Fall event line up, save the dates

TU's Division of Strategic Partnerships and Applied Research works to connect our campus to our communities. Join us this fall at these upcoming events and read on to learn more about lifelong learning, leadership development, and continuing education opportunities.

StarTUp Accelerator Showcase

September 28, 5:30–8 p.m.
Join the eight fellows of the 2022 StarTUp Accelerator for a high-energy, live event featuring product pitches and networking with business and community leaders.

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Uplifting a Region through Courageous Leadership—A Conversation with Danny Meyer

October 18, 4–6 p.m.
Join the Dr. Nancy Grasmick Leadership Institute for a moderated Q&A with influential business leader Danny Meyer to learn about his experience, expertise and insights as an ethically-driven leader.

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Economic Outlook Forum

November 15, 8:15–10:30 a.m.
Chief Economist Dr. Daraius Irani will provide the annual economic outlook forecast for our state with a focus on the various regional, national and international events and trends impacting Maryland’s economy.

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EXPAND YOUR LEADERSHIP SKILLS

The Dr. Nancy Grasmick Leadership Institute provides comprehensive leadership development opportunities for individuals and organizations to develop leaders, grow organizations, and positively impact the region through outcomes-producing leadership.

Apply for these signature programs

Next Level Leaders: Applications are open for this nine-month, results-driven and transformational project-based leadership development experience. Participants leave the program equipped and empowered with tools to become more influential leaders. Have questions about Next Level Leaders? Watch this info session with program facilitator Adam Bradley.

REQUEST INFO & APPLY BY AUGUST 15

Professional Leadership Program for Women: This program is a trusted resource, used by many of Greater Baltimore’s leading organizations to develop rising female leaders. The program attracts women from across sectors serving in a wide array of capacities within their organizations.

REQUEST INFO & APPLY BY NOVEMBER 11

Cultivating a Vibrant and Winning Culture Workshop, supported by St. John Properties

September 13, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

In great work cultures, human potential is unleashed and people are inspired to go above and beyond in service of an organizations’ goals. Participants will learn how to attract best in class talent, tactics to create a vibrant and winning culture, and best practices to grow and retain a diverse and highly-talented workforce.

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EARN A PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION AT TU

Whether you're starting a new career or boosting your resume, TU Continuing and Professional Studies can help you meet your goals with a full schedule of live, instructor-led courses along with self-paced learning options.

Save 20% on these instructor-led courses

Professional in Human Resources (PHR)® Dual Certification course
Starts August 3. Register by start date to receive discount.
Certified Professional Medical Coding Course
Starts September 12. Register by start date to receive discount.

Take 20% discount off these self-paced courses

We're offering significant discounts on select self-paced IT, health and medical, and business management courses. Don't put your goals on hold, register by August 26, 2022 to take advantage of the discounts.

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ARE YOU A LIFELONG LEARNER?

Osher Summer Lecture Series continues through August 31

There's still time to join Osher at Towson University for their Summer Lecture Series. In-person lectures take place at Edenwald Senior Living and are livestreamed for anyone who wants to view from home. Each lecture is roughly 90 minutes and includes Q&A. Registration is $45 per person for the entire series and membership isn't required.

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Preview Osher's fall semester on August 8

Osher's fall semester runs September 12–November 11 and includes a mix of online and in-person programming—all delivered by known subject matter experts. On August 8, visit the Osher website for a preview of classes and learn about the upcoming courses directly from the instructors.

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WHAT'S DRIVING OUR ECONOMY?

Job gains. Unemployment steady.

Maryland gained 1,500 jobs in June and the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.0 percent. These employment numbers place the state firmly in the bottom half of all U.S. states for June, ranking 37 in percentage job growth and 38 in unemployment rate. Maryland fairs better when compared just to the Mid-Atlantic region.

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Towson Apple Store votes to unionize. What exactly are unions?

In June, the Apple Store in Towson Town Center made national headlines when it became the first Apple Store in the nation to vote to unionize. The vote continues a recent trend of pro-labor activity. But what exactly are unions? And why are we seeing an increase in union activity now?

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FROM THE NEWSROOM

TU faculty blend art, engineering in large-scale, data-fed sculptures

Jenn Figg, Matthew McCormack push the limits of art and science in works commissioned by the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, University of Rhode Island

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