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In a surprise announcement made at an awards dinner Wednesday night, Temple University Trustee Lewis Katz, CST ’63, announced a $25 million pledge—the largest single gift in university history. Katz has a long legacy of generosity to Temple that he credits for opening doors of opportunity for the Camden, N.J., native.
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The assassination of President John F. Kennedy 50 years ago today provoked undisguised grief among Americans. In this “Philadelphia Inquirer” article, Temple Professor Emeritus of History Jim Hilty and Temple Professor of History David Farber place the unforgettable events of that day into historical context.
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Filmmaker Byron Hurt sets out on a historical and culinary journey to learn more about the soul-food tradition and its relevance to black cultural identity. Through candid interviews with soul-food cooks, scholars and everyday people, this documentary puts soul food under a microscope and examines both its positive and negative consequences. |
Today, noon-2 p.m. Paley Library, lecture hall. |
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Join Jeff Boyd, executive director of the Cancer Genome Institute, for a discussion about “Cancer Genetics and the Evolution of Precision Medicine.”
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Today, noon-1 p.m. Medical Education and Research Building, room 810.
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Temple Athletics hosts the Cherry On Pep Rally. The event features a sendoff for the players, who will be taking the Broad Street subway line to overnight accommodations near Lincoln Financial Field. Free food and prizes will be available while supplies last. |
Today, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Liacouras Walk between Polett Walk and Norris Street. |
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All aboard! As the semester winds down, get dressed up, cruise to Philadelphia and celebrate with a night of music, dancing and fun. This year, the Ambler Campus Program Board's Semi-Formal Dance will be held on the Spirit of Philadelphia cruise line. |
Today, 8 -11:30 p.m. |
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The Owls face Connecticut at Lincoln Financial Field. At this final home football game of the season, the team will celebrate their Class of 2014 teammates. In addition, fans who bring canned food items with them to the Lincoln Financial Field Box Office can receive discounted game tickets, and items will be donated to Philabundance in time for the Thanksgiving holiday. Following the game, the popular Parent-Child Touchdown Toss will take place. Kids 14 and under may score a touchdown on the field! |
Saturday, 7 p.m. Lincoln Financial Field. |
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Temple women's basketball plays Michigan State in McGonigle Hall. |
Tuesday, Nov. 26, 7 p.m. McGonigle Hall. |
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Make a contribution to the second annual Family Support Toy Drive: Sponsor a child, call for a wish list or donate nonspecific toys at the drop-off location. The event is sponsored by the Intergenerational Center in the College of Health Professions and Social Work. |
Nov.1- Dec.10. 1700 N. Broad St., room 412. |
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