FEB FEST 2008
Stay up-to-date on events going on this February! For more
information or to receive complimentary printed copies, please
contact Campus Life at 410-704-2332.
QuestFest
Baltimore
January 14–27, Center for the Arts
Quest Productions presents QuestFest, a two week international
festival celebrating visual theater. QuestFest features
groundbreaking work from exceptional performers and companies
dedicated to the use of movement, gesture and digital media to
tell stories. By stripping away the artifice of language,
QuestFest builds bridges between disparate communities and
cultures. QuestFest features 12 professionally produced plays
and over 40 productions. For a complete schedule of events,
please visit
www.questfest.org.
Men’s and
Women’s Swimming and Diving vs. Loyola Md.
1 p.m., Burdick Hall
Come
join the Tigers as they host their Charles Street rival, the
Greyhounds of Loyola in the last home meet of the season. Honor
our men and women seniors at the first Spirit
Event of 2008!
Sponsored by Towson Athletics.
Men’s
Basketball vs. James Madison
7 p.m., Towson Center
Don’t miss a minute of Tigers men’s basketball as they face the
Dukes in this CAA conference game showdown. Sponsored by Towson
Athletics.
HRL’s
Annual Welcome Back Movie Night: SUPERBAD
8–11 p.m., University Union Susquehanna Terrace
Once
you’re settled in for the spring term, bring your friends and
head over to the Union and join HRL for its third annual movie
night, which includes free ice cream, popcorn, giveaways and a
screening of the hit movie Superbad. Students will even
have a chance to win free McLovin t-shirts! This is a great
opportunity to reconnect with old friends and to make some new
ones! Sponsored by Housing and Residence Life, New Student
Programs and University Residence Government.
RecycleMania
January 27–April 5, All recycling locations on campus
RecycleMania is a
10-week recycling and waste reduction competition held among over 200 colleges
and universities in the United States. Schools compete in a number of categories
to see who can recycle the most, conserve the most energy, and reduce the most
waste on campus! Start recycling today and help improve Towson’s standing!
Sponsored by Facilities Management.
Women’s
Basketball vs. James Madison
2 p.m., Towson Center
Spend the afternoon with the Tigers as they look to defeat the
James Madison Dukes. Sponsored by Towson Athletics.
Classes begin.anuary 27
Good Morning
Commuters
7:30 a.m., University Union Paws
Yes you heard
right…we’re bringing back Good Morning Commuters just for you! Commuters are
invited to stop by Paws the first Tuesday of every month for free continental
breakfast and to chat with Off-Campus Student Services staff and other students
about traffic, parking and other issues impacting the daily lives of TU’s
commuting population.
Sponsored by Off-Campus Student Services.
Margaret
Olson Recital
6 p.m., Center for the Arts Recital Hall
Margaret Olson, soprano; Eric Conway, piano. Join guest artists
Margaret Olson and Eric Conway from the faculty of Morgan State
University for a recital of solo song with piano. Olson is the
head of the voice division at Morgan State University and Conway
is director of the Morgan State University choirs. Admission is
free.
First Blood
Drive for 2008
8:30 a.m.–3 p.m., University Union Chesapeake Rooms
Donors and volunteers needed. Donor appointments available every
15 minutes and volunteers needed in one-hour timeslots. Contact
Gail Price at 410-704-6017 or
gprice@towson.edu to
pre-register.
Sponsored by Towson University and the American Red Cross.
You Can Have
a Successful Semester Workshop
3:30–4:30 p.m., Cook Library 513
This
workshop is designed to help students begin the academic term
with appropriate resources in place. The students will discuss
motivation, self-starting and the impact of choices. Various
learning strategies and proven techniques will also be
highlighted. In addition, a representative from Academic
Advising will discuss Towson’s current grading system and how to
best utilize the Undergraduate Catalog.
Sponsored by the Academic Achievement Center.
Men’s
Basketball vs. Hofstra
7 p.m., Towson Center
Your
Tigers are back in action versus their CAA foe, the Pride of
Hofstra, in the first game of the spring term.
Sponsored by Towson Athletics.
Focus the
Nation: Global Warming Solutions for America
All Day, University Union Chesapeake Rooms
TU
is participating in this national teach-in engaging millions of
students and citizens in conversation about global warming and
possible solutions. The campus community is invited to stop by
for public forums focusing on various issues of global warming,
movie screenings, booths, poster presentations and more! For
more information, visit
www.focusthenation.org.
Weekly
Meeting of Cru
7:30 p.m., University Union Susquehanna Terrace
Join
the Campus Crusade for Christ for our weekly meeting as we
worship God, learn more about Him and experience life together!
We meet every Thursday, same time and location. Come check us
out!
Tower Echoes
Yearbooks Go On Sale
Tower Echoes
is the official yearbook of Towson University, containing 176
full-color pages that cover student life, student organizations,
Greek life, residence halls, athletics, graduation and
graduates. Tower Echoes Yearbooks are $75. Order yours at
www.towson.edu/yearbook.
2008 Black
History Month Thursdays with the AACC!
African
Americans in Defense of America Opening Reception
4–6 p.m., University Union 317
This
fascinating memorabilia exhibition documents the heroic
contributions of black soldiers to American military history on
the eve of the 60th anniversary of Executive Order 9981, signed
in 1948 by President Harry S. Truman to end all segregation in
the U.S. armed forces.
Hi-De-Ho
Zoot Suiter From Baltimore
Exhibit: February 1–29; Opening Reception: February 7,
4–7 p.m.
African American Cultural Center, University Union 317
An
exhibit of paintings, photographs and memorabilia celebrating
the life of the world renown entertainer Cab Calloway on the
100th anniversary of his birth. The exhibit highlights the early
influences in Baltimore which shaped his career in music, film,
TV, radio, fashion and the legitimate stage. Original paintings
by Baltimore artist Nathaniel Gibbs depict early black Baltimore
with great sensitivity and historic accuracy. The exhibit,
sponsored by BLEWS, the Black-Jewish Forum of Baltimore, also
highlights the influence of Yiddish music on Calloway’s musical
offerings. Calloway perfected a cantorial style with an
underscore of Delta Blues which was unique for his time.
Luau Shabbat
6 p.m.: Optional Reform and Conservative Service, Hillel
(next to Newell Dining Hall)
7 p.m.: Dinner, Hillel
Kick
off the spring term with a Luau Shabbat! Any questions or for
more information, contact Hillel at 410-704-4671 or visit
www.towsonhillel.org.
Friday Night Live: Women’s
Gymnastics Governor’s Cup: Maryland, NC State, North Carolina
7 p.m., Towson Center
Make
sure to come to the Towson Center when your Tiger gymnastics
team plays host to this year’s Governor’s Cup.
Sponsored by Towson Athletics.
Friday Night Live: TU AFTER HOURS
9 p.m.–2 a.m., University Union
HRL’s Beach Blast
Susquehanna Terrace
Get a sneak preview of spring break or your summer vacation at
HRL’s beach boardwalk-themed portion of TU After Hours. There’s
no better way to forget about the snow and cold weather than by
eating some of your favorite boardwalk foods and enjoying
classic beach activities. Don’t forget your sunscreen!
URG’s Are
You Smarter Than ... ?
Loch Raven Room
Test your knowledge against Towson University celebrities!
CAB
Presents...
Magician Dan Martin, comedian Michael Dean Ester, and local
bands take the Paws stage!These headlining events will take
place throughout the night.
OSA
will provide fortune tellers, wacky photos, games, caricatures,
bingo and food.
LEAD Strong
Information Session
4–5 p.m., University Union 305
After the holidays,
turn over a new leaf by learning more about yourself, making new friends, and
setting and attaining goals as you prepare to cross the finish line of a half
marathon. Campus Recreation Services is gearing up for the 4th Annual LEAD
Strong Half Marathon to be held on Saturday, May 3. Last year, we had more than
100 runners finish the 13.1 mile race. This leadership-focused race includes a
12-week training program, peer running groups and, of course, free food and
giveaways. To learn more about this opportunity, plan to attend one of two
information sessions on Monday, February 4 or Tuesday, February 5. For more
information, please contact Campus Recreation Services at 410-704-4612 or stop
by Burdick Hall 154. Sponsored by Campus Recreation Services.
National
African American Read-In Day
4:30–6:30 p.m. Susquehanna Terrace, UU Second floor
Join
over a million readers across the country in the 18th annual
National African American Read-In to celebrate African American
writers and poets.
Sponsored by the Department of English and the AACC in
conjunction with the Black caucus of the National Council of
Teachers of English (NCTE).
Why Vote?
2008
Absentee ballot applications for the presidential primary
election are due today! Due by 4:30 p.m. by mail or 11:59 p.m.
by fax in Maryland (for other states, call your state Board of
Elections).
Campus
Emergency Notification Sign-Up Drive
11 a.m.–2 p.m., University Union Second Floor
The
TUPD will sponsor a sign-up table on the second floor of the
University Union to register students to receive emergency text
message alerts. Sign up today and never miss a snow day! Go to
www.towson.edu/textalerts for more information.
Sponsored by the TU Police Department.
New Transfer
Art Student Orientation and Advising Meeting
Noon–1 p.m., Center for the Arts, Ruth Marder Theatre
Calling all new art, art education and art history transfer
students. You are invited to attend a special one-time
orientation and advising meeting. It’s a great opportunity to
have pizza with the art faculty and get your questions answered
about transcripts and the art program.
Sponsored by the Department of Art.
S’mores and
Hot Chocolate Open House
12:30–3 p.m., Counseling Center at Glen Esk
Welcome back to campus! The Counseling Center will begin the
spring term with s’mores and hot chocolate at its third annual
S’mores and Hot Chocolate Open House. Students, faculty and
staff are invited to take a break from their day’s work to enjoy
a delicious snack and learn about the Counseling Center’s
programs and services.
Kayaking
Clinic
8–10 p.m., Burdick Pool
The
kayaking clinic is an on-campus opportunity to learn kayaking
skills hands on. It offers instruction for beginner and
experienced paddlers alike. If you’ve never been in a kayak
before, or you need to practice your roll, this is the place to
receive individual instruction on the topic of your choice. And
of course, it is FREE for TU students, faculty and staff. All
you need is your TU OneCard and a bathing suit. Want more
information? Check us out online at
www.towson.edu/adventure.
Spring Involvement
Fairrrrrrre
11
a.m.–2 p.m., University Union
Ahoy me hearties! Don’t
be missing out on your chance t’ meet more than 100 student ARRganizations!
Lasses and lads o’ fortune will be available t’ discuss ways t’ get involved on
campus. See what these landlubbers have t’ offer and get involved. Thar be 168
hours in a week, matey. How do ye use yours?
Sponsored by the Office of Student Activities.
Intro
to Mindfulness Meditation
3:30–4:30 p.m., Cook Library Archives Room
Mindfulness is an ancient meditative practice that helps people manage
unpleasant emotions and stress. Martial arts such as Aikido or Judo teach
students to receive and use the force of an opponent’s blow. Similarly,
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. In
addition to teaching students how to meditate to reduce stress, the Introduction
to Mindfulness Meditation Workshop will cover mindful eating, pleasant event
recall, breathing space, responding versus reacting and barriers to mindfulness
practice.
Mandatory
Student Group Summit
4–5:30 p.m., University Union Chesapeake Rooms
Get
all of the important information for the upcoming term. Each
organization must send at least one representative; all are
welcome!
Sponsored by the Office of Student Activities.
Workshop
with Tim Berne’s Bloodcount
5 p.m., Center for the Arts Recital Hall
Bloodcount members Tim Berne (alto and baritone saxophones),
Chris Speed (tenor saxophone and clarinet), Michael Formanek
(acoustic bass) and Jim Black (percussion), present a workshop
discussing their work in an informal setting. The group
performed over 400 concerts worldwide before disbanding in 1998.
Admission is free.
The National
Broadcasting Society Student Chapter Meeting
5–6 p.m., Media Center Room 107B
The
group is composed of students who are interested in pursuing
careers in the electronic media and film. The group hosts guest
speakers and sponsors field trips to various local media
locations, along with community service activities. Students may
enter projects and participate in workshops at a yearly national
convention. For more information contact chapter adviser Dr.
John Turner at
jturner@towson.edu.
Sponsored by the Department of Electronic Media and Film.
The United
States vs. Art
Department of Art Lecture Series: Robert K. Wittman, guest
lecturer
6:30 p.m., Center for the Arts, Harold J. Kaplan Concert Hall
Robert K. Wittman, special agent of the Federal Bureau of
Investigation’s Art Crime Team and Towson University alumnus,
serves as the FBI’s investigative expert worldwide specializing
in art, antiques, jewelry and gem identification lectures on
international art crime. He has been responsible for the
recovery of more than $215 million worth of stolen art and
cultural property and has been instrumental in the prosecution
and conviction of numerous individuals involved in these crimes.
Wittman has been designated as the senior investigator of the
FBI’s rapid deployment national Art Crime Team (ACT). Admission
is free.
Women’s
Basketball vs. William and Mary
7 p.m., Towson Center
In
the second match-up against William and Mary this season, your
Tigers will be looking to add a win to their season record.
Sponsored by Towson Athletics.
MFA Thesis
Exhibition Opening Reception:
Ellen Harper: History Lessons
7:30–9 p.m., Center for the Arts, Holtzman MFA Gallery
MFA
candidate Ellen Harper works in interdisciplinary media. Her
artwork encompasses a wide variety of media including drawing,
sculpture, fashion design, photography and performance to create
installations and specific environments which explore the role
of women and notions of beauty. Often employing makeup as a
drawing medium and referencing corsetry and Victorian fashion in
her clothing, Harper draws from the past to question what it
means to be a woman in contemporary society. There will be a
performance at the reception. Admission is free. Exhibition:
February 8–March 7; Gallery hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 11
a.m.–4 p.m.
Illustration: A Historical Look Opening Reception
7:30–9 p.m., Center for the Arts Gallery
Spanning the 20th century, this comprehensive exhibition of
historical illustration includes 500 original masterworks from
the permanent collection of the Society of Illustrators Museum
of American Illustration. Works represent each decade from
1890–2000, demonstrating the evolution of the illustrator’s role
in society. Included in the exhibit are early black and white
illustrations created by Gibson and Raleigh; juicy story
illustrations by LaGatta, Tepper, Cornwell and Helck;
advertisements for cigarettes, automobiles and travel; 1950s
story art by Whitmore, Whitcomb and Bowler; and works by the
current stars of today, such as Kelley, Duillo, Fuchs and Hooks.
Admission is free. Exhibition: February 8–March 7; Gallery
Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Mandatory
Student Group Summit
2:30–4 p.m., University Union, Chesapeake Rooms
Get
all of the important information for the upcoming term. Each
organization must send at least one representative; all are
welcome!
Sponsored by the Office of Student Activities.
Fear Factor
of Love
3–5 p.m., Burdick Gym
Do
you fear Valentine’s Day? Participate in the Campus Recreation
Services Fear Factor of Love. Coed teams of two will compete in
various activities—teams will be eliminated after each
competition until only four teams remain. The final-four round
will take place on Wednesday, February 13 at halftime of the
men’s basketball game against George Mason. Want more
information? Check us out online at
www.towson.edu/campusrec.
Friday Night Live: Casino Night
8–11 p.m., University Union Potomac Lounge
Slots, blackjack, roulette, Texas hold ‘em and free food—what
could be better on a cold February night? Join CAB for this
high-stakes event and win prizes!
Sponsored by the Campus Activities Board.
Friday Night Live: Faculty Recital:
Stephen Framil and Cara Trynchuk
8:15 p.m., Center for the Arts Recital Hall
Towson University
faculty member Stephen Framil, cello, is joined by Cara Trynchuk,
violin, for a concert featuring Johan Halvorsen’s Passacaglia,
Luigi Boccherini’s Sonata for Violin and Cello, Maurice
Ravel’s Sonate pour Violon et Violoncello, and Zoltan
Kodaly’s Duo for Violin and Cello, Op. 7. Tickets: $10
general admission; $5 seniors and students. First 100 students
get in for free!
Ancient
Bronzes of the Asian Grasslands Opening Reception
3–5 p.m., Center for the Arts, Asian Arts Gallery
On loan
from the Arthur M. Sackler Foundation and curated by Dr. Trudy S. Kawami, this
exhibition focuses on ancient bronze objects from the central and eastern
steppes of Asia that were home to a remarkable ancient culture whose art, richly
decorated with animal motifs, is only beginning to be understood by scholars. An
exhibition of contemporary Mongolian artwork, made possible by the Mongolian
Embassy, will also be on view to complement the ancient bronzes. The exhibition
is part of The Arthur M. Sackler Foundation and the Embassy of Mongolia,
Washington, D.C. Exhibit: February 9–March 28; Gallery hours: Monday–Friday, 11
a.m.–4 p.m., Saturday, 1–4 p.m. For information, call 410-704-2807 or visit
www.towson.edu/asianarts.
Maryland
Clarinet Seminar at Towson University
Center for the Arts Recital Hall and Harold J. Kaplan Concert
Hall
1 p.m.: Master class, Robert DiLutis
2 p.m.: Recital, Elizabeth Crawford
3:15 p.m.: Master class, Elizabeth Crawford
4:30 p.m.: Recital, Robert DiLutis
6 p.m.: Concert, United States Marine Band
Renowned clarinet professionals present an afternoon of clarinet
playing and teaching, concluding with a concert by the 25-member
United States Marine Band Clarinet Choir. Featuring: Elizabeth
Crawford, assistant professor of clarinet, Ball State
University; Robert DiLutis, Rochester Philharmonic clarinet
faculty, Eastman School of Music; Marguerite Levin, assistant
professor of clarinet, Towson University; and The President’s
Own, United States Marine Band Clarinet Choir. Tickets: $20
general admission; $10 seniors and students. Tickets include all
master classes and recitals. Admission to the U.S. Marine Band
Clarinet Choir concert is free. The Maryland Clarinet Seminar is
sponsored by Towson University Bands and Buffet International.
Tutoring begins at
the Academic Achievement Center and satellite locations.
Kappa Week 2008
February 11–16
Kome out
and enjoy a fun-filled week of events hosted by those pretty-boy Nupes of
K-A-Psi. Events will include an interest meeting, forum, guest speakers, game
nights and a party to end the week right! Be on the lookout for flyers with
exact dates and times! Sponsored by Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
CBE Graduate
Programs Week—Learn more about your future!
February 11–15, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Stephens Hall 301J
Want
to learn more about CBE’s graduate programs and how they can
advance your career? Stop by to ask questions and pick up some
information. The MBA and M.S. in accounting aren’t just advanced
degrees—they’re a way to get your career in motion! For more
information, contact Carol Abraham at 410-704-6163 or
cabraham@towson.edu.
Sponsored by CBE Graduate Programs.
Valentine’s
Day Celebration!
2–4 p.m., University Union Potomac Lounge
Join CAB for our prelude to Valentine’s Day! Build a bear or
make a picture frame for your sweetie and enjoy some free
snacks.
Sponsored by the Campus Activities Board.
Interfraternity Council Spring 2008 Fraternity Recruitment
7–9 p.m., University Union Potomac Lounge
Spring 2008 fraternity recruitment kicks off with an information
night. Be sure to attend this event if you are interested in
joining a fraternity on campus!
WhyVote?
2008—Presidential Primary Election
Polls
open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Maryland absentee ballots are due by 8 p.m.
(for other states, call your state Board of Elections). Be sure to vote!
Athletics
Career Networking Program and Reception
5:30 p.m., Field House Minnegan Room
Junior and senior athletes will have an opportunity to hear from
and network with successful professionals who can assist with
the transition from college to career.
Sponsored by Towson Athletics.
Big Queer
Meeting
6 p.m., University Union 306
Join QSU as we start the spring term with some pizza and
mingling! Anyone and everyone is welcome to join in the fun!
Sponsored by Queer Student Union.
Student Organization Trainings:
Involved@TU
6 p.m., Cook Library 19B
Attention all student organizations! The new Involved@TU system
for registering, managing and advertising your organization is
great, but you’ve got to know how to use it. It is strongly
recommended that a representative from each student organization
attend an interactive training session, where changes can be
made to the system live. Space is limited at each session,
please e-mail Priscilla Mint at
pmint@towson.edu reserve
your space.
Sponsored by the Office of Student Activities.
Dr. Martin
Luther King Jr. Celebration
6 p.m., University Union Potomac Lounge
Celebrate the life of Dr. King through music, song and dance.
Sponsored by the Center for Student Diversity.
A Holocaust
Talk with Professor Alan Rosen
6:30–9:30 p.m., Center for the Arts,
Ruth Marder Theatre
Admission is free.
Viva L’
Opera! An Evening of Opera Scenes and Arias
7:30 p.m., Center for the Arts, Harold J. Kaplan Concert
Hall
The
faculty of the voice division at Towson University presents a
varied evening of opera scenes, duets, trios and arias extended
from masterworks of the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Scenes
include selections from Mozart’s Don Giovanni and Die
Zauberflöte, Verdi’s La Traviata, Donizetti’s
L’Elisir d’amore, Ward’s The Crucible and many
others. Tickets: $12 general admission; $10 seniors, faculty and
staff; $5 students
Kayaking
Clinic
8–10 p.m., Burdick Pool
The
kayaking clinic is an on-campus opportunity to learn kayaking
skills hands on. It offers instruction for beginner and
experienced paddlers. If you’ve never been in a kayak before, or
you need to practice your roll, this is the place to receive
individual instruction on the topic of your choice. And of
course, it is FREE for TU students, faculty and staff. All you
need is your TU OneCard and a bathing suit. Want more
information? Check us out online at
www.towson.edu/adventure.
Panhellenic Association’s Spring 2008 Recruitment:
February 13–17 Study Abroad Fair
10 a.m.–3
p.m., University Union Potomac Lounge
How big is your world? Discover how you can study abroad and
earn academic credit toward your major, minor and GenEd
requirements. Meet program representatives, TU faculty, former
study abroad participants and the TU Study Abroad Office staff.
Study abroad in Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, New Zealand,
Central or South America, or the Caribbean for a semester, year,
summer or Minimester. Financial aid and loans can be applied
towards study abroad. Sponsored by the Study Abroad Office.
Commuter
Appreciation Day
11 a.m.–1 p.m., University Union Susquehanna Terrace
Campus Life will be providing FREE food and entertainment (while
supplies last!) for commuter students in celebration of Commuter
Appreciation Day. For more information, please contact Campus
Life at 410-704-2332 or visit
www.towson.edu/commuters.
SOFA Series:
Student Organization Roundtable
4 p.m., University Union Chesapeake Rooms
Something bugging you? Does your student organization have an
issue that you would like to see resolved? Come to the
roundtable and tell us about your annoyances, burdens, and even
favorite things around campus! Share your ideas and improve
Towson University!
Sponsored by the Student Government Association, Student Group
Committee.
Outdoor
Trips: Ski/Snowboard ($10)
4 p.m.: Depart from Towson (transportation included)
Catch big air on the hills at one of the area’s top three
resorts during college night. Vans will leave Towson at 4 p.m.
Purchase a lift ticket at the resort for $25 with your student
ID. Rent your board at the Outdoor Trip Center and ride in
style. Want more information? Check us out online at
www.towson.edu/adventure.
Money
Management Success: Investing on a shoe-string budget and more!
6–7:30 p.m., Stephens Hall 310
Have a dollar and a dream? Want to be a millionaire? Not sure
how to invest your money without a six-figure income? Learn the
steps you can start taking now to invest in a rich future. We
all have the potential to be financially independent; we just
need to know the rules of the game. The sooner you know these
rules, the faster you can start applying them—even with a
part-time job. Join our guest speakers from the Financial
Planners Association to learn what it takes to be wealthy. For
more information and to R.S.V.P., contact Carol Abraham at
cabraham@towson.edu.
Sponsored by CBE Graduate Programs M.S. in Accounting (MACBAS).
Panhellenic
Association’s Spring 2008 Recruitment Open House
7–9 p.m., University Union Chesapeake Rooms
Panhellenic Association spring 2008 sorority recruitment kicks
off with this open house. There is no recruitment event on
Valentine’s Day, but the week-long program resumes on February
15.
Men’s
Basketball vs. George Mason
9 p.m., Towson Center
Only one year removed from the NCAA Tournament, don’t miss the
action as your Tigers play host to CAA conference powerhouse,
the Patriots of George Mason.
Sponsored by Towson Athletics.
National Condom Week
February 14–20
Come
celebrate National Condom Week 2008! Look for tables at the Union and free
condom specials at the Health Center all week long!
Sponsored by Dowell Health Center, QSU and LGBT Student Development.
Surviving a
Breakup
3:30–4:30 p.m., Counseling Center at Glen Esk
Have
you or a friend broken up with a special person? Are you or a
friend having a difficult time getting over the breakup or
moving on? The Towson University Counseling Center is offering
its Surviving a Breakup workshop to help you with this difficult
time in your life. This workshop can help you learn more about
the grieving process and offer specific ways to cope with your
loss. It will also help you identify the key elements to healthy
relationships.
Women’s
Basketball vs. Hofstra
7 p.m., Towson Center
Looking for a hot date? Spend your Valentine’s Day with the
Tigers! This game promises to be an intense match-up between the
Pride and your Tigers. Sponsored by Towson Athletics.
Love Music:
Music Mayhem
8–11 p.m., University Union Paws
Four
local bands will be performing on the Paws stage, and you get to
enjoy them for FREE! Bands will be competing to see which one of
them will play at Towson’s Relay for Life in April.
Sponsored by the Campus Activities Board.
2008 Black
History Month Thursdays with the AACC!
Love Is Beautiful Valentine’s Day Dance;
8 p.m.–Midnight, University Union Potomac Lounge
“Love doesn’t make the world go round. Love is what makes the
ride worthwhile….” Not sure how to spend your Valentine’s Day?
Bring your partner—or prepare to meet someone new— for a
rock-your-socks event filled with food, fun and dancing!
Homecoming
Committee 2008 Applications due TODAY!
Be a
part of the planning; show your Tiger Spirit and plan the
student events for Homecoming 2008. Applications are available
in the Office of Student Activities, UU 217. They are due today
before 5 p.m. For more information, please contact Priscilla
Mint at pmint@towson.edu
or 410-704-4317. Sponsored by the Office of Student Activities.
Women’s
Gymnastics Shelly Calloway Towson Invitational
7 p.m., Towson Center
After sweeping the invitational last year, your Tigers will be
looking to take the reins yet again in this annual invitational.
Sponsored by Towson Athletics.
Bus
Excursion to the “City of Murals”—Philadelphia, Pa.
10 a.m.–6 p.m., Bus leaves from the University Union loading dock
The City
of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program (MAP) is the nation’s largest public arts
initiative. Since 1984, MAP has created more than 2,700 murals and works of
public art, earning Philadelphia international recognition as the City of
Murals. Don’t forget your lunch money! Sponsored by the Center for Student
Diversity.
Men’s
Basketball vs. William and Mary
4 p.m., Towson Center
Wear your black and gold and show your Tiger pride as your men’s
basketball team faces the Tribe of William and Mary in what
could be a pivotal game leading up to the CAA Tournament in
Richmond.
Sponsored by Towson Athletics.
Women’s
Basketball vs. Old Dominion
2 p.m., Towson Center
There’s
no better way to spend a Sunday afternoon than by watching your Tigers women’s
basketball team take on CAA adversary, the Monarchs of Old Dominion.
Sponsored by Towson Athletics.
2008
Election Commission Applications are due TODAY!
All Day,
University Union 217
Are you interested in being part of the political process from
behind the scenes? Help run the annual SGA elections in April.
Impartial students are needed to help organize and administer
the election and encourage fellow students to actively get
involved with the process. Applications are available in the
Office of Student Activities, UU 217. They are due today before
5 p.m. For more information, please contact Priscilla Mint at
pmint@towson.edu or
410-704-4317.
Sponsored by the Office of Student Activities.
Student
Organization Trainings: Involved@TU
2 p.m., Cook Library 19B
Attention all student organizations! The new Involved@TU system
for registering, managing and advertising your organization is
great, but you’ve got to know how to use it. It is strongly
recommended that a representative from each student organization
attend an interactive training session, where changes can be
made to the system live. Space is limited at each session, so
please e-mail Priscilla at
pmint@towson.edu to reserve your space.
Sponsored by the Office of Student Activities.
Intuitive
Eating Workshop
3–4:30 p.m., Cook Library Archives Room
It
is difficult to have a healthy relationship with food. In this
workshop series, the intuitive eating approach will be presented
and participants will be provided with skills and tools to
develop a more flexible approach to eating and body image.
Students of all shapes and sizes are encouraged to attend.
Ben Carson
Lecture
8 p.m., University Union Potomac Lounge
Join CAB for our Black History Month lecture featuring famous
Baltimore pediatric neurosurgeon Ben Carson. Listen to his
inspirational journey from inner-city Detroit to Yale medical
school and beyond.
Sponsored by the Campus Activities Board and AACC.
SOTA
Bake Sale
10 a.m.–1 p.m., Enrollment Services, First Floor
We will
be raising money to send some students to the AOTA conference, and we will be
donating money to an organization of our choice.
Sponsored by the Student Occupational Therapy Association.
Central
Maryland College Career Fair at Towson University
10 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Towson Center Arena
Meet more than 170 regional and national employers from a
variety of fields in this opportunity for professional
networking, interviews and more. Find your next full time job or
internship! Dress to impress, bring your resume, and get ready
to make that great first impression! For more information,
please visit
www.towson.edu/careercenter or call 410-704-2233.
Sponsored by the Maryland Career Consortium.
Student
Organization Trainings: Involved@TU
3 p.m., Cook Library 19B
Attention all student organizations! The new Involved@TU system
for registering, managing and advertising your organization is
great, but you’ve got to know how to use it. It is strongly
recommended that a representative from each student organization
attend an interactive training session, where changes can be
made to the system live. Space is limited at each session, so
please e-mail Priscilla at
pmint@towson.edu to reserve your space.
Sponsored by the Office of Student Activities.
The
Associate Competition Kickoff
5–7 p.m., Stephens Hall 310
This spring the spotlight will shine on eight graduating seniors
from TU’s College of Business and Economics (CBE) in the fourth
season of The Associate Competition, the university’s adaptation
of the NBC hit series The Apprentice. Due to the notable success
of the first three competitions featuring Mr. Edwin F. Hale Sr.,
1st Mariner Bancorp; Mr. Frank P. Bramble, Bank of America; and
Mr. Jonathan Murray of UBS Financial Services; CBE is proud to
feature a fourth season with Mr. John K. Tolmie, CEO and
president of St. Joseph Medical Center, as this year’s “Donald
Trump.” For a full schedule of the 2008 competition, please
visit /www.towson.edu/cbe/signature_events/
associate.
Sponsored by the College of Business and Economics.
Coping With
Injury and Life after Athletics
7:30 p.m., Field House Minnegan Room
Workshop that explores the psychological impact of a season- or
career-ending injury and strategies to assist athletes who can
no longer compete due to medical or eligibility reasons.
Sponsored by Towson Athletics and the AACC.
Tuesdays at
Towson: French Delights
7:30 p.m., Center for the Arts Recital Hall
This concert features the Capricious Suite for clarinet,
violin and piano by Darius Milhaud, the Divertissement by
Jean Francaix for oboe, clarinet and bassoon, Three
Watercolors for flute, cello and piano by Phillipe Gaubert
and Frank Martin’s Quatre Sonnets á
Cassandre for mezzo-soprano, flute, viola and cello.
Tickets: $13 general admission; $7 seniors; $5 student.
Kayaking
Clinic
8–10 p.m., Burdick Pool
The
kayaking clinic is an on-campus opportunity to learn kayaking
skills hands on. It offers instruction for beginner and
experienced paddlers. If you’ve never been in a kayak before, or
you need to practice your roll, this is the place to receive
individual instruction on the topic of your choice. And of
course, it is FREE for TU students, faculty and staff. All you
need is your TU OneCard and a bathing suit. Want more
information? Check us out online at
www.towson.edu/adventure.
Test-Taking
Anxiety
12:30–1:45 p.m., Counseling Center at Glen Esk
Taking tests can be extremely stressful for some students, and
the anxiety they experience while taking tests affects their
performance. The Counseling Center is offering a free
test-taking anxiety workshop to aid students in understanding
the impact of anxiety on test performance. Students will also
learn about simple techniques and strategies that they can use
to combat test-taking anxiety and improve their comfort and
performance on exams.
Same-Sex
Relationships
2–3 p.m., University Union 308
The
Counseling Center is offering a highly interactive,
discussion-oriented same-sex relationships workshop which
explores some common relationship issues faced by lesbian, gay,
bisexual and transgender students. The workshop will confront
destructive myths about same-sex relationships and will address
the challenges LGBT students face when initiating and
maintaining relationships.
Condom
Tasting Event—National Condom Week
3:30–4:30 p.m., University Union 306
Come to a condom tasting to help celebrate National Condom Week
2008! Tell us which flavors you like best, and take some home
for free!
Sponsored by the Dowell Health Center, QSU and LGBT Student
Development.
Student
Organization Trainings: Involved@TU
6 p.m., Cook Library 19B
Attention all student organizations! The new Involved@TU system
for registering, managing, and advertising your organization is
great, but you’ve got to know how to use it. It is strongly
recommended that a representative from each student organization
attend an interactive training session, where changes can be
made to the system live. Space is limited at each session,
please e-mail Priscilla at
pmint@towson.edu to reserve your space.
Sponsored by the Office of Student Activities.
Intro to
Mindfulness Meditation
11 a.m.–Noon, Cook Library, Archives Room
Mindfulness is an ancient meditative practice that helps people
manage unpleasant emotions and stress. Martial arts such as
Aikido or Judo teach students to receive and use the force of an
opponent’s blow. Similarly, 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. In addition
to teaching students how to meditate to reduce stress, the
Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation Workshop will cover
mindful eating, pleasant event recall, breathing space,
responding versus reacting and barriers to mindfulness practice.
Generation
Jeopardy
5–7 p.m., Richmond Commons
Come compete in a student vs. faculty Jeopardy-inspired
game with questions spanning the generations. Refreshments
will be served.
Sponsored by the Honors College Student Council.
Student
Organization Trainings: Involved@TU
5 p.m., Cook Library 19B
Attention all student organizations! The new Involved@TU system
for registering, managing and advertising your organization is
great, but you’ve got to know how to use it. It is strongly
recommended that a representative from each student organization
attend an interactive training session, where changes can be
made to the system live. Space is limited at each session,
please e-mail Priscilla at pmint@towson.edu to reserve your
space.
Sponsored by the Office of Student Activities
2008 Black
History Month Thursdays with the AACC!
The Spirit of a Woman
7 p.m., Center for the Arts, Ruth Marder Theater
Celebrate the achievements of some of the most remarkable women
in history. This inspiring multimedia performance tells the
story of the contributions of African American women who devoted
their lives to help others in the areas of social reform,
women’s rights, education, the arts and athletics. Sponsored by
the African American Cultural Center and Housing and Residence
Life.
Songscapes—MFA Theatre Thesis Performance
February 21–February 23, 8 p.m.; Center for the Arts MFA
Theatre Lab
Lane Pianta, MFA in Theatre candidate presents Songscapes, a
fusion of music and action residing somewhere between dance,
pantomime and what is called “straight” theatre. Written and
performed by Lane Pianta. Tickets: $2 general admission; free to
students.
National
Recreational Sports and Fitness Day
All Day, Burdick Hall
Celebrate 58 years of campus recreation with various activities
throughout the day in Burdick Hall. Want more information? Check
us out online at
www.towson.edu/campusrec.
Men’s
Basketball—Bracket Buster
Time TBA, Towson Center
Don’t miss ESPN on campus! Towson will play host to one of the
weekend’s Bracket Buster games on either Friday evening or
Saturday. Visit
www.towsontigers.com as the date approaches for the Tigers’
opponent and tip-off time.
Sponsored by Towson Athletics.
Student
Organization Trainings: Involved@TU
2:30 p.m., Cook Library 19B
Attention all student organizations! The new Involved@TU system
for registering, managing, and advertising your organization is
great, but you’ve got to know how to use it. It is strongly
recommended that a representative from each student organization
attend an interactive training session, where changes can be
made to the system live. Space is limited at each session,
please e-mail Priscilla at
pmint@towson.edu to reserve your space.
Sponsored by the Office of Student Activities.
Shabbat
Across Towson
6 p.m., In your residence hall, apartment, house, etc.
Want to host your own Shabbat dinner? Here is your chance!
Hillel will provide Challah, grape juice and Shabbat candles as
well as $3 per person attending the dinner. This is a great
opportunity for students to host their own Shabbat dinner with
friends! For more information, contact Hillel by calling
410-704-4671 or visit
www.towsonhillel.org.
Friday Night Live: ROCK the Vote
with GUITAR HERO!
8–10 p.m., Burdick Hall, C.R.i.B. Fitness Center
In honor of NIRSA Day, CRS presents its own presidential
candidate: Starman! Visit us in Burdick Hall as we Rock the Vote
by rocking out with a Guitar Hero tournament! While you’re with
us, you can get information about all CRS programs and even
register to vote! Winner of the tournament will be a featured
judge in the Battle of the Bands on February 29th! Participation
is free!
Men’s
Lacrosse vs. Loyola
1 p.m., Johnny Unitas Stadium
In the men’s lacrosse season opener, the Tigers will face off
against the Greyhounds of Loyola in this annual Charles Street
clash.
Sponsored by Towson Athletics.
Women’s
Lacrosse vs. Mount St. Mary’s
4 p.m., Johnny Unitas Stadium
Don’t miss your Towson Tigers women’s lacrosse team open up
their 2008 season as they host Mount St. Mary’s on this
action-packed lacrosse weekend.
Sponsored by Towson Athletics.
A Bit
of Salsa! Quintrigre – Towson University Wind Quintet
7:30 p.m., Center for the Arts Recital Hall
The
first half of this concert features two rarely heard works for woodwind quintet,
the charming Romantic work by August Klughardt and the Quintette (en forme de
Choros) by Brazilian Heitor Villa-Lobos. The work was co-commissioned with 24
other wind quintets in the United States. Suite Cantabile for Woodwind Quintet
by American composer Bill Douglas. The concert ends with Libertango by Astor
Piazolla. Featuring Joseph Turner, guest artist, associate principal oboe,
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. Tickets: $13 general admission; $7 seniors and $5
students.
Intuitive Eating Workshop
3–4:30 p.m., Cook Library, Archives Room
It is
difficult to have a healthy relationship with food. In this workshop series, the
intuitive eating approach will be presented and participants will provided with
skills and tools to develop a more flexible approach to eating and body image.
Students of all shapes and sizes are encouraged to attend.
Mindfulness Meditation Series
11 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Cook Library, Archives Room
Mindfulness is an ancient meditative practice that helps people manage
unpleasant emotions and stress. Martial arts such as Aikido or Judo teach
students to receive and use the force of an opponent’s blow. Similarly,
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. In
addition to teaching students how to meditate to reduce stress, the Mindfulness
Meditation Series will cover mindful eating, pleasant event recall, breathing
space, responding versus reacting and barriers to mindfulness practice.
Eight-week series.
Taste of
Culture
Noon–1 p.m., University Union Potomac Lounge
Come to the Taste of Culture and join the Student Diversity
Council (SDC) in an event full of flavor, music and
multiculturalism.
Body/Language: Speaking Out About Body Image and Eating Issues
6–8 p.m., University Union Potomac Lounge
Eating disorders and body image issues are on the rise,
negatively affecting many college students. This event is a time
to draw attention to the problem and speak out, no longer
keeping it secret. Towson University students will share their
artistic reactions to this epidemic, expressing the range of
reactions from body appreciation and pride to appearance shame
and struggles.
Kayaking
Clinic
8–10 p.m., Burdick Pool
The kayaking clinic is an on-campus opportunity to learn
kayaking skills hands on. It offers instruction for beginner and
experienced paddlers. If you’ve never been in a kayak before, or
you need to practice your roll, this is the place to receive
individual instruction on the topic of your choice. It is FREE
for TU students, faculty and staff. All you need is your TU
OneCard and a bathing suit. Want more information? Check us out
online at
http://www.towson.edu/adventure
Outdoor
Trips: Ski / Snowboard ($10)
Get
psyched for another great afternoon of riding. Reserve your spot today! Lift
tickets available at the resort for $25 with your student ID. Want more
information? Check us out online at
www.towson.edu/adventure.
Off-Campus
Living Fair
11 a.m.–2 p.m., University Union Potomac Lounge
Not sure where you want to live next term? Come to the
Off-Campus Living Fair to meet representatives from various
apartment complexes in the area. For more information, please
contact Campus Life at 410-704-2332.
Feast,
Famine and the Female Form
12:30–2 p.m., University Union 307
Psychologist Beth Williams-Plunkett, Ph.D., and Towson Art
History faculty Emily Halligan, Ph.D., will discuss the changing
image and impact of the female form in art. Dr.
Williams-Plunkett is a psychologist specializing in eating
disorders and has held numerous programs on the topic.
New Music
Ensemble Presents: An Evening with Paul Rudy
7 p.m. lecture; 8:15 p.m. concert; Center for the Arts
Recital Hall
Composer and video artist Paul Rudy presents a lecture on his
recent creative work. The lecture is followed by a concert
featuring Rudy’s computer music and integrated works for
multi-channel music and video images. For additional
information, please visit
www.towson.edu/composers/nme.
Tickets: $13 general admission; $7 seniors and $5 students
Geek Comedy
Tour 3000
7:30 p.m., University Union Chesapeake I
Picture what happens when you give the kids who were picked last
for dodgeball a microphone and some stage time. The Geek Comedy
Tour 3000 is just that. A collection of some of the best standup
comedians from the Washington, D.C., area, this group comes to
the stage with a high-energy approach as well as topical,
intelligent material that is accessible to both techies and
non-techies alike.
Sponsored by Towson Anime.
SGA Forum:
Still can’t find a parking spot?
2–3:30 p.m., University Union Potomac Lounge
Come to the SGA forum to discuss current campus issues with
members of the SGA. We will be holding an open discussion forum
to spark new ideas for positive changes to be made on campus.
Sponsored by the Student Government Association.
Weight
Management: Fact vs. Fiction
3–4:30 p.m., University Union 307
We are bombarded daily with misinformation from the diet
industry about what healthy weight is and how to achieve and
maintain it. Come and hear about why dieting causes weight gain,
not weight loss and what is the best way to achieve and maintain
your healthy, natural weight. Event features Deborah Kauffmann,
Registered Dietician and Licensed Dietician/Nutritionist.
Talking
about Sex, Love, Individual Needs and Fantasies in Intimate
Relationships
3:30–4:45 p.m., University Union 308
The Health Center and the Counseling Center offer this workshop
for individuals who are currently involved in a romantic
relationship or who are thinking about it. We will examine
interpersonal differences (e.g., gender, cultural) in
communication and learn strategies to communicate more
effectively about sex, love, individual needs and fantasies in
intimate relationships. All students who wish to enhance the
quality of their relationship with their partner are encouraged
to attend.
Friday Night Live:
Battle of the Bands
6:30–11 p.m., University Union Paws
Wondering who will play at Tigerfest? Come out for the Battle of the Bands and
see some of our own Towson talent compete for a chance to play on the Tigerfest
stage!
Sponsored by Campus Activities Board.
Friday Night Live:
Dance Senior
Project Concert
7:30 p.m., Center for the Arts, Dance Studio Theater 1003
Nineteen seniors will be presenting 13 original works with full
production and technology to support their capstone expressions
as Bachelor of Fine
Arts professionals.
Sponsored by the Department of Dance.
Men’s
Basketball vs. Delaware
4 p.m., Towson Center
The final home contest of the 2007-08 men’s basketball season!
Make sure to come out and support your Tigers on Senior Day, and
catch your last glimpse of them in action before they head south
to make their run in the CAA Tournament.
Sponsored by Towson Athletics.
Winner’s
Recital: Maryland/D.C. National Association of Teachers
of Singing Local Auditions
3:30 p.m., Center for the Arts, Harold J. Kaplan Concert
Hall
Maryland and D.C. National Association of Teachers of Singing
(NATS) is an organization of over 150 voice teachers and voice
professionals who annually hold auditions for their students.
Winners from the local auditions go on to compete at the
regional and national levels. The winners are presented in
recital at the end of day-long adjudications. Over 27 vocal
categories ranging from high school to advanced professionals
will be presented during the concert. Admission is free.
Dance Senior Project Concert
7:30 p.m., Center for the Arts, Dance Studio Theater 1003
Nineteen seniors will be presenting 13 original works with full
production and technology to support their capstone expressions
as Bachelor of Fine Arts professionals.
Sponsored by the Department of Dance.
Women’s
Basketball vs. Georgia State
2 p.m., Towson Center
In the second-to-last home game of the season, your Tigers will
be looking to finish out their season on a positive note when
they face the Panthers of Georgia State.
Sponsored by Towson Athletics.
Men’s
Lacrosse vs. Denver
1 p.m., Johnny Unitas Stadium
Spring Break is just around the corner, but not yet! Don’t miss
your Tigers in action as they face Denver in the “U” with plenty
of men’s lacrosse action.
Sponsored by Towson Athletics.
Dance Senior
Project Concert
2 p.m., Center for the Arts, Dance Studio Theater 1003
Nineteen seniors will be presenting 13 original works with full
production and technology to support their capstone expressions
as Bachelor of Fine Arts professionals.
Sponsored by the Department of Dance.
Campus Life
University Union, Room 232
Phone: 410-704-2332
Fax: 410-704-4810
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