The application for Summer 2019 faculty-led study abroad programs is now live. Click on the program links below for more details and to apply. Australia & New Zealand (HLTH) Health Professions in Australia and New Zealand Brazil (MUSC) Music and Culture in Rio de Janeiro Costa Rica (BIOL) Environmental Education and Service Learning in the Tropics Czech Republic […]
Faculty and Staff Kudos
Claire Holmes (Cook Library), Michelle Pasko (Special Education), and Jane Neapolitan (Office of Academic Innovation) presented “Integrating Universal Design for Learning: Embracing Student-Centered Teaching & Learning” as a Campus Innovation Case at the Higher Education Innovation Summit held at the University of Minnesota-Rochester, on June 7th. Since 2014, TU’s UDL Professional Development Network has actively […]
Updated Campus Maps Now Available
The campus maps have been updated! Please let Creative Services know how many updated campus maps you will need for Fall 2019 by providing a count to creativeservices@towson.edu before July 13. They come in pads of 100. Changes on campus make it important to distribute up-to-date maps. The 2018-19 maps include bike share locations and […]
Want to get involved? SGA is hiring!
Looking to get involved on campus while doing something you’re passionate about? Join SGA! The Towson University Student Government is hiring Directors, Assistant Directors, Senators and Justices for the fall 2018 semester. As a senator not only will you be the voice of the Towson student body but you will also: Write legislation as needed […]
Retirement party for Jack Stark on June 28
Please join the Office of Technology Services (OTS) for Jack Stark’s retirement party. Jack, currently manager of virtual teams & special projects, has worked at Towson University for more than 30 years in various technology and lab management roles. RSVP or questions: braley@towson.edu When: Thursday, June 28, 2018, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Where: Cook Library, Room 35 […]
Apply to be a Service-Learning Faculty Fellow
Have you thought about implementing a service-learning component into one of your courses? Not sure how to start? Apply for the Service-Learning Faculty Fellows Program! The Service-Learning Faculty Fellows program provides support for TU faculty interested in creating a new service-learning course or incorporating a new, significant service learning component into an existing course. […]
Drop by the Career Center LinkedIn Photo Booth TODAY!
Want to make a great first impression and update your LinkedIn profile photo? Keep it current and professional by having your headshot taken for FREE at the Career Center LinkedIn Photo Booth TODAY, Tuesday, June 19 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at 7800 York Road, Suite 206. No appointment necessary. Don’t forget to bring/wear your professional […]
Request Your Updated Campus Maps Now!
The campus maps have been updated! Please let Creative Services know how many updated campus maps you will need for Fall 2019 by providing a count to creativeservices@towson.edu before July 13. They come in pads of 100. Changes on campus make it important to distribute up-to-date maps. The 2018-19 maps include bike share locations and […]
Build Your Own 3D Files!
Join OAI’s David Merino (Senior Multimedia Producer) and Chris Mueck (Graduate Assistant) for an overview of the creation, management and instructional use of 3D images on August 15th from 12-3 PM. In this workshop, participants will practice using photogrammetry to create 3D models of small objects using handheld mobile phones or tablets. The presenters will […]
Towson 4th of July Parade!
Join fellow Towson community members in celebration for the 4th of July! The Towson 4th of July Parade will be from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Towson University is a lead sponsor of the parade and our participation will feature our Towson University Marching Band, TU student-athletes and the Stephens Hall float! More information about […]
Applying the Quality Matters Rubric Workshop on 7/20 – Last Chance Until Fall
The Office of Academic Innovation invites you to attend the Applying the Quality Matters Rubric workshop. Attendees will learn to use a nationally recognized, research-based rubric and peer review process (Quality Matters), designed to improve online and blended course quality to benefit online learners. The Quality Matter’s Rubric and program are the basis for Towson’s Gold Review Process, Towson’s […]
Summer In-Town Lunch and Farmer’s Market Shuttle Monday-Friday
Want to go to the Farmer’s Market on Thursdays or just get out for lunch in-town during the week? Take the Summer In-Town /Farmer’s Market shuttle! Once again we will be offering this great service to the campus community. Summer service will be provided Monday through Friday, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., with services […]
Due June 22nd – Pepsi Product Request for 2018-2019 events
If you have a university event planned for the fall or spring semester and would like to request Pepsi product, please apply now. To request product: The events must be in September 2018 through June 2019. Complete the form can be found here: Pepsi Request Form Provide a separate form for each event request and […]
Discounted hotel options in lieu of TU Marriott
The TU Marriott is closing July 1, 2018. Below is a list of alternate local hotels offering discounted rates for TU business and/or TU friends and family: Sheraton North Towson $129/night for all reservations being paid by TU, good through 2018. Offers free shuttle service to TU, indoor pool, fitness room, bar, restaurant and extensive […]
Minimum Wage Increase to $10.10
State of Maryland regulations require minimum wage for hourly paid employees to increase from $9.25 to $10.10. Payroll will use an effective date of June 23, 2018, which is the beginning of our student payroll ending July 6, 2018, to automatically adjust any student employees who had an hourly rate below the new minimum of $10.10. […]
MyTU portal unavailable tonight
The Office of Technology Services (OTS) will perform system maintenance on the Faculty/Staff portal, located on the MyTU website tonight, from 9 p.m. until 10 p.m. During that time, faculty and staff will be unable to use the portal for accessing links within MyTU. Other university systems, such as Towson Online Services (PeopleSoft Campus Solutions), […]
Thesis Defense Announcement for Sarah Carlota Talamantez-Lyburn
The Biology Science M.S. program invites the university community to a thesis defense for Sarah Carlota Talamantez-Lyburn on July 2, 2018 at 2:00 pm in Smith, 340. Thesis title: Conjugation of HSP90 inhibitor, Tanespimycin, and cullin-5 DNA to gold nanoparticles for breast cancer therapy Thesis committee: Dr. Elena Ehrlich (chair-410-704-2385, eehrlich@towson.edu) and Dr. Mary Devadas
External (outdoor) voice emergency system test next week
The Office of Public Safety will conduct a test of the university’s external (outdoor) voice emergency system at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, June 22, 2018. The test should last no more than a few minutes. It will consist of multiple alert tones as well as messages that indicate this is only a test and the test […]
Contingent and Student Employee Timesheets Due Early
Timesheets for the June 9 through June 22 pay period are due by 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 21, because of the Independence Day holiday closing. 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 […]
Apply to be a Service-Learning Faculty Fellow
Have you thought about implementing a service-learning component into one of your courses? Not sure how to start? Apply for the Service-Learning Faculty Fellows Program! The Service-Learning Faculty Fellows program provides support for TU faculty interested in creating a new service-learning course or incorporating a new, significant service learning component into an existing course. Faculty […]
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