ATTEND THE TU VENDOR FAIR
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Tuesday, April 29, 1–3:30 p.m., University Union
Supporting locally-owned businesses benefits our local economy. It not only promotes economic growth and efficiency, it helps Towson University fulfill its public-facing mission and advances strategies that promote and support local purchasing. Join us to explore products and services from a wide array of businesses and diversify your procurement activities.
Stop by to check out the 50 vendors in the following categories:
- Business Operations
- Construction & Maintenance Services
- Healthcare Supplies & Wellness
- Marketing
- Novelty Goods & Branded Apparel
- Supplies & Equipment
- Technology, IT Services & Supplies
VIEW VENDORS & REGISTER
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Individual Contributor to Leader Workshop
June 10–11, 9 a.m.–12 p.m., $50 fee
Too often, individuals are promoted to supervisory, or management roles based on technical experience without an investment in developing their management skills. New managers discover skills to enhance communication, provide feedback, delegate tasks and prioritize responsibilities on a larger scale.
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Grow your leadership pipeline
Most consider leadership development important, but not urgent. However, when the need becomes urgent, it’s too late. Whether your organization has outgrown your organization’s leadership pipeline or you want to re-energize your teams, the Dr. Nancy Grasmick Leadership Institute has a solution to match your unique needs.
SET UP A NO-COST ADVISORY SESSION
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Meal Mode wins 2025 College Cup
Congrats to Tamsir Toure ‘26 and Ahmed Satti ‘24, the duo behind Meal Mode, for nailing their pitch and taking home the $10,000 grand prize to support the further growth of their venture.
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ATHENAPowerLink® Baltimore Women in Business Speaker Series
Wednesday, May 14, 8:30–10:30 a.m.
StarTUp at the Armory
Supported by PNC, the Women in Trades Panel features three women who’ve pushed through barriers in male-prevalent industries to run their own trades businesses. Enjoy breakfast and networking with business leaders.
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Explore lifelong learning
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The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute’s Summer Lecture Series kicks off May 28 and is open to members and non-members. The series includes six in-person lectures, taking place at Towson University, and six online lectures, livestreamed from the Osher at Dartmouth College Summer Lecture Series. In-person topics include:
- The Baltimore Arts Community, Creative and Critical Discussions: BMore Art
Presented by Cara Ober
- The Sage of Baltimore: H.L. Mencken
Presented by Jack Burkert
- Historic Baltimore City Public Schools—An Architectural Perspective
Presented by Meg Fairfax Fielding
- Buffalo Soldiers...the Few and the Courageous
Presented by Deborah Scott
- The Shifting Terrain of Immigration at the National, State, and Local Level
Presented by Beth Clifford
- Gloria Richardson and the Civil Rights Movement in Cambridge, Maryland
Presented by Peter Levy
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Earn a professional certification
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TU Continuing and Professional Studies supports working professionals to enhance expertise and advance careers through instructor-led and self-paced certification prep courses. Enroll in the following courses by the upcoming published deadline and receive 20% off tuition.
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WHAT'S DRIVING OUR ECONOMY?
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Unemployment rate steady despite job losses
Maryland lost 1,200 jobs, a result of a gain of 2,300 private jobs being more than offset by a decrease of 3,500 government jobs. Our state’s economic future faces significant uncertainly with the threat and implementation of major tariffs and the mass layoffs in the federal government.
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The economic weight of youth travel sports
Over $9 billion has been spent in the youth sports industry since 2017. The industry’s economic future depends on families’ ability to balance the benefits against the physical and financial demands.
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