The Office of Public Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, along with University Marketing and Communications has updated the Emergency Resource Guide (ERG). The new guide is current with the latest guidelines in emergency resource training. We have incorporated Avoid, Deny, Defend (ADD) for the Active Shooter situation. The guide is designed to be easy to […]
The SoTL Application Deadline is June 1st!
The purpose of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Community at Towson University is to promote teaching as an intellectual activity by establishing inquiry-oriented communities of practice that seek to improve teaching and learning in higher education. Application deadline for the 2018-2019 cohort is June 1, 2018. The SoTL Application can be found at the […]
LOCATION CHANGE: Annual Faculty/Staff Appreciation Picnic
Due to the current weather forecast, the Faculty/Staff Appreciation picnic will be moved indoors to Burdick Hall. The event will take place in the original gym facilities of the building. All faculty, staff and their families are invited to attend the Annual Faculty/Staff Appreciation Picnic. Employees and family members of the Towson University Marriott, Chartwells […]
Don’t Miss Out – Scholarship Funds for Mature Students
Interested in scholarship funds for Mature Students? Towson University is committed to the academic success of our mature students. Please review the eligibility criteria to learn more about the scholarships listed below and to apply to the ones for which you may be eligible. The Application Deadline date for all scholarships is June 1st, 2018. Important […]
OTS Training Workshops + Quickly Meet Online with WebEx Personal Meeting Rooms
Microsoft Word: Track Changes Tuesday, June 5th, 2018 – 1:00pm-2:00pm – Cook 404A Keep track of edits to a document when collaborating. SharePoint: Fundamentals for Site Contributors Wednesday, June 6th, 2018 – 9:30am-11:30am – Cook 404A Maximize group collaboration with this web-based service tied into Office 365. Excel: Fundamentals Tuesday, June 12th, 2018 – 9:30am-12:30pm […]
Scholarships for Students Age 25 and Older
The Charlotte W. Newcombe Scholarship, Pathways Scholarship and Osher Reentry Scholarship applications are now available online. To apply for these scholarships, students must be age 25 and older and must demonstrate financial need based on their 2018-2019 FAFSA data. These scholarships have separate applications in order to be considered. The deadline for each application is […]
Retirement Plan Contributions – Teachers’ Pension System and ORP Participants
Employer contributions for participants in the Teachers’ Pension System and the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) are made over 20 pays during the academic year. Participants in these systems receive the last contribution for this academic year in the pay check dated May 30, 2018. Contributions resume in the September 5, 2018 pay check.
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 […]
Our summer tutors are SUNsational!!
The Academic Achievement Center (AAC) offers free summer tutoring for a number of 100- and 200-level courses in Mathematics and Natural Sciences. Peer tutors are also available for PSY 212 in Cook Library, Room 524. Check our website for specific times. Cook Library, Room 524 410-704-2291 achieve@towson.edu
Discount for TU Faculty/Staff for Maryland Writing Project Summer Student Writers Camps
Maryland Writing Project is pleased to announce its Student Writers Camp for Summer 2018! The Student Writers Camp is a creative writing workshop for students entering grades 3-12 who enjoy writing. Participants will have the opportunity to Work on their choice of writing projects Be introduced to different forms of creative writing Receive constructive feedback […]
Don’t Miss Out – Scholarship Funds for Mature Students
Interested in scholarship funds for Mature Students? Towson University is committed to the academic success of our mature students. Please review the eligibility criteria to learn more about the scholarships listed below and to apply to the ones for which you may be eligible. The Application Deadline date for all scholarships is June 1st, 2018. Important […]
Register for the Intramural Sports Summer Kickball Season
Kickstart your summer by participating in the Intramural Sports Summer Kickball Season. Team registration is open until June 4 and the season runs on Wednesdays throughout June. An Intramural Sports Pass is required. Season is open to students, faculty, and staff. For more information, visit: https://www.towson.edu/studentlife/activities/recreation/campusrec/sports/intramurals/
Faculty/Staff Picnic June 1, 2018
The Annual Faculty/Staff Appreciation Picnic will be held on Friday, June 1 on the CLA Quad. Parking permits will not be required after 3 p.m., and ample parking will be available in the Towsontown Garage for you and your guests. In the event of inclement weather, all activities will be moved to Burdick Hall. Open […]
Union Garage Summer Renovations
Parking & Transportation Services would like to notify the campus community that the Union Garage is scheduled to undergo renovations during the summer months. Please be advised of the following: Renovations will begin on or about June 11 and are scheduled to be completed by August 10, 2018. The 3rd level vehicle entrance off Cross […]
Faculty/Staff Picnic June 1, 2018
The annual faculty/staff appreciation picnic will hold on Friday, June 1 on the CLA Quad. Parking permits will not be required after 3 p.m., and ample parking will be available in the Towsontown Garage for you and your guests. In the event of inclement weather, all activities will be moved to Burdick Hall. Open parking […]
Discount for TU Faculty/Staff for Maryland Writing Project Summer Student Writers Camps
Maryland Writing Project is pleased to announce its Student Writers Camp for Summer 2018! The Student Writers Camp is a creative writing workshop for students entering grades 3-12 who enjoy writing. Participants will have the opportunity to Work on their choice of writing projects Be introduced to different forms of creative writing Receive constructive feedback […]
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 […]
Last Call to RSVP for the Annual Faculty/Staff Appreciation Picnic
All faculty, staff and their families are invited to attend the Annual Faculty/Staff Appreciation Picnic. Employees and family members of the Towson University Marriott, Chartwells and ABM are also welcome. If you have not received an invitation, details are below and more information can be found here. Date: Friday, June 1, 2018 Time: 4 to […]
MCC Career Fair – June 1
The 2018 MCC Career Fair will be held TODAY, Friday, June 1 from 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). TU students and alumni will have the opportunity to network with more than 100 employers from various industries including government, private, and non-profit sectors. Employers from various local, regional, and […]
SERVICE-LEARNING COURSE WORKSHOP with Dr. Barbara Jacoby
Please join us for a Service-Learning workshop with Dr. Barbara Jacoby on June 12th at Towson University! Dr. Barbara Jacoby will be presenting two half day workshops around service-learning and what faculty need to know. The morning session “Getting Started with Service-Learning” is an introduction to service-learning and its components. During the afternoon session, “Service-Learning […]
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