All regular faculty and staff members who have been notified that they will be receiving an award at this years Service Awards Luncheon and who are planning on attending the event must pick up their complimentary ticket(s) no later than Tuesday, April 12. Awardee comp tickets are available only at the Office of Human Resources, […]
Campus Stream Cleanup Rescheduled For Saturday, April 9th
Because of last Saturday’s flood conditions, the campus stream cleanup has been rescheduled for this Saturday, April 9th from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon. The NEW meeting place is the Susquehanna II (2nd floor of the Union). Please try to arrive a little early to sign in and partake of refreshments before heading out at […]
Mathematics Reform in a High-Poverty Community: Student Outcomes and Teacher Change
This seminar reports on the first three years of mathematics reform that took place in four high-poverty minority schools in Mobile, Alabama. While data is presented comparing two demographically similar sets of schools on project-constructed interviews, items taken from the Third International Math/Science Study (TIMSS) data set, and Stanford Achievement Test scores, anecdotal information about […]
Islam in America – April 7, 2005
ISLAM IN AMERICA Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness? Guest Speaker: El-Hajj Mauri’ Saalakhan Thursday April 7 UU 315-316 @ 7pm ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND Sponsored by MSA @ Towson University for Islamic Awareness Week 2005 Queries? Please contact {towsonMSA@yahoo.com}
Too Fat or Too Thin?
Learn how the media influences the way you feel about your body. Towson University Psychology Professor Cynthia Kalodner, Ph.D. will share media images and explore the impact of the media on body image. She will also discuss strategies for how to keep the media from telling you how to feel about yourself. WHEN: Wednesday, April […]
Community Service Week
Community Service Week is here again. Get your student organization involved in this great week that includes tons of community service programs to benefit children in need. When a member of your student organization participated in an event, your organization will earn 1 point. If a member of your group wins that event, your group […]
VOTE 2005: Your voice comes alive! It is time for the SGA Elections
The Election Commission Committee is in need of student poll workers for the SGA Elections on Monday April 18th from 10 am to 7pm and Tuesday April 19th from 10 am to 4 pm. There will a stipend for this job, if you are interested you can contact the SGA office. If you are interested […]
Scholarships For Undergraduate International Students
The Office of International Admissions is pleased to announce a new scholarship program for undergraduate international students. The program will enable newly enrolled international students for the Fall, 2005 semester to receive a substantial reduction in their tuition costs. Scholarships will be issued to students who demonstrate a strong record of academic achievement and proficient […]
Spring Semester Withdrawal Deadline: Special Rules for International Students
The last day to withdraw from Spring semester courses is Wednesday, April 6. However, international students and their academic advisors should be cautious about withdrawing. Dropping below a full course of study could mean a violation of F-1 Foreign Student Visa Status, which could have serious negative consequences. International students with F-1 status must maintain […]
Dodgeball Tournament
For all of those who have been waiting it has finally happened! The TU Dodgeball Club has decided to put on a campus-wide tournament on April 17, 2005 from 12pm-5pm in Burdick Hall Gym #1. All Students, Faculty/Staff, and Alumni are eligible. A team will consist of 7 members and there will be a registration […]
Charlie Murphy and other stars from Chappelle’s Show are coming to campus!
Yes, you read that correctly. Three great comics from Chappelle’s Show will be performing on campus very soon! Kyle Grooms, Donnell Rawlings, and Charlie Murphy will be performing at the Towson campus in just a few short weeks. Tickets are available at all ticketmaster outlets and {www.ticketmaster.com}. If you want to get the student price […]
Act!Speak!Build!
Act!Speak!Build! – this is Habitat for Humanity’s advocay week. Our group is dedicated to ending poverty housing world-wide. Join us this Saturday as we continue this mission in Sandtown renovating row homes and promoting community. For more information contact Christina at {tuhabitat1@hotmail.com} or come to our meeting this Thursday at 7pm on the third floor […]
Care Package Donations for our Troops in Iraq!
The Student Ambassador Association is preparing care packages and sending them to our servicemen! Help us reach our goal of collecting 250 items to mail for them! Please donate any of the items listed below. Any little bit helps! Why: Make a DIFFERENCE and SUPPORT our troops overseas! What: New items, such as… Snack foods […]
Spring Jewish Film Festival presents The Falashas, Operation Moses, Operation Solomon this Sunday
The Jewish Studies Program’s spring film festival presents The Falashas, Operation Moses, Operation Solomon on Sunday, April 10th, 7:30-9:30 p.m. in Cheasapeake I. An evening of rare films about Ethiopian Jews, the Falashas (named “Outsiders, Strangers” by others), will feature their Biblical life, as they engage in Jewish circumcision, wedding ceremonies, prayer services and proclaim […]
Mark Curry speaks on campus this Wednesday!
Mark Curry, star of “Hanging with Mr. Cooper” and former host of “Showtime at the Apollo,” will speaking on campus this Wednesday, April 6! Showtime is at 8:00pm in the Cheasapeake Rooms in the University Union. This show is free, so make sure to come out and have some fun!
Downtime Information for OTS’ Sunday Maintenance Window
The following downtime will occur Sunday, April 10 during the Office of Technology Services’ Sunday maintenance window: EXCHANGE AND OUTLOOK WEB ACCESS DOWNTIME, 9-10 A.M. Exchange and Outlook Web Access e-mail services will be unavailable 9-10 a.m., Sunday for all faculty, staff and student employees. During the downtime OTS will reboot the servers for these […]
Karaoke Night in PAWS April 13th!
Coffeehouse is having a Karaoke night at 9:00 PM in PAWS on Wednesday April 13, 2005. All are welcome to come out, perform and have fun. Applications are available in the CAB office (UU217) or you can apply at {coffeehouse_tu@yahoo.com.}
Get your CPR/First Aid Certification for Free!
Towson University’s American Red Cross Corps is sponsoring a CPR/First Aid class with the help of the Paw Grant. The class is open to all Towson students. Take advantage of this great opportunity to get certified for free! There are 32 spots available and they fill up fast so be sure to email Jackie at […]
Having a Hard Time Being Assertive
Learn how to enhance your personal communication style and interact with others more effectively. This four-week workshop series will focus on common blocks to healthy assertiveness. It will also teach students how to overcome these blocks for better communication in their relationships. Participants will be asked to attend every week due to the nature of […]
Benefits Bulletin: Payroll Deductions for Regular Faculty and Staff Employees
All regular faculty and staff employees are reminded that payroll deductions for all Maryland State insurance and USM UNUM Group Life Insurance deductions are only taken 24 times each calendar year. In 2005, those deductions are not scheduled to be taken from the April 6 and September 7 paychecks. Deductions for Supplemental Retirement plans and […]
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