SPARK – Ignite Your Curiosity
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Osher at Towson University is launching SPARK—a new evening series that explores fun and intriguing topics. SPARK is the perfect opportunity for curious minds, empty nesters, and retirees to explore topics in a relaxed environment. SPARK runs March 22–May 5 and is divided into four courses. Each course meets once per week on TU’s campus for a total of six sessions per course.
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Examine Baltimore's fascinating past from the Industrial Age to the city we know today with Baltimore native and historian, Jack Burkert.
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Join Courtney Kalbacker, director of TU's Music for the Stage, for a behind-the-scenes look at the creation, production, and performance of a new opera.
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How realistic are true crime dramas and forensic crime scene processing? Join TU professor and former CSI investigator Dana Kollmann to gain insight into real world forensic science principles.
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Join TU professor Jennifer Scott in TU's new science complex and planetarium for hands-on-activities and to explore the far reaches of the universe.
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LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT NEWS & OPPORTUNITIES
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Meet the leaders in the 2022 Professional Leadership Program for Women
The 2022 Professional Leadership Program for Women, a cohort-based program that helps women to increase their capacity for leadership and influence, includes 37 women from every industry sector, government, and nonprofits. The program started in 2015 and has since seen 158 leaders graduate from the program.
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Upcoming Opportunities
The Dr. Nancy Grasmick Leadership Institute provides opportunities for leaders of all levels to better equip themselves with skills, competencies, tools and resources to navigate these challenges more effectively.
- Emerging Leaders Two-Day Workshop, March 10–11, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
- Trustworthy Leadership and Professional Ethics Two-Day Workshop, March 15–16, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
- Individual Contributor to Manager One-Day Seminar, March 21 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Strengthening Culture in a Remote Working Environment, March 24, 2–4 p.m., Zoom
- Future of Work Forum, March 31, 4–6 p.m.
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Looking for a free co-working or meeting space?
We're open M–F, 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
Whether you're a solopreneur working on your latest venture or need a central location to meet a client, the StarTUp at the Armory is open for your teleworking needs. We're conveniently located in the heart of downtown Towson.
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Apply for the StarTUp Accelerator
Applications due March 18
The StarTUp Accelerator is an intensive eight-week, cohort-based fellowship where ventures take residency at the StarTUp at the Armory and collaborate to accelerate their ventures. Selected fellows receive $10,000.
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College Cup Innovation Challenge
Applications due March 28
Do you know a TU student? Tell them about this campus-wide challenge that helps students from all majors to develop their ideas. Top prize: $10,000 and automatic acceptance into the StarTUp Accelerator.
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TU startup receives $150,000 grant
TU-born cybersecurity nonprofit SecurEd Inc.'s recent award of $150,000 from Gula Tech Foundation will support further innovation focused on building a cyber-ready workforce. The award brings their 2020-21 revenue to $1.5 million.
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A Professional Certification is Within Reach
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Starting a new career? Re-entering the workforce? Boosting your resume? TU Continuing and Professional Studies can help you meet your education and career goals with a full schedule of self-paced and instructor-led certification prep courses.
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Certified Medical Coding Course
March 7–June 15
Certified medical coders are in high demand, and only expected to increase.
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Professional in Human Resources Course
March 26–May 21
Advance your HR career and stand out from other applicants with an HR certification.
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Project Management Professional Course
April 18–May 25
Earn a PMP® certification to gain industry recognition and land a higher salary.
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Supporting military spouses through continuing education
Through MyCAA funding, military spouses can pursue a professional certification from TU that is portable and can move with you anywhere.
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WHAT'S DRIVING OUR ECONOMY?
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Subscribe to Eye on the Economy
Each month RESI provides analysis of the latest unemployment reports to support key organizational decision making. Have Eye on the Economy delivered to your inbox.
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Keeping up with the inflation rate
Inflation has been in the news a lot. Even more apparent, inflation has been present in price tags in stores. But what exactly is inflation? And why is it so noticeable now?
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The COV-lympics
In the best of times, the Olympics are a disputed source of economic activity, attracting tourists and international acclaim. But these are anything but the best of times.
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