Posted January 22, 2009
Fox, Tyler students start classes in dramatic new spaces
| The start of classes earlier this week for students in both the Tyler School of Art and Fox School of Business was state of the art — and far from business as usual. Both groups began the semester in long-awaited new facilities that opened for occupancy over the winter break.
At Alter Hall, Fox students marveled at the magnificent video wall, which flashes a steady broadcast of Fox announcements and national business news, and explored the building’s many gathering places. The $79 million facility features innovations in smart classroom design, one of the longest stock tickers in the United States, a trading room/business simulation center and other technology for teaching and learning designed to prepare students for the technology-enabled business world they will face. Located at 13th Street and Montgomery Avenue, the building will be officially dedicated at an April 20 ribbon cutting. Meanwhile, two blocks north, a dramatic new Tyler School of Art opened its doors at 13th and Norris streets. The building features a bright, two-story central |
 Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg/Temple University
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| corridor, ample display space, new studios and a grassy courtyard overlooked by a cafe. In addition, its proximity to nearby theater and music buildings creates a dynamic arts commons that will encourage collaboration among students in the creative disciplines. |
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 Photo by Betsy Manning/Temple University
Alter Hall
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The opening of the building also brought Tyler students who had formerly taken their major courses in Elkins Park into the bustle of Main Campus to begin full-time study in the $75 million facility. Tyler’s new home will be officially inaugurated at a March 25 ceremony. |
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