Presented by: Dr. Alexander Wei, Department of Chemistry, Purdue University Description: Hosted by the Chemistry Department https://www.towson.edu/fcsm/departments/chemistry/ , Dr. Wei will deliver his lecture as part of a grant funded by The Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation Inc. https://www.towson.edu/news/2017/dreyfusfoundation.html There will be a reception in Smith 554 following his lecture. Below is the abstract for […]
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.
Eric A. Belgrad Speaker Series – “North Korea and the World: Understanding a ‘Juche Rocky Balboa'”
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 the Towson […]
Signature Forums Speaker Series: Fight. Flight. Freeze.
Toxic psychological stress—violence, poverty, neglect, abuse—has negative effects on a child’s brain. How does this trauma alter a child’s brain? What are the effects on behavioral, social, and emotional functioning? How does this affect society? Dr. Bethany Brand, one of the world’s foremost authorities in psychological trauma, will provide important insight into brain function changes […]
Man 2 Man: A Support Group for Men of Color
This group is a confidential space for all male-identified students of color who want to work toward a better understanding of themselves and others in the context of gender, race, culture, and social pressure. We will explore how the experience of masculinity in today’s society shapes how we think, feel, and relate to others, as […]
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 […]
Summer Session Registration Open
SUMMER SESSION 2018 May 29 — August 7 Registration Now Open Summer Session I (10 Weeks) — May 29 – August 7 Summer Session II (5 Weeks) — May 29 – July 2 Summer Session III (7 Weeks) — May 29 –July 18 Summer Session IV (5 Weeks) — July 3 – August 7 Learn […]
Big Interview 2.0 is Live – Practice Your Interview Skills Today!
Do you have a really important interview coming soon? Big Interview is an interactive, online system that allows students to discover what interviewers are looking for and teaches them how to anticipate and answer some of the toughest interview questions! Big Interview has recently been updated to be more user-friendly, including a new checklist to […]
Free CeCe! Documentary Film
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 the week […]
SAVE THE DATE! 24th Annual Staff Development Conference
save the date 24th Annual Staff Development Conference Wednesday, May 30, 2018 University Union, 8:00am-4:00pm Theme: The Story of US *workshops, agenda, and Service Project information coming soon, * We want to know your story. Over the next few months leading up to the conference, tell us your TU story (how you got […]
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 […]
The Vagina Monologues
The Center for Student Diversity invites you to this performance of the award winning play, The Vagina Monologues at UU Potomac Lounge. The play will be performed on Friday, March 9th at 7pm and Saturday, March 10th at 7pm. Be prepared to gasp, laugh, and be moved. All proceeds from the event benefit The House of Ruth, a […]
Intersectionality of Bias and Technology & Implications
The 2018 President’s Inclusive Leadership Institute invites you to a thought provoking presentation by Antony Haynes, J.D. on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. in Chesapeake 3, University Union on the topic of “Intersectionality of Bias and Technology & Implications”. This presentation will address inherent biases in hiring, student identification forms, facial recognition software, […]
LECTURE TODAY on Social Media Analytics for Understanding Human Behavior
Speaker: Dr. Lina Zhou, Professor, Information Systems Department, UMBC TODAY – Wednesday, March 7, 4:00-5:30pm, 7800 York Road building, room 301 The remarkable upsurge of social media has generated dramatic impacts on the academic community. Social media are reshaping how we understand human behavior, ranging from pooling the public’s opinions about a policy issue, through […]
MOVING TO NEW YORK CITY AFTER GRADUATION?
Learn More About The NYC Apartment Hunting Process! Lunch Will Be Served! WHO: Cooper & Cooper Real Estate – CooperCooper.com WHAT: “Renting In New York – A Practical Guide” Workshop + Q&A WHEN: Wednesday, March 14th, 2018 @ 12:00pm WHERE: Career Center – 7800 York Road Building, Suite 206 RSVP: CooperCooper.com/Towson TOPICS INCLUDE: Starting Your […]
On-Campus Recruiting: Interview for Jobs and Internships!
Regional and national employers will conduct on-campus interviews at the Career Center through April, offering internship and full-time job opportunities to qualified students. Below is a list of organizations that will be at the Career Center, the positions available, and the interview date. 3/8 The Sherwin-Williams Company Management/Sales Internship, Management Sales Trainee 3/12 Customer […]
Correction: BTU Funding Opportunities for Faculty, Staff & Students
Info session Wednesday, March 7, 1:00–2:00 p.m. in CLA 4302 Through BTU: Partnerships at Work for Greater Baltimore, Towson University continues to build a framework to capture and support the work taking place between TU and the community. Beginning in fiscal year 2019 (July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019), TU faculty, staff, and […]
National Nutrition Month
FREE Food and Prizes. Join the TU Nutrition Club and others from noon to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 7 for the National Nutrition Month Health and Nutrition Fair. It will take place on the second floor lobby of the University Union. There will be munchies and freebies. Check it out!
Mature Students’ Lunch and Peer Support Group March
Are you an undergraduate student who is 23 or older? Looking to make meaningful connections and learn more about campus resources? Join us on Monday, March 12th for the Mature Students Lunch and Peer Support Group starting at noon in the Center for Student Diversity, University Union 313. The Mature Students Lunch and Peer Support Group takes place […]
RecycleMania tip of the week
Do I need to wash my plastic container if it has some food left in it? A quick rinse will do. Do not waste resources (mostly water) to clean material that will be cleaned in the recycling process. Email all questions to the Office of Sustainability at gogreen@towson.edu.
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