To the Temple community, 

As we have shared before, it is common for political campaigns to hold large-scale events on college campuses. During a presidential election cycle, this becomes an even more common practice. 

As a public university, Temple has a policy of making appropriate spaces available for rent to third-party organizations for these events regardless of their political party or stance.

To that point, the presidential campaign of current Vice President Kamala Harris will hold an event at the Liacouras Center this Tuesday, August 6. The Liacouras Center is managed and operated by a third-party firm for the university, and Temple is not covering any costs associated with this event.

Temple is committed to protecting the First Amendment including freedom of speech and assembly. This means that Temple fosters an environment open to a diversity of thought, opinion and peaceful expression.

The presence of any speaker on campus is not an endorsement from Temple University, just as the views expressed by any speaker do not necessarily reflect those of the university’s administration, faculty, staff, or students. Temple will continue to be a space for open dialogue and the exchange of ideas integral to the election process.

Sincerely, 

Richard M. Englert
President

Ken Kaiser
Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer