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The article presents information on various events related to the computer industry. It is reported that the NECC 83 Call for Participation, hosted by Towson State University, the 1983 National Educational Computing Conference, a cooperative effort of 19 organizations, is to be held in Baltimore, Maryland, June 6-8. General chairman is Doris K. Lidtke of Towson State. Building on the success of the four previous conferences, sessions and related activities are planned to benefit both experienced and new computer users, stressing the practical nature of such computer use. Moreover, the International Program Committee for the 9th World Computer Congress, IFIP 83, has released its first set of names of invited speakers and panelists who have accepted invitations to address the meeting. The chairman of the International Program Committee is D.C. Tsichritzis of the University of Toronto; the U.S. representative is Herbert Schorr of IBM who is also responsible for the part of the problem covering computer hardware and architecture.

Presents a case study of how three professors at Towson State University in Towson, Maryland, used computer technology to develop a Web-based project that allowed students to collaborate across disciplines. Risks and rewards of the use of computer technology to facilitate interdisciplinary collaborations in higher education; Use of online discussion groups, multimedia, and hypertext.

This article provides information about the presentation of various Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) awards featured at the conference "CSC" 1993. Butler W. Lampson, a pioneer of personal computing and corporate consulting engineer with Digital Equipment Corp. was presented with the 1992 A.M. Turing Award, the computer profession's most prestigious technical award. ACM's Distinguished Service Award was presented to Joyce Currie Little, professor and chairman for the Department of Computer and Information Sciences, Towson State University. Her service to the broad computing community spans some 20 years and includes significant contributions to curriculum development certification standards, vocational education and professional ethics. Three individuals were awarded for their outstanding contribution to ACM Award. James Adams, ACM director of membership, received the award for his outstanding contributions over many years in inspiring and supporting ACM's volunteers, in serving as ACM's collective conscience and memory, and in uniting the volunteers and the professional staff into a single team, working to fulfill ACM's potential.

Describes the university orientation program of the Towson State University in Towson, Maryland. Orientation through an investigation of a murder mystery staged by university officials; Participative technique used in acquainting students with functions and services available on campus; Encouragement of team-building efforts in the process.

Describes the education and experience offered by Towson State University, Salisbury State University, and WBFF television station to aspiring photojournalists in Baltimore, Maryland. Information on Erik Cloyd, a Towson State graduate and a photojournalist at WBFF; Description of the education system at both Towson State and Livingston; Reason behind the success of WBFF in videography.

The article discusses the highlights of the three-day American Single Reed Workshop which was held at Towson State University in Baltimore, Maryland on January 18 to 21, 1979. The opening presentation was done by the Baltimore Symphony clarinet musicians and music faculty members of Towson State University. Clarinet choirs constituted the second part of the workshop program on the second day, with "Kroyer Variations," by Donald Young being performed by the Towsons State University clarinet choir opening this part.

The article discusses the highlights of the Third American Single Reed Workshop that was held at Towson State University on January 19-22, 1978. One hundred and twenty registered guests attended the workshop. James Houlik started the afternoon with his master class on saxophone, talking about his experience of visiting the Adolphe Sax collection of saxophones.

The article discusses the highlights of Towson State University's Second American Single Reed Workshop held on January 21-23, 1977. Lectures, concerts and rehearsals were conducted by Eugene Rousseau of Indiana University, Alberto Asercion, solo clarinetist of the U.S. Naval Academy Band, and New York recording artist Lee Konitz, among others. The workshop was directed by Towson State University faculty members Joseph Bricusco, Edward Hayes and Edward Palanker.

Features the Gotcha Program by the Towson State University Police Department in Maryland. Polices' campus search for security or safety violations; Gotcha cards; Testing of university community's security awareness by attempting to get faculty and students to give them access to restricted or secure areas; Decrease of crime in campus.

This article presents a list of professors of speech communication who were appointed at various universities in the U.S. as of January 1989, including David Steinberg at Towson State University in Maryland.

Reports that the Maryland Economic Development Corp. has sold $18 million of student housing revenue bonds on behalf of Towson State University. Market criticisms faced by the deal; Structure of the bonds.

Highlights the convenience store development at college campuses in the United States. Amount of money generated by the Bowling Green State University in Ohio from its two outlets of stores; Big food item sellers at the stores in Towson University in Maryland; List of findings from a FoodService Directory survey.

Reports that Towson University in Maryland has tightened its control of kosher foods in order to comply with strict rules and correctly feed Jewish student feeding on campus. Security of the school kosher kitchen; Concerns of the school which caused the control of kosher food; Prominence of the food on other students in the school.

Reports on the increase in weekly sales of Newell Den at Towson University in Maryland since it reopened in March 2000. Cost of the renovation of the foodcourt; Features of the foodcourt; Hours of operation of the foodcourt.

Reports on the launching of the Doctor of Audiology program by Towson University in Maryland. Length of completion of the course; Approval from the Maryland Higher Education Commission; Optional feature of the program; Strengths of the program.

Reports that cartoonists Kevin Kallaugher, Jerry Robinson and Joe Szabo have spoken at Towson State University in Baltimore, Maryland.