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Monday, February 08, 2010
Smarter than a Smart Car: Better Place and the Electric Car Towson University's Baltimore Hebrew Institute welcomes Michael Granoff, Founder of Maniv Investments, Bioventures and Energy Capital.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Tiger Networking Event Towson Athletics proudly presents a special event for Business Leaders. This is your chance to rally your business with a unique and fun networking event. Every guest receives heavy hors d'ourves, drink tickets and access to great networking. Then, get behind the home team as the Tigers Men's basketball battle the Seahawks in great CAA action!
Sunday, February 14, 2010
“A Lunar New Year Concert” featuring Gary Rubin Gary will perform a selection of tunes that include: It’s My Life, Always on My Mind, Come Fly With Me, If I Ruled the World, For Once in My Life and more. Maryland pianist Brent Hardesty will accompany him. This concert benefits The Gilbert A. Brungardt Endowment for the Benefit of the Asian Arts & Culture Center.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Maryland Career Consortium The Maryland Career Consortium will once again hold it's winter career fair on Towson's campus! The MCC consists of career center directors and staff of 12 colleges and universities in the Baltimore region, serving students and alumni through collaborative job fairs and networking events.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Saturday Science presents: "Rapping With" by DJ Scientific Join "DJ Scientific", a.k.a. Mark Branch of NASA, for this week's installment of the Hackerman Academy's Saturday Science!
Monday, March 01, 2010
Naples Area Alumni Reception Mark your calendar now to join fellow Tigers for a reception in the Naples area!
Tuesday, March 02, 2010
Towson University's International Markets Summit Following an extremely successful event in 2009, the Towson University Investment Group will be hosting the 2nd annual International Markets Summit.
Wednesday, March 03, 2010
Fifth Annual Florida Alumni Crab Feast & Baseball Game Join us as we follow the Baltimore Orioles to Sarasota for spring training! Same great event - new location!
Saturday, March 06, 2010
Saturday Science presents "Maryland's Teacher in Space!" The Saturday Morning Science programs are free, open to the public, and suitable for all ages.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Saturday Science Presents: "The Science of Light" "The Science of Light: Is it a Particle or a Wave?" will be discussed by Dr. Dave Schaefer and Mr. Mark Edmonston of TU.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Cosmic Carnival at TUniverse The Department of Physics, Astronomy & Geosciences at Towson University proudly invites its alumni to an Open House celebrating the Grand Opening of our new Planetarium and Telescope Facility!
Saturday, May 01, 2010
LEAD Strong Half Marathon Alumni are invited to participate in the LEAD Strong half marathon that Towson University Campus Recreation Services hosts every spring as part of CRS’ mission to promote healthy, active lifestyles through involvement on campus.
Towson Alumni Ready To Help Saints Reach 1st Super BowlLed by a pair of former Towson Tigers, the New Orleans Saints will host the National Football Conference championship game for the first time ever on Sunday evening when they host the Minnesota Vikings in the Superdome.
Asian Arts & Culture Center presents The Sacred Arts of AsiaThis exhibition highlights selected artworks from thirteen private collections of paintings and sculptures from South and Southeast Asia as well as the Far East. Viewers will be able to see the depth and range of Asian sacred arts, the forms of its multi-level functioning, and the transformation of the profound into the world of today.
WTMD raises more than $15,000 for Haitian relief effortListeners of Towson University's WTMD-FM pledged more than $15,000 in a day-long fundraiser Tuesday for the Doctors Without Borders Haiti Rescue Response Fund. The donations support Doctors Without Borders' efforts to deliver emergency medical care to the people of Haiti following last week's devastating earthquake.
Baltimore Business Review debutsIn partnership with the Baltimore CFA Society, Towson University’s College of Business and Economics has published the inaugural edition of Baltimore Business Review, which focuses on Maryland’s business opportunities.
Rankings Round-Up: 2009/2010Towson University has earned high marks in a number of national rankings for 2009. Affordability, reasonable class sizes, a wealth of program options and a diverse student population are among the reasons that put TU on top.
TU Tigers women's basketball stun MD Terps with record winPlaying before the largest crowd to watch a Towson women's basketball game in the Towson Center, senior guard Shanae Baker-Brice carried the Tigers to one of the biggest wins in school history as they stunned 25th-ranked Maryland with a 67-55 victory.
$1000 Grants Available for TU AlumniThe Towson University Alumni Association is accepting applications for a $1000 Professional Development Grant and a $1000 Community Grant.
Burkshire Marriott Offers Winter Rates to AlumniCome back to campus for a visit and take advantage of the Burkshire Marriott's special Alumni Winter Rates of $79/single and $99/double for your overnight stay!
Support Towson BasketballGet your season or individual game tickets now for Tiger’s Basketball!
Towson University Center for Adults with Autism Helps Adult Social Skills Check out a video clip from WBAL TV news about the Towson University Center for adults with autism and the great work they do!
TU spirit brought to Stephens lawnby Rachael Sanders for The Towerlight
Q & A with TU’S NEW CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICERCheck out President Caret's blog for a few questions with the new provost!
RecycALL program sets campus recordby Caitlin Crutchley for The Towerlight
In memory of flight 93 victimTowson alumna '95 remembered by scholarshipby Melissa Hale for The Towerlight
TU named among top 100 in Forbes' 2009 "America's Best Public Colleges" These schools rank among the top 100 public colleges and universities in the U.S.
TU's 'convenient classrooms' featured in EdTech magazineTowson University deploys digital media technology that lets students view classroom sessions after the lecture.
Towson University Names New ProvostDr. Marcia G. Welsh will become the new chief academic officer.
Vatz named ‘Faculty Member of the Year’At the Division of Student Leadership Awards in May, professor Richard Vatz of the mass communication and communication studies department was honored as the first Student Government Association Faculty Member of the Year. by: Ashley Rabe for The Towerlight
Linthicum Hall out, CLA inProfessors look forward to technology upgrades and quieter classrooms By Alissa Katz for The Towerlight
Vincent Thomas and WTMD named Baltimore's BestBaltimore’s Best – Baltimore Magazine has named Vincent Thomas, Towson University Professor of dance and WTMD 89.7 FM among the Best of Baltimore 2009.
Towson University senior Sarah Elfreth welcomed to USM Board of Regents The University System of Maryland (USM) welcomes three new members to the Board of Regents. John Young, M.D., Linda Gooden and Sarah Elfreth were nominated to the board by Governor Martin O’Malley and confirmed during the 2009 Legislative Session by the Maryland Senate.
Baltimore Hebrew Institute at Towson University established The Board of Regents of the University System of Maryland has given approval to the plan for the integration of Baltimore Hebrew University’s academic programs with those of Towson University in the areas of Jewish studies, Jewish education and Jewish communal service. The projected start date at Towson is fall 2009.
Hackerman Presidential Polytechnic Scholarship establishedWillard Hackerman, Baltimore Polytechnic Institute class of 1935, has donated $1 million to Towson University to establish scholarships enabling qualifying Poly graduates to attend the university tuition-free.
Enrich your retirement: Join the Osher Lifelong Learning InstituteThe mission of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Towson University is to offer adults age 50 and older opportunities for continued learning, along with programs and activities for social and cultural enrichment. The basic concept of the Institute is that learning is a lifelong process and is enhanced in a congenial atmosphere with like-minded individuals.
Bob's BlogDirect from Towson University President Robert L. Caret.
Joseph Curran named as TU’s first Distinguished Scholar Former Md. attorney general to deliver lectures, provide community forums.