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During Vice President for Computer Services and Chief Information Officer Tim O'Rourke's thirty plus years at Temple, he led the creation and design of the TECH Center, expanded wireless access across the university, and much more. Barbara Dolhansky, associate VP of computer services, will serve as interim VP for computer services and CIO effective today. A national search for a permanent VP/CIO is set for the 2015-2016 academic year.

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An impressive contingent of Temple fans traveled to New York to cheer on their team in Madison Square Garden.

An inspiring postseason run came to a heartbreaking end for Temple men's basketball in the NIT Semifinals, as the Owls (26-11) lost 60-57 to the University of Miami (25-12) at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night.
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This series provides students with opportunities to hear some of the top professionals in the risk management, insurance and actuarial science fields discuss workplace experiences, industry trends and career opportunities. At this installment, Mike Joachim, senior vice president of claim field management at Travelers Insurance, presents. 

Today, 12-12:50 p.m., Alter Hall, Auditorium, A031.

Jaya Ramji-Nogales, professor of law and co-director of the Institute for International Law and Public Policy at Temple, will present insights from her groundbreaking research into disparities in asylum adjudication. 

Today, 12-1 p.m., Klein Hall, Duane Morris LLP Moot Court Room.

Network with professionals in the communication and media industries in the first of several career fairs hosted by schools, colleges and departments. Students who participated in a pre-fair event are welcome to attend at 11:30 a.m. The fair is open to all students and alumni starting at 12:30 p.m. Everyone who wishes to attend must preregister and upload a resume to the OwlNetwork. 

Today, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Mitten Hall, Great Court.

This session, the first of Temple's Financial Literacy Month events, will be led by Michael Clancy, a certified financial planner who provides one-on-one student loan counseling and assists medical students and their families with financial planning.

Today, 12-1 p.m., Alter Hall, Room 34.

Blackstone LaunchPad is an innovative program that supports entrepreneurship as a viable career path for college students. In this session, participants will learn how to create an effective social media presence for their venture.

Today, 1-2 p.m., Howard Gittis Student Center, Lower Level, Blackstone LaunchPad.

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, best-selling author and autism activist Ron Suskind will share his latest research and the story of raising his autistic son. A panel discussion featuring leading local autism researchers and advocates will follow. This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required.

Today, 5:30-7:30 p.m., McGonigle Hall Arena.

In this forum presented by the Temple University Department of Community and Regional Planning and the Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations, candidates for mayor will answer questions and share ideas on how Philadelphia can nurture growth and development in a way that attacks inequality, improves the conditions of neighborhoods and provides opportunities for all residents to benefit from a stronger city.

Today, 6-7:30 p.m., Science Education and Research Center, Auditorium, 110A and 110B.

The women's basketball team takes on West Virginia University tonight in the semifinal round of the Women's National Invitation Tournament. Visit OwlSports for live stats.

Today, 7 p.m., Morgantown, West Virginia.
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Various colleges and departments will be hosting industry-specific career fairs. The Career Center and its campus partners are also offering workshops and mock interviews. Register for all events here. For more information, contact 215-204-7981 or careercenter@temple.edu.

 

Career Fairs

  • Criminal Justice Career Fair. This event features a lunch and panel presentation (for criminal justice majors only); a federal job search presentation, open to all; and a career fair, with an array of organizations, open to students of all majors. Tuesday, April 7, 12:30-4 p.m., Howard Gittis Student Center, Room 200. 11:30 p.m., lunch and panel presentation; 12:30 p.m., federal job search presentation; 1 p.m., career fair.
  • College of Education: The Educators Fair. Early entrance to the fair, from 2 to 3 p.m., is only open to those who preregister by 5 p.m. Friday, April 3. The general career fair is open to all Temple students and alumni. A resume is required. Wednesday, April 8, 3-6 p.m., Mitten Hall, Great Court. 2-3 p.m., career fair for pre-registered students and alumni only; 3-6 p.m., open to all.

Workshops

  • Interviewing workshop. Ace your interview by leaving a positive and lasting first impression. Wednesday, April 8, 4-5 p.m., Ritter Hall Annex, Kiva Auditorium. 
  • Mock-interview session. Mock interviews help students practice their interview skills in a real-life setting. To apply for a mock interview, log in to the OwlNetwork in TUportal. Friday, April 10, Career Center, various time slots.
More events at TU Calendar 
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