SPARK – Ignite Your Curiosity
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Osher at Towson University's SPARK evening programming is back. SPARK is for curious minds, empty nesters, and retirees who want to explore fun and intriguing topics in a relaxed environment. SPARK runs March 27–May 4 and is divided into three courses, each meeting once per week at TU for a total of six sessions per course.
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The Birth of Social Activism in America
Join history professor Robert Baer for a look at how social movements prior to the Civil War led to a dramatic rethinking of societal attitudes, with a look at movements to abolish slavery; promote women’s rights, peace and temperance; and encourage health, education and labor reform.
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Wakandans, Amazons, and Robotmen: Representation and Culture in Comics
Join comic-guru Scott West and discover how the representation of marginalized communities has evolved in comics with special emphasis on the impact of depictions within cultural contexts and the identity of creators telling their own stories.
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The Fitzgeralds and the Lost Generation
Join Baltimore historian Jack Burkert to learn about the personalities of the "lost generation.” Take an in-depth look at Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald and their writings and the impact Hemingway, Picasso, Stein and American émigrés had on the arts and culture of the Roaring Twenties.
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DISCOVER WAYS TO TAP INTO TU
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Thursday, May 11, 3–4:30 p.m.
StarTUp at the Armory
As an anchor institution, Towson University is committed to engaging with local businesses, organizations and nonprofits to spur economic development and create positive impact. There are a variety of ways to engage with TU, including conducting research with faculty, hosting on-site events, meeting employment and internship needs, and certification and training programs for employees. Join TU leaders at Tap Into TU—a chance to network and explore ways to tap into university resources.
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OPPORTUNITIES FROM THE GRASMICK INSTITUTE
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Request Erin to speak at your next event
Erin Moran, executive director of the Dr. Nancy Grasmick Leadership Institute, believes ‘we create a better society when people work in healthy environments.’ She's an engaging, sought after speaker who is passionate about developing ethical leaders and connecting with audiences to inspire their leadership success.
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Upcoming workshops & seminars
Want to develop new skills and competencies and discover tools and resources to better navigate today's leadership challenges? One of these opportunities may be the right fit. LEARN MORE & REGISTER
- Emerging Leaders Workshop
March 1–2, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
- Cultivating a Vibrant & Winning Culture Workshop
March 14, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
- Advancing Women in the Workplace Workshop
March 29–30, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
- Individual Contributor to Leader Seminar
April 11, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
- Critical Conversations Seminar
April 18, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
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EARN A PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION AT TU
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Update your resume with a professional certification from TU Continuing & Professional Studies. We offer a full schedule of instructor-led and self-paced certification prep courses making it easy to advance your career.
Instructor-led courses beginning soon: Register by the start date and take 20% off tuition.
Self-paced course discounts: Register for these courses by April 28, 2023 and take 20% off tuition.
Course Update Alert
We're updating our Certified Clinical Medical Assistant course to be a hands-on clinical program and it launches this spring. Email us to learn more.
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STARTUP AT THE ARMORY UPDATES
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‘Exactly what we need in the state:’ Maryland Gov. Wes Moore selects TU for cabinet meeting
The stop was intentional, he said, as TU has proven adept as an anchor institution in supporting workforce development through initiatives like the StarTUp and academic programming, such as the College of Health Professions—Maryland’s largest provider of undergraduate healthcare workers.
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Co-work at the StarTUp
Mon–Fri, 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Thank you to the Towson community for supporting us and using this community space for your teleworking and business meeting needs.
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WHAT'S DRIVING OUR ECONOMY?
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What do 2022’s layoffs and a dour forecast mean for Maryland’s economy in 2023?
Although companies are redefining operations across the state, RESI Chief Economist Daraius Irani notes that we are "still a really good labor market" with about two jobs available for every unemployed person and companies actively seeking workers to fill open positions.
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