Friday, April 27, 2:00 to 3:30pm College of Liberal Arts Lawn (rain location: LA Café) Students, faculty and staff of the Department of Foreign Languages invite you to join them in celebrating Foreign Languages Day. You can learn about Foreign Languages majors and minors, sample free food from the cultures behind each language, hear about […]
Thesis Defense Announcement for Maria Makhina
The Department of Audiology, Speech-Language Pathology, and Deaf Studies invites the university community to a thesis defense for Maria Makhina on May 3, 2018 at 5:00 pm in Van Bokkelen Hall, room 107. Thesis title: Vestibular Dysfunction and Brain Fog Thesis chair: Dr. Srinvasan, 410-704-3920, nsrinvasan@towson.edu
Tigers Explore DC! Join the Political Engagement Learning Community on a bus trip to Washington, DC on May 5th
Are you new to the area and have never been to Washington, D.C.? Have you been, but feel like you have more exploring to do? Got something DC-related on your bucket list that you want to check off? Look no further than this trip! The Political Engagement Learning Community at TU will be heading to […]
Drop-in Study Abroad Advising Today
Join Ms. Jessi Soler from AIFS Study Abroad in Pysch 408 today for drop-in advising from 1-3 pm. Can’t make it this afternoon? You can find her this morning in the Union in the second floor lobby from 10 am – 12 pm. Questions? Email studyabroad@towson.edu.
SECU Announces Awards for Towson University Live Case Challenge Competition
SECU, Maryland’s largest credit union, is pleased to announce the following awards for the top three teams participating in the Towson University Live Case Challenge Competition: First Place: $1500 Second Place: $1000 Third Place: $500 Business students from 11 sections of Strategic Management 481 are participating in the competition. For the semester-long project, students working […]
Lunch’n’Learn with ONE Campus: Engaging with Impactful Advocacy
Interested in Advocacy? Lunch’n’Learn with staffers from the ONE Campaign on Thursday, April 26th, 12pm, UU 313 to find out how you can become more involved with advocacy locally AND globally. Learn more about developing skills and resources to influence legislation and make the biggest impact possible! One is a campaigning and advocacy organization of […]
Sabbatical Talk by Dr. James Roberts, Department of Political Science
Dr. James Roberts, Professor in the Department of Political Science in the College of Liberal Arts, will present his sabbatical talk entitled “Preference based models of global public goods,” on Wednesday, May 2, at 5:00pm in the College of Liberal Arts building, room 4315. For more information, contact Dr. Roberts at jroberts@towson.edu.
Construction Update: New Science Complex and Towsontown Blvd
The New Science Complex President Kim Schatzel, along with other dignitaries broke ground on the new Science Complex on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 to mark the ceremonial start of the Science project which is on schedule to be completed in fall 2020. Progress is currently being made on the construction project as tower cranes are […]
Savage Sight: Black Rebels in the Wake of Slavery
Wednesday, April 25, 5:30pm College of Liberal Arts, room 4315 Dr. Paul Youngquist, Professor in the Department of English at University of Colorado Boulder What makes it possible to see what you see? When seeing Black men in America, especially at times of strife, why do so many people perceive a threat of violence? “Savage […]
Donate blood at the University Union!
Heroes come in all shapes and sizes. They don’t wear capes or special suits, and their badge of honor is the bandage that shows they gave the gift of life. The Towson University community is invited to become a hometown hero and answer the call of patients in need by donating blood on May 2 […]
International Student Education Fair
In Celebration of Maryland International Education Day, on April 26th, Study Maryland will partner with Towson University to host an International student college fair in the Potomac Lounge from 10:00-12:00. This fair will feature several Maryland Universities who are looking to speak with international students about opportunities after graduating TU. This event is open to […]
SAGE Presents: Mental Health Part 2: Into the Light
Please join us tomorrow (4/24/18) from 4:00 – 5:00PM in the University Union Chesapeakes II & III for SAGE Presents: Mental Health Part 2: Into the Light, featuring Dr. Jameta Barlow. If you have any questions, please contact Tammie King-Kelly at tkingkelly@towson.edu SAGE flyer. Mental Health Part 2 – Into the Light
Book Discussion: The Handmaid’s Tale
Wednesday, April 25, 2018 12:00 PM-1:00 PM Cook Library, Room 507 Dr. Jameta N. Barlow, Assistant Professor for Towson University’s Department of Women and Gender Studies, will provide background on Margaret Atwood’s classic dystopian novel The Handmaid’s Tale. Atwood’s work explores themes of power, sexuality, misogyny, individualism, and feminism, and has inspired stage adaptations and a […]
TU Staff Development Staff Conference: SERVICE PROJECT
Towson University Staff Development Conference: May 30, 2018 8am-4pm Service Project: “Help Fill Our Pantry!” The Staff Development Conference Committee has joined with Campus Ministries, the Military & Veterans Center, and various student groups to help fill our on campus pantry by donating food and personal items for faculty, staff and students in need. Beginning […]
April is national distracted driving awareness month
The Towson University Police Department is teaming up with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to reach all drivers with an important warning: “U Drive. U Text. U Pay”. From April 1 to April 30, 2018, law enforcement officers will be out in force looking for distracted drivers and issuing tickets to anyone caught texting […]
Sabbatical Talk by Dr. Jeremy Tasch, Department of Geography and Environmental Planning
Dr. Jeremy Tasch, Associate Professor in the Department of Geography and Environmental Planning in the College of Liberal Arts, will present his sabbatical talk entitled “More Than Just a ‘Bridge’? Russia’s Asian Pivot Through Vladivostok,” on Friday, April 27, at 12:00pm in Cook Library, room 507. For more information, contact Dr. Tasch at jtasch@towson.edu.
Summer and Fall Study Abroad Programs Still Accepting Applications
Think you’re too late to apply to study abroad in the Summer and Fall of 2018? Think again. Some programs are still accepting applications. You can find the complete lists of open programs below with our partner Cultural Experiences Abroad: · Summer 2018: http://www.ceastudyabroad.com/find?term=Summer%202018 · Fall 2018: http://www.ceastudyabroad.com/find?term=Fall%202018 Students interested in applying for the Fall 2018 […]
Donate Your New or Gently Used Professional Attire to TU Students
Help Towson University students “Suit Up” for job interviews and professional settings by donating professional suits, slacks, jackets, skirts, ties, and shirts of all sizes. Your tax-deductible donation will help students make a great impression FREE of charge! Guidelines for donation: All clothing must be in good condition Clothing must be less than 5 years […]
Last Call! Come to Burdick Hall on Friday, 4/27/18 and Get a Free Physical Fitness Assessment! Registration is Required and Today is the Last Day to Sign Up!
Are you a student interested in learning how you perform on a physical fitness assessment? If so, the Department of Kinesiology Exercise Science Students will be happy to assist you! As part of National Public Health Month, on Friday, April 27 in Burdick 102, Exercise Science students will be conducting free comprehensive physical fitness assessments for students to include […]
TODAY – Celtic Winds from Spain – Galician Folk Music
TODAY – Monday, April 23, 6:30 to 8:00pm Potomac Lounge, University Union Come here Bieito Romero, renowned Galician composer, as he lectures and performs. This event is sponsored by the Department of Foreign Languages and the College of Liberal Arts. For more information, contact the Department of Foreign Languages at forl@towson.edu.
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