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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Thanksgiving Holidays – Lecturers
Towson University is closed for the Thanksgiving holiday from Wednesday, November 21, 2018, through Friday, November 23, 2018. We are currently experiencing technical difficulties capturing holidays on the Lecturer time sheets. These three days should be left blank on the time sheet; you will receive your regular pay for this pay period. Lecturers in departments […]
Administrative Leave Granted for Inclement Weather
Due to inclement weather, Towson University was closed on Thursday, November 15, 2018 from 12:30 pm until 11:59 pm. Employees who were not already on leave, or were not scheduled to take leave during this period, record administrative leave on their time sheet. The administrative leave corresponds with the actual hours they would have been […]
TODAY!- Marketing Your Experience Abroad [Free Pizza!]
Have you recently returned from a study abroad experience and are wondering how to talk about it on your resume and in job interviews? Join the Study Abroad Office, Psychology 408, TODAY from 1 -2:30pm as we give tips and advice on how to market your experience abroad! Free pizza will be served!
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 […]
Breathe Easy 5K Registration
Come run/walk and learn some quit facts at our free Breathe Easy 5K! Register here! Free bandanas and a raffle for a chance to win a basket of UStore merchandise. November 17, sign in at Tiger Plaza starting at 8:15a, the run/walk will begin at 9a. Contact Alex Jensen at ajense6@students.towson.edu for more information.
Regular Faculty and Staff Timesheets Due Today!
Timesheets for the November 7 through November 20 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 timesheet.
IRB Standard Review Applications Due TODAY
IRB Applications for Standard Review are due TODAY. Please plan ahead to make sure you get your application(s) in on time. All applications will be submitted to the IRB today, and should expect comments within 3 weeks. Please visit the IRB website to determine which type of review (Accelerated or Standard) your research qualifies for to verify […]
‘Can’ Your Citation Food Drive to Benefit TU’s Food Share Program
TU’s Parking & Transportation Services is providing a way to reduce or waive one citation while providing an opportunity to help a fellow TU campus members in-need. Here’s how you can help! The ‘Can’ Your Citation Food Drive is taking place between November 26 and December 12, 2018. All donations will benefit TU’s Foodshare Pantry […]
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 […]
Reminder-Extended Downtime for OTS’ Maintenance Window: ImageNow unavailable this weekend
ImageNow will be unavailable Friday, November 16 at noon through Monday, November 19 at 8 a.m. for scheduled system maintenance. About the maintenance OTS will attempt to update the ImageNow desktop client to the latest version via an automated push. Systems online over the weekend will receive the new client. If the system is not […]
Only Two Days Left: Submit a Nomination for the 2019 USM Board of Regents Staff Awards Today!
Nominating a deserving colleague or yourself is easy. Fill out the nomination form: Board of Regents Nomination Packet Include a nomination letter stating why the nominee is deserving recognition, position description and one letter of recommendation. Submit or completed nomination to your divisional vice president for divisional approval (upon approval, nominations will be forwarded to […]
Semester at Sea Information Session
Semester at Sea Information Session Tuesday, 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 […]
Monthly Staff and Faculty Portrait Day Thursday, December 6, 2018
Faculty and staff requesting portrait services are expected to dress professionally in business attire. We photograph only faculty and staff for Towson University publications and website. (Appointments are required) We cannot do passport photos. Time: 9:30 – 14:30 Location: Room 240a Administration building (facing the second floor elevator, go to left.) Map of Towson Univ. https://www.towson.edu/maps/. There […]
Thanksgiving Holidays – Contingent II Non-Exempt Staff
Towson University is closed for the Thanksgiving holiday from Wednesday, November 21, 2018, through Friday, November 23, 2018. You must be in an active, paid status to earn the November 22 and November 23 holidays. If you do not have accrued, annual leave to use when the University is closed on November 21, this day […]
TODAY – Wing-Chun Wong Memorial Lecture at 7:00pm
The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies in the College of Liberal Arts hosts the 2018 Wing-Chun Wong Memorial Lecture TODAY at 7:00pm in the College of Liberal Arts building, room 4310. The talk by Dr. Marta Halina from the University of Cambridge is entitled “Machine Intelligence and The Capacity for Insight.” This event is free and open […]
Frances T. Bond Inducted into the Maryland Senior Citizens Hall of Fame
Alumna, Frances T. Bond, class of ’55 and ’60 was inducted into the Maryland Senior Citizens Hall of Fame on October 25. Forty-three seniors throughout Maryland were selected for their outstanding volunteer contributions affecting the lives of people in the State of Maryland. In addition, Dr. Bond was one of five seniors selected to receive […]
Deadline approaching for $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. […]
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