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Two op-eds stand out in our weekly round-up of media appearances by Temple faculty, staff and students: The Philadelphia Inquirer published an essay by President Theobald about Temple's broad-based plans to tackle the student debt crisis and CNN published an op-ed by psychologist Laurence Steinberg about the importance of President Obama's new My Brother's Keeper initiative. Senior journalism major Ali Watkins also made headlines for breaking a national story involving the CIA.
Temple’s newly revitalized wellness program, Total Wellness, coordinates a series of health-related events throughout the year. Participating in challenges and screenings earn employees points toward their rewards.
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M.K. Asante Jr.—bestselling author, award-winning filmmaker, hip-hop artist and professor—will present the keynote address at the 33rd Annual School Psychology Conference. He is the author of the critically acclaimed memoir Buck. The event is open to the Temple community and the general public.

Today, 9 a.m., Howard Gittis Student Center. 

Health professionals from Independence Blue Cross will conduct screenings for faculty and staff to check height, weight, blood pressure, and cholesterol and blood-sugar levels. The screenings are free for full-time employees and faculty members covered by Temple's health plan. 

Today, Noon, Temple Administrative Services Building, 2450 West Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia. 

Temple Baseball team competes with La Salle University in Ambler, Pa. 

Today, 3 p.m., Skip Wilson Field.

Led by the fitness coordinator and a personal trainer, this workshop will teach participants how to determine their heart rates while at rest or exercising. They also will demonstrate how to use heart monitors. 

Today, 2 p.m., IBC Student Recreation Center, room 205. 
More events at TU Calendar 
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Campus street parking restrictions and road closures

A loop course extending from 13th Street to Diamond Street, to 10th Street and to Montgomery Avenue will be designated a "no-parking zone Saturday, March 15, and Sunday, March 16, due to the annual Philly Phlyer intercollegiate bicycle race. Cars parked on course roads will be towed for the safety of the racers. Additionally, automobiles will be prohibited from travel on those roads Sunday, March 16, between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. 

Vehicular access to the interior of campus across the closed roads will be permitted at intervals, but should be avoided if possible. Specific concerns may be addressed to Superintendent of Ground Glenn Eck at geck@temple.edu or Capt. Eileen Bradley of Campus Safety at eileen.bradley@temple.edu.