{ Announcements }
New Temple "Owlcard" identification cards have been issued to Temple staff through department supervisors. Old OWLcards should be used through Sept. 9; the new cards will be activated on Sept. 10.

Starting Sept. 1, the Office of Institutional Research, including the Measurement and Research Center, will be relocated to Academic Affairs and Assessments. As part of this transition, Academic Affairs will be renamed Academic Programs, Assessment and Institutional Research.

Beginning Monday, August 27, the Shuttle Bus service from Ambler to Main Campus will run from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The last bus departing for Main Campus will leave the Ambler bus shelter located near East Hall at 5:30 p.m. The Shuttle Bus service from Main Campus to Ambler Campus will operate from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The last bus departing Main Campus for Ambler will leave 12th and Polett Walk at 6:30 p.m. There will continue to be Shuttle Bus service between the Ambler Campus and the Ambler Train Station for access to the SEPTA Lansdale-Doylestown/Center City trains.

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{ Temple News }
Bike commuters pedal to top in national mileage competition
As part of the National Bike Challenge, members of the Temple community have spent their summer logging the number of miles they have biked. Temple is currently ranked 13th in the nation and has logged more miles than Drexel and Penn bikers combined.
Summer camp focuses Philadelphia students on STEM careers
To encourage students to consider careers in science, technology, engineering and math, Temple hosted 59 Philadelphia middle school students for a two-week summer science camp.
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{ Calendar }

Temple University has joined Philadelphia Home Buy Now, which provides a matching grant from the city to purchase a home in Philadelphia. The program will provide financial support up to $5,000 to staff and faculty who purchase homes near the university's Main Campus and Health Sciences Center.

Today, 8:30 a.m. Ritter Hall Annex, Kiva Auditorium.

Faculty can receive syllabus advice from consultants from the Teaching and Learning Center, ISC or the Library.

Today, noon-2 p.m. TECH Center, room 107.

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.

The session will provide information on graduate and undergraduate degree programs offered at Temple's Center City Campus.

Today, 5-6:30 p.m. Center City, 1515 Market Street.

This hour-long virtual session will review the features within the Wimba Live Classroom.

Friday, 10-11 a.m.; Tuesday, 4-5 p.m. Both sessions will meet online.

 

Both games will take place at Geasey Field.

Temple's Seasonal Law Enforcement Professional Development Program graduation will include a color guard, guest speakers and an awards ceremony recognizing Temple's outstanding park ranger graduates.

Monday, 6-8 p.m. Amlber Campus, Ambler Learning Center, auditorium.

Owls vs. Lafayette.

Tuesday, 10 a.m. Ambler Sports Complex.

Temple Fest is an outdoor festival where students can get all the information they need about student organizations, area vendors and campus departments such as Campus Recreation, University Housing and Residence Life and Campus Safety Services.

Wednesday and Thursday, 1-5 p.m. Liacouras Walk.
More events at TU Calendar 
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{ Today's Notes }

As part of a new advertising campaign, Temple is creating a tv commercial that will literally be "Temple Made." Students, faculty and alumni are invited to submit photos that illustrate the concepts of "work," "play" and "dream." Take as many or as few as you want, and whereever you want -- around campus, in your office, or at home. Submit to photos@templemade.com through Sunday. To learn more, visit the Temple Made website.

 

With just more than two weeks remaining before Temple football begins its first season in the BIG EAST, the Temple Twitter account offers highlights on the conference and Temple’s new competitor schools, including conference partners the University of Connecticut and the University of Cincinnati. Follow @TempleUniv or search #BigEastFBcountdown on Twitter for the latest.

 

View registration FAQs. View the full 2011-2012 Academic Calendar at the Registrar's website.

 

 

Faculty can submit grades via Self-Service Banner through TUportal. Grades are updated to Academic History daily at 5 a.m. (EDT) and are immediately visible to students through SSB. For more information, see Grade Submission on the University Registrar's website.

 

Temple University has teamed up with SEPTA to offer a 10 percent discount on semester-long passes to full time students. The last day to apply for the University Pass is August 21st. Passes can be picked up on August 24th from the Bursar's Office.