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UPLIFTING A REGION THROUGH COURAGEOUS LEADERSHIP

October 18, 4–6 p.m.
Columbus Center, Baltimore

Values-driven courageous decisions can have incredibly positive, meaningful and lasting impacts on our communities. Join the Dr. Nancy Grasmick Leadership Institute for a conversation and moderated Q&A with influential business leader Danny Meyer to learn about his experience, expertise and insights as an ethically-driven leader. Networking reception to follow.

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SUSAN GANZ UNIVERSITY SPEAKER SERIES

Glenn Stearns

Join TU for this inaugural speaker series featuring Glenn Stearns '87. From underdog to star of Discovery Channel’s Undercover Billionaire, Stearns’s story is about adversity, attitude and action. Stearns opens up to share his life—from humble beginnings to achieving his wildest dreams—to inspire others and to leave a legacy built on kindness.

October 3, 7–8 p.m.
StarTUp at the Armory

The speaker series is made possible by the generosity of Susan J. Ganz, chair of the Towson University Board of Visitors, and is hosted by StarTUp and Entrepreneurship at Towson University.

UPDATES FROM THE STARTUP

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StarTUp one of North America’s top economic development initiatives

The University Economic Development Association (UEDA) named the StarTUp one of four Engaged University finalists in its 2022 Awards of Excellence. The award recognizes universities for engaging multiple community partners to leverage and connect efforts in talent development, innovation and community development.

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Armory

New coworking hours

The StarTUp at the Armory is TU’s front door for start-ups, small businesses, and the region’s largest corporations. To better serve business needs, coworking hours have been changed to Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

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WHAT'S DRIVING OUR ECONOMY?

Eye on the Economy

Register for the 2022 Economic Outlook Forum

November 15, 8:15–10:30 a.m.

Join RESI Chief Economist Dr. Daraius Irani and community and business leaders for networking and to hear RESI's economic forecast for our state with a focus on the various regional, national and international events and trends impacting Maryland’s economy.

MD unemployment rate lowest since start of pandemic.

Maryland gained a total of 5,500 jobs while the unemployment rate jumped to 4.3 percent in August. Nationally, Maryland fell to 44th in unemployment rate, but was stronger in terms of percentage job growth, experiencing a growth rate that ranked 21st.

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ADVANCE YOUR CAREER

Want to boost 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.

A focus on HR certifications

Save 20%: human resources certification prep course
October 8–December 17

TU's human resources certification prep course teaches the technical and operational aspects of HR management to prepare individuals to take HRCI and SHRM certification exams to move into more senior HR positions. LEARN MORE

Ashleigh Camenga

Student success story: Ashleigh Camenga, PHR, SHRM-CP

Ashleigh, senior recruiter at SC&H Group, passed both the PHR and SHRM-CP exams—on the first try—within one week of one another after completing the Professional in Human Resources Prep Course.

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Program for Women

Job searching? Check out this webinar.

The pandemic changed much about how we live and work, including how we search for jobs. In this webinar, the TU Career Center shares what has (and hasn’t) changed about job searching and how to stand out in your job search.

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FROM THE NEWSROOM

COE Robotics program

TU-COE Robotics Program: Engaging Grades 3-7 Students

College of Education's robotics program works to broaden participation in robotics education and to promote equity and excellence in computing and STEM.

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Comparing Maryland’s new congressional districts maps

This year, the MD General Assembly approved new state legislative districts. TU's Center for GIS developed maps that compares the old with the new districts.

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TU President Schatzel

TU President Schatzel named to 'Most Admired CEO' list

The Daily Record again honors Towson University President Kim Schatzel for leadership.

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COFAC Gallery

Fall in love with arts, culture at these TU events

Discover diverse artistic mediums including theater, music, dance, ceramics and cultural arts this term.

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Nancy Grasmick

Nancy Grasmick honored for lifetime achievements in leadership

Grasmick among five women recognized at the Center Club's 2022 Women in Business Trailblazer Awards.

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