Interested in scholarship funds for Mature Students? Towson University is committed to the academic success of our mature students. Please review the eligibility criteria to learn more about the scholarships listed below and to apply to the ones for which you may be eligible. The Application Deadline date for all scholarships is June 1st, 2018. Important […]
IRB Standard Review Applications Due TOMORROW
The next IRB deadline for submitting applications for Standard Review is tomorrow Friday, May 18th. Please plan ahead to make sure you get your application(s) in on time. All applications will be submitted to the IRB on the 18th, and should expect comments within 3 weeks. Please visit the IRB website to determine which type of review (Accelerated […]
Discount for TU Faculty/Staff for Maryland Writing Project Summer Student Writers Camps
Maryland Writing Project is pleased to announce its Student Writers Camp for Summer 2018! The Student Writers Camp is a creative writing workshop for students entering grades 3-12 who enjoy writing. Participants will have the opportunity to Work on their choice of writing projects Be introduced to different forms of creative writing Receive constructive feedback […]
Before You Submit Your Final TSEM Grades, Don’t Forget to Nominate Your Top Paper for Cook Library’s Award!
Are you a faculty member who is teaching one or more sections of the Towson Seminar this semester? Are your TSEM 102 or TSEM 190 students writing a research paper as part of that class? If you answered yes to both of these questions, you should nominate one top paper from each of your sections […]
Sabbatical talk with Dr. Gail Kaplan: “Innovative Approaches to Promote Student Success in AP Calculus”
Dr. Gail Kaplan, Professor in the Department of Mathematics in the Fisher College of Science and Mathematics, will present her sabbatical talk “Innovative Approaches to Promote Student Success in AP Calculus”, on Friday May 18th at 1pm in the York 7800 building, room YR 320. Abstract: Attendees will hear about opportunities to stimulate student success in AP […]
OTS Training Workshops + Navigate Excel Spreadsheets with Ease
Blackboard: Grade Center Thursday, May 17th, 2018 – 10:00am-11:00am – Cook 404A Discover the various functions of the Blackboard grade center. Creating Accessible PDF Documents Wednesday, May 23rd, 2018 – 10:00am-11:30am – Cook 404A Learn how to take an existing document and make it accessible to people with disabilities. Excel: Advanced Thursday, May 24th, 2018 – […]
Thesis Defense for Rachel Lent: “Investigating the role of PcpA as a protein on Streptococcus pneumoniae that may be degraded by neutrophil serine proteases”
Thesis Defense for Rachel Lent Student: Rachel Lent Date: Friday, May 18th at 1PM Room: SM289 Title: “Investigating the role of PcpA as a protein on Streptococcus pneumoniae that may be degraded by neutrophil serine proteases”
New Issue of OSPR Newsletter
OSPR released it’s last newsletter for the academic year yesterday! Check it out here for funding opportunities, IRB info, and NSF updates.
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 […]
Dissertation Defense Announcement for Jason Koepke
The Information Technology doctoral program invites the university community to a dissertation defense for Jason Koepke on 5/22/18 at 10:00 am in 7800 YR, room 459. Dissertation title: Exploration of Data Mining and its Practical Application in Decision Making Committee chair: Dr. Siddharth Kaza, 410-704-2633, skaza@towson.edu
Craft and Relax
Thursday, May 17 12pm – 3pm Cook Library 3rd floor lobby Need a brain break from finals? Cook Library has you covered! Drop by our craft station in the lobby to craft a DIY stress ball or reusable heat pack (supplies will be provided).
Dr. Gail Kaplan: “Innovative Approaches to Promote Student Success in AP Calculus”
Dr. Gail Kaplan, Professor in the Department of Mathematics in the Fisher College of Science and Mathematics, will present her sabbatical talk “Innovative Approaches to Promote Student Success in AP Calculus”, on Friday May 18th at 1pm in the York 7800 building, room YR 320. Abstract: Attendees will hear about opportunities to stimulate student success in AP […]
COE Honors College Capstone Showcase
College of Education: HONORS COLLEGE CAPSTONE SHOWCASE Monday May 21, 2018 4:00 – 6:00 PM Hawkins Hall 110 Restorative Justice Practices Sarah Fossaceca Integrated Early Childhood and Special Education Howard County Stevens Forest Elementary School Grade 5 What role do Restorative Circles play in the attitudes and behavior of students in a fifth grade classroom? […]
IRB Standard Review Application Due THIS FRIDAY
The next IRB deadline for submitting applications for Standard Review is this Friday, May 18th. Please plan ahead to make sure you get your application(s) in on time. All applications will be submitted to the IRB on the 18th, and should expect comments within 3 weeks. Please visit the IRB website to determine which type of review […]
Campus Recreation Closure
All Campus Recreation facilities will close at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 22 and will be CLOSED from Wednesday, May 23 – Monday, May 28. Campus Recreation facilities will reopen on Tuesday, May 29 at noon.
S.T.E.M. into Knowledge with Drop-in Faculty Tutoring
The Academic Achievement Center will have drop-in S.T.E.M. tutoring for select biology, chemistry and math courses led by TU faculty Wednesday, May 16th through Friday, May 18th, in the Cook Library, Room 524. For specific courses and schedules, please visit: http://www.towson.edu/aac/services/tutoring/index.html Remember to “study smarter, not harder!” If you have additional questions, please feel free […]
Check out the Newsletter Showcasing Universal Design for Learning at Towson!
Check out what faculty are saying about UDL at Towson University in our new publication, Unlocking Deeper Learning.
BEGINS TOMORROW: Re-Imagining Black Girls’ & Women’s Health: Symposium & Workshop
The Department of Women’s and Gender Studies invites you to join them for the 2018 Re-Imagining Black Girls’ & Women’s Health: Symposium & Workshop in the West Village Commons Ballrooms, featuring jessica Care moore, Sonia Sanchez, Dr. Beverly Guy-Sheftall, Dr. Layli Maparyan and more. Dates and times are listed below. All participants must register. Thursday, May 17, 5:30-7:30pm Reception Friday, […]
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 […]
Discount for TU Faculty/Staff for Maryland Writing Project Summer Student Writers Camps
Maryland Writing Project is pleased to announce its Student Writers Camp for Summer 2018! The Student Writers Camp is a creative writing workshop for students entering grades 3-12 who enjoy writing. Participants will have the opportunity to Work on their choice of writing projects Be introduced to different forms of creative writing Receive constructive feedback […]
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