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Given the success of #TUgradshoes in 2013, Temple Photographer Betsy Manning, SMC ’87, CLA ’08, will set up a pop-up shoe-cam again for the Class of 2014. As graduates assemble in the Liacouras Center before Commencement begins, they also may show off their eye-catching footwear. Temple’s social-media team will post the photos using the hashtag #TUgradshoes.
As 40,000 runners made their way down Philadelphia’s main thoroughfare for the 2014 Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run May 4, Owls gathered at Broad Street and Polett Walk on Main Campus to cheer on race participants.
Journalism major Ali Watkins broke a national story as an intern at McClatchy DC News.
Recent media hits featuring Temple faculty and staff include a “Philadelphia Daily News” story about President Theobald’s “Organizational Change at Temple University” class, the listing of 58 Temple physicians in “Philadelphia” magazine’s annual “Top Docs” issue and two “New York Times” appearances by mathematician John Allen Paulos.
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This week, Temple students will post images from the @admissionsTU Instagram account to show prospective students a glimpse into life as an Owl. The campaign hashtag is #OwlEyes. 

Today through Friday, May 9, 2014, all day, online. 

The School of Media and Communication is collecting nonperishable food to contribute to the food bank operated by the Berean Presbyterian Church. Contributions may be dropped off in one of two locations in Annenberg Hall: the dean’s office on the third floor or the operations office on the first floor.

Today through Tuesday, May 13, all day, Annenberg Hall. 
More events at TU Calendar 
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The canines of Therapy Dogs International will visit campus during finals. Stop by to play with dogs for stress relief and a study break. For more information, visit Temple Libraries.

Friday, May 9, through Wednesday, May 14, various times, Paley Library, lecture hall. 

Temple University’s 127th Commencement exercises will be held May 15 at 10 a.m. in the Liacouras Center. To learn more, including information on transportation, parking and individual school and college ceremonies, visit Commencement 2014.

Thursday, May 15, 10 a.m., Liacouras Center.

The 30th annual Celebration of Black Writing, one of the nation’s oldest African-American literary festivals, will honor author Ernest Gaines, introduce the inaugural Gamble & Huff Award for Excellence in Songwriting and host a monthlong exhibit about the Atlantic City, N.J., landmark called Chicken Bone Beach. The month of programming includes:

 

• Chicken Bone Beach Exhibit
Through May 31: Monday–Wednesday, Friday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Thursday: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday: 12 p.m.-4 p.m., Art Sanctuary, 628 S. 16th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146.

• The Lifetime Achievement Award reception
Friday, May 30, 7 p.m., Temple Performing Arts Center.

Today through Saturday, May 31, various times and locations. 
More events at TU Calendar 
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