Fast-track faculty

TU's Department of Nursing is turning to self-help to augment its faculty and, eventually, to expand its role in alleviating Maryland's critical nurse shortage. [more]

In tune with TU

University to honor faculty member for 40 years of service

Pianist Reynaldo Reyes says he once taught in "the dungeon," the name he and his Department of Music colleagues bestowed on their dank, subterranean studio in Van Bokkelen Hall. [more]

So they said ...

"The capacity to combine commitment with skepticism is essential to democracy."

Mary Catherine Bateson, 1939-

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Women need more money (they live longer)

Conference to offer money management, financial skills

What? The Money Conference for Women, a collaborative effort by TU, the Baltimore County Commission for Women, and Friends of the Baltimore County Commission for Women, Inc.

When?   Saturday, May 14, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m  (lunch is included).

Where?  University Union

Who?  Dee Lee, certified finanical planner, author and national columnist, will deliver the keynote address and share her "six steps to achieving financial security."

Why?  Admission is free and open to the public; women of all ages are welcome.

How? To register, or for more information, call 410-887-3448.

Recent Media Highlights

Here's your ticket to 'Dance Week'

Towson Times, April 27

Carolyn Keleman advised readers to "expect a diverse collection of dance styles" at the TU Dance Company's 33rd anniversary concerts, including the ballet masterpiece, Valse Fantasie, first choreographed by George Balanchine and restaged for TU by visiting artist Elyse Borne. Also on the program is Paul Taylor's Airs, a work which visiting Taylor dancer Ruth Andrian set on students. Performances are April 29, 30 and May 1 in Stephens Hall Theatre.

Towson University slugger having more fun with Tigers

Towson Times, April 27

Nelson Coffin wrote that left-handed slugger Jason Maxey, who left College Park for TU after "not having much fun with the Terps," now leads the Tiger basball team in RBIs (35), slugging percentage (.745) and "being unimpressed with himself." Coffin added of the Howard County native, "To say his presence made Towson's lineup more potent is an understatement."

'You're fired': Words they dreaded hearing

The Sun, April 22

Bill Atkinson reported on the final "episode" of The Associate, TU's adaptation of The Apprentice, in which First Mariner Bank CEO Ed Hale awarded jobs to both finalists. The ending surprised Amanda Knott and Reanna Tarleton, the senior business majors who remained after the grueling competition. Atkinson wrote, "The room erupted in applause and cheers. Knott wiped tears from her eyes, and Tarleton smilled, shocked by the decision."