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Collegetown is hiring!

The Baltimore Collegetown Network, a consortium of 16 area colleges and universities, is hiring a Student Outreach Assistant.  This position will:

Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive student engagement programs to involve more students in: art and culture activities, volunteer and civ...

Trying to figure out what to do on the 4th of July?

 

 

Still deciding what to do on July 4th? There are a host of places to go and see. One of which is the Top of the World Observation Level 4th of July Celebration. Music, food, dancing and fireworks. What more could you want? For information, call 410-837-8439 or visit

BLOG-ERIFIC!

New blog entry posted about Latino Fest! Read it and wish you had danced salsa alongside strangers too!

Join the Collegetown Shuttle Mailing List!

The Collegetown Shuttle has its very own e-mail list. Click here to join and receive news, updates, and more.

What are you thinking?

That's what we want to know! Share your thoughts about things to do in Baltimore, places to eat, tips on where to shop, how to get around on our Facebook discussion boards

Still looking for something to do this summer?

Still haven't found the perfect summer job or internship? There still are things available! Check out our Job and Internship Board, under the the Internships tab. Your dream summer is only a few clicks away

Check it out! New Blog entry!

Just a heads up that we just updated our blog! Read the latest posting under the "Student Connections" heading on your lower righthand corner. And stay tuned - as the summer gets going, we here at the BCN will keep you updated with all of our Baltimore adventures. Feel free to comment or v...

Introducing the Brand New Charm City Circulator!

Welcome to Baltimore, Charm City Circulator! The city just unveiled the first bus of its Charm City Circulator line.

This line will provide free bus service to Baltimoreans looking to get around Downtown. All the buses are hybrids, creating a neat fleet of cleaner and cheaper ways to travel. The sy...

We've updated our FaceBook Fan Page

Yesterday, Mayor Dixon and the Downtown Partnership unveiled the name of the new circulator that will start this fall. 

Check out Collegetown's FaceBook Fan Page with pics and the new name!

 

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Movies in the Dell

Bring dinner, snacks and some bugspray for outdoor movies in the Wyman Park Dell. All June, all Tuesday nights, watch movies outdoors once sundown begins!

 

June 9- The Birds

June 16- Black Orpheus

June 23- Best In Show

June 30- The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

 

Movies are show at ...

Downtown 101 Event on April 18th

Whether you're a new hire, intern, recent graduate, or plain curious, then we can help you make the most out of your time in Baltimore. 

Join us on Thursday, June 18th from 5:30 to 7:30 PM for a brief presentation, cocktails, and networking hour.  You'll learn about city trends and develo...

Get around Baltimore this summer with the MTA

Now that's school's out, you've finally got some free time to explore Baltimore. But wait, the Collegetown shuttle is also on vacation. Don't worry about how to get around town -- the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is always running.

While it may sound intimidating, navigating the MTA syste...

The latest craze: Check us out on Facebook and Twitter!

Everyone knows that social media is the newest thing to hit the web since Youtube and the Baltimore Collegetown is no exception. We want to let you know that you can follow us on Twitter and become a fan of us on Facebook too!

 

To follow on Twitter, visit www.twitter.com and search...

Start Planning Your Summer Now! Here's a Look at What's Ahead!

Summer is so close you can taste it! You're down to your last few finals and class projects, and you're just itching to get out and enjoy a few good months before the grind of school and work starts up again.

Well, we want to help you fill your summer with an amazing array of fantastic times! We ar...

The Collegetown Shuttle has stopped running for the Spring 2009 semester

Attention all shuttle riders:

The Collegetown Shuttle has stopped runnng for the Spring 2009 semester.  Service will resume in late August. 

We thank you for all your survey feedback.  We will surely use the valuable input to craft next semester's schedule, which will be available o...

Get your culture on this Summer at one of these great Festivals!

Baltimore is a city full of diversity, and this summer Baltimore will host a ton of different cultural festivals to celebrate this diversity. Here's a look at some of the ethnic festivals happening this summer. More specific information will be added as we get closer to the events, but here's the ba...

Looking to get away for a Rustic Adventure this Summer?

Well here's some great places near Baltimore where you can have an all-out camping adventure. From the posh cabin-style to the truly roughing it, these campsites provide something for anyone looking to channel their inner outdoorsman.

- Deep Creek Lake State Park: In Swanton. 3 hours from Baltimore...

First Fridays at The Walters!

Its a First Fridays at The Walters! What better way to cap off another school year than with a relaxing evening of live performances, cocktails, and some great art!

 The Walters' will be hosting their First Fridays on June 5th! This month's celebration will be "Dancin' in the Streets: A Junete...

Want to get your hike on? Here's a look at some local trails!

If you love having an adventure while getting some exercise and taking in some breath-taking views, then the hiking trails around Baltimore are the perfect place for you! Check out some of the highlighted ones below!

- Gunpowder Falls State Park, Hereford Area: 20 miles of blazed woodland trails. T...

It's the MTVU Sunblock Music Festival! Trust us you don't want to miss it!

MTVU is bringing some A-list acts to Baltimore for their Sunblock Music Festival! Trust us - you don't want to miss it!

Included in the line-up are Boys Like Girls and Gym Class Heroes. Plus, see special guests The Veronicas, The Academy Is..., and Never Shout Never.

These acts are so big we hardl...

Now That it's Finally Warmed up Outside, Are You up For a Bike Ride?

Well, if you are - then Collegetown has a great new resource for you! You can now find a map of all the bike trails in the Baltimore area, including Collegetown's very own route!

To take a look at the new bike trail maps, please click on our Interactive Map link on our homepage. http://www.baltimor...

Now There's Proof! Baltimore has just been named a Best Place for New Grads!

According to an article in the Baltimore Sun, a list of great places for new grads compiled by Apartments.com and CBCampus.com, puts Baltimore as the 3rd best place for new grads!

The list rankings were determined by examining the U.S. cities with the highest concentration of young adults, taking a...

Come see 5 bands perform for only 5 bucks!

The 8X10 in downtown Baltimore is hosting their regular Tuesday night event of having 5 bands perform for a ticket price of only $5!

5 local, up and coming bands, will be performing their new sounds for you to enjoy for half the price of what you would spend on a night at the movies.

Doors open at...

It's a beautiful day outside - so take this chance to hit the happening nightspots of Power Plant Live!

Lined with pubs, clubs, and cafés to suit any taste -- whether you're pining for the bold flavors of some south-of-the-border cuisine or flashing back to the outrageous sounds and styles of the '70s and '80s -- the Power Plant Live is a must-visit hangout for most area college students. ...

Study shows Collegetown Institutions contribute over $17.2 billion to area economy!

Study Sheds Light on Higher Education as a Major Economic Force, Creator of More Than 162,000 Jobs in Region

Baltimore, Md. - February 26, 2008 - Baltimore Collegetown Network (BCN), a consortium of 16 public and private schools in the region, today announced that area colleges and universities con...

Collegetown Student Survey 2009! Tell us what you really think about Baltimore and you could win up to $75 in prizes!

The Collegetown Student Survey 2009: tell us what you think about Baltimore!

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=X2K0TFcxWaXN9Fb7OMlY7A_3d_3d

 Win great prizes (including $75 to iTunes, Target, Best Buy, ...

Collegetown Executive Director named 2008 Influential Marylander

Baltimore Collegetown Network Executive Director Kristen Campbell was named an Influential Marylander by the Daily Record in their Feb. 8 issue.

According to the Daily Record, "Many Marylanders have played significant roles in the state's impressive growth in recent years. However, some have more i...

Welcome to our New Web-site!

Collegetown has an all-new look and feel with our brand new site. Here's just a glimpse of what you can find:

INTERACTIVE GOOGLE MAP: Want to know what's happening right nearby? Now you can use our mapping feature to check out what hotspots are near your local favorites.

EXPANDED INTERNSHIP DATABA...

Want more Hot Tips?

Want more information on upcoming events, or want to know the real deal about the places you want to go in Baltimore?

 Then make sure to check out our new great web features!

 We just can't fit all the events happening in Baltimore onto our Hot Tips section. So we've put them on Facebook...