Timesheets for the December 6 through December 19 pay period are due by 10 a.m. today, because of the Christmas/Winter Break closings. 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 the employee and supervisor […]
Don’t be idle this winter break. Apply for CBE Scholarships
The College of Business and Economics offers a variety of scholarships for majors within the college (accounting, business administration, e-business and economics). Some of these scholarships require proof of financial need and others do not. Current CBE Students can apply for scholarships for the 2018-2019 academic year beginning Nov. 1, 2017. The deadline to apply for […]
Benefits Bulletin – Reminder – new pharmacy benefits provider January 1
On January 1, 2018, CVS/Caremark replaces Express Scripts as the new pharmacy benefits provider. The plan features and copayments will not change. Current participants’ records for mail order pharmacy, specialty drug, and prior-authorization will automatically transfer from Express Scripts to CVS/Caremark. Enrolled Faculty and staff will receive a CVS/Caremark welcome kit before January 1. Check […]
What do you think about Freedom Square? Please fill out this survey and let us know!
What are your thoughts on Freedom Square? Please take a few minutes to fill out the brief “Freedom Square Usage Survey” that is located on the following (case-sensitive) link: http://bit.ly/tufreedomsquaresurvey All survey entries will remain anonymous, and will be used to further enhance the opportunities and resources available through the Freedom Square space, and […]
Service-Learning Grant Opportunity
As part of the Towson University Strategic Plan TU 2020, which calls for Academic Excellence and Student Success and an emphasis on internships and experiential learning, the Office of Civic Engagement & Social Responsibility has created a grant opportunity for service-learning courses. Faculty may apply for grant money to support a significant service-learning project within […]
Support Transfer Students through the Transfer Mentor Program!
The Transfer Mentor Program is designed to provide incoming transfer students with support in their career and academic development. The guidance that mentors provide will enhance the overall experience for transfer students at Towson University. The goal of this program is to provide intentional themes of support that students will receive from a collaborative effort […]
S.T.E.M. into knowledge with drop-in faculty tutoring
The Academic Achievement Center will have drop-in S.T.E.M. tutoring for select chemistry and math courses led by TU faculty today through Friday, December 13th through December 15th, in Cook Library, Room 524. For specific courses and schedules, please visit: http://www.towson.edu/aac/services/tutoring/index.html Remember to “study smarter, not harder!” If you have additional questions, please feel free to […]
Make those PowerPoints pop with this week’s Computer Therapy
Don’t get stuck producing the same content in PowerPoint. Watch this final Computer Therapy episode for 2017, where we will show you some refreshing design techniques that will make your presentations pop! Do you have an idea for a future episode of Computer Therapy? Send your idea to computertherapy@towson.edu and we will feature your idea on the […]
Seeking Mentors to Support Transfer Students through the Transfer Mentor Program!
The Transfer Mentor Program is designed to provide incoming transfer students with support in their career and academic development. The guidance that mentors provide will enhance the overall experience for transfer students at Towson University. The goal of this program is to provide intentional themes of support that students will receive from a collaborative effort […]
Year End Giving Information
As many of you are aware, the end of the calendar year tends to be a busy time for gift processing. Many donors make their charitable contributions on or around December 31 in order to take advantage of tax deductions for the calendar year. In order to assist you in your planning, please note the […]
9th Annual Stuff the Bus
Please help spread the holiday cheer! The Military & Veterans Center along with our collaborators will be hosting the 9th Annual Stuff the Bus event. However, this year we will be collecting non-perishable items to help our own Towson Food Insecurity Program as well. Locations of the boxes will be spread throughout campus. You may identify them via […]
Office of Human Resources is Closing Early Today
Pleased be advised that the Office of Human Resources will be closing at 4:00pm today in order to allow the staff to attend the University Holiday Party. Please plan accordingly.
Get Inclusive online training for Title IX
This year the Office of Institutional Equity will continue using the Get Inclusive online training for Title IX, which has replaced the training in the Blackboard Training Suite from previous years. All employees are mandated reporters and must complete this training every year. This module fulfills the Federal Requirement on Sexual Harassment, Assault, and Violence Prevention […]
Campus Recreation Closure
All Campus Recreation facilities will be closing at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 and will be CLOSED from Wednesday, December 20, 2017 – Friday, January 26, 2018. Campus Recreation facilities will reopen on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at 9 a.m.
Thesis Defense Announcement for Julia Heslin
The department of Geography & Environmental Planning invites he university community to a thesis defense for Julia Heslin on December 19, 2017 at 3:00 pm in LA 2329. Thesis title: “A Social Vulnerability Study of the UHI Effect in Baltimore and St. Louis.” Committee chair: Dr. Todd Moore, 410-704-3973, tmoore@towson.edu
S.T.E.M. into knowledge with drop-in faculty tutoring
The Academic Achievement Center will have drop-in S.T.E.M. tutoring for select chemistry and math courses led by TU faculty today through Friday, December 13th through December 15th, in Cook Library, Room 524. For specific courses and schedules, please visit: http://www.towson.edu/aac/services/tutoring/index.html Remember to “study smarter, not harder!” If you have additional questions, please feel free to […]
OTS’ tips for the holiday break
The Office of Technology Services (OTS) shares some tips that you should consider before and during the holiday break: Make sure you have a second device enrolled in Duo. You won’t be able to access your desk phone during the break, so have a second device enrolled, like a smart phone or home landline. Watch […]
Nominate an Outstanding Partnership for First Annual BTU Partnership Awards
Through BTU: Partnerships at Work for Greater Baltimore, TU faculty, students, and staff are working with partners across Maryland to address community needs. This work is impactful and TU wants to celebrate it! Next spring, TU will present the first annual BTU Partnership Awards. These awards celebrate the efforts of faculty, students, staff, community […]
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 […]
Winter Break 2017 – Contingent II Non-Exempt Staff
Towson University will be closed for winter break from Friday, December 22, 2017, through Monday, January 1, 2018. The winter holiday hours will be pre-loaded the week of December 18 and your holiday leave balance will appear higher than usual. Holidays will pre-populate for December 25, 2017, and January 1, 2018. You must be in […]
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