Goodbye, Annapolis

As Maryland’s General Assembly wrapped up most of its business on April 10, TU's advocates could see that 2006 was a very good year for Maryland higher education.[more]

Teaching excellence

Regents honor 'phenomenal' faculty member

The University System of Maryland Board of Regents has recognized Gail Gasparich, Department of Biological Sciences, for remarkable achievements in and commitment to teaching.[more]

So they said ...

"What office is there which involves more responsibility, which requires more qualifications, and which ought, therefore, to be more honorable, than that of teaching?"

Harriet Martineau, British writer and social critic, 1802-1876

Catfight

Tiger men's lacrosse to stalk the Villanova University Wildcats

Where? Johnny Unitas® Stadium

When? Sat., April 15, 7:30 p.m.

Why? This is the second-to-last Colonial Atheletic Association Conference game of the season. The CAA conference winner automatically qualifies for the NCAA tournament. The Tigers have won the CAA championship three years in a row and are on the path for a fourth title.

How? TU faculty and staff members receive one free admission with a valid OneCard.

For more ticket information, call x42244.

TU in the news

Divorce's shadow: when older parents need help

Christian Science Monitor , April 12

Staff writer Marilyn Gardner spoke with Donna Wagner, director of gerontology, about how divorce affects caregiving for elderly parents decades later. Wagner noted that many children of divorce do not feel a sense of obligation to their parents when those parents reach their twilight years. "The relationships we have with our family members when we're younger are often predictive of the support we have available to us in old age," she said.

Towson University president: Welcome to the community

The Examiner, April 11

In a letter to the editor, President Robert L. Caret welcomed the newly launched Examiner

to Baltimore. "As Maryland's Metropolitan University," Caret wrote, "Towson University shares with The Examiner a common philosophy about reach and service." He noted that TU's dedication to community service enhances the area's business health and growth. Caret said that TU joins The Examiner in looking forward to building on partnerships with local businesses to "best respond to the needs of Maryland and the state's plans for growth and change."

The lax approach

Baltimore Business Journal, April 7

Thomas Rhoads, Department of Economics, spoke with staff writer Craig Ey about lackluster ticket sales for the Bayhawks, Baltimore's Major League Lacrosse franchise, which plays to loyal but small crowds at Johnny Unitas® Stadium. He explained that the Bayhawks compete against established summer sports teams, such as the Orioles, as well as highly popular college and high school lacrosse games. Rhoads said that aggressive marketing is the solution. "You have to get people to think they're missing something important if they don't go to the games."