Conferences & Retreats

Women in Leadership Conference

The Women in Leadership (WIL) Conference, presented by the Center for Student Diversity and Student Activities seeks to empower and increase the leadership capacity of female-idenitfying students and prepares them to succeed in their personal and professional goals.  

Black Student Leadership Conference

The Black Student Leadership Conference focuses on acknowledging challenges, building resiliency, and empowering current and aspiring student leaders of color to use their talents and abilities to serve their communities.

More information on the conference

TEDxTowsonU

Every year Towson University holds its very own version of TED talks aptly titled “TEDxTowsonU.” This is an opportunity for students, faculty, staff of the university, as well as Towson community members to hear engaging ideas.  Click here for more information on TEDxTowsonU.

The Retreat for Social Justice 

The Retreat for Social Justice is an annual retreat that gives students who participate an opportunity to explore their cultural identities and interact with people from diverse backgrounds. The weekend is full of fun, interactive and enlightening activities that help participants:

  • Explore and understand their identities and how those identities influence their attitudes, beliefs and behaviors.
  • Create dialogue and conversations with their peers from different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences.
  • Learn ways they can interrupt prejudice and advocate for social equity and justice.
  • Develop ways to create an inclusive and welcoming environment on campus and in their communities.

Approximately 50 students are chosen to go each year, so students who wish to participate must submit an application. There is no cost to the students who are chosen to participate but space is limited. For more information, contact .