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Temple University Japan and Miyagi University signed a Memorandum of Understanding in December, in order to begin working together on academic programs, initiatives and exchanges.

A Dec. 26 story in the Philadelphia Inquirer reports that a growing number of students have been opting to stay on campus during the holidays in recent years. The university estimates about 500 students will remain for at least some portion of the winter break, which began Dec. 14 and ends Jan. 20.

Everyone is buzzing about the historic polar vortex that is sweeping the nation. This week’s Photo of the Week by TU Photographer Betsy Manning captures the effect of the vortex on a Temple flag. 
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Pieter de Tombe, professor and chair of Department of Physiology in Loyola University Medical School, discusses "Cardiac Sarcomere Function in Health and Disease."

Today, noon, Health Sciences Center, Medical Education and Research Building, room 1010. 

The Owls face South Florida in the Liacouras Center. 

Today, 7 p.m., Liacouras Center. 
More events at TU Calendar 
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The Owls face Memphis in the Liacouras Center.

Saturday, Jan. 11, 3 p.m. Liacouras Center. 

This session will help educators and leaders with innovative approaches to helping people better understand social identity in the U.S. 

Monday, Jan. 13, 11 a.m., Ambler Learning Center, room 103. 

This year’s regional conference features Marsha Lovett and Michele DiPietro, co-authors of How Learning Works: 7 Research-based Principles for Smart Teaching. In addition to exciting plenary sessions, breakout sessions will be facilitated by the Temple University Provost’s Teaching Academy faculty.

Friday, Jan. 17, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Howard Gittis Student Center, room 200. 
More events at TU Calendar 
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