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Theobald welcomed at campus meetings
Before being approved by the Board of Trustees as Temple's 10th president Tuesday, Neil Theobald met over two days with staff, students and faculty in town-hall style public sessions that gave members of the community an opportunity to ask questions and hear his perspective on Temple’s strengths and challenges. Stepping in front of the lectern, Theobald described his excitement about joining the university and outlined the experiences that have prepared him to take on the role as Temple president.
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It’s Electric! Car charging stations come to Temple
During a celebration Wednesday in front of Johnson and Hardwick Halls, Temple and PhillyCarShare unveiled two new Chevy Volt hybrid electric cars and charging stations available for use by members of the Temple community. The program is part of Temple's initiative to reduce energy consumption by 25 percent in two years.
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Football training camp begins as team prepares for BIG EAST return
Football training camp began this week, and the Temple Owls are getting ready for their upcoming return to the BIG EAST. The Owls kick off the season on Friday, Aug. 31 with a Mayor's Cup matchup against Villanova at 7 p.m. at Lincoln Financial Field. The team's first BIG EAST contest is on Saturday, Oct. 6 at home against South Florida. Tickets for the upcoming season are on sale now at owlstix.com.
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Fourteen Temple undergraduates awarded prestigious national study abroad scholarship
Fourteen Temple undergraduates have been awarded the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, which provides financial assistance on a competitive basis to students studying abroad. |
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The GCDL is a 4-course, 12-credit graduate certificate program that provides an opportunity for faculty, teachers, administrators, diversity trainers, human relations professionals and community leaders to acquire advanced skills, knowledge and strategies to implement diversity-oriented pedagogy, programs, practices and policies. Temple employees receiving tuition benefits can participate in this program free-of-charge. |
Today, 1-2 p.m. Conwell Hall, suite 303. |
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Features fresh, locally grown produce and baked goods. Bring your own bags. |
Today, 2-6 p.m. Outside of Ritter Hall, at Cecil B. Moore Ave. and Parks Walk. |
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Philly Roller Girls is a skater-owned and operated roller derby league and a member of the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association. Over the past several years, they have developed a league of strong, skilled and ferocious athletes on eight wheels. |
Saturday, 6 p.m. Liacouras Center. |
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The Sunday Evening Summer Concert Series comes to a close at Temple University Ambler for 2012 on a high note with Zydeco-A-Go-Go. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy a relaxed evening of entertainment. |
Sunday, 6-7:30 p.m. Amlber Campus, Ambler Learning Center, front lawn. |
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At the Summer Open House, meet with Temple University admissions staff, Ambler faculty, administrators and students; learn about admission criteria, financial aid, academic advising, day and evening undergraduate degree programs, and more; talk with a variety of department representatives during our information fair, including representatives from various majors; take a campus tour. Refreshments will be available. |
Tuesday, 10 a.m. Ambler Campus, Ambler Learning Center. |
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Visitors will receive valuable information about graduate degrees in the following programs: Business Administration (Professional MBA and MS programs); Community and Regional Planning (MS); Education (MSEd); Educational Administration (MEd); Landscape Architecture (MLArch); Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance/ Regulatory Affairs (MS); Pharmaceutics (non-thesis MS), and Social Work (MSW). Information sessions, program advising, and information about non-credit programs for career enhancement will also be part of the event. |
Tuesday, 5:30-7 p.m. Fort Washington Campus. |
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Beginning Monday, Aug. 13, Montgomery Avenue, between 11th and Warnock streets, and Warnock Street, between Montgomery Avenue and Berks Street, will be closed to through traffic due to utility work. The work is expected to take four days. Employees and visitors may access the Facilities lot from 10th Street, near Montgomery Avenue.
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