 18 years need parental/guardian consent form signed.) Cost: $15 cash or check. Students may also charge to their bursar bill.

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Flu shot clinic — Wed., Oct. 13 at Burdick Gym

What: Flu Shot Clinic When: Wednesday, October 13 from 8 a.m. ? 6 p.m. Where: Burdick Hall Gym Who: Faculty, staff, students, families (including children aged 8+) (Those under 18 years need parental/guardian consent form signed.) Cost: $15 cash or check. Students may also charge to their bursar bill.

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Join TUSC for a class to answer the question, ?Can I Eat That??

Please join the Towson University Staff Council (TUSC) and Jennifer Noll, Registered Dietitian (RD), LDN, CDE (and TU Alum) for a one-hour class on Nutrition. Do you sometimes get confused listening to headlines on what to eat and what not to eat? Come and learn how to make small changes for a big impact. Learn […]

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Join TUSC for a class to answer the question, ?Can I Eat That??

Please join the Towson University Staff Council (TUSC) and Jennifer Noll, Registered Dietitian (RD), LDN, CDE (and TU Alum) for a one-hour class on Nutrition. Do you sometimes get confused listening to headlines on what to eat and what not to eat? Come and learn how to make small changes for a big impact. Learn […]

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H1N1 Vaccine Available ? No charge, no appointments

The Dowell Health Center still has a plentiful supply of the H1N1 flu vaccine. While the flu has slipped from the news pages, it has not disappeared. Getting the vaccine now is strongly recommended for anyone who did not get the vaccine last fall, and who has not been diagnosed with H1N1 illness. The vaccine […]

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H1N1 flu vaccine available to certain family members of students, faculty and staff

A reminder: Eligibility to participate in the H1N1 vaccine clinic scheduled for today –Wednesday, December 9 — has been expanded. Now eligible are: ? all Towson University faculty, staff and students ? certain immediate family members of TU faculty and staff, including: – caregivers or parents of infants less than 6 months old (must provide […]

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H1N1 vaccine available to all TU students, faculty and staff on Dec. 9

Eligibility for the H1N1 flu vaccine has been extended to include all Towson University students, faculty and staff, so please consider protecting yourselves and — by staying healthy– protecting your family and friends during the upcoming holiday season. A flu vaccine clinic will be held on Wednesday, December 9 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. […]

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View the University’s Campus Safety Video

All students, faculty and staff are encouraged to view the campus safety video online. The video can be accessed by navigating to {http://www.towson.edu/police} and selecting the campus safety video link on the right, or by typing ?campus safety video? in the search field on any Towson University page.

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Get fit, join CounterCulture

CounterCulture is a wellness program that is sponsored by Auxiliary Services, Campus Recreation Services, Chartwells, the Wellness Center and Parking Services. The program encourages participants to exercise and eat healthy by setting goals and working together to achieve those goals. Sign up for CounterCulture and receive a FREE pedometer in the University Union Potomac Lounge […]

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Free Glaucoma Screenings

Glaucoma is an eye disease that affects more than 70 million people worldwide. It is the second leading cause of preventable blindness in the world and the leading cause of preventable blindness among African Americans. Sight lost to glaucoma can never be recovered. Towson University students, faculty and staff are being offered free glaucoma testing […]

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View the University’s Campus Safety Video

All students, faculty and staff are encouraged to view the campus safety video online. The video can be accessed by navigating to {http://www.towson.edu/police} and selecting the campus safety video link on the right, or by typing ?campus safety video? in the search field on any Towson University page.

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View the University’s Campus Safety Video

As part of President Caret?s Towson University 2010 initiative the university produced a campus safety video. All members of the campus community are encouraged to view the video online. To do so, go to {http://www.towson.edu/police} and select the campus safety video link on the right, or type ?campus safety video? in the search field on […]

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Ballroom Dance Classes Begin Next Monday!

On Mondays beginning September 24, beginner and intermediate/advanced Ballroom Dance Classes will be held in Towson Center room 350. Dates: Mondays, Sept. 24-Nov. 26, Cost: $140 per couple Place: Room 350 Towson Center Time: BEGINNER: 6:45-7:45 p.m. SWING, CHA CHA, WALTZ, FOXTROT INTERMED/ADV: 8:00-9:00p.m. SAMBA, WALTZ Contact Carolyn Walter at 410-252-9922 or cwdances@bcpl.net for more […]

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Ballroom Dance Classes Beginning Soon!

On Mondays beginning September 24, beginner and intermediate/advanced Ballroom Dance Classes will be held in Towson Center room 350. Dates: Mondays, Sept. 24-Nov. 26, Cost: $140 per couple Place: Room 350 Towson Center Time: BEGINNER: 6:45-7:45 p.m. SWING, CHA CHA, WALTZ, FOXTROT INTERMED/ADV: 8:00-9:00p.m. SAMBA, WALTZ Contact Carolyn Walter at 410-252-9922 or cwdances@bcpl.net for more […]

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Chemical Storage Guidelines

1. For guidelines on the the storage of chemicals, please refer to the following: {http://wwwnew.towson.edu/adminfinance/facilities/ehs/documents/ChemicalStorageGuidelines1_002.pdf} The guidelines can be used to implement a safe storage system for chemicals. Included are labeling instructions, information regarding chemical container integrity and a list of chemical incompatibilities. 2. The University is required by law to maintain a Chemical Information […]

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Reminder: Rape, Aggression, Defense (RAD) Course Available

The Towson University Police Department will be offering a Rape, Aggression, Defense (RAD) course for female students and faculty/staff members. RAD is a program of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques. The RAD system begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and avoidance. RAD also teaches hands-on defense training. RAD is dedicated to teaching women defensive concepts […]

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