The fourth and final installment of the Cultural Competency Workshop Series for the fall semester will take place on Monday, April 30th 12-1PM, and will be led by Miguel Rodriguez, the Graduate Assistant for Cultural Competency Education supervised by Brian Jara. This workshop will be geared toward examining musics role in social justice movements, exploring how music and […]
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
Teaching Online or Blended Courses? Time to Get Your Edge!
The goal of Towson’s Online Edge Certificate Program is to assist instructors to develop pedagogical and technical expertise relating to online instruction. These skills form a foundation of good practice that can continue to be refined over time. Faculty of any standing are invited to attend. Registration is open for the Online Edge Facilitation Workshop online from June 4 – June 25, 2018 with guest facilitator […]
Lunch’n’Learn with ONE Campus: Engaging with Impactful Advocacy
Interested in Advocacy? Lunch’n’Learn with staffers from the ONE Campaign on Thursday, April 26th, 12pm, UU 313 to find out how you can become more involved with advocacy locally AND globally. Learn more about developing skills and resources to influence legislation and make the biggest impact possible! One is a campaigning and advocacy organization of […]
WTMD’s First Thursday Festival
Join WTMD in Canton Waterfront Park for WTMD’s First Thursday Festival! It’s Free Music on the Waterfront! Music Starts at 5:30 pm, and admission is free. No outside alcohol and no coolers permitted. ABSOLUTELY NO GLASS CONTAINERS. First Thursdays are RAIN OR SHINE. The 2018 First Thursday Festival season begins on Thursday, May 3rd! WEST […]
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: 2018 Re-Imagining Black Girls’ and Women’s Health Symposium and Workshop
We are seeking interested individuals (students, staff and faculty) who are willing to serve as volunteers for the 2018 Re-Imagining Black Girls’ and Women’s Health Symposium and Workshop Thursday, May 17, through Saturday, May 19. Examples of where we may need volunteers include: Escorts for speakers and panelists Registration table Moderators and/or monitors during breakout […]
External (outdoor) voice emergency system test today
The Office of Public Safety will conduct a test of the university’s external (outdoor) voice emergency system at 11 a.m. today. 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 is complete. Members of […]
Be a Hero for Patients in Need – Donate Blood!
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 […]
Three Perspectives on the International Job Search
We understand how stressful it can be to finish a degree. What are some options for international students after graduation? Join the International Student and Scholar Office for a lively panel discussion featuring immigration attorney Art Serratelli, Glenda Henkel of the Career Center, and visiting alumni Adriana Noor ’15 and An Tran ’15. Learn from […]
TUIG Presents: Discussion of Warren Buffett’s Letters to Shareholders
Thursday, April 26 5:00-6:00pm T. Rowe Price Finance Lab, Stephens Hall Room #112 Join the Towson University Investment Group as they analyze and discuss legendary investor Warren Buffet’s 1999, 2012, and 2017 letters to shareholders [visit: http://tinyurl.com/WBLetters18]. Sponsored by the Towson University Investment Group, College of Business & Economics, and Towson University Libraries. These programs […]
Thesis Defense Announcement for Kelley Finck
The Department of Audiology, Speech Language Pathology, and Deaf Studies invites the university community to a thesis defense for Kelley Finck on April 27, 2018 at 4:00 pm in VB 0116. Thesis title: Is Vulnerability to Age-Related Hearing Loss Also a Predisposition for Noise-Induced Hearing Loss? Thesis chair: Dr. Saradha Ananthakrishnan, 410-704-6369, sananthakrishnan@towson.edu
Luncheon Talk: Tariffs, Equality, and Economics
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 […]
Thesis Defense Announcement for Eleni Mitoulis
The Audiology Doctoral Program invites the university community to a thesis defense for Eleni Mitoulis on Monday, April 30, 2018 from 10:00-11:00 am in Van Bokkelen Hall, Room 107. Thesis title: A Tutorial on the Practice and Implementation of Teleaudiology for Audiologists and Hearing Health Professionals Thesis committee: Dr. Peggy Korczak (chair), Dr. Jennifer Smart […]
Call for Presenters to Multiculturalism in Action Brown Bag Series
Towson University Office of Inclusion and Institutional Equity Multiculturalism in Action Brown Bag Series Call for Presenters 2018-2019 Are you conducting research or engaging in scholarly activities that involve diverse identities (e.g. racial-ethnic, sexual orientation, religion, gender, people with disabilities, etc.)? Are you looking for an opportunity to present your diversity-related scholarly activities that involve student collaboration? Are you interested in […]
Rock Climbing at Great Falls
Come hang with Outdoor Adventures for a fun day of rock climbing on April 29! The cliffs of Great Falls offer great climbing for all skill levels and even better views of the Potomac River’s Mather Gorge. Register by April 25 through recreation.towson.edu
Money Talks: Building and Maintaining a Good Credit History for your Future
Wednesday, April 25 11:00am-12:00pm Cook Library Room #526 In this program, we will discuss the basics of what credit means, how to obtain credit and how to maintain a positive credit history. We will talk about strategies to improve your credit score and financial well-being without having to go into debt. Presented by Cindy Jones […]
1st Annual Psychology Department PGSA Conference
1st Annual Psychology Department PGSA Conference! Friday, April 27th from 10:00am-1:30pm West Village Commons Ballrooms Come to the 1st Annual Psychology Department PGSA Conference where psychology department graduate and undergraduate students will be giving talks and presenting posters on the research and scholarship they have accomplished here at TU! The conference will also feature […]
7v7 Flag Football Tournament
Hut, hut, hike! Register for the Intramural Sports 7v7 Flag Football Tournament on May 6. Registration is open from April 23 – 30. An Intramural Sports Pass is required. For more information, visit: https://www.towson.edu/studentlife/activities/recreation/campusrec/sports/intramurals/
New York Times Talk – New Slaves: Understanding the Libyan Slave Trade featuring Dr. Robert Rook, Professor, Director of Interdisciplinary Studies
Join the Office of Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility and the Center for Student Diversity for this unique New York Times talk! This talk will be an exploration of the Libyan slave trade that was exposed through social media to the masses last fall. Learn about the “why” behind this injustice and how the international […]
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