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 […]
Thanksgiving Holidays – Regular 10-month faculty
Towson University is closed for the Thanksgiving holiday from Wednesday, November 21, 2018, through Friday, November 23, 2018. Faculty in departments which observe non-traditional work hours and schedules, or which perform essential functions, should discuss coverage with their supervisors. Below is a sample time sheet to use as a guide for the Thanksgiving holiday. You […]
Do you enjoy hands-on activities? Would you like to make a difference in the community?
Join us, on Tuesday, December 4 at SECU Arena. We need volunteers to assist with STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) stations and will provide hands-on experiments to K-8 students from the surrounding Baltimore communities during the STEM Day with Athletics event. You do NOT have to be a STEM major to do these experiments […]
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 […]
The Rates of Supernovae, Far and Near
Presented by Dr. Lou Stogler, Space Telescope Science Institute The Department of Physics, Astronomy and Geosciences invite all to attend a lecture presented by Dr. Lou Stogler, Space Telescope Science Institute Day/Time: Friday, November 30, 2018 10:00am-11:00am Location: Smith Hall 356
Scholarship Application Opportunities from Towson University Foundation
The Towson University Foundation (TUF) is launching a new application system for the scholarships that we award from private donor funds. The NEW Blackbaud Award Management (BAM) system also known as Academic Works will go live on December 1, 2018. Look for an email this Friday, November 30, 2018, from tufoundationscholarships@towson.edu with specific instructions on […]
1st Annual Holiday Bazaar
Come to our Holiday Bazaar and get your holiday shopping done early! We’ve got something for everyone. Vendors will be selling homemade soaps, jewelry, candles, photo prints, and home decor. The UStore will also have gourmet chocolates and some holiday-themed merchandise from SERRV, a fair-trade nonprofit. The Holiday Bazaar will take place on the first […]
Open Enrollment Ends Today!
The health benefits open enrollment ends today. Don’t miss your opportunity to make changes to benefits or enroll for the first time. Visit www.towson.edu/openenrollment for more information. Employees required to enroll using the phone-based interactive voice response system (IVR), must call the IVR before 11:59 pm. Employees required to enroll using the enrollment form, must […]
Workshop POSTPONED: Hiring International Faculty
A new date will be announced for a mid-January workshop on the following topic. 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 […]
BTU Funding Application Workshop
TU faculty and staff, do you have questions about funding opportunities through BTU? Through BTU, funds are allocated to partnerships and projects in two areas—BTU Investments and BTU Ongoing Support—to help to align, scale, sustain, and institutionalize community engagement partnerships and collaborations. The deadline for BTU priority and emerging investment applications are due February 20, […]
Payment of Unused Compensatory Leave for Non-Exempt Regular Staff
In accordance with TU policy 07-06.12 – Compensatory Leave – regular, non-exempt staff who have unused compensatory leave as of 1/1/19 will be paid for those hours in their 1/23/19 pay check. Payments will be adjusted to reflect any usage of compensatory leave between 1/2/19 and 1/15/19. Departments are reminded that unused compensatory leave payouts […]
Course Evaluations Now Open for Fall 2018
Course evaluations for Fall 2018 are currently running and will remain open through December 11, 2018. To complete the evaluations please visit https://towson.campuslabs.com/courseeval/ You can also access course evaluations via the Towson University app. Download the app by searching for “Towson U” in your app store, or use one of the following links iPhoneiPodiPad – […]
Open Enrollment Ends Tomorrow!
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.
Thanksgiving Holidays – Regular Non-Exempt Staff
Towson University is closed for the Thanksgiving holiday from Wednesday, November 21, 2018, through Friday, November 23, 2018. Staff in departments, which observe non-traditional work hours and schedules, or which perform essential functions, should discuss coverage with their supervisors. Below is a sample time sheet to use as a guide for the Thanksgiving holiday. You […]
Last Chance to Apply for PAID Leadership Training Through Cook 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 […]
Top Tigers for the month of November
The following staff members have been recognized as Top Tigers for the month of November. Top Tigers are nominated each month by fellow staff members to recognize colleagues that go above and beyond their normal duties. Please congratulate these individuals if you see them around campus! Paula Zyne in Liberal Arts Dean’s Office, nominated by Devon […]
Nominate an Alum for a Distinguished Alumni and Deans’ Recognition Award
The TU Alumni Association is now accepting nominations for the 2019 Distinguished Alumni and Deans’ Recognition awards. This competitive program honors alumni who have attained notable achievements or made lasting contributions in their career fields and have a connection to their alma mater. There are three award categories: Distinguished Alumni Award (one per year) Distinguished […]
We want to hear from YOU
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 […]
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 […]
Thanksgiving Holidays – Regular exempt staff, 12-month faculty, and librarians
Towson University is closed for the Thanksgiving holiday from Wednesday, November 21, 2018, through Friday, November 23, 2018. Faculty and staff in departments which observe non-traditional work hours and schedules, or which perform essential functions, should discuss coverage with their supervisors. Below is a sample time sheet to use as a guide for the Thanksgiving […]
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