Dr. Esther Wangari, Associate Professor in the Department of Women’s and Gender Studies in the College of Liberal Arts, will present her sabbatical talk entitled “The transformation of African tenure systems to capitalist private ownership of land between 1950s -1970s,” TODAY – Tuesday, May 8, at 6:00pm in the College of Liberal Arts building, room 3204. For more information, contact Dr. Wangari at ewangari@towson.edu.
SABBATICAL TALK: Conducting and Publishing Research In Physics and Astronomy with Undergraduates
Dr. James Overduin, Towson University Department of Physics, Astronomy and Geosciences Spring 2018 Seminar Series ALL INVITED Friday, May 11, 2018 Talk 11:00am – 12:00pm Smith Hall 420 For further information contact: PAGS Department, 410-704-3020
Grub Street Volume 67 Launch Party
TOWSON UNIVERSITY – Grub Street, TU’s student-produced literary and arts journal, is celebrating the release of its anticipated new collection of short fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry and visual art with a launch party on May 9. Each year, students in ENGL 414 & 415, Editing the Literary Magazine I & II, seek out the most promising literary […]
Applications for the Women’s Resources Award Open Now
Are you a freshman or sophomore interested in developing your leadership skills? Are you interested in learning more about women’s issues and attending programming to engage with these topics? If YES, there may be a $1,000 scholarship available for you! The Center for Student Diversity is offering this scholarship to Towson University undergraduate students that […]
University Senate Meeting Today
This afternoon’s University Senate meeting will take place from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. in LA 4310. Review the meeting agenda. As a reminder, University Senate meetings are open to the campus community. To learn more, visit the University Senate’s website.
Running in the second SGA Elections? Petitions DUE TOMORROW!
Are you interested in representing your peers and make school wide impacts? Did you miss the first election cycle? If so, petitions for SGA Senate and Justice Positions are DUE TOMORROW BY 5PM in the SGA office (University Union 226). Because this is a second election cycle, the timeline will be abbreviated. Elections will be […]
Drop by “Express Hours” at the Career Center for quick resume assistance!
Do you need help updating your resume? 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 strategies, and LinkedIn. No appointment necessary! Please note […]
TU Staff Development Staff Conference: SERVICE PROJECT
Towson University Staff Development Conference: May 30, 2018 8am-4pm Service Project: “Help Fill Our Pantry!” The Staff Development Conference Committee has joined with Campus Ministries, the Military & Veterans Center, and various student groups to help fill our on campus pantry by donating food and personal items for faculty, staff and students in need. Beginning […]
Scholarships for Students Age 25 and Older
The Charlotte W. Newcombe Scholarship, Pathways Scholarship and Osher Reentry Scholarship applications are now available online. To apply for these scholarships, students must be age 25 and older and must demonstrate financial need based on their 2018-2019 FAFSA data. These scholarships have separate applications in order to be considered. The deadline for each application is […]
Repair work to start on the pedestrian bridge over Burke Avenue to the Marriott
The pedestrian bridge over Burke Avenue to the Marriott will be undergoing repair work starting tomorrow. Pedestrians that normally use this bridge are encouraged to use the York Road/Burke Avenue cross walk as a safe travel path. This work will include lane closures and realignments as needed to perform the work on the underside of […]
Summer Shuttle Service
As we near the end of the spring semester, the following changes to the on and off campus shuttle services will take place: On campus routes: The last day for on-campus Gold Route service will be at 9 a.m. on May 23, 2018 Black Express Service routes will end on May 22, 2018 There is […]
Prevent and report misuse of state resources
As citizens and employees of the state of Maryland, we must protect and preserve valuable resources and ensure that these resources are used for the benefit of those we serve. This is a reminder to all employees of the importance of safeguarding state resources against improper usage. Please be mindful when utilizing state resources to […]
Welcome New TU Staff Council Members
On behalf of the TU Staff Council, we would like to welcome our newest members! Ginger Ross Dale Schmertzler Rachel Morgan Andrew Rosenblum Deniz Ermin Tasha Benn Joel Herbert-Edwards Kelly Crispo Cyndi Zile Tracy Jacobs Bria Bennett Ashley Arnold
ADULTS WITH AUTISM MATTER! Find out how the Hussman Center for Adults with Autism works with TU students.
Do you know the Hussman Center for Adults with Autism: Offers programs in fitness, art, cooking, and other activities? Provides opportunities to enhance skills needed for work? Supports further development of social communication and team work skills? Includes Towson University students as peer mentors in the programs? Information Meeting Dates and Times! Wednesday, May, 9, […]
Cook Library’s Finals Geofilter Contest Extended Until May 8th!
How would you like your art to be seen by thousands of people? All you have to do is enter Cook Library’s Geofilter contest before May 8th! What: Design a finals-themed Snapchat geofilter for the chance to be chosen as Cook Library’s featured geofilter during finals week When: April 23-May 8 How: Design a geofilter according to […]
Wanna get dunked?
Join folks from the TUPD, IFC, Civic Engagement & Leadership, HRL, Nutrition Club, and the Collegiate Recovery Community at the annual Ward & West Carnival. Take your chances with the dunk tank. This Thursday, May 10th from 11a-2p on the front lawn of the Health & Counseling Centers.
Reminder: handle all invoices promptly!
The State Comptroller’s Office and USM monitor and report late invoice statistics. To prevent adversely affecting the university’s delayed invoice rate and to assure prompt payment to vendors, all invoices must be coded, signed and returned to Accounts Payable for processing within five days of receipt. Tips for handling invoices promptly: Use the Procurement Card […]
Cook Library’s Finals Extended Hours Begin Sun. May 13th!
Cook Library will extend its hours of availability to accommodate students’ studying needs during the final exam period. During extend hours, a photo ID is required to enter the library between 10:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M. No Reference Desk or Circulation Desk services will be available except for Reserves. When the library is closed, you […]
Submit Spring 2018 Course Evaluations by May 15
Course evaluations for Spring 2018 are currently running and will remain open through May 15, 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 – […]
“Science in the Science Fiction Media: The Good, the Bad and the Amusing!”
Presented by: Dr. Catherine Asaro The Department of Physics, Astronomy, and Geosciences invite all attend a free seminar hosted by Dr. Catherine Asaro. Dr. Asaro will talk about the science in movies and tv shows, with examples from shows such as Star Trek, Star Wars, Wonder Woman, Black Panther, and more. Come see some of […]
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