Events
The Towson University Retired Faculty Association (91短视频RFA) offers many events throughout the year for the enjoyment, engagement and continued edification of members.
Event Information
91短视频RFA events are wide ranging and include such things as: timely talks on current affairs, social get-togethers, informative talks by invited speakers and by members on their areas of expertise, virtual and live tours of both on-campus and off-campus facilities, conversations with university administrators and project directors, film discussions, non-fiction book group discussions, bicycle rides and many other types of events.
Events are open to all members and typically are held all year long. Upcoming events are posted below. Event announcements and details are also sent to members via email. Frequently, members are invited to bring guests.
Both 91短视频RFA members and non-members interested in attending additional events on campus are encouraged to explore Calendars & Events, Department of Music鈥檚 Events Calendar, College of Liberal Arts Events and .
91短视频RFA has a special relationship with the Osher Institute for Lifelong Learning at Towson. Osher offers discounted membership and tuition fees for 91短视频RFA members giving discounted access to classes, lectures, trips and special events.
Members are encouraged to make suggestions for events or to create interest groups. Have an idea for an event? Email the 91短视频RFA President James Roberts to share your suggestion.
Upcoming Events
Thursday, May 8, 2025, from 2 鈥� 3:30 PM: Non鈥恌iction Book Group Virtual Discussion 鈥� 鈥淭he Worlds I See: Curiosity, Exploration, and Discovery at the Dawn of AI鈥� by Dr. Fei-Fei Li, AI innovator, called "The Godmother of AI."
Dr. Li weaves together her personal narrative and the history and development of AI.
Throughout her career, Li has advocated for "human-centered鈥� AI: creating technology inspired by human intelligence and biology, using AI to enhance human capabilities rather than replace them, and always considering the potential impact on humans when developing new technology.
"One of the main themes of Li鈥檚 book is how we might maximize the benefits of AI while minimizing its potential harms. Li argues that a subject that was once the insular domain of expert scientists should now concern everyone.鈥� (Financial Times)
"Dr. Li recalls her Stanford University lab鈥檚 race against Google to create software capable of describing images and, during her tenure as chief scientist of AI at Google Cloud while on sabbatical from Stanford, navigating the controversy that roiled the company after it accepted a Department of Defense contract for developing AI鈭抪owered facial recognition technology. Her insider perspective sheds light on how Silicon Valley is handling the ethical questions posed by AI.鈥� (Publishers Weekly)
Join us for a discussion via zoom of AI as seen through this important memoir.
ZOOM LINK:
If you have any questions or problems, contact book group coordinator Jo-Ann Pilardi, jpilardi AT_TOWSON.
Additional Events Being Planned
- Thirsty Thursdays
- Discussion on topics of interest to members
- Bicycle rides
- Film group discussions
- Non-fiction book group discussions
Recent Past Events
- April 23, 2025, from 3 鈥� 4:30 PM: 91短视频RFA Film Club 鈥� Virtual discussion of the film 鈥淩ustin鈥� (USA, 2023), directed by George C. Wolfe.
- April 17, 2025, from 4 鈥� 6 PM: 91短视频RFA Thirsty Thursday Happy Hour at Racer's Cafe, Harford Road and Taylor Avenue.
- April 10, 2025, from 2 鈥� 3:30 PM: Non鈥恌iction Book Group Virtual Discussion 鈥� 鈥淚 Heard There Was A Secret Chord: Music as Medicine鈥� by Daniel Levitin. (Pub. 2024)
- March 26, 7 p.m.: An Abundance of Resources, Ours to Explore! A ZOOM Presentation for 91短视频RFA Members.
- March 14, 2025, 3 p.m.: Special 91短视频RFA Tour of the New Health Science Building.
- November 2, 2024, from 12 noon 鈥� 4 PM: Computer Workshop for Medicare Part D Prescription Plans at the Liberal Arts Building in Room 2329 on the Towson University Campus.
- October 10, 2024, from 2 鈥� 4 PM: 91短视频RFA Fall Forum: Making the Transition to Medicare Part D Prescription Plans for Maryland State Retirees, at the Towson University South Pavilion.
Groups
As the listing below shows, there are several active special interest groups.
91短视频RFA Non-Fiction Reading Group
This group meets regularly each month. If you are interested in participating please contact the group facilitator, Jo-Ann Pilardi at jpilardi AT_TOWSON.
91短视频RFA Film Group
The film group has been meeting regularly. If you are interested in joining, please contact Peter Lev at plev AT_TOWSON.
91短视频RFA Bicycling Group
The bicycling group plans short rides depending on the weather. If you want to get involved, contact Jim Paulsen at jpaulsen AT_TOWSON.
There are plenty of opportunities to take the lead and initiate a new group. Local theater, hikes, crafts, genealogy, etc., await a member with an interest to take the lead. 91短视频RFA will support your efforts and get the word out to members.