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Thursday, July 02, 2009
WTMD's First Thursday Concert Join WTMD at West Mt. Vernon Park for the July installment of the First Thursday concert series - featuring Pressing Strings and Guggenheim Grotto.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Tiger Coaches Caravan Come meet new Head Football Coach Rob Ambrose '93 and other Tiger Head Coaches at Mother's Federal Hill Grille!
Friday, July 17, 2009
Re-Collection: Highlights from the Permanent Collection Asian Arts & Culture Center, Towson University Presents Re-Collection: Highlights from the Permanent Collection April 18 – July 17 (visits after May 9 by appointment only) Opening Reception: Saturday, April 18, 3 - 5 p.m. Asian Arts Gallery, Center for the Arts
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Elizabeth Wainio '95 Communications Scholarship Fundraiser On behalf of the Towson University Alumni Association and the generous Host Committee, you are invited to join us to celebrate Elizabeth’s life and raise funds for the Honor Elizabeth Wainio ’95 Communications Memorial Scholarship at Towson University, established by her employer, Discovery Communications and other generous family, alumni, friends and strangers.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Atlanta Area Alumni Reception The Towson University Alumni Association, in honor of the Investiture of Dr. Mark Becker ‘80 as President of Georgia State University, invites you and a guest to attend the Atlanta Area Alumni Reception
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Alumni Homecoming Festival and Reunion Row Alumni get “Wild with Pride” at the fifth annual Alumni Homecoming Festival! Get ready to celebrate homecoming with fellow alumni, friends and family for a day of food, fun, and more…
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
Alumni Connections: A Career Resource Fair for TU Alumni Join fellow TU alumni for networking, career counseling, and more!
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Thanksgiving Day Parade Alumni Brunch The Towson University Marching Band is one of three university bands that were chosen to march in the MACY'S Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade! So come support your alma mater, spend time with fellow alumni and enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to have a breathtaking first-hand look at the 2009 MACY’s Thanksgiving Parade!
TU announces contest for the lyrics of the brand new Fight Song!Here is your chance to create a new tradition! Towson University is looking for a student, faculty/staff member, alum, or friend of the university to write the lyrics for our new fight song! The person whose lyrics are chosen will be awarded $500!
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.
Tigers snag ex-Top 100 recruit from Terpsby Kevin Hess for The TowerlightBraxton Dupree, a 6-foot-8-inch center from Calvert Hall High School, will leave the University of Maryland and transfer to Towson.
English Department Alumni Survey now onlineIn our constant effort to improve ourselves, the English Department is seeking information from our graduates. Please take time and answer the following questions, which we have kept to a minimum.
BASEBALL: Pair of Tiger Alums Signed by Baltimore OriolesInfielder Gary Helmick (Northeast H.S./Severn, Md.) and catcher Jason Stifler (North Harford H.S./Jarrettsville, Md.), a pair of seniors on the 2009 Towson University baseball team, have signed contracts with the Baltimore Orioles and have reported to their minor league affiliates.
Towson University Athletic Hall of Fame inductees announcedThree-time All-Mason-Dixon Conference soccer selection Mike Bruno, ’76, All-ECAC gymnast Carrie Leger, ’96, All-American wide receiver Mark Orlando, ’95 and record-setting swimmer Meilani Smith Snellenberger, ’96 have been selected as this year’s inductees into the Towson University Athletic Hall of Fame.
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.
Osher Foundation awards TU $1 million endowment grantThe Bernard Osher Foundation has awarded Towson University $1 million to establish an endowment for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at TU
Alumni Volunteer Recognition nominations now being acceptedEvery year, the Towson University Alumni Association honors five individuals at the Volunteer Recognition Reception, who have gone “above and beyond” in their roles and positions to serve Towson alumni and students. You are invited to nominate those alumni, faculty and staff who you feel are deserving of this honor.
Towson University Athletes of the Year namedSophomore swimmer Meredith Budner of the Colonial Athletic Association champion women’s swimming and diving team and senior infielder Gary Helmick of the baseball team were named as Towson University’s Female and Male Athlete of the Year award winners, it was announced at the annual Athletic Awards Banquet in the Towson Center on Monday night.
Women’s lacrosse wins second straight CAA titleBy Kevin Hess for The TowerlightTowson made history Saturday afternoon, becoming the only fourth seed in CAA history to win the conference tournament with an 8-7 victory over the University of Delaware at Albert-Daly Field on the campus of William & Mary. It was the second straight conference tournament Towson has won under head coach Missy Doherty, and they will advance now to play No. 3 North Carolina Sunday at Chapel Hill in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
New fight song will make fall ‘09 debutMelody decided on from competition; 2007 alumnus Jeff Hosier the winner. By Daniel Gross for The Towerlight
Board of Regents pass tuition freezeFor the fourth consecutive year the University System of Maryland Board of Regents has frozen tuition for all state-funded institutions of higher education. by Nick DiMarco for The Towerlight
TU takes top state honors in two of four RecycleMania categories Faculty, staff, students recycled nearly 114 tons of material in this year's competition
TU Alumni Association awards three community grants
Band Together, Race to Read and Students Sharing Coalition together received $2250 in funds
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.
Fan Buses to the 2009 Macy's Thanksgiving Day ParadeThis fall, The Towson University TIGER Band will be traveling to New York City to participate in the 2009 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade! The Marching Band would like to know if you would be interested in taking fan buses to go see the parade. Please take their short survey.
TU Scholarships available to children of alumniThe Towson University Alumni Association is proud to offer four scholarships to incoming or current TU students. Two of these scholarships are specifically designed for legacy families, such as children or grandchildren of Towson alumni. For further questions, please call the Office of Alumni Relations at 800-887-8152. The deadline for all scholarships in June 15, 2009.
TU named a top 50 “best value” public university by Princeton ReviewTeacher-student ratio, wealth of program options, diverse student population cited
TU Alumnus wins Grammy AwardTU alumnus Douglas Purviance recently won a Grammy Award with his group Vanguard Jazz Orchestra for best jazz ensemble album.
Bob's BlogDirect from Towson University President Robert L. Caret.
Ruth Marder pledges $1 million to TU’s Top 10% Scholars ProgramGift to establish endowment to provide scholarship support for students with financial need.
TU TIGER Marching Band to perform in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade2009 parade line-up includes Towson University