The Department of Economics invites the university community to an undergraduate thesis defense by Lauren Cahalan on 5/8/18 at 3:30 pm in Stephens Hall room 216. Thesis Title: The Impact of Terrorism on Women’s Employment in Afghanistan Thesis committee members are Dr. Seth Gitter, Committee Chair, Department of Economics; Dr. Vinish Shrestha, Department of Economics; […]
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 […]
Donate Blood Today in the University Union!
Heroes come in all shapes and sizes. They don’t wear capes or special suits, and their badge of honor is the bandage that shows they gave the gift of life. The Towson University community is invited to become a hometown hero and answer the call of patients in need by donating blood on May 2 […]
Scheduled Handshake Maintenance – Saturday, May 5
Handshake will be unavailable on Saturday, May 5 from Noon – 3 p.m. due to scheduled maintenance. Once the upgrade is completed, the site and its services will be available to all students, employers, and staff. Please plan accordingly, and thank you in advance for your understanding. For more information, contact the Career Center by […]
Enter to win 4 EXTRA GRADUATION TICKETS and complete the First Destination Survey today!
Are you unsure of your plans after graduation? Have a job lined up, still seeking employment, or going to graduate school? Already filled out the survey, but have updated your post-graduation plans? We want to hear from you – log in to Handshake to complete the brief First Destination Survey! Towson University asks that you […]
Songversations for Social Justice
Please join us for a screening and discussion of Lysa Heslov’s 2017 documentary “Served Like a Girl” on Friday, May 4th at 5:30pm in Lecture Hall 0238. “Served Like a Girl” provides a candid look at a shared sisterhood to help the rising number of homeless women veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, and […]
Thesis Defense Announcement for Aubrey Zinn
The Global Humanities M.A. program invites the university community to a thesis defense for Aubrey Zinn on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at 12:30 pm in LA 4209. Thesis title: How Popular Culture Can Help Bridge the Achievement Gap Committee chair: Jennifer Ballengee, 410-704-5213, jballengee@towson.edu
NEW Updates to Career Center Assignment Requirements!
The Career Center has created an easy Career-Related Assignment Form, so faculty can notify the Career Center when a resume review, cover letter review, and/or mock interview has been assigned. This allows the Career Center to allocate appropriate staffing and resources to meet your students’ needs. For more information, contact the Career Center by calling […]
ADDRESSING AUTISM! Come Learn About the Hussman Center for Adults with Autism!
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, […]
The next Blackboard Upgrade is coming. Attend a demo this month to see what’s new
The Blackboard environment will be updated to the new Q4 2017 on August 11, 2018. If you would like to attend an open demo of the new features in Blackboard, the TU Blackboard team has the following dates and times scheduled: May 2, 12:30 – 1 p.m.: York Road 205 May 9, noon-12:30 p.m. – […]
Course Evaluations Now Open for Spring 2018
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 – […]
TOMORROW – Complementary Healing: Free Demonstrations of Healing Practices Around the World to De-stress Your Mind and Body
Free yoga, reiki, aromatherapy (essential oils), Zumba, and finally – an interactive Drum Circle! Take part in each of these healing activities. Enjoy free food and giveaways! Enter a raffle to win some awesome prizes! Join us Wednesday, May 2, from 4:30pm to 7:30pm at the Health and Counseling Center (Ward & West building). RSVP now to […]
Thesis Defense Announcement for Larry Taylor
The Audiology, Speech Pathology, and Deaf Studies department invites the university community to a thesis defense for Larry Taylor on May 4, 2018 at 10:50 am in Van Bokkelen Hall room 101. Thesis title: Utilization of a Clinical Testing Battery to Help Identify Suspected Hidden Hearing Loss (HHL) in Humans Thesis committee: Dr. Ananthakrishnan, Dr. […]
Do You Love Snapchat and Want Some Serious Bragging Rights? Cook Library has the Contest for You!
If you are creative and love Snapchat, we invite you to enter our geofilter contest! What: Design a Snapchat geofilter for the chance to be chosen as the featured geofilter during finals week When: April 23-May 4 How: Design a geofilter according to Snapchat’s specs and send your amazing final product to a-list@towson.edu
6v6 Volleyball Tournament
Try out your bump, set, and spike at the Intramural Sports 6v6 Volleyball Tournament on May 9 and 10. Registration is open from April 30 – May 7. For more information, visit: https://www.towson.edu/studentlife/activities/recreation/campusrec/sports/intramurals/
Work Control – New Business Hours, Online Requests
Beginning May 2, 2018, Facilities Management Work Control will change its operating hours. Its new hours will now be 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays, closed on Saturday and Sunday. After hours will still be handled through an answering service. Routine service requests can now be made on this website or you […]
Join RESI for Tariffs, Equality, and Economics Luncheon Talk
Tariffs, Equality, and Economics Tuesday, May 15, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Regional Economic Studies Institute 7400 York Road, Room 301 REGISTER HERE This event is co-hosted by Towson University’s Regional Economic Studies Institute and REMI. Michael Siers, Senior Research Manager at Towson University’s Regional Economic Studies Institute (RESI), will give a talk titled “Racial Disparities in […]
The Social Justice Arts Festival
Come celebrate diversity and social justice at Towson University CSD’s Spring Social Justice Arts Festival, on Wednesday, May 2, 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm in the University Union, Chesapeake I & II. There will be food, fun and great performances! The headlining acts will be spoken word poets Tony Keith and Crystal Endsley! There will […]
TODAY – Sabbatical Talk by Dr. Suk G. Choi, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies
Dr. Suk Gabriel Choi, Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies in the College of Liberal Arts, will present his sabbatical talk entitled “Plato, Confucius, and Adorno on the Value of Music,” TODAY – Tuesday, May 1, at 5:15pm in the College of Liberal Arts building, room 2310. For more information, contact Dr. Suk G. Choi at suchoi@towson.edu.
Kayaking at Muddy Creek
Have you ever wanted to try whitewater kayaking? Now is your chance! Join Outdoor Adventures on May 5 for a kayaking trip to Muddy Creek. Register by May 1 through recreation.towson.edu
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