{ Announcements }
SEPTA Regional Rail workers could strike beginning Saturday, June 14. SEPTA’s city trolleys, buses and subways should not be affected. However, this is a good opportunity to review Temple’s policies and plans in the event of a suspension of Regional Rail service. As during past SEPTA strikes, Temple University will be open for business as usual, and all classes and events will be held as scheduled. Employees will be expected to report to work on time to ensure uninterrupted service to students, visitors and patients.

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{ Temple News }
Temple University and the Center for Policy Research in Denver have launched the Fatherhood Research and Practice Network (FRPN). The FRPN is being established through a five-year, $4.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation.
For 10 years, Antonio Giordano—director of the Sbarro Institute for Cancer Research and Molecular Medicine at Temple—has been collaborating with Italian scientists to examine the ever-increasing cancer rates in Italy’s Campania region, resulting from unregulated industries and decades of illegal toxic-waste dumping. Today, thanks in part to his work, the Italian government has acknowledged the severity of the problem.
The nation’s and state’s top drug-policy officials joined a variety of higher-education administrators, law-enforcement personnel, academics, students and industry representatives at a prescription drug abuse conference June 11 at Temple University. The summit encouraged resource sharing, prevention tactics and ideas for addressing the issue of non-medical use of prescription drugs on college campuses.
In this Faculty Focus video, Barbara Wasik, professor and PNC Chair of Early Childhood Education, explains how her work with teachers helps children learn words.
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{ Accolades }
Psychology’s Lauren Alloy recognized for lifetime achievement
Professor of Psychology Lauren Alloy has received the Career/Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. An expert in mood disorders, Alloy has authored more than 250 scholarly publications and is a fellow of the American Psychological Association and the American Psychopathological Association.
Psychology professor receives Distinguished Scientist Award
Philip C. Kendall, professor of psychology at Temple, will receive the 2014 Society for the Science of Clinical Psychology Distinguished Scientist Award for his work in clinical psychology. The award is given out each year to a scientist who has made a contribution to the field of clinical psychology.
Philadelphia Futures honors Fox professor
Jonathan A. Scott, professor of finance in the Fox School of Business, received this year’s Hats Off to You Award from Philadelphia Futures. He was honored for his work to help students develop their talent for entrepreneurship. Scott oversees a Philadelphia Futures summer enrichment program—now in its sixth year—in the Fox School of Business.
Doctoral student to meet with Nobel Laureates this summer
Steven Simmons, a doctoral student in psychology with a specialization in neuroscience, has been selected to participate in the 64th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting in Germany. He will be one of approximately 600 researchers, representing nearly 80 countries, to meet with 37 Nobel laureates who will discuss and share their knowledge on relevant topics through lectures and panel discussions.
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{ Calendar }

The Temple Blackstone LaunchPad is a new initiative that provides free business coaching to undergraduate students. Blackstone Launchpad connects people, ideas and resources to provide advice and guidance; build relationships with local businesses; and increase the likelihood of successful startups and local enterprises. Register online.

Monday through Friday, Howard Gittis Student Center. Also available online. 

This webinar will allow faculty members teaching online courses during Summer Session II to brainstorm activities. It will be conducted via WebEX.

 

Today, noon, online. 
More events at TU Calendar 
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{ On the Horizon }

Visit Temple University Ambler and sit down one-on-one with an admissions counselor to discuss the application process, previous credits and readiness to begin classes at Temple. Students applying for the fall 2014 semester might receive an admissions decision on the spot. This program is by appointment only.

Wednesday, June 18, 9 a.m., Ambler Campus. 

Join the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the Temple University Alumni Association and community leaders for a vital conversation highlighting personal stories about the toll of gun violence and actions being taken to build a stronger community. Learn more about registration information.

Thursday, June 19, 6 p.m., Arts Ballroom, 1324 Locust St., Philadelphia. 
More events at TU Calendar 
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{ Today's Notes }
13th Street closure for Philadelphia Water Department emergency repairs

The Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) will be closing 13th Street between Norris and Diamond street beginning Wednesday, June 18. That roadway will be closed through September 2014 while PWD makes emergency repairs to the water and sewer lines under the street. Access to the Presser Hall and the Architecture Building loading docks will be maintained throughout the closure.