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A front-page story in The New York Times “Science Times” section featured the research of Gil Yosipovitch, chair of dermatology in the School of Medicine at Temple and director of the Temple Center for Itch. Yostopkovich attempts to answer the scientific question: “Why does it feel so good to scratch an itch?”

“This is just the beginning of a big era,” he said. “In the next five years I predict there will be drugs targeted specifically for itch. We’re in the middle of the tip of an iceberg.”

 
Whether gearing up for a game, heading to the office or hanging out with friends, Owls everywhere start their weekends by showing Temple pride. Every friday, students, alumni, faculty and staff sport their best cherry and white attire for Cherry On Fridays. Use the hashtag #CherryOn on social media to show your pride today!
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Health professionals from Independence Blue Cross will conduct health screenings for faculty and staff to check height, weight, blood pressure, cholesterol and blood-sugar levels. The screenings are free for full-time employees and faculty members covered by the university’s health plan.

Today, 12 p.m.- 4 p.m., Health Sciences Center. 

This seminar is designed to enhance leadership skills by taking an in-depth look at Kouzes and Posner’s "Five Exemplary Practices of Leadership" from their book, The Leadership Challenge. Sessions run each semester and are worth 25 Diamond Leader points upon completion. 

Today, 12:45 p.m., Bright Hall, room 106. 

Join the School of Media and Communication's Center for Media and Information Literacy for a free screening of Eyes Wide Open: This is Media, a documentary about the influence and impact of media on our lives. 

Today, 6 p.m., Kiva Auditorium, Ritter Hall Annex. 

 

Men's basketball competes against Connecticut in the Liacouras Center. 

Today, 9 p.m., Liacouras Center. 
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Immigrant Diaries is a themed talent showcase where each performance is accompanied by a short story about the culture behind it. Many of the performers are first-generation Americans or descendants of immigrants. 

 

Today, 7 p.m., Student Center, Underground.

Women's basketball competes against USF in the Liacouras Center. 

Saturday, Feb, 22, 2 p.m., Liacouras Center.

LeaderShape is a leadership-enhancement program that provides student participants with the tools necessary for becoming visionary leaders.
 

Today, 6 p.m., Howard Gittis Student Center. 

Temple Trustee Theodore McKee, chief judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, will deliver an open talk about free speech in education. He is the legal scholar-in- residence in the Department of Legal Studies at the Fox School of Business.

Friday, Feb. 21, Alter Hall, first floor. 

Workshops for next week will include "Investment & Retirement, Financial Check-ups, Are you ready for retirement?” and "Retirement Income Options: TIAA-Cref." To view a full schedule and to register for such workshops, visit the HR Learning and Development website.

Week of Feb. 24-28, various locations.

The San Francisco Bay Area Summer Program provides students with academic, experiential learning and professional experiences in new media technologies, film, art and ecology. Internships are available in Berkeley, San Francisco and Silicon Valley. To apply for this program, visit smc.temple.edu/fma/sf. The application deadline is Feb. 28. 

Friday, Feb. 28. 
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