Timesheets for the November 10 through November 23 pay period are due by 10:00 a.m. today because of the upcoming Thanksgiving holidays. 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 approve the […]
Champions for Opportunities!: 2018-2019 Faculty and Staff Giving Campaign
This campaign allows you to support the campus priorities that mean the most to you. Our gifts help to provide scholarships, educational materials, technology, faculty support, student programs, and many other important projects on campus, all of which benefit our dynamic university community. Gifts of any amount are vital, and are impactful to TU. Please […]
Computer & Information Sciences Thesis Defense Announcement for Justin P. Caylor
The Computer & Information Sciences Department and Master’s in Computer Science program invites the university community to a thesis defense for Justine P. Caylor on November 30, 2018 at 10:00 am in YR 459. Thesis title: Investigation of Information Exploitation Techniques for Decision-Support Agents Committee chair: Dr. Robert J. Hammell II, 410-704-6050, rhammell@towson.edu
Deadline Extended: Students Now Have Until 12/2 to Apply for the Library’s A-LIST Program
Cook Library is seeking 3 adventurous students interested in gaining hands-on experience in academia through a yearlong, paid leadership program. If you are passionate about promoting academic success, want to help enhance library visibility via innovative marketing or outreach, and are interested in helping students with research, we encourage you to apply. After receiving in-depth […]
Diversity Speaker Series: Julian Castro and Dr. Michael Benitez Jr.– Talk Recording available now!
Missed the Fall Division of Student Affairs Diversity Speaker Julian Castro and Dr. Michael Benitez Jr? Don’t worry- we have you covered! A recording of their talk is available for classroom viewing and other educational purposes at Towson University. Please direct your inquiries regarding access to Ms. Mahnoor Ahmed at mahmed@towson.edu. Even before he burst onto the […]
Wait! There’s still more time to submit a nominee for the Board of Regents Staff Awards!
If you have a staff member you want to nominate and needed more time to work on the nomination information, we are extending the packet due date to Monday, 11/26 at 5:00 PM. Nominating a deserving colleague or yourself is easy. Fill out the nomination form: URL Include a nomination letter stating why the nominee […]
Student Research Forum
Every Fall semester, the Biological Sciences Department and Tri-Beta Honor Society present the Student Research Forum, a venue for undergraduate and graduate students to showcase their research. Faculty are also invited to present their work. This year’s symposium will be on December 7th from 11:00am-1:30pm. Please encourage your students to participate! There will be awards given out for […]
Semester at Sea Information Session
Semester at Sea Information Session Today, November 20, 11am-12pm Psychology Building 405 Conference Room Are you ready to sail around the world and study abroad in multiple countries during the fall or spring semester? Come to the Semester at Sea information session where you will learn more about this popular program! You can ask any […]
Open Enrollment Ends Next Week!
The health benefits open enrollment ends November 28. Don’t miss your opportunity to make changes to benefits or enroll for the first time. Visit www.towson.edu/openenrollment for more information. Email openenrollment@towson.edu for assistance.
Football Playoff Tickets – Get Yours Now
The Towson University football team has been selected to the NCAA FCS playoffs and will host a postseason game this Saturday at Johnny Unitas Stadium. Game time is set for 2pm against Duquesne University. Per NCAA rules, playoff tickets for staff, faculty and students are to be purchased. General admission rates are as follows: Adults […]
Don’t become a statistic this holiday season: follow these tips to avoid online scams
During the 2017 holiday season, 1 out of every 85 transactions was a fraudulent attempt, according to Experian’s Identity Theft Statistics. The Office of Information Security in the Office of Technology Services (OTS) reminds the campus to be extra diligent during and immediately after holiday breaks. Scammers take advantage of increased shopping and seasonal distractions to steal […]
Interested in Teaching in Prison? Call for Faculty Interest
Towson University’s BTU priority has generously funded the expansion of TU’s Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program. Inside-Out is an internationally renowned educational program that brings college students and incarcerated students together inside a correctional institution to learn as peers. Inside-Out works towards “a paradigm shift for all participants, encouraging personal transformation and an increased sense of […]
SPEAKTU: Report Ethics and Compliance Violations
The Office of General Counsel introducing our first University-wide ethics and compliance hotline —SpeakTU. SpeakTU allows any Towson University community member or visitor to report faculty, staff, or student employee ethics and compliance violations by calling 877-773-2588 (877-SPEAKTU) or by filing an online report. This phone and web-based reporting service operates 24 hours a day, […]
Sabbatical presentation -Ryan Murray, Electronic Media & Film
Virtual Reality & 3600 Video Art My sabbatical project focused on the use of virtual reality technologies for the creation of contemporary art. I learned 3D modeling in Blender and virtual reality game design/programming in Unity. I also explored camera and editing technologies for the creation of 360° videos. Though working at the intersection of […]
No Tutoring During Thanksgiving Break
No tutoring services will be available the week of November 19th – November 23rd, and will resume on Monday, November 26th. The Tutoring & Learning Center (TLC) will honor requests for academic coaching on Monday and Tuesday by appointment only. For information about academic coaching, tutoring, and workshops, please visit our website at https://www.towson.edu/tutoring-learning/. Please visit […]
Department Chairs: Hiring International Faculty?
The International Student and Scholar Office presents: H1B/Permanent Residence Workshop- Hiring Faculty that require immigration sponsorship. Designed for department chairs, topics will include the following: General criteria for H-1B employment What is required of the department Filing a successful Labor Condition Application Identifying ALL off-site locations where the faculty member is expected to serve- why […]
Who do you want at TIGERFEST?
The Campus Activities Board wants to hear who students would like to see at Tigerfest. The survey will ask for your name, e-mail TU ID, as well as class standing. It will also ask what kind of events students want to see during the week of Tigerfest, along with what type of artist students want […]
WTMD’s Saturday Morning Tunes
Join WTMD for the: Mini-Holiday Spectacular! Songs from “Frozen”, super funky holiday tunes, and more December 15, 2018 Doors 9am | Show starts at 9:30am West Village Commons Ballroom Find out more: Saturdaymorningtunes.com
Sabbatical presentation -Melissa McCabe, Department of Music
Elementary Instrumental Music Assessment Practices in the United States While much attention has been given to the need for assessment and accountability in education, little research has been done showing how to assess and grade music students effectively. Even less research exists examining assessment practices in elementary instrumental music programs, a stage that might possibly […]
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