Through BTU: Partnerships at Work for Greater Baltimore, Towson University continues to build a framework to capture and support the work taking place between TU and the community. Beginning in fiscal year 2019 (July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019), TU faculty, staff and students will have access to a number of funding resources aimed […]
Eric A. Belgrad Speaker Series – “North Korea: Yesterday and Today”
Monday, March 12, 6:00pm to 8:00pm College of Liberal Arts building, room 4310 Dr. Robert Rook, Director of Interdisciplinary Studies and Professor in the Department of History, will present his talk entitled “North Korea: Yesterday and Today” as part of the Eric A. Belgrad Speaker Series. Offered under the auspices of the Towson University Journal of International […]
Still time to Register for the SoTL Coffee House Meeting 3/5/2018!
The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Community at Towson University promotes teaching as an intellectual activity by establishing inquiry-oriented communities of practice that seek to improve teaching and learning in higher education. Featured Presentations: Relationship between Course Format and Student Learning by Doug Sanford, Dept. of Management Meaningful Gamification in an Industrial Organizational Psychology […]
Benefits Bulletin: Extra Premium Holidays!
The Governor approved additional premium holidays, for pay periods ending in March, for all regular and contractual employees. See below to learn when you will receive your free money! Regular Employees No medical, dental, or prescription premiums will be deducted from the paychecks on 3.21.18 and 4.4.18. FSA, life insurance, and AD&D premiums will still […]
Mature Students’ Lunch and Peer Support Group March
Are you an undergraduate student who is 23 or older? Looking to make meaningful connections and learn more about campus resources? Join us on Monday, March 12th for the Mature Students Lunch and Peer Support Group starting at noon in the Center for Student Diversity, University Union 313. The Mature Students Lunch and Peer Support Group takes place […]
Fulbright U.S. Student Program Writing Workshop
Considering a master’s degree, conducting research, or teaching English abroad after graduation? If so, you could be one of the more than 1,800 students who receive a Fulbright U.S. Student grant each year! The Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides grants for individually designed study/research projects or for English Teaching Assistant Programs outside the U.S. The […]
NEW Updates to Career Center Assignment Requirements!
The Career Center has created an easy Career-Related Assignment Form, so faculty can notify the Career Center when a resume review, cover letter review, and/or mock interview has been assigned. This allows the Career Center to allocate appropriate staffing and resources to meet your students’ needs. For more information, contact the Career Center by calling […]
Reminder: important deadlines for planning events and meetings
Successful and memorable events, including simple meetings, are planned in advance with proper communication and guidance from your assigned Event and Conference Services (ECS) event manager. Our goal is to have your guests walk away satisfied with each and every event or meeting that takes place on campus. With this goal in mind, we kindly remind […]
TED Talks – BIPE Panel: Interactive Discussions about Body Image and Body Positivity in Today’s Society
TED talks bring together brilliant minds to discuss interesting topics. Join the Body Image Peer Educators as we watch 3-4 TED talks that focus on body image and body positivity, then lead a fun, interactive discussion with audience members. Get inspired and broaden your perspective. Join us TODAY – Thursday, March 1, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm […]
RecycleMania tip of the week
Can you recycle plastic utensils and/or straws? No, you cannot recycle them. Throw them in the trash. Note that Towson University dining facilities offer compostable utensils and straws. Email all questions to the Office of Sustainability at gogreen@towson.edu.
Free CeCe! Documentary Film
Monday, March 12, 6:30pm College of Liberal Arts, room 3310 Free CeCe! is a compelling documentary that chronicles the story of CeCe McDonald, a transwoman who was attacked outside of a bar and then imprisoned for defending herself. The film is produced by Laverne Cox, who will be speaking on campus later in the week […]
OTS Training Workshops + Quickly Clear Text Formatting With This Keyboard Shortcut
Technology Toolkit Wednesday, February 28th, 2018 – 10:00am-11:30am – Cook 404A Become oriented with the technologies considered critical to know by each employee of Towson University. Blackboard: Interactive Tools Thursday, March 1st, 2018 – 10:00am-11:00am – Cook 404A Find out new ways to engage students through Blackboard’s Interactive Tools. Blackboard: Informal Drop-in Monday, March 5th, 2018 […]
Lead a Summer 2019 Study Abroad Program
Are you interested in teaching abroad? The Study Abroad Office is gearing up to develop faculty-led study abroad programs for summer 2019! The deadline for submitting a proposal to be a faculty director of a short-term study abroad program during Summer 2019 is April 1, 2018. Complete proposals should be submitted in hard copy or via […]
The Vagina Monologues
The Center for Student Diversity invites you to this performance of the award winning play, The Vagina Monologues at UU Potomac Lounge. The play will be performed on Friday, March 9th at 7pm and Saturday, March 10th at 7pm. Be prepared to gasp, laugh, and be moved. All proceeds from the event benefit The House of Ruth, a […]
Study in China this Summer
Spaces are filling quickly for Summer 2018 faculty-led study abroad programs. Admissions are rolling so don’t delay and apply today! Click the links below for full program details. Education, Ethics, and Change in China Questions? Contact the Study Abroad Office at 410-704-2451 or studyabroad@towson.edu.
Jean Dreyfus Lectureship for Undergraduate Institutions 2017-18 “Engineered Metal Nanomaterials and their Applications to Drug Delivery, Diagnostics, and Additive Manufacturing”
Presented by: Dr. Alexander Wei, Department of Chemistry, Purdue University Description: Hosted by the Chemistry Department https://www.towson.edu/fcsm/departments/chemistry/ , Dr. Wei will deliver his lecture as part of a grant funded by The Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation Inc. https://www.towson.edu/news/2017/dreyfusfoundation.html There will be a reception in Smith 554 following his lecture. Below is the abstract for […]
Lecture on Issues of Mass Incarceration
Causes, Costs and Consequences of Mass Incarceration A Lecture by Clark Neily Vice President for Criminal Justice at the Cato Institute Tuesday, March 6 | 5-6:15 PM Liberal Arts, Room 1201 Sponsored by the TU Political Economy Project and the Towson Economics Society
Black Faculty and Staff Association Spades Tournament
The Black Faculty and Staff Association invite you to join them at the first ever Spades Tournament on Saturday, March 10, 2018 from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM (EST) at the University Union, room 206. The entry fee is $25 per 2 person team. There will be refreshments, music and prizes for First Place ($200), […]
Food Insecurity and FoodShare 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. Christina Olstad serves as the Program Manager […]
Sign up for The Body Project! – Interactive Discussion Group to Increase Body Positivity
Feeling down about your body or appearance? We’ve all been there. The Body Project is an interactive discussion group led by students that focuses on helping people feel more positively about their bodies and helping them critique unrealistic societal ideals of beauty. This program has been studied extensively and has been shown to increase body […]
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