{ Temple News }
To meet the Philadelphia region's growing demand for biotechnology professionals, the College of Science and Technology at Temple launched a two-year master of science/professional science master’s degree program.

SMC alumna Tamron Hall has been named co-host of Today on NBC. An MSNBC anchor, Hall will be a part of morning show’s third hour, alongside Al Roker, Natalie Morales and Willie Geist.  
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{ Accolades }
Vicki McGarvey represents Temple Harrisburg at Nonprofit Innovation Awards breakfast
Vicki McGarvey, vice provost for University College, represented Temple University Harrisburg at the 15th annual Nonprofit Innovation Awards breakfast event Friday, Feb. 28, 2014. Organized by the "Central Penn Business Journal," 35 local nonprofits were recognized for the innovations they demonstrate in their daily operations.
Faculty of the Game: Ina Calligaro
Ina Calligaro, associate dean for education, faculty development and experiential education in the School of Pharmacy, was a Faculty of the Game honoree March 4. Calligaro spearheaded the establishment of the curricular development and outcomes assessment program and has masterminded an outstanding experiential education program.
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{ Calendar }

Order class rings in person March 11 and 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and take advantage of sale prices: $50 off silver; $100 off 10-karat and 14-karat gold.

Today, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Howard Gittis Student Center, TU Bookstore. 

Join a one-hour workshop that focuses on examining “failure” as a constructive growing experience in personal leadership development.

Today, 12:30 p.m., Student Center, room 223. 

Join a conversation with conceptual artist Hank Willis Thomas, who works primarily with themes related to identity, history and popular culture. This event is sponsored by the Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection; Temple University Libraries; and the Tyler School of Art's departments of Painting, Drawing and Sculpture, Graphic and Interactive Design, and Photography.

Today, 2:30 p.m., Paley Library, lecture hall. 

This installment of the series features Norman Hirschy of Oxford University Press.

Today, 5:30 p.m., Gladfelter Hall, 10th floor, CHAT lounge. 

The Temple University Alumni Association will host a conversation about bullying and crisis intervention with Jonathan Singer, renowned expert in the field of social work and assistant professor at Temple. This discussion will address the reduction of victimization, anti-bullying measures and how to intervene when bullying occurs. Register online through Temple's Training Center.

 

 

Today, 7:30 p.m., online. 
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{ On the Horizon }

The Temple Law Foundation will make tickets available to Temple undergraduate students for "Remarks by President Bill Clinton," April 10, 2014, at 6:00 p.m in the Liacouras Center. Beginning Monday, March 10, tickets will be available for pickup on a first-come, first-served basis to full-time undergraduates with valid Temple IDs at the Liacouras Center during normal box-office hours (Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.). Seating is assigned, so if you would like to sit next to another student during the event, you must pick up your tickets at the same time.  If you have family or friends who would like to purchase tickets, or you would like to sit with family and friends, visit the Liacouras Center website for ticket information.

Monday, March 10, to Monday, April 7, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Liacouras Center. 
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