The Jewish Studies Program invites everyone to “Moving Beyond Chrismukkah: How We Think About Christian-Jewish Interfaith Families” on Monday, November 5th at 5pm in LA 4110. The speaker, Dr. Samira Mehta, is an Assistant Professor of American religion at Albright College in Reading, PA. She is the author of Beyond Chrismukkah: The Christian-Jewish Interfaith Family […]
Trying to make sense of the role of immigration in American elections? Find out about how immigration has shaped American politics
The American Studies Program’s Making Sense of America Lecture Series and the Department of History present “The ‘Immigration Problem’: 1917 and 2017,” a lecture by Katherine Benton-Cohen of Georgetown University and an OAH Distinguished Lecturer, on Wednesday, November 7, at 3:30pm in the College of Liberal Arts building, room 4310. This lecture is sponsored by the American Studies Program, the Interdisciplinary […]
Final Opportunity to Apply for Towson Family Network Scholarships! Apply Now!
The Towson Family Network awards three scholarships each academic year with preference given to students whose parents are Network members. See the link below for more information. https://www.towson.edu/studentlife/newstudent/family/network.html
2019 Summer Study Abroad –London
The Culture of Shakespeare’s World Trip Dates: June 2-June 18 Informational Meeting Tuesday, November 13 CFA 3054 5:00-6:00 PM Contact: Donna Fox (dfox@towson.edu)
Food Insecurity and FoodShare Program 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. Stephanie Baker serves as the Program Manager […]
CESU Funding Opportunities
Dr. Daniel M. Filer, Chesapeake Watershed CESU Research Coordinator, will present on funding opportunities available through the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units Network next week. Lunch will be provided! Where: University Union, Conference Room 306 When: November 6th, 11:30 am-1:00 pm Please R.S.V.P.
English Language Center Conversation Partner Program
Towson University’s English Language Center in need of Towson students who would like to be a part of our Conversation Partner Program. This program pairs each student in a group with ELC students and other Towson volunteers. The purpose of this program is to help our international students practice verbal and written english as well as […]
University Assessment Software
We have some exciting news! The Office of Assessment is pleased to announce the release of our assessment software the Planning Module. The software will provide our users with an easier way to navigate the interface. The new interface is user-friendly and allows users to search for their departments and/or programs. Additional system capabilities include an […]
BTU Lunch & Learn: Community Engagement 101
The BTU Lunch & Learn series is a chance for faculty and staff to tap into BTU, expand engaged work, and learn best practices from colleagues who are successfully doing the work. Lunch is served. Space is limited. Register early. Lunch & Learn: A Guide to Community Engagement November 7, 2018 | 12:00–1:30 p.m. | […]
Interested in a $5,000 scholarship opportunity?
The Mid-Atlantic CIO Forum is excited to announce that they will once again be offering a scholarship worth up to $5,000 for the Spring 2019 semester. This unique opportunity provides students with the chance to receive a generous scholarship as well as the opportunity to network with some of the biggest CIOs in the country. […]
Smash the Scale
Join Body Image Peer Educators for our signature Love your Body Week program at Towson University. Society tells us how to measure out self-worth with a number on a scale. Head to Tiger Plaza on October 30th from 12p-1p to smash one to show you disagree!
Survey Says: Live Game Show TONIGHT AT 5PM IN WEST VILLAGE COMMONS BALLROOMS!
Join us as Homecoming presents our very own version of the popular game show, Family Feud! Come watch as students compete to see who can guess the most popular answers from a survey! Event starts at 5pm in the West Village Commons Ballrooms. All groups must pre-register in order to play.
2019 Health Benefit Rates
The 2019 health benefit rates remain the same with the exception of minor increases with Kaiser Permanente and Delta Dental. Kaiser rates increased 4.5% and Delta increased less than 1%. Regular faculty and staff enjoy an excellent benefits package and the University provides a generous subsidy toward the bi-weekly cost of medical, prescription, and dental […]
TUPD’s Halloween Tricks and Treats
Come join Towson University Police (TUPD) for TRICKS and TREATS, Crime Prevention, Safety Tips and FREE Candy on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Please stop by the haunting Community Outreach offices located in the University Union room 200F, and the West Village Commons room 201 for an informal discussion about campus safety. TUPD will provide bags of candy […]
Chills and Thrills on the Challenge Course
The Glen Challenge Course is getting spooky for our annual Chills and Thrills event! Join us for a night of tricks and treats in the Glen Arboretum tonight from 7-10 p.m. There are no fees, just fun! Snacks and s’mores will also be provided.
Family Arts Day
Drop-in for a day of art making, dance workshops and interactive gallery tours all inspired by the current exhibitions in the Center for Arts galleries and Asian Arts and Culture Center. The day’s activities are designed and guided by Towson University students, faculty and staff. This event is always free and open to the public. Visitors […]
Rocky Horror Halloween Party-TONIGHT!
Join us TONIGHT for an exciting evening of karaoke; performances by Actors Anonymous, Voice Slam Poetry Collective; a photo booth; costume contest; free food and lots of prizes! Come dressed in your best Rocky Horror Picture Show character. Tuesday, October 30th, 7p-10p at the Health and Counseling Centers at Ward & West.
A Reminder this Halloween: “We’re a Culture, Not a costume”
TU joins Ohio University and universities across the country in reminding our community this Halloween that: “We’re a culture, not a costume.” Halloween costumes that are based on ethnic, racial, religious, gender, ability, and other cultural stereotypes are hurtful and reduce people’s identities into caricatures. Your intent may be far different than the impact: what […]
Director of Presidential Events, Teresa Hardin, nominated for Board of Regents Staff Award!
Did you know that Teresa Hardin, Director of Presidential Events in the University Promotions and Events department, was recently nominated for a Board of Regents Staff Award? Teresa was nominated for the category of Exceptional contribution to the institution and /or unit to which the person belongs. Teresa has worked at Towson University for twenty-eight […]
Opera in a Can | The Three Little Pigs
TU’s opera outreach program, Opera in a Can, presents John Davie’s enduring adaptation of this timeless fairy tale set to the music of Mozart. Children are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite fairy tale character. Creative activities for children at 10:15 a.m. Saturday, November 3, 2018 9:30am and 11:00am Recital Hall, CA 3066 Center […]
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