FEB FEST 2012
Welcome back to campus! FebFest is a month-long series of events and activities for the entire campus community. The celebration includes concerts, comedians, athletic events, lectures, community service opportunities, ways to get involved on campus and plenty of activities to welcome you to Towson.
RecycleMania
January 22–March 31, throughout campus
RecycleMania is a recycling and waste minimization competition held among more than 600 colleges and universities across the United States. During the ten-week competition, institutions track and submit their recycling and refuse statistics, which are then ranked according to the total amount of recycling collected, recycling collected per capita, total refuse collected and recycling rates. February is the main month of competition. Let’s beat last year’s total by collecting more than 130 tons of recycling! Visit www.towson.edu/recyclemania for more information. Sponsored by the Office of Sustainability.
Towson Tigers vs. UNC Wilmington Seahawks
2 p.m., Towson Center
Support Towson men’s basketball. This game includes a Rodgers Forge Special. Sponsored by TU Athletics.
Casino Night
7–9 p.m., University Union Potomac Lounge
Celebrate the new term at Casino Night! Meet new and returning students while playing blackjack, poker, Wheel of Fortune and bingo. Every player has a chance to win great prizes, including a variety of different Amazon Kindles. Sponsored by Housing and Residence Life and Building Councils.
Towson Tigers vs. UNC Wilmington Seahawks
2 p.m., Towson Center
Join us for this women’s basketball game on Heroes and Military Appreciation Night. This game includes a Rodgers Forge Special. Sponsored by TU Athletics.
 Towson University Blood Drive
University Union Potomac Lounge
Help save lives! Volunteers and donors are needed. Watch the Daily Digest for additional information and event times. Sponsored by Towson University and the American Red Cross.
Warm Up to Advising
10 a.m.–2 p.m., University Union Second Floor Lobby (Event recurs Feb. 1)
Have a quick advising question in between classes? Need assistance with an add/drop situation? Not sure who your adviser is? We know the first two days of classes are hectic…stop by our table and get your questions answered. No appointment is necessary. Don’t miss our prizes, raffles and goodies! Sponsored by the Academic Advising Center.
Dinner: Chocolate and Fair Trade
6 p.m., Newman Center, 7909 York Road, across from Stephens Hall. Meet at the Tiger in front of the library at 5:40 p.m. to walk over together.
Join us for a home-cooked meal, delicious fair trade chocolate, and a lesson in how the fair trade movement helps farmers get a fair wage for their work. Sponsored by Lutheran Student Movement.
Zumba
11 a.m.–Noon, University Union Loch Raven Room
This Latin-inspired workout has been sweeping the nation and now it’s here at Towson. No prior dance experience needed, just join in on the fun. Sponsored by New Student Programs and Campus Recreation Services.
Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation
3–4 p.m., Cook Library 507 (Event recurs Feb 3., 9–10 a.m., and Feb. 8, from 11 a.m.–noon)
Mindfulness is an ancient meditative practice that helps people manage unpleasant emotions and stress. Mindfulness teaches us how we can receive and use the power of so-called “negative” emotions to strengthen our self-awareness and enrich our lives. Sponsored by the Counseling Center.
Towson Tigers vs. VCU Rams
7 p.m., Towson Center
Don’t miss women’s basketball and our Pajama Night promotion as we celebrate Women’s Day in Sports. Sponsored by TU Athletics.
Spring Break Service Trip Informational Meeting
8 p.m., University Union Third Floor Lobby
Learn more about our trip to Washington, D.C., taking place March 17–22, to work with those facing poverty and homelessness. Want info and can’t come to the meeting? Contact Emily DeMaio at edemai1@students.towson.edu. Sponsored by Lutheran Student Movement.
Mediterranean Night Coffee House
8–10 p.m., University Union Loch Raven Room
American Coffee House meets the Middle East in this fusion event. There will be a
variety of coffees, teas and hot chocolates for you to enjoy, as well as some bakery items and Mediterranean food. Sit back, relax and catch up with friends as you enjoy musical performances. For more information or to RSVP, contact Jason Rogers at jroger10@students.towson.edu. Sponsored by Towson Hillel.
Living Your Faith
8:30 p.m., University Union Third Floor Lobby (Event recurs every Thursday)
Join us for a Bible study and learn concrete ways to follow Jesus in a confusing world. Sponsored by Lutheran Student Movement.
Truth about Suicide
3:30 p.m., West Village Commons (Event recurs Feb. 22 at 1 p.m. in University Union 307)
According to the American Foundation For Suicide Prevention, suicide is the second leading cause of death among college students. Unfortunately, many don’t get the help they need because they don’t know that depression is a common yet treatable illness. The Counseling Center is showing the film, The Truth About Suicide: Real Stories of Depression in College, which will educate Towson University students, faculty and staff about depression and how members of the community can best seek help for themselves and/or friends who are depressed and/or suicidal. Additionally, the film will cover the warning signs of depression and other problems associated with suicide, as they are commonly experienced by college students and other young adults.
Welcome Back!
6 p.m., Newman Center, 7909 York Road across from Stephens Hall
Celebrate the beginning of the term with good food and good people. Meet the Catholic Campus Ministry to learn what we are all about: faith, fellowship and service. For more information, contact
TUCatholic Ministry@gmail.com. Sponsored by The Newman Club.
Welcome Home Shabbat
6 p.m. Services, Hillel Lounge (attached to Newell Dining)
7 p.m. Dinner, Newell Hall Green Dining Room
Join Hillel for the first Shabbat of the term with our Welcome Home theme. A free
catered dinner will be available, but you must RSVP to mgelle2@students.towson.edu to reserve your space by Wednesday, Feb. 1. Sponsored by Towson Hillel.
TU After Hours
9 p.m.–1 a.m., University Union
Kick off the 2012 spring term and spend the first Friday night of the year showing your Towson pride! Win great prizes (including a flat-screen TV and Dr. Dre Beats headphones) for participating in activities. Events throughout the Union include karaoke, bingo, a mechanical bull and more. There will be free food while supplies last but no end to the fun! Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs, Campus Activities Board, Student Government Association, TU Athletics and University Residence Government.
Saturday Night Anime Series: Aachi & Sspiak
7 p.m., Van Bokkelen Hall Auditorium
The Towson University Anime Club screens Aachi & Sspiak. The film will be introduced by a guest speaker. A post-screening discussion will follow. Please see “Events” on www.towson.edu/emf for more information.
Towson Tigers vs. Drexel Dragons
7 p.m., Towson Center
Join us for a men’s basketball game during Pink Weekend and participate in the Pom Squad Clinic. Sponsored by TU Athletics.
 Mass
11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Newman Center, 7909 York Road, across from Stephens Hall
Every Sunday at the Newman Center Chapel, Father Ryan holds mass at two convenient times. Please join him in the celebration. We hope to see you on Sunday! For more information, contact TUCatholicMinistry@gmail.com. Sponsored by The Newman Club.
Towson Tigers vs. Georgia State Panthers
2 p.m., Towson Center
Come to this women’s basketball game during Pink Weekend! Join us for Dads & Daughters Day. Sponsored by TU Athletics.
Sunday Evening Worship
5 p.m., Ascension Lutheran Church, 7601 York Road, two blocks from campus. Meet at the Tiger in front of the library at 4:45 to walk over together. (Event recurs each Sunday)
Join us for a simple, contemporary, come-as-you-are worship for all followers of Jesus. Fulfill your curiosity. (And be home in plenty of time for the Super Bowl!) Sponsored by Lutheran Student Movement.
 2012 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
6 p.m., University Union Potomac Lounge
Join us as we celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and award the 2012 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Award to an outstanding student leader. Our keynote speakers will be Betty Robinson and Judy Richardson, former activists for the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) and editors of the book, Hands on the Freedom Plow: Personal Accounts by Women in SNCC. Sponsored by The Center for Student Diversity’s African American Student Development Program.
Love in Action: Learning about Human Trafficking
6 p.m., Newman Center, 7909 York Road across from Stephens Hall
Meet at the Tiger in front of the library at 5:40 to walk over together.
Enjoy a home-cooked meal and learn more about human trafficking and what we can do to help. Sponsored by Lutheran Student Movement.
Habitat for Humanity General Meeting
8 p.m., University Union Susquehanna Terrace
Habitat for Humanity will host its first general meeting of the spring term. We will give information about work dates, trips and events on campus. We would love to see you there! Sponsored by Habitat for Humanity.
Homework Nite and Prayer
8–10 p.m., Newman Center, 7909 York Road across from Stephens Hall
Students are invited to bring their laptops, homework, research—or whatever—and work in our comfortable house. At 10 p.m., we gather for a prayer service in the Chapel. All are welcome. For more information, contact TUCatholicMinistry@gmail.com. Sponsored by The Newman Club.
The Involvement Fair
11 a.m.–1 p.m., University Union
Take advantage of this opportunity to meet and learn about the many different types of student organizations here at Towson, as they reach out to recruit new members. Last term’s Involvement Fair featured over 150 student groups. These student groups are eager to meet you and tell you about their organization. Don’t miss it—Involvement Fairs happen only once per term. Sponsored by the Office of Student Activities.
S’mores and Hot Cocoa
12:30–3:30 p.m., Glen Esk Porch
Hang out by the fire and learn more about what’s happening this term at the
Counseling Center. Sponsored by the Counseling Center.
Experience a TU B’Shevat Seder
5–7 p.m., University Union Chesapeake Room
Celebrate the Jewish Arbor Day by attending a TU B’Shevat seder. It is a ceremony celebrating the fruits of Israel. Enjoy various fruits and nuts and learn the symbolic
reasons we drink four different cups and colors of grape juice. Please RSVP to jsilve20@students.towson.edu. Sponsored by Towson Hillel and the Jewish
Activities Board.
What to Know About Moving Off Campus
6–7 p.m., West Village Commons 304
Students interested in moving off campus are invited to attend this informative workshop. This program aims to educate students on making smart decisions, being good neighbors and Towson University’s policies for off-campus behavior. Sponsored by Off-Campus Student Services.
TU Study Abroad Fair
11 a.m.–3 p.m., University Union Potomac Lounge
Discover how you can study abroad and earn academic credit toward your major, minor and core requirements. Meet study abroad program representatives, former study abroad participants, TU faculty-led program directors, Study Abroad Peer
Advisers, and the TU Study Abroad staff. Don’t miss our prize drawings and free
giveaways. Sponsored by Study Abroad Office.
President’s Spring Welcome
4 p.m., Stephens Hall Theatre
Just 30 days after her arrival, President Maravene Loeschke will make her first official address to Towson University students, faculty and staff. Hosted by the Office of the President.
Iona Rozeal Brown Lecture
6:30 p.m., Center for the Arts Lecture Hall 2032
In connection with an exhibition of her prints and paintings on view in the Asian Arts and Culture Center, Brown will discuss her exploration of the theme of afro-asiatic allegory, in which she utilizes the processes of self-sampling and remixing found in the music industry to produce dramatic images that address issues of race, gender, and class. Brown is a highly trained artist who is also a DJ in the commercial music industry. She links the two worlds of Japanese Ukiyo-e prints and hip hop. Her more recent work concentrates on the pressures that young Black women face today, and represents a highly developed and complex narrative. She also looks to African folk stories for motivation.
Choir Practice
7:30 p.m., Newman Center, 7909 York Road across from Stephens Hall
Practice for weekly mass services. If you have a talent with voice or a musical
instrument, we would love to benefit from your gifts. Choir is held with the music
director each Thursday. For more information, contact TUCatholicMinistry@gmail.com. Sponsored by The Newman Club.
Jim Paulsen Alumni Sculpture Exhibition
Opening Reception: 7:30–9 p.m., Center for the Arts Gallery
Runs Friday, Feb. 10–Saturday, April 7
Closed for Spring Break: Monday, March 19–Saturday, March 24
Gallery Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Professor Jim Paulsen has been directing the sculpture program at Towson University for over 30 years. He retires as of August 2012. Many of his former students have gone on to substantive careers in the arts, both as teachers and exhibiting artists. A number now direct sculpture programs at other universities. This exhibition both honors Professor Paulsen and demonstrates the breadth and depth of the sculpture program at Towson University.
On Location: Worksby Steven Riddle, Marie Danielsson-Yung, and Yiyun ChuMaster of Fine Arts Exhibition
Opening Reception: 7:30–9 p.m., Center for the Arts Holtzman MFA Gallery
It has been said that where we come from and where we reside are two of the most significant pieces of information about a person. The three artists in this exhibition each have experienced the sense of adventure and displacement inherent in moving to a new city—whether from Pittsburgh, Stockholm or Shanghai. All three find that the spaces they occupy influence their thinking and behavior and, most especially, their creative pursuits. The paintings, collages, and digital and three-dimensional art in this exhibition are a testament to the variety of ways Riddle, Danielsson-Yung, and Chu make sense of their surroundings, using art as another language to find their way in a new and unfamiliar place.
Thursday Trivia Night
8–11 p.m., University Union Paws (Event recurs each Thursday night in Paws)
Do you think you know it all? Test your trivia knowledge every Thursday night in PAWS. Play alone or with a team, and enjoy food specials throughout the night. You could win prizes from local restaurants, shops and more! Sponsored by the Office of Student Activities and the Rec Room.
Fair Trade Chocolate Sale
Noon–2 p.m., Cook Library
Buy chocolate for the Valentine’s weekend—for friends, for yourself or for someone special—and support farmers across the globe getting a fair wage for their work. Sponsored by Lutheran Student Movement.
Love Like Crazy
6 p.m., Newman Center, 7909 York Road across from Stephens Hall
It’s getting close to Valentine’s Day. Let’s talk about love. What is it all about? We will discuss what love means to us and share thoughts on God’s love. For more information, contact TUCatholicMinistry@gmail.com. Sponsored by The Newman Club.
12 Poems By Emily Dickinson, Aaron Copland
6 p.m., Center for the Arts Recital Hall
The Towson University Department of Music presents singers performing the song cycle 12 Poems by Emily Dickinson by composer Aaron Copland. The works were written in 1949–1950 when Copland was almost exclusively composing for the voice at the height of his career. The program includes Nature the Gentlest Mother, There Came a Wind Like a Bugle, The World Feels Dusty, Dear March Come In, When They Come Back, Going to Heaven, The Chariot and many more. Admission is free, but tickets are required.
Friday Night Shabbat Dinner
6 p.m. Services, Hillel Lounge (attached to Newell Dining)
7 p.m. Dinner, Newell Hall Green Dining Room (Event recurs each Friday)
Join Hillel for our weekly Shabbat dinner. We will take a OneCard meal swipe for dinner. Please RSVP by Wednesday, Feb. 8, to mgelle2@students.towson.edu. Sponsored by Towson Hillel.
Lady Sings the Blues
8–11 p.m., University Union Paws
Join us for this spoken word, poetry and talent showcase. Hosted by The Towson University Collegiate Section of the National Council of Negro Women and sponsored by Friday Night Live. For more information, contact Moriah Smalls at msmall2@students.towson.edu.
Organ Recital: James and John Anthony
8:15 p.m., Center for the Arts Harold J. Kaplan Concert Hall
The Towson University Department of Music presents James and John Anthony, members of the brass faculty, for an organ recital featuring the music of J.S. Bach, Cesar Franck, Charles M. Widor, and organ and brass music of the Baroque and Contemporary periods. Tickets: $15 general admission, $10 seniors and $5 students.
Leveraging Your International Experience: Baltimore Regional Re-entry Conference
10 a.m.–1:30 p.m., Loyola University Maryland, Andrew White Center,
Fourth Floor Student Activities Room
This conference is open to all students in the Baltimore area with an interest in leveraging an international experience for personal and professional benefit. Learn how to market your global knowledge and skills on your resume, cover letters and in job interviews. Share your international experiences with other students. Speak with experts about other international opportunities including volunteering, working and graduate study abroad. Sponsored by Study Abroad Office.
Towson Tigers vs. James Madison Dukes
Noon, Towson Center
It’s Mothers and Sons Day at this men’s basketball game as part of Winter Hoops Fest. See you there! Sponsored by TU Athletics.
Afro-Asiatic Allegory: Works by Iona Rozeal Brown
Opening Reception and Curator’s Talk: 2–4 p.m., Center for the Arts Asian Arts Gallery, Runs Saturday, Feb. 11–Saturday, May 12
Iona Rozeal Brown, one of the nation’s most exciting artists, created a theme after traveling to Japan in 2001. Informed by Ukiyo-e (the fashionable genre painting, known as “pictures of the floating world” that first appeared in 17th-century Japan), Brown’s Asian cultural investigations and interpretations offer profound commentaries about mimicry, gender and constructions of culture. The large-scale installation features a selection of paintings and prints as well as a new mural created exclusively for this exhibition, which will be completed in the gallery. During Brown’s artist residency, an open studio from Feb. 7 to 9, 4–5 p.m., invites public dialogue and viewing of mural work in progress. Brown will also conduct a workshop with students of the New Song Academy, a school in Baltimore City with a long history of collaboration with Towson University.
Saturday Scene: African American Movie Night
8–11 p.m., University Union Paws
Looking for something to do on a Saturday night? Join us every Saturday in Paws for events ranging from karaoke and movies to competitions with prizes. Check out the Office of Student Activities website or Facebook page for event specifics: www.facebook.com/OSATowson. Sponsored by The Office of Student Activities. This week’s event is sponsored by the African American Cultural Center.
Towson Tigers vs. Northeastern Huskies
3:30 p.m., Towson Center
Don’t miss this Valentine’s Day promotion of women’s basketball as part of Winter Hoops Fest. Sponsored by TU Athletics.
 Commuter Appreciation Day
11 a.m.–1 p.m., University Union Chesapeake I and II
Towson students who do not live on campus are invited to stop by the Susquehanna Terrace for free food and entertainment, while supplies last. This is a great opportunity to get involved, to meet other commuters, and to talk to representatives from on-campus departments, student organizations and off-campus vendors. Sponsored by Off-Campus Student Services.
Sweets 4 Service
Noon–3 p.m., University Union Potomac Lounge
Bring a touch of sweetness to the Pigtown Community of Baltimore by decorating Valentine’s Day sugar cookies for the less fortunate. All sweets will be donated to Paul’s Place. Sponsored by New Student Programs and Circle K.
Real Talk Forum: The Truth about Black Male and Female Relationships
7 p.m., University Union Center for Student Diversity 313
Join us for an honest and frank discussion about the dynamics of Black male and female relationships and how these relationships can impact the progress of the Black community. Sponsored by The Center for Student Diversity’s African American Student Development Program.
 Happy Valentine's Day!
Commuter Appreciation Day
11 a.m.–1 p.m., University Union Chesapeake I and II
Towson students who do not live on campus are invited to stop by the Susquehanna Terrace for free food and entertainment, while supplies last. This is a great opportunity to get involved, to meet other commuters, and to talk to representatives from on-campus departments, student organizations and off-campus vendors. Sponsored by Off-Campus Student Services.
Sweets 4 Service
Noon–3 p.m., University Union Potomac Lounge
Bring a touch of sweetness to the Pigtown Community of Baltimore by decorating Valentine’s Day sugar cookies for the less fortunate. All sweets will be donated to Paul’s Place. Sponsored by New Student Programs and Circle K.
Real Talk Forum: The Truth about Black Male and Female Relationships
7 p.m., University Union Center for Student Diversity 313
Join us for an honest and frank discussion about the dynamics of Black male and female relationships and how these relationships can impact the progress of the Black community. Sponsored by The Center for Student Diversity’s African American Student Development Program.
Maryland Career Consortium Career Fair
10 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Loyola University Maryland
Don’t miss the region’s largest career fair aimed at college students searching for internships and entry-level positions. Details, including the list of attending employers, tips and transportation information, are available at www.towson.edu/careercenter. Sponsored by Towson University’s Career Center and the Maryland Career Consortium.
2012 LEAD Strong Half Marathon Information Session 1
2–3 p.m., West Village Commons 305 (Event recurs Feb. 16)
Get the rundown on the 2012 LEAD Strong Half Marathon. Every spring, Towson University’s Campus Recreation Services hosts its annual half marathon on the NCR Trail. LEAD Strong is open to all TU students, faculty and staff, and members of the local community. This is a great event for people at every level, from beginners to experienced runners. Come to one of these information sessions to learn about LEAD Strong, the LEAD Strong training program, and how to achieve your goal of running a half marathon. Sponsored by Campus Recreation Services.
Washington Trombone Ensemble
8:15 p.m., Center for the Arts Recital Hall
The Towson University Department of Music presents the Washington Trombone Ensemble (WTE) made up of the finest trombone players in the Washington, D.C., area. Members come from professional orchestras, premier military bands and university faculty. The WTE is building a repertoire of new music written for the group. They are also focusing on educational outreach projects, and working with local universities and school systems to inspire aspiring trombonists and get young people excited about new music. Tickets: $15 general admission, $10 seniors and $5 students.
Study Abroad Scholarship Information Session
Noon–1 p.m., University Union Loch Raven Room
If you’re thinking about or getting ready to study abroad, consider applying for scholarships to supplement your time overseas. This session will run through the available scholarship opportunities, requirements and deadlines, and provide guidance if you’re interested in applying. Sponsored by Study Abroad Office.
DORA College Program
Noon, University Union 308 (Event recurs Feb. 28, 11 a.m., University Union 307)
Research shows that of the college students that need help with depression or suicidal ideation, only 11 percent tell a counselor while 67 percent tell a peer. As such, peer support is essential for a campus to provide effective mental health and suicide prevention programs. The Counseling Center will present the DORA College Program, which educates Towson University students, faculty and staff about symptoms of depression and anxiety. In addition, the presentation will show how to help someone with problems with anxiety and depression and the positive outcomes of seeking help. Finally, the presentation will identify an individual’s risks for developing a mental illness and responsible, health-conscious attitudes toward mental health.
Caribbean Getaway
12:30–3:30 p.m., University Union Potomac Lounge
Join the Caribbean Students Association for a good time. There will be Caribbean food and music. Best of all, the entire event is free! Bring an empty tummy and a friend. Sponsored by Caribbean Students Association.
Towson University Student Support Network Information Session
4–5 p.m., West Village Commons 3041(Event recurs Feb. 22, 5–6 p.m.)
A Gatekeeper, as it relates to mental health, is someone who knows and understands basic information about individuals in distress and knows that mental health issues are treatable. These individuals have learned basic intervention skills and have the courage to respond to someone in distress. Learn more about Towson University’s effort to train more students to become gatekeepers through the Towson University Support Network (TUSSN). Find out how you can better support your friends and family in times of distress, learn how to help and fill out an application to join the spring term training of the TUSSN! Sponsored by the Counseling Center.
Towson Tigers vs. George Mason Patriots
7 p.m., Towson Center
Support your Tigers at this women’s basketball game that includes a Towson Sports Properties promotional giveaway. Sponsored by TU Athletics.
Wretches & Jabberers
7 p.m., University Union Chesapeake Room
Join us for this film about adults with autism. Learn about adults on the autism spectrum, the value of multiple perspectives and presuming competence of those with autism. Sponsored by College of
Health Professions.
Thursday Trivia Night
8–11 p.m., University Union Paws
(Event recurs every Thursday)
Do you think you know it all? Come test your trivia knowledge every Thursday night in PAWS. Play alone or with a team, and enjoy food specials throughout the night. You could win prizes from local restaurants, shops and more. Sponsored by the Office of Student Activities and the Rec Room.
Improvised Music Night
8:15 p.m., Center for the Arts Harold J. Kaplan Concert Hall
The Towson University Department of Music presents an evening of improvised music featuring the students of the University of Michigan’s Creative Arts Orchestra and Towson University’s Improvisation Ensemble. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear students from two of the country’s most progressive creative music programs. All proceeds benefit the Towson University Foundation. Tickets: $10 general admission, $5 seniors and students.
Bridges to the World International Film Festival: House of Sand
7 p.m., Van Bokkelen Hall Auditorium
Films from Brazil, Japan, Austria, Sri Lanka and Turkey will be presented in five venues across Maryland: Annapolis, Cumberland, Salisbury, St. Mary’s City and Towson University. Each film has been chosen by the embassy and will be introduced by a professional. Tonight’s film from Brazil is House of Sand. A post-screening discussion will follow. Please see “Events” at www.towson.edu/emf for more information.
CAB’s Battle of the Bands
8 p.m., University Union Paws
CAB will host its annual Battle of the Bands contest to determine the opener for Tigerfest! Sponsored by Campus Activities Board.
United States Navy Band
8:15 p.m., Center for the Arts Harold J. Kaplan Concert Hall
The Towson University Department of Music presents The United States Navy Concert Band. The group is the premier wind ensemble of the U.S. Navy, performing a wide array of marches, patriotic selections, orchestral transcriptions and modern wind ensemble repertoire. As the original ensemble of the Navy Band, the Concert Band has been performing public concerts and participating in high-profile events for over 85 years. Admission is free.
Black Broadway Trip: Stick Fly
8 a.m.–11 p.m., Buses leave from University Union Lot 11
Join us for one of Broadway’s hottest new shows, Stick Fly, produced by singer Alicia Keys. Stick Fly follows the LeVays, an affluent African American family who comes together to spend a weekend at their stately Martha’s Vineyard mansion. Food, drink and Trivial Pursuit tangle with class, race and identity politics in this contemporary comedy of manners. After the play, students spend the remainder of the day in New York. Cost for the trip is $25. Spaces are limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up in the Center for Student Diversity (UU 313) by Monday, Feb. 13. Sponsored by The Center for Student Diversity’s African American Student Development Program.
Cooking Lunch at a Women and Children’s Shelter
10:30 a.m., Newman Center, 7909 York Road across from Stephens Hall
Together with students from Morgan State, come to cook and serve lunch and play games with the kids at Christ Lutheran shelter in the Inner Harbor. Sponsored by Lutheran Student Movement.
Saturday Scene: The Department of Theatre presents Acting Together on a World Stage
8–11 p.m., University Union Paws (Event recurs each Saturday in Paws)
The Department of Theatre presents the documentary Acting Together on a World Stage. Students will have the opportunity to watch this inspiring documentary amongst peers and fellow students. Directly afterwards, a workshop will be held to help students find practical ways of incorporating the message of the movie into their own lives! Saturday Scene events happen every week. Check out the Office of Student Activities website or Facebook page for event specifics: www.facebook.com/OSATowson. Sponsored by The Office of Student Activities.
Chinese New Year
9–11 p.m., West Village Ballrooms A and B
Join CCA (Chinese Culture Appreciation) in celebrating the Chinese New Year! There will be free food along with games and activities. For more information, contact towsoncca@gmail.com. Sponsored by
Chinese Culture Appreciation.
 The Balancing Act: Goal Setting and Time Management
11 a.m.–Noon, Cook Library 513 (Event recurs Feb. 22, 2–3 p.m.)
The Balancing Act: Goal Setting and Time Management allows you to assess your learning style, create long- and short-term goals for yourself, and plan an effective schedule for the spring term. This workshop will help you start the academic year off right. Sponsored by the Academic Achievement Center.
Celebrating Black History Month with Noontime Jazz
Noon, Cook Library Lobby
Towson student musicians celebrate Black History Month with selections from African American jazz greats. Bring your lunch and enjoy the library’s monthly noontime jazz combo. Sponsored by Albert S. Cook Library.
TU in Australia Information Session
Noon–1 p.m., University Union Loch Raven Room
Learn more about the incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in Australian culture while studying at the University of the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia. Courses are available in the arts and social sciences, business, science, health and education, but all majors are encouraged to attend. Sponsored by the Study Abroad Office.
Towson Tigers vs. Oregon Ducks
1 p.m., Unitas Stadium
Join us for the women’s lacrosse home opener. Sponsored by TU Athletics.
Mardi Gras Pancake Supper
6 p.m., Newman Center, 7909 York Road across from Stephens Hall
Meet at the Tiger in front of the library at 5:40 to walk over together.
Lent begins tomorrow. Join us for music, games and pancakes before the 40 days of devotion. Sponsored by Lutheran Student Movement and the Catholic Campus Ministry.
Ping Pong and Pancakes
6–8 p.m., Hillel Lounge (attached to Newell Dining Hall)
Step into the Hillel lounge to meet other students, and enjoy free pancakes and a game or two of Ping Pong. Please RSVP to nwselzer@yahoo.com. Sponsored by Towson Hillel and the Jewish Activities Board.
 Off-Campus Living Fair
11 a.m.–2 p.m., University Union Potomac Lounge
Planning to move off campus next year? You do not want to miss this event! Meet vendors from various off-campus communities and management companies to learn more about their properties. Sponsored by Off-Campus Student Services.
Ash Wednesday Worship
11:30 p.m. and 2 p.m., Location TBD
Join us for worship and to be marked with ashes for the beginning of Lent—a 40-day period of devotion that prepares Christians for the joy of Easter. Contact Pastor Laura Sinche at lsinche@towson.edu for details. Sponsored by Lutheran Student Movement.
Black and Gold Day
4–6:30 p.m., University Union Second Floor Lobby
Before our men’s basketball team takes on Delaware, get everything you need to cheer them on! Make posters, Towsonify your shirts and clothes, and more. Sponsored by New Student Programs and the Student Government Association.
Towson Tigers vs. Delaware Blue Hens
7 p.m., Towson Center
Men’s basketball, Senior Night and a toga party: what could be better? Sponsored
by TU Athletics.
NIRSA Day Trivia Bowl
8–10:30 p.m., Burdick Hall Gym 1
If you love trivia or are full of fun facts and general knowledge, play our Jeopardy-style trivia hosted in Burdick Hall. Teams of two will get to test their knowledge in subjects such as sports, movies, music and more. Pre-register by Feb. 21 and get 500 points! To pre-register, email rkim5@students.
towson.edu. Put “TRIVIA BOWL ENTRY” as the subject and type your name and your partner’s full names and student ID numbers in the email.
How Hip-Hop Made Me a Better Feminist, featuring Joan Morgan
6 p.m., West Village Commons Ballroom A
Joan Morgan is an award-winning journalist, author and provocative cultural critic. Drawing from almost two decades of experience, Morgan explores the often-conflicting words of hip-hop and feminism. She shares her journey from a pioneering hip-hop journalist to becoming the foremother of hip-hop feminism, while exploring challenges faced by young women and men of the hip-hop generation. Sponsored by The Center for Student Diversity’s African American Student Development Program.
Boundless: Expression Without Limits
The Senior Seminar Project Class of 2012
7:30 p.m., Center for the Arts Dance Studio Theatre 1003 (Event recurs Feb. 24, 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 25, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.)
The dance majors of the graduating Class of 2012 reflect on their technical and artistic journey at Towson University. Dancers possess the tools to explore the endless creative possibilities of the dance art form. Dancers have found their voices and are refusing to accept limits. Tickets: $15 general admission, $5 seniors and students, free for children 12 and under.
Thursday Trivia Night
8–11 p.m., University Union Paws (Event recurs every Thursday)
Do you think you know it all? Test your trivia knowledge every Thursday night in PAWS. Play alone or with a team, and enjoy food specials throughout the night. You could win prizes from local restaurants, shops and more! Sponsored by the Office of Student Activities and the Rec Room.
TigerTHON 2012
6 p.m.–6 a.m., West Village Commons Ballroom
TigerTHON is a 12-hour dance marathon that benefits the Children’s Miracle Network at the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center. Sponsored by TigerTHON and CAB.
Deaf Awareness Shabbat
6 p.m. Services; 7 p.m. Dinner
University Union Chesapeake Room III
Be a part of a unique Shabbat dinner as we learn American Sign Language as a part of Deaf Awareness Shabbat. Share the evening with members of the Deaf community. We will take a OneCard meal swipe for dinner. Please RSVP by Wednesday, Feb. 22 to mgelle2@students.towson.edu. Sponsored by Towson Hillel.
Bridges to the World International Film Festival: Hula Girls
7 p.m., Van Bokkelen Hall Auditorium
Films from Brazil, Japan, Austria, Sri Lanka and Turkey will be presented in five venues across Maryland: Annapolis, Cumberland, Salisbury, St. Mary’s City and Towson University. Each film has been chosen by
the embassy and will be introduced by a professional. Tonight’s film from Japan is Hula Girls. A post-screening discussion will follow. Please see “Events” at
www.towson.edu/emf for more information.
Je Suis La Mode presents Amor
8–11 p.m., University Union Chesapeake I and II
Join BSU for this Friday Night Live sponsored event. Contact Natalie Stuppard at nstupp1@students.towson.edu for more information.
The Kassian-Howard Duo: Romantic and Dramatic Music for Violin and Piano by Schumann, Poulenc and Bartok
2 p.m., Center for the Arts Recital Hall
The Towson University Department of Music presents the Kassian-Howard Duo, violinist Jeffrey Howard and pianist Anna Soukiassian, as they present a performance of music for violin and piano. The program features the romantic Sonata for Violin and Piano in A Minor of Robert Schumann, the hauntingly dramatic Sonata for Violin and Piano of Francis Poulenc, and the fiendishly difficult Solo Sonata for Violin by Bela Bartok. Tickets: $15 general admission, $10 seniors and $5 students.
Saturday Scene
8–11 p.m., University Union Paws (Event recurs each Saturday in Paws)
Looking for something to do on a Saturday night? Join us every Saturday in Paws for events ranging from karaoke and movies to competitions with prizes. Check out the Office of Student Activities website or Facebook page for event specifics: www.facebook.com/OSATowson. Sponsored by The Office of Student Activities.
Shear Madness! Bus Trip
1:30–7 p.m., Buses leave from University Union Lot 11
Join CAB for a performance of Shear Madness at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. Student tickets are $10 each; non-student tickets are $15 and available at the University Union Ticket Office starting Feb. 6. For more information, contact Kathy Davis at kdavis28@students.towson.edu. Sponsored by Campus Activities Board.
Towson Tigers vs. Drexel Dragons
2 p.m., Towson Center
Join us for Senior Night as Towson women’s basketball takes on the Dragons. Sponsored by TU Athletics.
Candlelight Evening Worship and Dinner
5 p.m., Ascension Lutheran Church, 7601 York Road, two blocks from campus. Meet at the Tiger in front of the library at 4:45 to walk over together.
Join us for a simple, contemporary, come-as-you-are worship for all followers of Jesus. Tonight, enjoy a home-cooked dinner after worship. Sponsored by Lutheran Student Movement.
B’More Aware Trivia
11 a.m.–1 p.m., University Union Second Floor
Think that you know everything there is to know about food, exercise and eating disorders? Test your knowledge and win free prizes including t-shirts! Sponsored by the Eating Disorders Outreach Committee and Counseling Center.
Everybody is Beautiful Yoga
5:30 p.m., West Village Ballroom C
Believe the hype—yoga is amazing. While most exercise programs aim to improve the appearance of your body only, yoga transforms your inner and outer body. Beginners are welcome! Sponsored by
the Eating Disorders Outreach Committee.
Study for Math and Science
11 a.m.–Noon, Cook Library 513 (Event recurs Feb. 29, 2–3 p.m.)
This workshop will teach skills that allow you to manage test anxiety, provide information about common test-taking errors and offer test preparation techniques. Sponsored by the Academic Achievement Center.
B’More Aware Trivia
11 a.m.–1 p.m., Newell Dining Hall
Think that you know everything there is to know about food, exercise and eating disorders? Test your knowledge and win free prizes including t-shirts! Sponsored by the Eating Disorders Outreach Committee and Counseling Center.
Love in Action: Poverty and Homelessness
6 p.m., Newman Center, 7909 York Road across from Stephens Hall. Meet at the Tiger in front of the library at 5:40 p.m. to walk over together.
Join us for a home-cooked meal and learn about the hard choices that those living in poverty have to make each day and what we can do to make it easier. Sponsored by Lutheran Student Movement
Women of Color Weigh In
6:30 p.m., University Union Potomac Lounge
Join a lively discussion and interactive activities aimed at developing under-standing for the role of the media and culture on body image, and exploring issues around hair texture, skin color and body types. Sponsored by Counseling Center and the Center for Student Diversity’s Women’s Resources and African American Student Development Programs.
Quintigre in Recital
8:15 p.m., Center for the Arts Recital Hall
Quintigre, Towson University’s award-winning faculty wind quintet, performs in concert featuring the works of Carl Nielsen’s Quintet, George Rochberg’s haunting To the Dark Wood, the colorful Concerto by Joseph Jongen, and the scintillating Aires Tropicales by Paquito d’Rivera. Quintigre features Sara Nichols, flute; Fatma Daglar, oboe; Jim Logan, clarinet; Terry Ewell, bassoon; and Gabrielle Finck, horn. Tickets: $15 general admission, $10 seniors and $5 students.
 Spring Service Fair
11 a.m–1 p.m., University Union Potomac Lounge
Take this opportunity to meet with over 40 local nonprofits who are looking for volunteers. Internships and paid positions may also be available. You may come and go as you please, and refreshments will be provided. Lots of free giveaways! For more information, please contact Leslie Feinberg at lfeinb2@students.towson.edu or 410-704-3307. Sponsored by the Office of Student Activities.
DHC’s Wintertime BBQ
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., Dowell Health Center
Join the Dowell Health Center staff for a wintertime barbecue. Hot dogs, hot drinks, snacks and great
giveaways await you! For more information, contact cbecker@towson.edu. Sponsored by Dowell Health Center.
Towson Tigers vs. UMBC Retrievers
4 p.m., Unitas Stadium
See women’s lacrosse take on their Baltimore neighbor. Sponsored by TU Athletics.
Town Hall Meeting for Towson Hillel
5–7 p.m., University Union 307
Learn more about what Towson Hillel is doing on campus. Attend this Town Hall meeting to give suggestions about new program ideas and concepts that you would like to see Hillel become involved in. Please RSVP to malkis1@students.towson.edu. Sponsored by Towson Hillel.
Good Evening Commuters
5–7 p.m., University Union Potomac Lounge
Commuter students are invited to attend Good Evening Commuters for a free dinner, while supplies last. This is a great opportunity to meet other commuters and talk to representatives from on-campus departments, student organizations and off-campus vendors. Sponsored by Off-Campus Student Services.
Comedy Show with a Comedy Pro!
8 p.m., Stephens Hall
CAB will be bringing a big name in comedy to perform at TU! Be sure to check facebook.com/towsonCAB for the announcement. Sponsored by Campus Activities Board.
Dave Ballou Faculty Recital
8:15 p.m., Center for the Arts Recital Hall
Towson University professor of music Dave Ballou offers an evening of music reflecting his current creative activities. Tickets: $15 general admission, $10 seniors and $5 students.
Screening of Killing Us Softly
7 p.m., West Village Commons 304
Interested in learning more about the media’s influence on body image, self-esteem and relationships? Check out this new film by expert Jean Kilbourne. Free popcorn and massages by Stressbusters. Win a prize! Sponsored by the Counseling Center and Eating Disorders Outreach Committee.
YouTube Talent Show
7–9 p.m., West Village Ballroom
Discover the talent of Towson students. Each residence hall will be crowning a talent champion based on YouTube submissions in February, and each winner will be competing live on March 1. Show your hall pride by voting for your favorites online as well as live on the night of the show! Sponsored by Housing and Residence Life.
Thursday Trivia Night
8–11 p.m., University Union Paws (Event recurs every Thursday)
Do you think you know it all? Test your trivia knowledge every Thursday night in PAWS. Play alone or with a team, and enjoy food specials throughout the night. You could win prizes from local restaurants, shops and more. Sponsored by the Office of Student Activities and the Rec Room.
Senior Conference: Life and Career after TU
Noon–4 p.m., West Village Commons Ballrooms
This is the term’s don’t-miss event for seniors! Learn everything you need to know about being successful after graduation, including managing your money, networking, landing a job and managing your career. Access additional details and the online registration for this free event via the “Career Events” tab in Hire@TU. Sponsored by the Career Center and the Office of Student Activities.
Talent Show
8–11 p.m., University Union Paws
Join Zeta Sigma Chi Multicultural Sorority, Inc. for this Friday Night Live-sponsored event. Contact Allison Walker awalke8@students.towson.edu for more information.
Jewish Women Exposed
8–11 p.m., West Village Commons Ballroom 405
Join Sigma Lambda Gamma for this Friday Night Live-sponsored event. Contact Jyoti Kaur at lzallyia4@gmail.com for more information.
Senior Conference: Life and Career after TU
Noon–4 p.m., West Village Commons Ballrooms
This is the term’s don’t-miss event for seniors! Learn everything you need to know about being successful after graduation, including managing your money, networking, landing a job and managing your career. Access additional details and the online registration for this free event via the “Career Events” tab in Hire@TU. Sponsored by the Career Center and the Office of Student Activities.
Talent Show
8–11 p.m., University Union Paws
Join Zeta Sigma Chi Multicultural Sorority, Inc. for this Friday Night Live-sponsored event. Contact Allison Walker awalke8@students.towson.edu for more information.
Jewish Women Exposed
8–11 p.m., West Village Commons Ballroom 405
Join Sigma Lambda Gamma for this Friday Night Live-sponsored event. Contact Jyoti Kaur at lzallyia4@gmail.com for more information.
Campus Life
University Union, Room 232
Phone: 410-704-2332
Fax: 410-704-4810
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