Five questions for ... Kathy Doherty

Satisfaction with TU on the rise among students, according to the National Survey of Student Engagement

First-year students and seniors have expressed increasing levels of satisfaction with their TU experience, says Kathy Doherty, assistant vice president for Assessment and Institutional Research. [more]

University Economic Development Association partners with TU

TU, UEDA to share economic development best practices

The University Economic Development Association has selected TU's DECO division to headquarter its operations and management team. [more]

Give blood, save lives

Donors, volunteers needed for Spring Blood Drive

What? TU's Spring Blood Drive

Why? It's an opportunity for faculty, staff and students to help the American Red Cross replenish its supplies. Volunteers are needed for one- to two-hour shifts at the Blood Drive registration table and/or canteen.
When? Tues., Apr. 1, 8 a.m.–2 p.m.; Wed., Apr. 2, 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m.; and Thurs., Apr. 3, 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m.

Where? University Union's Potomac Lounge (second floor)

How? To schedule a donation or to volunteer, call Gail Price, x46017. Walk-ins are always welcome.

TU in the news

Out of Africa

Baltimore magazine, April

Michael Yockel interviewed Jack Carneal, Department of English, about the indiginious music he recorded and compiled in 1999 while living in Bougouni, a city in the southwest region of the West African nation of Mali. The three regional, non-commercial Malian music CDs Carneal released last spring on his fledgling Yaala Yaala Records label capture the rich musical heritage of West Africa's Wassoulou region.

Towson U. debaters take national championship

The Sun , March 26

Metro news reporter Nick Madigan spoke with Dayvon Love and Deven Cooper on winning the Cross Examination Debate Association's five-day tournament in Wichita, Kan., emerging victorious from a field of more than 180 two-person teams and making history by being the first African-Americans to do so. Their decision not to debate their chosen topic but rather argue for the need to address problems of exclusion in the debate community was called groundbreaking.

English will turn into Panglish in 100 years

The Telegraph (U.K.), March 26

The Telegraph cited an upcoming report in New Scientist  (U.K.) in which researchers predict that English, as it is spoken today, will disappear in 100 years and could be replaced by a global form of the language called Panglish. Edwin Duncan, Department of English, said new words will form and meanings will change, with the most dramatic changes made by people learning English as a second language.