Parking rules change Residents and commuters can no longer park in any free space they find. Lots and garages across campus have been designated for commuters or residents only. Parking and transportation services created these policies in hopes of decreasing congestion during peak parking hours, which are from 9 a.
Administration and faculty members encouraged freshman to get involved during their college career at the New Student Convocation Friday afternoon in the Towson Center. The event served as a welcome and an introduction to Towson University for the class of 2011 and their parents.
Ten years after graduating from Towson State, Patrick Daniel returned to Towson University in June to serve as the director of student activities. "It's always good to try and go home, and coming back to Towson was appealing because I graduated from here.
The Towson University Police Department is turning to technology to train police officers and TUPD personnel. Using the Digital Media Classroom in Cook Library and Blackboard, officers and TUPD staff members can view training sessions at their own pace online.
About 67 rooms in the Center for the Arts have been closed for the entire semester due to flooding from a pipe burst July 4. Harry Hughes, director of the physical plant, said 28 rooms are closed on the third floor, 29 on the second floor and 10 on the first floor.
This Wednesday, Towson will hold it's annual fall sports pep rally from 7-9:15 p.m. on Burdick Field in preparation for the Tiger's home opener against the Blue Devils of Central Connecticut. The Tigers will face the Blue Devils Thursday, 7 p.m. at Johnny Unitas Stadium.