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PDS Night!

The College of Education and the Athletic Department join in inviting all faculty, students and staff associated with Professional Development Schools to join us at the Towson Center on January 24, 2004, at 4:00 p.m. to watch the Towson Tigers vs. Old Dominion Men’s Basketball Game for PDS NIGHT. We will have a halftime free […]

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Dept. of Women’s Studies: New Chairperson – New Location

The Women’s Studies Department would like to announce that Professor Karen Dugger has been appointed as Chairperson of Women’s Studies Department, effective January, 2004. The Women’s Studies office has also moved its location from Linthicum 201F to Lida Lee Tall 316. All mail should be forwarded to this new address, as well as students seeking […]

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Firewall to be Installed Friday, Jan. 23, 10 a.m.

Computing and Network Services will install the campus firewall tomorrow, Friday, Jan. 23, at 10 a.m. A firewall is a combination of network hardware and software that protects internal computers from outside intrusion. It will greatly increase and improve the security of the campus network by protecting it from outside intrusion, such as viruses, worms […]

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Towson Academy of Scholars

All assistant professors and Librarians I and II who have been at Towson two years or less are invited to apply to the Towson Academy of Scholars for the three $1,000 fellowships. Applications are due March 1, 2004. Details and applications are available on the Faculty Development webpage under Towson Academy of Scholars, {http://www.towson.edu/facdev/graawards}. Contact […]

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GYMNASTICS: Tigers Host New Hampshire/Wilson College on Friday in the Towson Center at 7:00 p.m.

The Tiger gymnastics team hosts New Hampshire and Wilson College in a tri-meet on Friday, January 23 in the Towson Center at 7:00 p.m. Faculty and staff receive 1 free ticket with TU One Card (ID). Students receive free admission upon presentation of TU One Card (ID). {http://www.towsontigers.com/sports/wgym}

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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Tigers Host Hofstra on Thursday in the Towson Center at 7:00 p.m.

The Tiger women’s basketball team hosts the Hofstra Pride on Thursday, January 22 in the Towson Center at 7:00 p.m. **(This game was originally scheduled for Noon). Faculty and staff receive 1 free ticket with TU ID. Students receive free admission upon presentation of ID. {http://www.towsontigers.com/sports/wbball}

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MEN’S BASKETBALL: Tigers Host Drexel on Wednesday in the Towson Center at 7:00 p.m.

The Tiger men’s basketball team is looking to build on their win over defending CAA Champion UNC Wilmington when they host the Drexel Dragons on Wednesday, January 21 in the Towson Center at 7:00 p.m. Faculty and staff receive 1 free ticket with TU ID. Students receive free admission upon presentation of ID. {http://www.towsontigers.com/sports/mbball}

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Graduate Coursework Available to Qualified Undergraduate Students

Are you a current senior student with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and on track to obtain 120 credits for graduation? If so, you are eligible to take graduate courses during your final semester at Towson University. The course you choose must take you above the 120 credits required for undergraduate graduation. To […]

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EXTENSION TO DEADLINE: Study Abroad Program/Cuba

The deadline has been extended to January 28, 2004 for applications for Cuba Today: Revolution and Counter-Revolution study abroad program. LAST 484 or POSC 471 : Cuba Today: Revolution and Counter-Revolution Weekly meetings of a gateway course on the TU campus during the Spring 04 Semester, followed by study abroad in Cuba for 12 days […]

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EXTENSION TO DEADLINE: Study Abroad Program/Cuba

The deadline has been extended to January 28, 2004 for applications for Cuba Today: Revolution and Counter-Revolution study abroad program. LAST 484 or POSC 471 : Cuba Today: Revolution and Counter-Revolution Weekly meetings of a gateway course on the TU campus during the Spring 04 Semester, followed by study abroad in Cuba for 12 days […]

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Benefits Bulletin: Tax Deferred Supplemental Retirement Plans

Changes to the IRS Code in 2002 made Tax Deferred Supplemental Retirement programs, which include 403(b), 457(b) and 401(k) plans, more attractive than ever before. All faculty and staff members, both regular and contingent/part-time, are eligible to participate in these plans which are offered by AIG (VALIC), American Century, ING (Aetna), Nationwide Retirement Solutions (PEBSCO) […]

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CIEE International Faculty Development Seminars — Call for Applications

Each year, the Council of International Education Exchange (CIEE) offers international seminars for faculty development. CIEE?s mission is to help people gain understanding, acquire knowledge, and develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world. The faculty seminars are one aspect of CIEE?s efforts to further campus internationalization. The selection of faculty […]

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University VISA Cardholders – December Transactions

The December period has closed in the ProCard system, and your VISA transactions have been posted to your budget in the FRS system. Your December VISA transactions can now only be viewed under the History function, and no further changes to subcodes or accounts (Reallocation) can be made to them. View the transactions on FRS […]

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Two Supervisory Staff Development Classes in February

To attend either of these classes offered by the Office of Human Resources, please contact Cathy Arendt at 4-3386 or email {arendt@towson.edu }. For course descriptions and registration, go to Inside@Towson {https://inside.towson.edu}, click on the Calendars tab, and then select Staff Development and Training. FIRST FRIDAY: An Overview of What Every Towson Supervisor Needs to […]

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Benefits Bulletin: Tax Deferred Supplemental Retirement Plans

Changes to the IRS Code in 2002 made Tax Deferred Supplemental Retirement programs, which include 403(b), 457(b) and 401(k) plans, more attractive than ever before. All faculty and staff members, both regular and contingent/part-time, are eligible to participate in these plans which are offered by AIG (VALIC), American Century, ING (Aetna), Nationwide Retirement Solutions (PEBSCO) […]

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Brown Bag Lunch Series: Talking about Teaching

The Institute for Teaching and Research on Women is sponsoring a Brown Bag Lunch Series “Talking About Teaching.” Our first luncheon is scheduled for Tuesday, February 24, 2004 from 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. in Room 309 of the University Union. The topic is ?Managing Hot Moments in the Classroom.? These are moments when students make […]

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CONTINUED: High School Speech & Debate Tournament on January 31, 2004

The Speech and Debate Program proudly announces the 4th Annual Towson University Speech and Debate Tournament. This event will bring hundreds of high school competitors from around the region to the Towson campus on Saturday, January 31st from 8:30 to 5:00 pm. The tournament is also sponsored by the Baltimore Urban Debate League and the […]

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Martin Luther King Celebration

Martin Luther King Celebration! Lecture The African American Cultural Center will host George E. Curry, the Editor-in-Chief of the National Newspaper Association News Service and BlackPressUSA.com. Mr. Curry will talk about the historical legacy of the Brown vs. the Board of Education decision and renewed interest in issues of race equality and the state of […]

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Reminder: CANS to Install Firewall for Trial Run, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

This announcement serves as a reminder that Computing and Network Services will conclude the final testing phase for the campus firewall by installing it for a trial run Wednesday, Jan. 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. During the trial run CANS technicians will ensure the firewall works properly before permanently installing it Friday, Jan. 23, 10 a.m. […]

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Photographic Services Portrait Sessions Set

Photographic Services will schedule appointments for sittings for photos to be used for TU purposes — publicity or publications, for example. Appointments may be made for Monday, January 26 between 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. in AD424. Please contact ktakeno@towson.edu Please remember: passport photos are not available.

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