Freedom Square

Freedom Square is not only a place designed to encourage critical thinking outside of the classroom, it is also a popular place for students to  hang out on campus.  Stone benches are placed throughout the square so students can work on homework, hang out with friends, relax, and have those thoughtful conversations. Freedom Square is a joint effort between the Office of Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility and Towson University Student Government Association. 

The Office of Civic Engagement & Social Responsibility hosts events called “Campus Conversations” in which the office posts a question on the chalkboards that deals with recent events/issues occurring locally, regionally, nationally, or internationally. Students are encouraged to respond to the question by writing their thoughts and opinions on the chalkboards, on the Freedom Square Facebook and Twitter pages.

Freedom Square Chalkboard Guidelines

• Comments should relate to the mission of Freedom Square.
• Chalking is only allowed on the chalkboards.
• Chalking should not include discriminatory, threatening, harassing, lewd and/or obscene language as per the University’s Chalking procedures and the Code of Student Conduct. The university reserves the right to remove anything that violates these guidelines and to bill the responsible individual or group. 
• The boards are cleaned every Monday morning and during scheduled programs.
• Questions should be directed to the Office of Civic Engagement & Social Responsibility, civicengagement AT_TOWSON.

Many TU clubs and organizations also set up events throughout the semester. If your organization or department would like to reserve the space or sponsor a "Campus Conversation," please contact civicengagement AT_TOWSON. 

Freedom Square Tabling Guidelines & Expectations

In accordance with Towson University’s Tabling Procedure, student organizations may reserve tables to sell approved items, to raise funds for the organization, to distribute information, to promote events, and to recruit. Only student organizations and University departments may use a table to circulate petitions or collect signatures on petitions. Student organizations and University departments may not reserve a table on behalf of an individual, group, business or organization not affiliated with the University – even if it is part of a fundraising effort by the student organization or department. 

The purpose of this space is to engage TU students, faculty, and staff in civil discussion, broaden individual perspectives, and raise awareness about current events and social, economic and political issues. Any misuse of this site will not be tolerated. All student users of this space will be held to the Towson University Code of Student Conduct. 

Towson University supports the right of University Students, faculty and staff to engage in protected speech and assembly, including demonstrations, marches, picketing, leafleting and protesting (Expressive Activity) in Public Areas. The Policy on Time, Place, and Manner establishes guidelines to assure that expressive activities do not unreasonably disrupt University Operations, violate the protected speech activity of others, endanger the safety of others or risk destruction of University property.