2008 Woodie Awards
Towson President Robert Caret discussed good and bad news about the University today in comparison to what the University was during his first year as president in 2003, at his fall address in Stephens Hall Thursday. Caret talked about the University's physical growth, its growing prominence in the state of Maryland and the Towson 2010 plan.
Six years after Sept. 11, Towson University is holding a Day of Service to commemorate the victims of that day and other national tragedies. "It's good to remember how everyone united together after Sept. 11, and hopefully these events will help people continue in that same attitude," University Residence Government president Jason Stefaniak said.
Students hoping to hit the gym in their favorite tank top or sports bra will have to cover up if they plan on working out in Burdick Hall. Earlier this month, Campus Recreation Services began enforcing a new dress code, banning cut-off T-shirts, halter-tops and midriff-exposing tops.
Towson has introduced a text messaging alert program and is looking into adding sirens that would help alert the campus in case of an emergency. Last semester the University introduced the e2Campus system, which sends public safety announcements, school closing alerts and weather warnings, via text message.
Students looking to get more involved at Towson University took to Burdick Field Thursday afternoon to meet representatives from more than 100 campus organizations during this year's Student Involvement Fair. This year, 1,600 students attended the fair, according to Priscilla Mint, coordinator of student organizations in the office of student activities.
The offices of Greek Life and Campus Life are working to implement a social event registration policy for students in Greek organizations. A draft of the policy was introduced to students at the Greek Life Summit Aug. 26. According to the current draft, Greeks would need to submit a form to the office of student activities for any pre-planned event where 25 percent of a chapter is present.
Carly Wellham Contributing Writer The University Union's Susquehanna Terrace was full of glitter Thursday, as students worked on crafts to decorate their rooms during the "Flip Your Room" event. Students painted and glued everything from pipe cleaners to pom-poms on their picture frames and door hangers.
Popcorn, prizes, water games, and episodes of the hit television show, "Friends," were part of Campus Recreation Services' "Dive-In: 90's edition" in Burdick Pool Friday night. "The Dive-In" is part of Friday Night Live, a series of events held throughout the semester.
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