TU CARES for Transfer Students
Project Marj - August 25 - 28, 2008 |
 Project Marj is Towson University’s pre-orientation wilderness experience for new students. Adventure activities focus on self-discovery and developing leadership and communication skills. It concentrates on safety and is within the physical capabilities of the average healthy person. Visit Campus Recreation Services online or download the Project Marj Registration Form below.
Program Options
Project Marj currently offers unique program options, including backpacking, kayaking, climbing and multi-activity.
Equipment
Project Marj will provide all of the necessary technical adventure equipment for the trips, including backpacks and sleeping bags. Participants need to provide clothing, suitable footwear and other personal items. A complete clothing and equipment list can be found online at the Campus Recreation Services Web site.
Instructional Staff
Project Marj is directed and administered by Nathan McKinnis, Coordinator of Adventure Pursuits. Nathan trains and supervises talented, enthusiastic student instructors. The staff includes Adventure Pursuits Outdoor Trip Leaders that work year round leading Towson students on adventure activity trips. They strive to provide a unique and exhilarating experience for each Project Marj participant. 
Earn Credit
Upon completing Project Marj, participants are eligible to receive one unit in KNES 271, Special Topics in Physical Education. To receive this unit, students must submit a three- to five-page high-quality reaction paper describing the experience. It will count as an elective unit and is applicable toward the 120 units required for a degree.
History of Project Marj
Project Marj embodies the spirit of a woman whose devotion to life inspired others. During the summer of 1976, a group of 12 teachers spent three months in the mountains as part of a master’s of experiential education program. One of the teammates was Craig Dobkin, a Towson University kinesiology professor. On the trip, Craig met a woman named Marjorie Millspaugh. The two became good friends, sharing ideas about education and a love for the outdoors. When Craig returned to Towson, he began work on a university program that would adhere to the educational philosophy he and Marjorie shared. The program would make use of the environment and experiential education to empower incoming students. It was designed to teach new skills by using adventure as a foundation for change and growth. Project Marj began in the summer of 1977 and is one of the longest-running traditions at Towson University.
Office of Admissions
Enrollment Services Center, Room 208
1-888-4TOWSON (toll free)
Phone: 410-704-2113
Fax: 410-704-3030
E-mail: admissions@towson.edu
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