Tuesday, February 6, 2017 12:30 – 1:30 Cook Library, Towson Room Dr. Kimberly Katz and Librarian Joyce Garczynski will lead a discussion of A Curious Land by Susan Muaddi Darraj. This collection of short stories about the inhabitants of a Palestinian West Bank village, Tel al-Hilou, spans generations and continents to explore ideas of memory, […]
February 5 – Administrative Leave Granted for Inclement Weather
Due to inclement weather, Towson University was closed from 6:00 am until 10:00 am on Monday, February 5. Employees who were not already on leave, or were not scheduled to take leave during this period, record administrative leave on their time sheet. The administrative leave corresponds with the actual hours they would have been scheduled […]
Reminder: Photoboxx is Available for Use by TU Staff!
New Student Programs has Photoboxx, a social media based photo printer, that is available for faculty and staff to borrow. You may have seen us using it at summer/winter orientation as well as Family Weekend. The system is easy to use, but does require some training to assemble and make sure the computer is set […]
RecycleMania tip of the week
Are all plastics 1 – 7 accepted? If not, what are the exceptions? All narrow neck plastic bottles and jugs, and wide mouth containers numbered 1-7 are accepted. This is different from all 1-7 plastics. For example, while a #1 plastic yogurt cup is acceptable, a #1 plastic clamshell to-go salad container is not. Rigid […]
Study Abroad Fair is 2 Days Away! Win a $500 Scholarship!
The Study Abroad Fair is this Thursday, February 8 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Potomac Lounge – University Union. All students who attend the fair will be entered for a chance to win a $500 study abroad scholarship and a backpack full of travel swag. Can’t make it to the fair but still want scholarship money to study […]
Black Faces in White Spaces: Holding on to Your Authenticity in the Workplace
Join the Center for Student Diversity and the Career Center Tuesday February 20th at 2pm in University Union, 315-316 for this one hour workshop designed to help navigate complex workplaces. This session will be led by Adar Ayira, Director of Programs at the Associated Black Charities. For more information contact Anee Korme at akorme@towson.edu
Mature Students’ Lunch and Peer Support Group February
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, February 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 […]
FREE nutrition services on campus
Free Nutrition Counseling: Healthy eating is just as important as getting good grades and in fact it might help you do so. TU has free nutrition counseling with a registered dietitian. If you have questions about nutrition, healthy eating, weight management, etc. you can make an appointment with the campus dietitian, Kerry Ballek at kballek@towson.edu TU […]
Call for Fulbright U.S. Student Program Nominees
Do you know a student who is interested in cultural exchange, community engagement, and making a difference in the world? The TU Fulbright Committee is looking for potential candidates for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program and we need your help! Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, the Fulbright […]
The Case Against Education: Next Week
The Case Against Education Why the Education System is a Waste of Time and Money Why We Need to Stop Wasting Public Funds on It A talk by Professor Bryan Caplan of George Mason University with plenty of time for Q&A Tuesday, Feb. 13 | 5-6:15 p.m. Liberal Arts, Room 1201 Sponsored by the TU […]
Benefits Bulletin: Personal Information Changes
We are happy to announce an improvement in the process to update your benefits record. The State of Maryland, Employee Benefits Division (EBD), no longer requires completion of the Personal Information Change form to update your benefits record for the following reasons – name, address, personal telephone number, and personal email, or for corrections to […]
Benefits Bulletin: Premium Holiday for Health Benefit Deductions
Regular faculty and staff will receive a “premium holiday” in the February 7 paycheck. This means your February 7 paycheck will not have payroll deductions for any of your state of Maryland health benefits – medical, prescription, dental, term life, AD&D, and flexible spending accounts. If you are enrolled in the UNUM life insurance or […]
On-Campus Recruiting Information Session with McCormick & Co.
Don’t miss this opportunity to network with recruiters from one of the largest spice and flavoring companies in the world! Learn more about McCormick & Co. and about their marketing summer internship opportunity. Meet with the recruitment team to obtain further information about this paid 10-week internship. The internship is available to juniors in marketing, […]
Should you eat that?
Leftover pizza? Groceries left in the car while you run errands? Chicken left out to thaw? Learn some basic food-safety tips to answer the question: should you eat that? Don’t eat perishable food that has been out of the refrigerator for more than two hours. Keep hot foods hot (at or above 140 degrees Fahrenheit) […]
Regular faculty and staff employee timesheets due early
Timesheets for the January 31 through February 13 pay period are due by 10 a.m. Monday, February 12, because of the state closing for Presidents’ Day. Please use the electronic Web timesheet program to complete and approve timesheets for the pay period in order to meet the early deadline. It is extremely important that BOTH […]
SAGE presents: The Many Faces of Africa
Join SAGE, ADC, and EESA as they celebrate The Many Faces of Africa today, February 6 at 4:00 p.m. in the University Union Chesapeake I & II. Enjoy performances, music, food and much more. For more information, please contact Blair Braswell or Byante’ Hayman at 410.704.3919.
Towson University’s ELC Conversation Partner Program Volunteers Needed
TOWSON ENGLISH LANGUAGE CENTER, ES 331 ENGLISH LANGUAGE CENTER TOWSON UNIVERSITY 8000 YORK ROAD TOWSON, MD 21252-0001 USA Towson University’s English Language Center offers you the Conversation Partner Program that will pair you with groups of International and TU volunteers. You are not required to provide any English instruction or tutoring; You just need to be […]
“Girls in the Game” Volunteer Coaches Needed
Girls in the Game is a non-profit organization based in Chicago that provides and promotes sports and fitness opportunities, nutrition and health education, and leadership development to enhance the overall health and well-being of girls. Girls in the Game currently partners with Towson University to provide a Health, Sports and Leadership After School Program for […]
Collegiate Recovery Community (CRC) Interest Meetings
Emily Sears – Manager of Substance Education, Treatment, and Prevention at the Counseling Center – will be hosting two brief informational meetings about establishing a collegiate recovery community at Towson University on Monday, 02/05 @ 1PM and Wednesday, 02/07 @ 4PM If you are interested in living in or being part of such a community, come […]
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