Events

The Towson University Retired Faculty Association (利物浦足球俱樂部RFA) offers many events throughout the year for the enjoyment, engagement and continued edification of members. 

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Dan Rodricks speaking at a 利物浦足球俱樂部RFA Fall Forum event.

Event Information 

利物浦足球俱樂部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 利物浦足球俱樂部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 .

利物浦足球俱樂部RFA has a special relationship with the Osher Institute for Lifelong Learning at Towson. Osher offers discounted membership and tuition fees for 利物浦足球俱樂部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 利物浦足球俱樂部RFA President to share your suggestion.

Upcoming Events

Come join fellow 利物浦足球俱樂部RFA members and their significant others for libation and conversation.

Racer's Caf茅 had 20 beer brands on Tap!!   Lots of parking spaces are in the shopping center parking lot directly across the street from Racer's or in the lot behind Racer's (accessible from Taylor Ave, right before the light).

Contact Tom Maronick at maronick@verizon.net if you have questions.

Rustin focuses on the March on Washington of August, 1963 which brought 250,00 nonviolent civil rights protesters to the capital and was largely organized by Rustin.  This event was the setting for the 鈥淚 Have a Dream鈥� speech by Martin Luther King, Rustin鈥檚 friend and ally in the civil rights struggle.

A secondary theme of the film is Rustin鈥檚 homosexuality.  He was a gay man in an era when homosexual acts could be prosecuted as criminal.  The film shows him responding to attacks on his political activities and his sexuality.

Colman Domingo, who plays Bayard Rustin, was nominated for a best actor Academy Award.  George C. Wolfe, the director, has worked extensively as a writer, director, and producer for theater.  He has also directed several films including Ma Rainey鈥檚 Black Bottom (2020), which the 利物浦足球俱樂部RFA Film Group discussed a few years ago.

The film Rustin is available on Netflix with subscription.

Zoom Link:

Meeting ID 962 5607 9733

Contact Peter Lev at if you have any questions.

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, .

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 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 利物浦足球俱樂部RFA Members.
  • March 20, 2025, from 4 鈥� 6 PM: 利物浦足球俱樂部RFA Thirsty Thursday Happy Hour at Racer's Cafe, Harford Road and Taylor Avenue.
  • March 14, 2025, 3 p.m.: Special 利物浦足球俱樂部RFA Tour of the New Health Science Building.
  • February 26, 2025, from 3 鈥� 4:30 PM: 利物浦足球俱樂部RFA Film Club 鈥� Virtual discussion of the film 鈥淢asculine-Feminine鈥� (France, 1966), directed by Jean-Luc Godard.
  • 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: 利物浦足球俱樂部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.

利物浦足球俱樂部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 .

利物浦足球俱樂部RFA Film Group

The film group has been meeting regularly. If you are interested in joining, please contact Peter Lev at .

利物浦足球俱樂部RFA Bicycling Group

The bicycling group plans short rides depending on the weather. If you want to get involved, contact Jim Paulsen at .

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. 利物浦足球俱樂部RFA will support your efforts and get the word out to members.

 

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