TODAY – Monday, March 12, 6:00pm to 8:00pm College of Liberal Arts building, room 4310 Dr. Robert Rook, Director of Interdisciplinary Studies and Professor in the Department of History, will present his talk entitled “North Korea and the World: Understanding a ‘Juche Rocky Balboa’” as part of the Eric A. Belgrad Speaker Series. Offered under the auspices of […]
Free CeCe! Documentary Film Screening TODAY
TODAY – Monday, March 12, 6:30pm College of Liberal Arts, room 3310 Free CeCe! is a compelling documentary that chronicles the story of CeCe McDonald, a transwoman who was attacked outside of a bar and then imprisoned for defending herself. The film is produced by Laverne Cox, who will be speaking on campus later in […]
Practice your interviewing skills with experts from Enterprise, SECU, NewDay USA, and Travelers on March 16!
Fine-tune your interview skills with real-world experts from Enterprise, SECU, NewDay USA, and Travelers. Employer Mock Interviews will be held on Friday, March 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Career Center (7800 York Building, Suite 206) How to Register: Schedule an appointment through your Handshake account by selecting “Appointments” from the Career […]
Spring into Shape at the Wellness Center! New Session Group Exercise Classes at the Wellness Center!
Register Now for Your Favorite Group Exercise Classes Starting March 19, 2018! Whether you are a beginner or at an advanced level, we have a class for you. Our instructors provide a motivating environment with the attention of small group personal training. Check out the class schedule for early, lunch time and after work classes. […]
Drop by Express Hours at the Career Center for quick resume assistance!
Do you have a really important interview coming up? Be sure to stop by the Career Center during our Express Hours every Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Thursday until 6 p.m.). Get one-on-one assistance from our Career Peer Advisors (CPAs) with resumes/cover letters, job search guidance, and LinkedIn. No appointment necessary! […]
Free shredding event next week
Is your office becoming overwhelmed with cluttered paper? Do you have sensitive documents you want to safely get rid of? Towson University faculty and staff will have the opportunity to participate in a FREE shredding event this term while students are away on Spring Break. It will be the ideal time to toss out your […]
Faculty and Staff Kudos
Dr. Blake Abbott (Mass Communication & Communication Studies) had an essay, “Walking Away From an American Dream, or How a Million Strategic Defaults Helped America Rethink Homeownership,” accepted for publication in Argumentation and Advocacy. Dr. Blake Abbott (Mass Communication & Communication Studies) had an essay, “’A Widespread Loss of Confidence:” TARP, Presidential Rhetoric, and the […]
Noontime Jazz
Tuesday, March 13, 2018 12:00 PM-1:00 PM Cook Library, 3rd Floor Lobby Bring your lunch and listen to Towson student musicians play wonderful jazz music.
RecycleMania tip of the week
Can plastic clam-shells be recycled? Unfortunately not. Baltimore County does not accept clam-shell containers no matter the number on the container. The buyers of plastic bottles consider the clam-shells to be contaminate. Note that Towson University Dining Services offers compostable clam-shells, made from plant-based materials, so you can still go zero waste while on the go. […]
Teatime Game Time
Tuesday, March 13, 2018 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Cook Library, 3rd Floor Lobby Join library staff members in taking a brain break to play a classic board game! Light refreshments will be served.
Multiculturalism in Action Brown Bag Series
Wednesday, March 14, 12:00 to 1:15pm, College of Liberal Arts building, room 3150 “Two Decades of Cyberhate: A Longitudinal Analysis of Anti-LGBTQ Groups and their External Communications” Dr. Cynthia Cooper, Department of Mass Communication and Communication Studies For years, the Christian Identity, KKK, and Aryan Nation movements promoted the belief that whites are the Bible’s chosen people, and are therefore […]
Interested in a $5,000 scholarship?
The Mid-Atlantic CIO Forum is excited to announce that they will once again be offering a scholarship for up to $5,000 for the Fall 2018 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. […]
Feminist Collective Interest Meeting
Interested in unpacking myths about feminism, women’s empowerment and leadership? Looking to build community and have these conversations on our campus? Join us for an interest meeting to brainstorm and re-start the Towson University Feminist Collective! All are welcome! Can’t make the meeting but want to learn more? Contact mahmed@towson.edu for additional information!
Sabbatical Talk by Dr. Justin Buckingham, Department of Psychology
Dr. Justin Buckingham, Professor in the Department of Psychology in the College of Liberal Arts, will present his sabbatical talk entitled “Self-Esteem Differences in Response to Self-Threat” on Wednesday, March 14, at 3:30pm in the College of Liberal Arts building, room 3202. This presentation is sponsored by TU’s Psi Chi/Psychology Club. For more information, contact Dr. Buckingham at jbuckingham@towson.edu.
Climbing Clinics
Learn the ropes! Outdoor Adventures offers climbing clinics on Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. and Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. Climbing clinics cover top rope skills and belaying. Register ahead of time to reserve a spot at recreation.towson.edu or visit Membership & Guest Services. Each clinic costs $10.
Division of Student Affairs Spring Diversity Speaker: Laverne Cox
Please join us on Tuesday, March 13th, 7pm at the SECU Arena for the Division of Student Affairs Spring Diversity Speaker: Laverne Cox at Towson University! Doors open at 6:00pm for those with a OneCard and 6:30pm for general admission. FREE and open to the public. Laverne Cox is an Emmy-nominated actress and Emmy-winning producer […]
Save The Date: TU Research Week featuring Deputy Surgeon General, Rear Admiral Sylvia Trent-Adams, Ph.D., R.N., FAAN
Save the date of April 17, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. for the TU Research Week Keynote event featuring United States Deputy Surgeon General, Rear Admiral Sylvia Trent-Adams, Ph.D., R.N., FAAN. Dr. Trent-Adams will be discussing how her vast experiences in research as a student and early in her career helped to shape the researcher and civil […]
Free Penn Station & BWI Shuttle during Spring Break
Parking & Transportation Services is pleased to offer free shuttle services to Penn Station & Baltimore/Washington International Airport during major breaks throughout the school year. The free service to Penn Station & BWI is provided to TU students, faculty, and staff. A valid TU ID is required to ride the shuttle. To reserve a spot […]
The Passing of Dr. Shiva Azadegan
We are deeply saddened to share that our most beloved friend and colleague, Dr. Shiva Azadegan passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 after an extended battle with cancer. Shiva began her career in the Department of Computer and Information Sciences at Towson University in 1992 and made enormous contributions to the department over the […]
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