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President’s first 100 days marked by achievement By Ray Betzner [email protected]

If a university president’s first 100 days are an indication of what to ex- pect during that president’s tenure, the Neil Theobald years at Temple Univer- sity are going to be busy. The 100-day anniversary for the new president was earlier this month. There has been a full schedule of meetings — formal and informal ­— with faculty, staff, students, alumni, donors and lo- cal leaders. He’s had dinner with Joseph V. Labolito V. Joseph Temple graduate student Jessie Zhang (center) translates between a representative from Shanghai students at John- Oscar Cheng, a son and Hardwick Intercontinental Travel Service Co. and Harry Wade (right), tourism marketing manager for Duty Free junior marketing Americas. major, displays halls, met infor- the badge mally with faculty identifying him members over as a translator. THEOBALD lunch, talked with local elected offi- cials and spoken to business leaders in Center City. With an eye toward next year’s undergraduate class, Theobald has also spent some time with pro- spective students and their families Open TO during the popular Experience Temple days this spring. [See story, page 7.] “It’s been a busy and fruitful pe- riod, in many ways,” said Theobald. “People keep asking me if I have had InterpretationBy Brandon Lausch Temple ing at least eight schools and colleges — volunteered time to take a breath, but the fact is [email protected] as interpreters throughout the four-day summit, held I have drawn enormous energy from students ensure March 25-29 at sites throughout Philadelphia. the people around Temple. They have Fanning herself with a notepad, Temple graduate The School of Tourism and Hospitality Manage- tremendous enthusiasm for this uni- opportunities student Jessie Zhang battled her nerves. Scanning the ment sponsored the event, recruited and coordinated versity and I can understand why. vast meeting room at the Loews Hotel, she saw before volunteers, educated students about all that Philadel- Temple is a truly remarkable place.” for tourism her 53 Chinese tour operators and 100 representatives phia offers as a destination and outfitted them with Theobald can also point to a sig- from American destinations, hotels and attractions. red polo shirts. The school also hosted a welcome re- nificant list of achievements: the from China All were gathered for the annual Active America ception for the Chinese delegation. appointment of new leaders as provost, aren’t lost China Summit, which promotes inbound tourism from “I’m from China and am always interested in dean of libraries and vice president of China to North America through various networking volunteer work, so I wanted to get involved in an strategic marketing and communica- in translation opportunities. Zhang’s assignment: ensuring these in- activity that will enrich my university life,” said tions. Searches are also well underway fluential businesspeople could understand each other. Zhang, a graduate student at the Fox School of for three other dean positions. Mix Zhang and more than 70 other Temple students these high-level personnel actions with — from undergraduates to Ph.D. students represent- Interpret continued on 2 significant progress in work with the governor and state General Assembly on the annual commonwealth appro- priation, a new budgeting model and a financial literacy initiative, and it’s clear A conversation with new the president’s first days have been full. Getting the fundamentals right Temple Provost Hai-Lung Dai Although the 100-day clock started ticking officially when Theobald started By Hillel J. Hoffmann ago as dean of the College of Science TT: Are you still an active researcher? utation nationally and internationally. as president on Jan. 1, he actually be- [email protected] and Technology and Laura H. Carnell Dai: Yes, I continued my research in Our agenda at the Office of the Pro- gan work long before. For example, the Professor of Chemistry. Three years chemistry from the first day I arrived at vost aligns with President Theobald’s. search for a permanent provost began in On Feb. 5, Hai-Lung Dai was later, in 2010, I took on an added re- Temple. I have four active, grant-sup- His goals — academic excellence, re- November, while Richard Englert was appointed provost and senior vice pres- sponsibility as senior vice provost for ported research projects, investigating ducing student debt, making students acting president and consulting with ident for academic affairs after serving international affairs. Then, last July, I issues ranging from how molecules real-world ready, increasing the num- Theobald, who was finishing his role at as the university’s interim provost for was appointed interim provost. go through cell membranes to explor- ber of students who graduate in four Indiana University. The two wanted to half a year. Most new senior administra- ing ionic liquids with unique electrical years, growing Temple’s research en- make sure there was a smooth handoff tors need at least a few months to survey TT: Where were you before com- properties. I also still do service in the terprise — are our goals. of the university’s functions. the lay of the land before they’re ready ing here? graduate program. Being active as a “It was clear we needed to hit the to talk about their agenda, but Dai has Dai: Before Temple, I spent 22 years at faculty member is important to me. TT: The university’s academic repu- ground running, and I believe we’ve taken advantage of his running start in the University of Pennsylvania rising tation is universally acknowledged done that,” said Theobald. In his short the Office of the Provost. The Temple through the ranks in the Department TT: What do you see as your primary to be on the rise, but how does one term, he’s begun to build a strong Times sat down with him to discuss his of Chemistry, where I served as depart- agenda as provost in the coming accelerate the pace? leadership team. In perhaps his most vision for Temple’s academic future. ment chair for two terms. I founded years? Dai: To be prosperous and continue our important appointment, Theobald the Penn Science Teacher Institute for Dai: My mission as the university’s mission, you have to have a good repu- named Hai-Lung Dai as the permanent Temple Times: You’re relatively new the training of middle-grade and sec- chief academic officer is to serve the tation. My goal is to improve Temple’s provost on Feb. 5 following an inter- to this position, but you’re not new ondary-level science teachers. When students and faculty, to improve the reputation by improving our rankings. nal search. Dai came to Temple in 2007 to Temple. I left I was the Hirschmann-Makineni academic experience and quality and Dai: Yes, I came to Temple six years Professor of Chemistry. to grow the university’s academic rep- Provost continued on 2 100 Days continued on 2 Page 2 news.temple.edu April 12, 2013

important growth market for tour- ple from China what’s happening in ism and conventions. According the American tourism and hospital- Interpret to the federal Office of Travel and ity market.” 100 Days From page 1 Tourism Industries, inbound visita- Robert Chang, of Taiwan, a gradu- tion to the United States from China ate student in tourism and hospitality From page 1 Business. “I wanted to see some- increased 53 percent between 2009 management, said he was proud of from the University of Pennsylvania. thing different.” and 2010 and has more than qua- the service Temple students could He was the dean of the College of Sci- During Wednesday afternoon’s drupled in the past decade. China provide — there were no other trans- ence and Technology, Laura H. Carnell one-on-one business meetings of ranks third behind the United King- lators at the summit — and the Professor of Chemistry and later also 15 minutes each, Zhang first trans- dom and Japan in inbound travelers opportunity to bridge cultures. “I the senior vice provost for international lated between a representative from Jordan Artim to the U.S. appreciate that Temple asked us to affairs. He was appointed interim pro- Shanghai Intercontinental Travel “For many attendees, this was their volunteer,” he said. “For us, it’s a good vost in 2012. [See story, next page.] Year: Senior Service Co. and Harry Wade, tourism inaugural visit to Philadelphia, and opportunity.” Five weeks later, Karen Clarke was se- marketing manager for Duty Free Temple’s student translators were an As the business meetings ended, lected as Temple’s first vice president for School: Tyler School of Art Americas. “I couldn’t imagine doing important part of ensuring a productive Evan Saunders, co-founder and CEO of Strategic Marketing and Communica- Major: Painting it without a translator,” Wade said. trip for our guests,” PHLCVB President Attract China, spotted summit founder tions. [See story, next page.] Clarke begins “She was a big help.” and CEO Jack Ferguson said. and Chairman Jake Steinman. Almost her new role on May 1, and comes from Home town: Bethlehem, Pa. That help could mean big business Karen Xie, a Ph.D. student from immediately, Saunders complimented the University of Houston. She will lead Why I chose Temple: “I took a for Philadelphia. The Philadelphia China in the School of Tourism and the friendliness and professionalism of a division that combines the strengths pre-college course at Tyler and Convention and Visitors Bureau Hospitality Management, said the the student-translators. of University Communications and the I absolutely loved it and loved (PHLCVB), which hosted the sum- volunteers do more than translate “It’s fun when people have a zest marketing communications staff in In- the professor. Tyler was the only mit, and the Pennsylvania Tourism words. “They open a window to these for life when they’re working,” he stitutional Advancement. school I applied to. It’s one of the Office have identified China as an operators and show our countrypeo- said. u The most recent appointment was nation’s best art schools. The Joseph Lucia as dean of libraries. Lucia facilities were great, and the fact is university librarian and director of that Tyler is part of Temple gave Appointed provost Falvey Memorial Library at Villanova me an opportunity to explore Provost and senior vice University. He begins his new role at other things and have conversa- president for Temple on July 1. academic affairs tions outside of my school.” From page 1 in February, In addition, searches are well un- derway for three dean positions in the Transformative moment: You do that by working on fundamen- Hai Lung Dai has already School of Media and Communications, tal measures of academic quality, from “For me, painting is everything. established the School of Education, and the College improving graduation rates to hiring Ninety percent of my time at several priorities of Health Professions and Social Work. world-class faculty and stimulating for Temple’s Tyler has been spent here in While the activity level on campus the studios, painting. This is my research activity. I am a Confucian academic division. has been high, the president has also scholar. One piece of Confucian wis- space, my home. Joseph V. Labolito been busy in Harrisburg, establish- dom: When the fundamentals are set “Being at Tyler, I’ve learned about ing good relations with the governor right, the way will naturally appear. the commitment and the dedica- and members of the state General As- tion it takes to be a practicing TT: What has it been like working sembly regarding Temple’s annual artist. There’s a constant push with President Theobald so far? commonwealth appropriation. to do well and succeed. I’ve In past years, Gov. Tom Corbett Dai: It’s very easy working with him. TT: With Temple actively searching students to the world, we should learned how to prepare and ap- proposed significant cuts in the ap- I am a scientist. We scientists make for four deans, this spring has been bring the world to our students. ply for shows. I’ve learned how propriation for state-related schools our assessments and decisions based a busy time for you. Are you getting to put myself out there correctly. including Temple. This year, the gov- on facts, based on evidence. That’s any sleep? TT: You were an international stu- Tyler has shown me a way I can ernor proposed maintaining level his style as well — making decisions Dai: Not much. The search for new dent yourself at one time. Where are continue to paint and make it a funding for the state-related schools, based on data. He’s an experienced deans for University Libraries, the you originally from? career. For that, I’m so grateful.” which would mean Temple would administrator at the highest level, College of Education, the School of Dai: I was born in Taiwan to parents once again receive $139.9 million. but he’s also a scholar with an em- Media and Communication, the Col- who emigrated from China during Theobald said his ongoing con- Christine C. Khor pirical approach. That’s a great lege of Health Professions and Social the Chinese civil war. My father was versations with elected officials have Year: Senior combination. Work and Temple University Rome in the military and my mother was a requires an enormous investment of school teacher. At the time, Taiwan shown there is a growing appreciation School: TT: Why is timely graduation so time — particularly the interview- was an underdeveloped country — for the impact Temple has on its stu- School of important? ing of all the finalists as they come to in my elementary school in the early dents and on the state. Tourism and “The actions of the governor and Dai: At Temple, we have always Temple to meet with the search com- 1960s, barely half of the students Hospitality state elected leaders give us an opportu- worked hard to keep tuition low, mittees. It’s exhausting, but it’s worth wore shoes. I finished my under- Management nity to plan for the upcoming year. That yet the average debt of Temple stu- it. Finding energetic leaders for our graduate training at National Taiwan is extremely valuable when you are mak- Major: dents upon graduation is still high academic units will be critical to our University, did military service and ing decisions about budgets and tuition Hospitality compared to graduates of many future success. in 1976 came to the United States, to KHOR rates,” he said. A final vote on Temple’s ap- Management public institutions. When President the University of California, Berkeley, propriation is expected later this spring. Theobald analyzed the numbers, he TT: You were able to launch several for graduate school. Home town: Phnom Penh, Another major initiative is a new found that there is a direct correla- initiatives before you even started Cambodia (born in Kuala program designed to help students re- tion between the amount of student at your new position. What stands TT: Is it true that you weren’t al- Lumpur, Malaysia) duce and manage debt. A financial debt and the time a student takes to out in your mind? ways interested in science? literacy task force has been developing Why I chose Temple: “Origi- graduate. If you look at these data, Dai: We launched a new merit scholar- Dai: As a child, I was never very in- campaigns to help inform students of nally I’m from Malaysia. I grew you naturally reach a conclusion that ship program, offering more financial terested in science. My grandmother important budgeting practices and other up there until I was 8, then my if you graduate in four years, you will aid at more levels than ever before to always told me that I had an artistic in- tools. This fall, the university will launch family moved to Cambodia. I graduate with less debt and you will reward accomplished students (as well clination. My father wanted me to be an a series of new and enhanced courses remember during my senior have more years in the job market to as summer stipends for study abroad, engineer, so I decided to pursue science designed to help students understand year in high school, I was going earn money. On the academic side, internships and research activities). and engineering. But I always dreamed the complexities of college financing and through the pages of a college we have been charged with having We have increased investment in of being a conductor and a composer. promote responsible budgeting. magazine and I came across our advisors provide every student in hiring senior faculty. This is critical — Choral music was my first love and the “The idea is to teach students how Temple University.” every major, regardless of their prep- great faculty make great universities. music I like the most. At National Tai- to make smart choices about bud- aration, with a four-year path — or We increased our investment in grow- wan University, I joined the university’s Transformative moment: “When I geting, savings and debt,” said the first came to Temple, I didn’t know what we call a grid — to graduation. ing Temple’s research enterprise. And chorus and was selected as student we realigned Institutional Research as conductor. When I came to the United president. “Students need to learn this about the School of Tourism and now, because their choices will have Hospitality Management. I always TT: How do you interpret Presi- part of our push to improve our abil- States, wherever I went — in Berkeley, dent Theobald’s call to provide an ity to make informed decisions. By the in Boston and here in Philadelphia — I implications for years to come.” loved event planning. The more I Overall, Theobald said he has been thought about what I wanted to do education that makes students way, all of these initiatives were sup- was invited to be the conductor of the “real-world ready”? ported and approved by President local Chinese community choir. In Phil- pleased with the first 100 days at Tem- as a career, I knew I had to change ple. With all that has happened, the Dai: We must be bold and innova- Theobald; we worked closely with him adelphia, that choir was the Chinese to STHM. That was one of the president says he expects the coming tive and think about what we can do before he arrived at Temple. Musical Voices in Cherry Hill (N.J.). best decisions I’ve made. It was a months to have even more activity. at Temple to prepare our students perfect match. I found my passion. “It’s been a busy period so far, but for today’s globalized world, because TT: You championed Temple’s push TT: Any musical performances the truth is we’re just getting started,” “I’ve been with the executive our graduates aren’t just competing for more international students. Is coming up? he said. u board of the International Student against grads of other American uni- that still a priority? Dai: When my son’s second son was Association for two and a half versities — they’re going up against Dai: Yes. I’m pleased to say that we born nine years ago, I resigned the years now. There are eight of us, graduates from universities in Asia, are now seeing the number of inter- conductorship of the choir to spend and we work so well together. We Europe and elsewhere. We have to take national students on Main Campus more time with my family. But from temple times call ourselves the Dream Team grow rapidly — a sign that Temple a careful look at the kinds of practical time to time I’m invited to partic- April 12, 2013 | Vol. 43, No. 8 because we know we can do any- knowledge our students need to suc- is more well-known in the world. ipate in music events. At Temple, news.temple.edu thing. It has really helped me grow ceed. I would like to help our students Learning about other cultures and I’ve done two orchestral concerts. I as a person and as a student.” acquire problem-solving and analyti- the way other nations solve prob- was invited by the conductor of the University Communications lems is no longer optional. You can’t Mitten Hall, Lower Level cal skills by increasing opportunities China Radio Symphony to conduct 1913 North Broad Street for hands-on research experience. understand the world by listening a concert in early July in the Beijing Philadelphia, PA 19122 Employers want graduates who, when to a lecture; you need to live among Concert Hall. My hope is to have a Phone: 215-204-8963 View all Temple faced with a challenge, can analyze people from other cultures to get a chance to conduct the Temple Uni- Fax: 215-204-4403 Made profiles at the situation and solve problems. To deeper understanding. Ideally, ev- versity Symphony Orchestra. So far news.temple.edu me, that’s ‘real-world ready.’ ery Temple student would study they haven’t let me. That’s a hint [he abroad. But if we can’t bring all our laughs]. u April 12, 2013 news.temple.edu Page 3

Joseph P. Lucia appointed dean of Temple University Libraries By Hillel J. Hoffmann ple University Press. Lucia has been spected leader in the field of library need to articulate that the library's mis- ation of a multi-disciplinary Learning [email protected] charged by President Theobald with science,” added Temple Provost and sion goes beyond collections of physical Commons in Falvey as part of a series leading a major program of library Senior Vice President for Academic stuff. The prospect of building a new of renovations; and the development Temple University President Neil development, including the construc- Affairs Hai-Lung Dai. “The 2013 Ac- library resting on these principles — of an active cultural and intellectual Theobald has announced the appoint- tion of a new signature building at ademic Libraries Award to Villanova’s especially at an urban university with events agenda. ment of Joseph P. Lucia to Temple’s Main Campus that Falvey Memorial Library this year Temple’s mission of civic engagement Prior to his arrival at Villanova in lead Temple’s library system will connect the university from the Association of College and — is hugely exciting.” 2002, Lucia served as director for li- as the university's dean of with the greater Philadelphia Research Libraries is a testament to his At Villanova, Lucia spearheaded brary technology and access services university libraries. community. superb vision and leadership.” a number of initiatives that earned within Information Resources at Le- Lucia, who has served as “This is a critical moment “I'm grateful for the opportunity national attention, including the es- high University in Bethlehem, Pa. university librarian and direc- for Temple and for Univer- to be part of a university and a library tablishment of a campus-wide He holds an MLS from Syracuse Uni- tor of Falvey Memorial Library sity Libraries,” said President system that are in such a dynamic community reading program, the de- versity, an MA in English from the at Villanova University since Theobald. “Joseph Lucia is a moment in their institutional develop- velopment of open source discovery University of Toronto and a BA in 2002, will assume his new po- LUCIA deep thinker who has spear- ment,” Lucia said. software; the creation of a substantial English from McGill University in sition on July 1, 2013. headed the refurbishment of “Libraries stand for how culture is digital library (hosted on locally built Montreal. As dean of university an award-winning library at created, how culture is shared. That has open source digital library software); Lucia’s appointment follows a national libraries, Lucia will oversee all of Tem- a world-class institution. He has the symbolic power and practical force, es- the establishment of open access search led by consulting firm Isaacson, ple’s nine libraries — including those right experience to lead and enhance pecially as we engage what a library is publishing initiatives featuring uni- Miller and a Search Advisory Committee at Temple University Japan and Temple our library system.” in the digital age,” he continued. "We versity-sponsored journals supported comprising Temple librarians, faculty, University Rome — as well as Tem- “Joe Lucia has been a highly re- need to ‘future-proof’ libraries. We by library development teams; the cre- students and administrators. u President names VP for marketing and communications President Neil Theobald has an- As vice president for strategic mar- nounced that Karen Clarke will keting and communications, Clarke become Temple’s first vice president will be responsible for setting the over- for strategic marketing and commu- all strategic and creative direction of nications effective May 1. Clarke has the university’s branding, marketing served as associate vice and communications ef- president for marketing forts. Her division will create and communication at the strategies that enhance the University of Houston and university’s competitiveness associate vice chancellor for by strengthening its brand, Betsy Manning marketing and communi- reputation and visibility Betsy Manning cation for the University of while overseeing the devel- Houston System. opment of marketing and “Karen Clarke has the CLARKE communications campaigns background and experience that advance the university’s necessary to help Temple goals and objectives. University effectively communicate “Temple has a wonderful story to with all of our varied audiences,” said tell,” said Clarke. “I will bring a col- Rocking Theobald. “I am delighted that she has laborative approach to advancing the agreed to join our leadership team in reputation of this great university and the this very important role.” position it to achieve the recognition it President Theobald pointed out that so richly deserves. I am honored to be- the new division’s strength will come, in come a part of the Temple community, Rotunda part, by combining marketing and com- and I look forward to working closely munications efforts currently split at the with President Theobald and his team.” Students showcase their work, university. Clarke’s staff will include por- Clarke brings more than 25 years tions of the Marketing Communications of experience to Temple. Before join- and Creative Services teams in Institu- ing the University of Houston in 2007, talk up Temple in Pa. Capitol tional Advancement and the University she served in marketing and com- Students from Temple’s arts and athletics programs played, painted and Communications operation currently munication roles at the University of performed in the rotunda of the Pennsylvania State Capitol last month, vis- reporting to the Office of Government, South Florida and the University of iting Harrisburg for three days of events that highlighted the university’s Community and Public Affairs. Miami. She also has served as direc-

contributions to the commonwealth. Betsy Manning “Bringing these teams together tor of corporate communications at Organized by Temple Student Government and the Office of will create greater consistency and the Depository Trust and Clearing Government, Community and Public Affairs, Cherry and White strength in the ways we tell the Tem- Corporation and was a senior account Week was designed to give elected leaders an opportunity to get ple story,” said Theobald. director for Hill & Knowlton. u to know Temple through its students and alumni. More than 200 visited Harrisburg over three days to showcase their talents and abilities and share their Temple stories with members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and State Senate. Many of the students participating in Cherry and White Week Temple earns spot on national prepared for the events by attending a series of sessions designed Ryan S. Brandenberg Ryan S. to sharpen their skills as Temple representatives. Hosted by Tem- Community Service Honor Roll ple Student Government at Ambler and Main campuses, the Owl Advocates Clockwise from top left: Members of the Academy offered lessons on the Pennsylvania General Assembly and budget OwlCapella vocal group and Temple dance By Jazmyn Burton tor of community and neighborhood program perform in the Capitol rotunda [email protected] affairs. “Volunteerism has the power to process, the university’s history as a state-related insti- during Temple Made Day; volleyball tution and tips for “telling your Temple story.” The players show off their skills; student Owl change a student’s perspective. Through sessions were attended by more than 50 students, Advocates meet with State Rep. Steve Temple University students con- reaching out to meet the needs of their who served as leaders of the teams visiting leg- Samuelson during Owls on the Hill day. tribute to the communities where they neighbors, these students are deepening islators for the Tuesday lobbying visits. live and study by participating in vol- their impact and preparing themselves — Vaughn Shinkus unteerism endeavors across the city. to be successful citizens.” From leading after-school This is the fourth year tutoring sessions to organiz- Temple has received this ing book drives and assisting distinction from the Cor- with programs supported by poration for National and local faith based institutions, Community Service, which Temple students are consis- has administered the honor tently working to serve the roll since 2006. community-at-large. According to Temple’s For their efforts, the university was Office of Community Relations, Tem- named to the 2013 President’s Higher ple volunteers contribute more than Education Community Service Honor 65,000 hours of community service Roll, the highest national recognition annually. Some hours are contributed a college or university can receive for through programs organized by stu- its overall commitment to service. dents, while other campus-wide events “Civic engagement should be a key like the annual King Day of Service are component of every student’s education organized through the Office of Com-

Ryan S. Brandenberg Ryan S. experience,” said Andrea Swan, direc- munity Relations. u Page 4 news.temple.edu April 12, 2013

For women living in poverty, getting ahead is a matter of trust

By Kim Fischer after welfare reform. She wanted to [email protected] see how women at the same point in their lives, those with minor children It’s not difficult to name some of the and currently or recently using wel- issues surrounding poverty in the U.S. fare, were fairing following reform and Unemployment, lack of educational whether or not trust still was a factor. opportunity, substance abuse and ad- As a result of the enormous changes diction are just some of the factors that made to welfare intended to promote quickly come to mind. employment, marriage and exit from However, one you might over- welfare, Levine expected to see sub- look, but that nevertheless plays a stantial differences in the lives of the significant role in the lives of those women she interviewed. in poverty in this country, is trust — But she didn’t. The women Levine and distrust. talked with in the mid-2000s had the That’s what Judith Levine, assis- same problems and described the tant professor of sociology same strains of distrust as at Temple, uncovered during women she had spoken to a a series of in-depth inter- decade earlier. views she conducted with 95 “Distrust kept them from low-income women. Levine believing in the work incen- spoke at length with the tives built into welfare, it led women on the topics of rais- them to quit jobs at the first Joseph B. Schaefer Joseph B. ing children in poverty and sign a boss might not treat In a new book, Marketing Schools, Marketing Cities: Who Wins and Who Loses When Schools Become Urban Amenities, Temple urban trying to make ends meet. them fairly, it encouraged education professor Maia Bloomfield Cucchiara explores the impact of Philadelphia’s 2004-07 Center City Schools Initiative, an effort to Almost every woman in- them to yank their children reverse middle-class flight. terviewed brought up the out of child care arrange- issue of distrust. It emerged in con- ments they questioned, it made them versations about their interactions hesitant to marry and it kept them with caseworkers and bosses; about from accepting and exchanging goods Education professor’s new book examines whether they signed up for child care, and support from social networks,” got married or allowed their children’s she said. fathers into their lives; and about their What became clear to Levine as she consequences of Phila. schools initiative decisions to rely or not to rely on fam- worked on her book was how much By Eryn Jelesiewicz three-part investigation of the CCSI. ily and friends for help. trust matters and how tricky it can be. [email protected] She first looked at the CCSI policy Policies lead to In her forthcoming book, Ain’t No “Trust allows people to access the and how it came about given the so- Trust: How Bosses, Boyfriends and opportunities provided by taking demographic shifts A marketing campaign designed cial and economic history of the city. Bureaucrats Fail Low-Income Moth- risks, but only when those partners In comparing enrollment at to attract families to Center City Next she examined the politics in- ers and Why it Matters (University of or institutions on the receiving end Grant Elementary with two Philadelphia public schools had the volved by talking with reporters, California Press), Levine argues that are trustworthy,” she said. “When this other top Center City elemen- consequence of privileging the mid- community leaders, legislators, ac- we cannot understand life in poverty is not the case, distrust protects one tary schools, Cucchiara found dle class at the expense of the working tivists and business leaders. Finally, without attention to the production from harm.” that the number of Center City class, further aggravating the inequal- she undertook an intensive ethno- and consequences of distrust. The women Levine interviewed families who enrolled their ity of schools in the School District graphic study of one of the CCSI When she began the interviews believed that they lived in a world children in local public schools of Philadelphia, according to Tem- schools, referred to in the book by during graduate school in Chicago in where trust didn’t pay off. “It certainly increased significantly, from ple urban education professor Maia the pseudonym “Grant Elementary,” the mid-’90s — shortly before welfare seemed from their stories that many 50 to 67 percent in the four Bloomfield Cucchiara. located in an affluent Center City reform — Levine had not set out to of their experiences supported that years following the launch of Cucchiara explores the impact of neighborhood and considered one of examine the role of trust. Once the in- belief, but at the same time some sto- the CCSI. At the same time, the 2004-07 Center City Schools Ini- the top schools in the district. terviews were complete, however, she ries also suggested the possibility that the percentage of students tiative (CCSI), which was part of a In Philadelphia, as in many other found that the role trust played in the some opportunities were being lost,” transferring from outside of larger urban revitalization plan, in cities, the decline of the industrial women’s lives could not be ignored. she said. “Still,” Levine argues, “focus- Center City dropped from 37 to her new book, Marketing Schools, economy, federal divestment from Then, in the mid-2000s, Levine set ing on enhancing the trustworthiness 17 percent. Marketing Cities: Who Wins and Who urban areas and the exodus of the out to conduct a new set of interviews, of those with whom the women inter- Loses When Schools Become Urban middle class to the suburbs has cre- “Not surprisingly, the pattern act is the surest way to build trust.” Amenities, published this month by ated a set of unprecedented social the CCSI set in place — of According to Levine, welfare re- The University of Chicago Press. and economic challenges, said Cuc- recruiting children from within form’s effects would have been greater “The Center City Schools Initiative, chiara. In response, urban leaders the catchment area and replac- if distrust had not limited women’s re- which was designed to solve a really have turned to market models of ur- ing minority students from out- sponses to the incentives that reform pressing social problem — middle ban revitalization, emphasizing the side of Center City with white created. “Policies that do not attend class flight — ultimately positioned transformation of downtowns and students from the immediate to the structures that produce distrust middle and upper-middle class par- attracting “knowledge workers” to neighborhood — affected the may be able to achieve some effects, ents as the constituency on which the bolster the local economy. The CCSI demographic composition of but these effects will be limited in

Elizabeth J. Clifford Elizabeth J. city most depended,” said Cucchiara. extended these strategies to the pub- the schools,” said Cucchiara. scope,” she said. Assistant Professor of Sociology Judith Levine “Parents became customers — and lic schools. “Distrust can be a powerful force The percentage of African- conducted in-depth interviews with 95 low- middle-class parents the most valu- In interviews, Cucchiara found in guiding key life decisions, and it American students decreased income women that revealed that distrust is a able customers.” that some politicians, activists, busi- major barrier to opportunity and advancement. has been overlooked for too long.” u at all three of the schools dur- Over the last several decades, big ness leaders and others were angered ing this period (by nearly half cities across the country, including by the funneling of resources and at two of the schools), and the Sociologists note city’s Chicago, Boston, Baltimore, Rich- opportunities toward an already ad- percentage of white students mond, Milwaukee and San Francisco, vantaged part of the city and the increased. have faced similar issues and tried apparent exclusion of low-income high rate of deep poverty similar solutions, but none were students and communities. In a front-page story published March 20, the Phila- as explicitly targeted to the upper- “Yet for many others, such inequi- garten classes, the impact didn’t delphia Inquirer reported that Philadelphia has the middle class as Philadelphia’s, said ties were justified, given the potential extend to other district schools, highest rate (12.9 percent) of deep poverty — peo- Cucchiara. The CCSI was also unique of an increased middle-class pres- and may in fact have diverted re- ple with incomes below half of the poverty line — of any of the nation’s in its pairing of a public and a pri- ence to promote economic growth sources from schools that needed 10 most populous cities. vate institution: the School District and school improvement,” she said. more help. of Philadelphia and the Center City Those numbers came from an examination of 2009-11 data from the For her intimate examination of Cucchiara doesn’t deny that mid- District. U.S. Census American Community Survey conducted by the and Grant Elementary, Cucchiara visited dle class parents brought about Inquirer In essence, the CCSI was “an ef- David Elesh, associate professor of sociology at Temple and co-director of the school regularly for two years, at- positive changes. But she laments the fort to rebrand a subset of public Temple’s Metropolitan Philadelphia Indicators Project. tending events and PTO meetings and way they were recruited. schools as a way of distancing them talking with parents and educators. “In a city with large numbers Elesh’s analysis of the data also showed that of the 4.3 million people from the rest of the stigmatized “I found that the concerns and of poor residents, CCSI targeted living in the area around Philadelphia, there are nearly 160,000 in deep school district,” said Cucchiara. This agendas of the working-class and middle and upper-middle-class poverty — a rate of 3.6 percent — in Bucks, Chester, Montgomery, Dela- entailed polishing the schools’ ap- poor parents differed from the middle families for special treatment and ware, Salem, Gloucester, Burlington and Camden counties as well as New pearance, offering better customer and upper-middle class parents,” she privileges,” said Cucchiara. “In a Castle County, Del., and Cecil County, Md. service, creating a new adminis- said. For example, middle and upper- system with insufficient resources, Also quoted in the article was Judith Levine, assistant professor of sociol- tration for the Center City schools, middle class parents invested most in it channeled energy into histori- ogy at Temple. She observed that many who live just below the poverty giving admissions preference to transforming the school, while poor cally high-performing schools. In line often move out of poverty, but those in deep poverty are in such a those who lived in Center City and and working class parents’ focus was a system with thousands of stu- profoundly disadvantaged state that they’re more likely to stay mired in it. using sophisticated marketing such on supporting the school as it was. dents stuck in failing schools, the “Poverty becomes a long-term experience, and it’s very different, especially as websites, fliers, postcards and She also discovered that although initiative made it more difficult for for children,” she said. events to reach out to potential the middle and upper-middle-class students from outside Center City —Kim Fischer customers. parents were able to make positive to attain access to well-regarded Cucchiara conducted a three-year, changes, such as smaller kinder- downtown schools.” u April 12, 2013 news.temple.edu Page 5

NIH grant focuses on nanotechnology to treat prostate cancer By Preston M. Moretz “Cancer is the most significant allows for more precise targeting and [email protected] drug-resistant disease,” said Wong. delivery of the drugs directly to the “Using RNA-based drugs inhibits prostate cancer cells. As prostate cancer progresses, the the pathway that gives the cancer Wong, whose lab focuses on drug cancer cells become more resistant to cells their resistance to traditional resistance, has used nanotechnology traditional treatments such as che- drugs, and inhibiting this pathway in past research for the delivery of motherapy and they become more also reduces the aggressiveness of HIV drugs to the brain. This is the first aggressive and spread more rapidly. the cancer cells. They are not able to time he is using RNA-based drugs in A Temple School of Pharmacy re- spread as rapidly.” the treatment of prostate cancer. Illustration by Sudipto Munshi by Illustration searcher is now exploring the use of The effects of RNA-based drugs are Wong said the first stage of the nanotechnology to target the disease short-lived — usually lasting only two R01 project will be to optimize the Understanding in its latter stages. to four days — and the drugs are very delivery of the RNA-based drugs to Through a five-year, $1.58 million unstable, said Wong. They also do not the prostate cancer cells. In the proj- Malinics Courtesy Brenda R01 grant from the National Institutes differentiate between cell types, so ect’s later stages, the treatment will be Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical DNA repair of Health, Ho-Lun Wong, assistant once they are introduced, they can combined with chemotherapy. Sciences Ho-Lun Wong has received a professor of pharmaceutical sciences, travel to any organ in the body. “This will eventually make che- five-year, $1.58 million R01 grant from the National Institutes of Health to further in extreme is using nanoparticles as a delivery Wong said that using nanoparti- motherapy — the standard of care study nanoparticles as a delivery system for system to target prostate cancer cells cles as a delivery system extends the against cancer — that much more ef- targeting prostate cancer cells with an RNA- temperatures with an RNA-based drug. RNA lifespan to seven to 10 days and fective,” he said. u based drug.

By Preston M. Moretz [email protected] Students’ Google-recognized app connects urban farmers Exposure to ultraviolet radiation not absorbed by the ozone layer can By Sarae Gdovin said Shi. “They learned as they were damage DNA. But an enzyme called For the Temple Times going how to do the mobile and web DNA photolyase can repair the dam- programming for the competition.” age through the absorption of blue In a city with more than 40,000 The program builds on Google’s light. abandoned lots, keeping track of each Maps API, overlaying locations of vacant Robert Stanley, associate profes- property’s location and attributes is the lots throughout the city as well as pub- sor of chemistry in Temple’s College first step to returning them to produc- lic information such as crime statistics. of Science and Technology, has been tive use. It also shows what gardening projects

studying the mechanisms behind this That’s the concept behind a project Courtesy GrowShare are available, in progress or completed light-driven DNA repair process for launched by Temple Computer and In- The GrowShare application builds on Google’s Maps API to show abandoned lots and and allows users to buy or sell resources the past 16 years. Now, through a four- formation Sciences Associate Professor gardening projects that are underway, in progress or completed. such as tools, produce and labor using year, $1.07 million grant from NASA, Justin Shi and four students through open auction functionality. Stanley and his colleagues will explore Temple’s Urban Apps and Maps Stu- crime through urban farming. velop the project and take the award. “Everything — even people — how this process occurs at both ex- dio. The team has created GrowShare, Although the site hasn’t officially “Learning everything I needed to can be a resource, as long as there is treme high and low temperatures. an online tool that helps users find va- launched, the project already has been make the project happen, along with a seller or buyer,” said Shi. “The open Photolyase is a protein that contains cant lots and develop them into viable recognized as a runner-up for a Judge’s taking classes and attending [gymnas- auction creates the fairest platform a vitamin B2 (riboflavin) molecule as urban farming projects. Choice Award in the Google Places tics] practices, was very challenging,” for these exchanges.” its active agent. It uses the blue light The group worked to conceive API Developer Challenge, a compe- he said. “It was great to have all of the According to Shi, the site enables civic to drive an ultrafast electron transfer and create the GrowShare website, tition among 87 teams of developers hard work noticed — especially by exchange by allowing users to connect reaction between the protein and the growshare.net, which is now being and programmers from 27 countries. Google.” with others interested in transforming bound DNA lesion, which repairs the developed into a mobile application. According to Brett Statman, a Temple In addition to Statman, the proj- vacant lots into urban farming projects damaged DNA in less than three nano- Ultimately, the team sees the tool as senior who served as lead programmer ect team included Hank Wu, Krystian so that they can share resources, collab- seconds. Stanley and other researchers a means of revitalizing urban neigh- and designer on the project, the group Gorgiev and William Mantegna. orate and literally change the landscape around the world have discovered the borhoods, creating jobs and reducing overcame a steep learning curve to de- “The students are very motivated,” of their communities. u repair mechanism for so-called meso- phillic photolyases, which operate at or near human body temperature. “Nature has to adapt to extremes in temperature, both hot and cold, so we Army Corps, FEMA will discuss want to know how DNA is damaged and repaired at both high and low Sandy recovery at EarthFest temperatures,” he said. “Is DNA more easily damaged at one temperature ex- By James Duffy before Sandy. We want future storms to treme or the other?” [email protected] pound our projects, not the communi- Stanley said the research will fo- ties protected by them.” cus on what changes nature makes In the wake of the devastation FEMA’s display will feature activities in the photolyase protein to allow it wrought by Superstorm Sandy last for students young and old focused on to function properly in extreme en- October, the U.S. Army Corps of identifying flood risk and making bet- vironments since the B2 molecule is Engineers and the Federal ter decisions on how to reduce it. thermally unstable. Emergency Management Agency “We want to expose kids to a lot of Labolito V. Joseph “We don’t know what evolution does (FEMA) have been working with state new ideas — living compatibly with Temple Ambler’s EarthFest 2013 will feature nearly 90 exhibits and activity stations, to optimize the DNA repair protein at and local governments and families to our world and, specifically, build- including representatives from the Philadelphia Zoo, shown at last year’s event. very low temperatures compared to ensure that the affected communities ing sustainable communities,” said EarthFest has placed a spotlight on the Academy of Natural Sciences of very high temperatures,” he said. “The are safe, sustainable and livable. Mari Radford, mitigation planner for sustaining communities, welcoming Drexel University, the Pennsylva- photo electron transfer is very sensitive Both agencies will advance that FEMA’s Region III. “Most EarthFest thousands of visitors each year. nia Department of Environmental to temperature, so at a very low tem- mission this month as part of Tem- visitors have probably never met some- “EarthFest has become an essential Protection, the Elmwood Park Zoo, perature it may happen very slowly, ple Ambler’s EarthFest, the annual one from FEMA before — we want part of sharing what Temple Ambler Philadelphia Zoo and dozens more. while at a very high temperature it may environmental celebration featur- them to know we are there to help and does best — promoting environmen- “EarthFest is a great opportunity take place much more quickly. We just ing nearly 90 exhibits and activity to make sure families affected by di- tal stewardship in our communities,” to talk to people who may be new to don’t know right now.” stations that share new ideas and con- sasters are able to get back to a sense of said Susan Spinella Sacks, EarthFest the zoo and may not be aware of all of Stanley said NASA officials are in- cepts with students, teachers, parents normalcy as soon as possible.” coordinator and assistant director of the conservation work we do around trigued by this research because they and the public. This year’s festival will The agency’s connections to Am- the Center for Sustainable Commu- the world,” said Valerie Peckham, are very interested in understanding be held on Friday, April 26, from 9:30 bler run deep. Both Radford and nities, the event host. “We are able to Philadelphia Zoo conservation pro- the extremes under which organisms a.m. to 2 p.m. on Ambler Campus. FEMA mitigation planner Molly bring a diverse group of students, ed- gram manager. “We hope that people can exist not only on earth, but other Representatives of the Army Corps Kaput are graduates of Temple’s ucators and exhibitors together each will want to get involved and work to planets as well. will discuss their plans to replace sand Community and Regional Planning year to celebrate a common cause; make a difference because they can In addition to the work being con- and dunes on New Jersey and Del- master’s degree program. then our student visitors do the real effect change.” ducted at Temple, the NASA grant aware beaches washed away by the “We know the kind of important work…teaching their peers — and in Contributing sponsors for 2013 will also fund collaborations between massive storm, which altered coast- work that is being done within the many cases their parents — how they include Dow; the Delaware Valley Re- Stanley and researchers at Montclair lines, destroyed neighborhoods and program and by the Center for Sus- can ensure sustainable communities. gional Planning Commission’s Air State University and Duke University caused power outages lasting weeks. tainable Communities,” said Radford. EarthFest plants the seed; it’s the stu- Quality Partnership; the Ellis A. Gimbel on measuring the thermodynamics “We are feeding the beaches and the “There is a lot of synergy between dents that will make it grow.” Trust; Janet and Lew Klein; New York of the process and on developing de- sand dune system,” said Edward Voigt, FEMA’s mission and the research be- For the 10th year in a row, Temple Life; PECO Energy; the Pennsylva- tailed computational modeling of the chief of public and legislative affairs for ing done at Temple — working with Ambler’s key partner in presenting nia Chapter of the American Planning DNA repair process as well as compu- the Corps. “The beaches protect the communities to ensure they are pre- EarthFest is the Pennsylvania Horti- Association; the Township of Upper tational predictions on whether DNA dunes and the dunes protect the com- pared for the next disaster, that they cultural Society. Exhibitors will also Dublin; and Waste Management. gets damaged at higher rates in lower munities. Our goal is to get the beaches are able to survive the next flood.” include the Franklin Institute, the In- For more information, visit www. or higher temperatures. u back 100 percent to the way they were Since its inception in 2003, sectarium, the National Park Service, ambler.temple.edu/earthfest. u Page 6 news.temple.edu April 12, 2013

Temple expands courses in American Sign Language By James Duffy foreign/second language require- [email protected] ment for all of its majors, and other colleges may soon follow suit, said Rena Krakow wants to put to rest a Krakow. likely common misconception about American Sign Language is a vi- American Sign Language (ASL). sual-based language “that uses the “American Sign Language is not eyes to process language, whereas ‘English on the hands,’ but an in- other languages are auditory dependent language with its own based,” said ASL instructor Meghan history, structure, and even an asso- Rainone. ciated deaf culture. ASL is the fourth “Right off the bat, this is the big- most commonly studied language gest difference that requires students by college students,” said Krakow, to adjust their learning style,” she associate professor of communica- said. “In an ASL class, you must be tion sciences and disorders. “While alert and engaged in order to learn enrollments in other languages how to ‘see’ a language rather than are declining, enrollments in ASL hear it. Just like any language it takes courses are rising.” hard work to learn — and to teach Krakow said some students want — but it is extremely rewarding. to study ASL to learn about language “Being deaf and an ASL user, in another modality, while others I figured I could teach it to oth- want to be able to communicate and ers. It was no easy task, but after work more effectively with people teaching one course after another who are deaf. it came naturally. What I thought Journalism professor donates photography To meet a growing demand for was going to be a short gig became ASL courses, the Department of Com- a career.” munications Sciences and Disorders Philadelphia is a city with a rela- to support student scholarships will offer American Sign Language tively large deaf population, in part By Jeff Cronin courses at Temple Ambler for the because the well-known Pennsyl- is around his summer home on Mar- [email protected] first time beginning in the first Sum- vania School for the Deaf is located tha’s Vineyard. mer 2013 session. Classes begin the here, said Rainone. U.S. News and “It’s never the same and you never For roughly an hour each day, light week of Monday, May 20, and adi- World Report lists sign language in- get tired of it, so you just keep go- seems to come alive at the bottoms of tional ASL sections are being added terpreting and translating as No. 16 ing deeper and deeper,” said Trayes. some of Arizona’s slot canyons. Re- at Main Campus, said Krakow. on its “100 Best Jobs in 2013” list. “You would think that living in the vealed in stunning, yet often subtle “We also plan to add ASL classes “The ability to use ASL provides same place and doing a lot of the same colors, are unearthly details of these at higher levels in the near future,” students with a language that they things every summer would be repet- geographic wonders. she said. “Both the Linguistics can use in their professional work itive, but it isn’t. It’s always new and It’s a sight most will never experi- major and the Speech-Language- — whether they become teach- it’s always different. I think that’s part ence — one of the reasons journalism Hearing major at Temple require ers, nurses, doctors, social workers, of the challenge; to try to find the professor Ed Trayes once climbed deep the study of a non-English lan- speech-language pathologists/audi- things that you haven’t shot, to con- inside the canyons to capture such mo- guage, and they both accept and ologists, lawyers,” said Rainone. “The tinually try to do better with the ones ments with his camera. encourage the study of ASL to meet study of introductory ASL can be the you have.” “The trick was to never get the sky that requirement.” beginning of a path toward becom- Trayes first discovered photography in the photograph, because that would Recently, Temple’s College of Sci- ing a sign language interpreter. There as a 10-year-old newspaper delivery blow everything out,” says Trayes, ence and Technology has added ASL is a huge demand for interpreters boy in Bangor, Pa. The first of the 100 subconsciously giving a lesson as he Longtime Temple journalism professor Ed customers on his route was the owner to its list of languages that meet the that is not currently being met.” u Trayes has donated approximately 50,000 talks about his work. “What you try of his photographs, including images he of a photo studio. “He insisted that I to do is capture the light as it squeezes took in the canyons of Arizona such as the bring the paper to wherever he was through slits on the canyon’s surface one shown above, to the School of Media and, generally, he was in the dark- and is picked up on the walls.” and Communication. Taken from Trayes’ room,” said Trayes. “I learned so much These images are just a few from extensive collection, the images will be available online at www.edtrayes.com. from him.” an ever growing online collection of His passion grew. Trayes shot for more than 11,000 that have come from newspapers and for military publica- Trayes’ cameras. They are now part of The unveiling of his archives also tions during his time serving in the the Ed Trayes Photography Archives, marks the first time many of his stu- Marines. He started teaching photo- which he has donated to Temple’s dents (past and present) have seen journalism courses at Temple in 1967 School of Media and Communication. any of their mentor’s work. While he “and before you knew it, we had a A work still in progress, it is expected ensures his classes are exposed to the [photojournalism] sequence.” that eventually 50,000 of Trayes’ im- work of great photographers, Trayes The longtime professor has a cam- ages dating back to the 1940s will be has kept his pictures out of the mix. era with him constantly and is always available for viewing, free educational “You can show a lot of things by a taking photos — which speaks to the use and possible purchase at www. lot of people, but the teacher should depth of his archives. edtrayes.com. Proceeds will provide not show nor present a bias,” he said. “It probably means that I don’t see scholarship funds for photojournalism “You want every student to find his or as much as other people because for and master of journalism students. her visual voice.” a lot of the time I’m looking at every- “I’m in my 46th year of teaching at The collection includes images thing through a lens … but I think Courtesy Rena Krakow Temple,” he said. “It’s been a privilege from Philadelphia, Jordan, Africa, the it’s worth it. You become an engaged Students Sarah Julie Goldstein, Ashley Gander and Sarah Noone practice American Sign to be here. I want to do something that Virgin Islands and many places in be- observer, rather than one who’s just Language at Temple University Ambler. might benefit future students.” tween. But his favorite place to shoot walking through.” u New living community will foster entrepreneurial culture By Brandon Lausch trepreneurship and innovation as well ful dorm-based incubator, Velocity. sity are realizing that entrepreneurial 50 students. [email protected] as provide a roadmap for entrepreneur- There, students have launched approx- perspectives and innovative thinking Laura L. Randolph, assistant di- ship at Temple. Innovate and Create imately 20 companies so far, including are critical complements to the skills rector for residential life in Temple’s Legendary IBM Chairman and CEO students are also expected to actively automated shipping service BufferBox, students develop in their colleges Office of University Housing and Res- Thomas J. Watson once said: “Don’t participate in Temple’s Entrepreneurial which Google acquired in November and schools,” said Robert McNamee, idential Life, said LLC students report make friends who are comfortable to Student Association and attend at least 2012. academic director of the IEI, who a stronger sense of community and be with. Make friends who will force five Innovation and Entrepreneurship Temple’s undergraduate entre- spearheaded the initiative with sup- closer connections to staff. The stu- you to lever yourself up.” Institute (IEI) events — such as entre- preneurship programs rank No. 8 port from the Fox School Dean’s Office dents also take core classes together Perhaps that could describe the preneurial fireside chats and business nationwide and No. 13 among graduate and Office of the Provost. “This LLC is and can bring their knowledge and ex- thinking behind Temple University’s plan workshops — throughout the year. programs, and the university-wide Be an important component of our over- periences back to their floor. new Innovate and Create Living Learn- “This is not a class,” said Andrew Your Own Boss Bowl is one of the na- all strategy to encourage and serve “I love the fact that it will truly be ing Community (LLC), a residential Maxwell, a Fox School of Business en- tion’s most comprehensive business plan the growing cross-campus interest in interdisciplinary and that it will bring community for incoming freshmen — trepreneurship professor with a joint competitions. Temple is also sharing these topics.” together like-minded people but with of any major — who are interested in appointment in the College of Engi- in a $3 million Blackstone LaunchPad In 2012-13, Temple organized 13 very diverse backgrounds,” Randolph innovation and entrepreneurship. neering. “It’s a culture.” grant from the Blackstone Charitable living learning communities: six aca- said of the Innovate and Create LLC. Based at White Hall, students in Maxwell joined Temple this ac- Foundation to further promote entre- demic, six thematic (such as healthy “I can’t wait to see what the students the Innovate & Create LLC will take a ademic year from the University of preneurship as a viable career option. lifestyles) and one for honors students. come in thinking — and what they freshman seminar that will outline en- Waterloo, which housed a success- “Students and others in the univer- The average community is about 45 to leave with.” u April 12, 2013 news.temple.edu Page 7

TSG leader encourages At Experience Temple Days, local children to admitted students get a taste of Temple By Joseph B. Schaefer consider college For the Temple Times

By Jazmyn Burton For admitted Temple student [email protected] Vivian Venegas, the start of the 2013-14 school year can’t come fast Several children gather in a small enough. After visiting Main Campus classroom at the Women’s Christian Al- last month as part of the universi- liance (WCA), preparing to start an art ty’s latest Experience Temple Day, project. But before they can reach for the Chicago-area native voiced her markers, crayons and other supplies, anticipation on Twitter in a tweet a group of Temple students enter the Courtesy Ofo Ezeugwu tagged with the event hashtag room. Senior Temple Student Government officer #etd2013. “There’s been a change to our and Fox School of Business entrepreneurship major Ofo Ezeugwu has developed Kids-to- “Can my parents just leave me schedule,” announces WCA admin- College, a project intended to show children here? Don’t think I can wait another istrator Patricia R. Terrell. “Today we in North Philadelphia the opportunities higher 5 months.” have a group of Temple University stu- education makes possible. Such enthusiasm is common Jim Rose dents visiting to talk to you about the Owl Ambassadors perform for a crowd of prospective students and their families during among prospective students who at- the Experience Temple Day welcome session, held in the Temple Performing Arts Center. importance of college.” To help relay the overall Kids-to- tended one of the two Experience Ofo Ezeugwu, a senior entrepre- College message to students in the Temple Days held in February and neurship major in the Fox School of WCA afterschool program, Ezeugwu March. Open to those already ad- Participants get to know campus visit programs and special events. business, starts the conversation with recruited Desmon Hickson, a com- mitted to Temple, the events offer on tours led by the university’s Owl “These kids are admitted, so they’re a question: “What do you guys want to puter engineering major who speaks students another look at the univer- Ambassadors and eat lunch in John- e xc ite d .” be when you grow up?” Japanese; Morgan Jenkins, a sports sity before they decide whether to son and Hardwick Halls’ Louis J. Mendrinos said this year’s high Hands shoot in the air, the children marketing major who hopes to soon submit an enrollment deposit and Esposito Dining Center. The events attendance may be due in part anxious to share their dreams. One intern with the Philadelphia 76ers; secure a spot in the Fall 2013 enter- conclude at 3 p.m. to increased exposure generated student wants to become a basketball and Ashley Celestin, a public relations ing class. It’s an agenda that has sealed the by the university’s new academic player, another wants do nails. There’s major who plans to help brand high- Each event begins at 9 a.m. with deal for many aspiring Owls. More scholarship program, the Tem- a potential beautician and another stu- end designers in the global market. registration and an opening meet- than 80 students submitted their de- ple Made brand campaign and the dent who wants to be an Italian chef. Each spoke to the class about the ing in Mitten Hall and the Temple posits while on campus at the past Owls’ entry into a new athletic con- Helping school children develop importance of beginning to think Performing Arts Center. After be- two Experience Temple Days, and ference. But another factor, she and pursue high aspirations is the about their future now. ing welcomed by President Neil Undergraduate Admissions pro- says, is Temple’s use of social me- purpose of Kids-to-College, a program As their time together came to a Theobald and hearing academic cesses numerous others in the days dia. The admissions office has Ezeugwu conceived while volunteer- close, a small hand raised in the air for presentations, students and their immediately following the events. created new Twitter and Instagram ing in local schools. He realized that a final question. families are free to choose from sev- A record 4,900 students and their accounts, both with the username many of the students he worked with “But, what if my brain isn’t smart eral special interest sessions in areas family members have attended the @AdmissionsTU, to connect with didn’t know where to start when it enough to do what I want to do?” such as housing, financial aid, study two Experience Temple days held prospective students. came to planning for college. asked 9-year-old Tyreyanna Henry- abroad, General Education, Orien- so far, and 2,600 have already re- During Experience Temple Day, “The goal is to open up their eyes to Garris. tation and more. Another session sponded for the third event, which staffers encourage attendees to take what’s possible,” he said. “We just want “Your brain is as smart as anyone for parents offers an opportunity to will be held this month. photos on campus and tag them them to realize that higher education else’s,” Ezeugwu responded. “You’re very ask questions of Temple administra- “It’s hard to explain it to some- using the hashtag #ETD2013 on is a viable opportunity and is definitely smart, you’re only not smart enough if tors, parents of current students and one who hasn’t seen it, but picture Instagram and Twitter. More than available to them.” you think you’re not smart enough.” alumni. Receptions are also held for 2,000 people on campus doing 550 images have been tagged at the Ezeugwu originally designed the It’s a message the group hopes will top scholarship recipients and stu- 2,000 things and super excited to events, and the admissions social program to bring the middle and stick. The earlier you reach children, dents accepted into the university’s be here,” said Niki Mendrinos, se- media accounts have added 765 fol- high school students to Main Campus the more impact you will make when Honors Program. nior associate director for campus lowers as a result. u to attend classes or sporting events. it comes to encouraging students to However, when the cost to obtain think about their future and what they safety clearances for those working hope to accomplish as adults, said Jen- Spreading l I’m ready to be temple was just a bonus! up on move-in day @ with school-aged children proved too kins, a Baltimore native. made! — @RissMaffei — @harpreetay9 TempleUniv — @Devin_ high, he decided to take the program “My mom was the first in her fam- the love via l I’m so happy. I finally l (F)avorite part of Kolmetzky into the community. ily to attend college and it meant social media feel like this is absolutely #ETD2013 was definitely l Fantastic day at TempleU, Throughout the semester, Ezeugwu a lot to her and her family,” he said. where I want to spend my how welcoming and warm I am ready for the Fall. and a rotating group of students are “Watching her and knowing that her A sampling of tweets next four years! the entire temple com- Are you #TempleMade be- hosting workshops in high schools college degree gave her an oppor- by prospective students — @SashSchaeffer munity was — even on a cause I am! — @NgnMinh and community centers across North attending Experience l I made up my mind about cold Philly day! l Today was amazing. I tunity to build her future was what — @britmascucchini Philadelphia. motivated me.”u Temple Day: going to temple during can’t wait to be living here the presentation! The tour l Going to sleep. Wake me next year!!! — @AllieGertz Sustainability advocates practice what they preach at zero-waste symposium

By Sarae Gdovin featured in a panel discussing the role For the Temple Times of the triple bottom line and how it can On the road create a sustainable economy. Take only what you need and leave The event was Temple’s first large- to Greenbuild the land as you found it. scale zero-waste event. All of the The PA/NJ Sustainability That Native American proverb char- tableware, provided by Sodexo, was Symposium was a lead-up to acterizes the mindset at last month’s either compostable or recyclable, leav- the Greenbuild International zero-waste PA/NJ Sustainability Sym- ing nothing to be sent to a landfill. Conference and Expo, a leading posium, during which 800 attendees Student volunteers from the George event that will be held Nov. 20- left behind only materials that could Washington Carver High School of 22 in Philadelphia. The Office of be reused, recycled or returned to the Engineering and Science staffed the Sustainability is seeking student land as compost. composting bins and guided attend- and staff volunteers to assist at Hosted by Temple on March ees in sorting the waste, including the conference. Participants can 12 in the Temple Performing Arts compostable and readily renewable attend free in exchange for their Center, the event brought together bamboo serving trays. The students service. For more information, leaders from design firms, green attended sessions with Temple staff contact the Office of Sustain- product companies, sustainable and faculty in the weeks leading up to ability at 215-204-1715 or building contractors, non profit or- Office of Sustainability Temple Courtesy the event to learn about sustainability At the PA/NJ Sustainability Symposium, hosted by Temple, the more than 800 attendees left [email protected]. ganizations and schools and colleges behind only materials that could be reused or returned to the land as compost. and understand their volunteer work to share sustainable information and in a larger context. insights. The large and diverse turn- The symposium, which was pre- as sustainable business models, green Members of the Fox School of Senior marketing major Tamaar out for the event shows the growing sented by the Delaware Valley Green technology and more. Business “Sustainable Enterprise” Depalis said the experience was chal- interest in green issues, said Temple Building Council, opened with intro- Temple Associate Professor of Hu- class also took part in promoting lenging, yet rewarding. Director of Sustainability Kathleen ductory remarks by Temple Senior man Resource Management Lynne the event as part of a semester-long “Working with these companies Grady. Vice President for Construction, Facil- Andersson moderated a panel focus- class project. A group of four stu- focusing on sustainability, it really “Sustainability affects everybody, ities and Operations James Creedon, ing on sustainability in colleges and dents sent emails to a database of gives a sense of self worth,” said De- and people come at it from different followed by three keynote speakers. universities. Jonathan Latko, adjunct local businesses and schools and cre- palis. “It makes you feel like you’re angles depending on how it touches Attendees could participate in 24 ed- faculty member and director of Tem- ated advertisements in collaboration doing your part and giving back to them,” said Grady. ucation sessions covering topics such ple’s Computer Recycling Center, was with the Tyler School of Art. the community.” u Page 8 news.temple.edu April 12, 2013

Alumni art exhibit benefits student scholarships

By Hillel Hoffmann Arts. “The most powerful and con- Bilinsky, who graduated two months ago, [email protected] vincing evidence of Tyler’s role in the to John Costanza, who earned his BFA in education of world-class artists is the ceramics from Tyler in 1949. A juried exhibition of art by 38 grad- astonishing quality and breadth of what “Tyler cultivated my artistic career; uates of Temple’s Tyler School of Art our alumni produce.” it’s something that I’ll always cherish,” from around the nation — the most am- Submissions from more than 183 art- said DeMott, who is now pursuing her bitious exhibit of Tyler alumni ists were considered by the MFA at the School of the Art Institute art in all media ever assem- show’s juror, Paulina Pobocha, of Chicago. “Artists that come out of Ty- bled — closes a two-week run assistant curator in the Depart- ler are problem-solvers and innovators. A multimedia installation by Delaney DeMott, including the pieces “The Trouble With this Saturday at the Crane Arts ment of Painting and Sculpture I could see that in all the artists in this Forgetting Is The Forgotten” and “You Left Center in Philadelphia’s North- at the Museum of Modern Art exhibition.... You can see a thread.” Without Saying Goodbye – Nice” earned the ern Liberties neighborhood. in New York. Juror’s prizes of Many of the alumni artists participat- Juror’s Grand Prize during the Victory for All “Victory for Tyler: Victory $1,000, $500 and $300 were ing in “Victory for Tyler” have enjoyed 2013 exhibit. DeMott’s installation will go on display at Tyler during Alumni Weekend, April for All 2013” is the fourth in a awarded, with a multimedia in- reconnecting with Tyler and interacting 19-21. series of biennial Tyler alumni art exhi- stallation by Delaney DeMott earning the with current students, many of whom bitions to benefit student scholarships Juror’s Grand Prize. DeMott’s installation will attend the exhibit. at Tyler. The exhibition — which fea- will go on display at Tyler during Temple’s “I like being involved,” said Steven nections; two of the Crane Arts three tures works in each of the disciplines Alumni Weekend, April 19-21. Ford BFA TYL ‘86, who also volun- owners are Tyler faculty members: taught at the school, including crafts, Among the alumni artists repre- teered to participate in the first Art Professor Nicholas Kripal, chair of design, painting, sculpture, photog- sented at “Victory for Tyler: Victory for Market at Tyler last fall. “When I was the Crafts Department, and Professor raphy, film and video, installation, All 2013” are Susan Still Scott, whose at Tyler, a lecture series that brought in Richard Hricko, head of the Printmak- experimental art and more — has been “constructed paintings” evoke sculpture working professionals had a big impact ing Program. The exhibition is also on display since March 27 at Crane and architecture; Rachael Gorchov, who on me. At this point in my career, I feel sponsored by the Temple University Arts’ Ice Box Project Space, Philadel- makes “cultural snapshots” by painting, like I want to give back.” Alumni Association, SWIFT Mailing phia’s largest viewing room for art. duplicating and re-photographing every- The “Victory for Tyler” series is and Leapfrog Advancement. “I’m delighted by the number of out- day images; and printmaker and jewelry organized by the Tyler Alumni As- The Ice Box Project Space, a single, standing alumni who have volunteered maker Steven Ford, who builds print col- sociation Board of Directors and uninterrupted 5,000-square-foot room, to participate in ‘Victory for Tyler’ to lages by assembling densely textured named for its primary sponsor, Vic- is located at the Crane Arts Building benefit student scholarships,” said Rob- prints made from the same plate. The art- tory Brewing Company, co-founded by at 1400 N. American St., Philadelphia. ert T. Stroker, dean of Temple’s Center ists selected to exhibit by Pobocha range Tyler alumnus William Covaleski. The Gallery hours are Wednesday through for the Arts and Vice Provost for the in age and experience from painter Jay exhibition’s venue also has Tyler con- Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. u

Build them and they will come Temple Theater presents ‘The Boys from Syracuse’ Temple Theaters will stage the lecture hall and will be moderated musical “The Boys from Syracuse” FeaturedEvents by Katherine Henry, Temple associ- on April 12 and 14 in Tomlinson ate professor of English. Theater. ideas that make for a better society Based on Shakespeare’s “The Finance Week events and world. Comedy of Errors,” the play centers stress effective money man- on the romantic escapades of long- For more information, visit www. agement lost identical twins Antipholus of temple.edu/vpus/opportunities/TURF. Ephesus and Antipholus of Syracuse, As part of Temple’s commitment to whose servants, the two Dromios, Libraries to increasing the financial literacy of are also long-separated identi- discuss the students, the university will host cal twins. Confusion and comedy legacy of a series of events from April 22 to ensues when the wives of the Ephe- 26 to help students establish and sians, Adriana and her servant Luce, American poet maintain healthy financial habits. mistake the two strangers for their Walt Whitman husbands. On April 24, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the MBA Commons of Alter Hall, On April 18, David Visit www.temple.edu/theater for Temple University Young Alumni and Haven Blake and showtimes and ticket information. the Fox School of Business will host Michael Robert- a panel discussion and workshop son, professors Undergraduates show off titled “Show me the money: Temple of English at The College of Made strategies for securing your fi- research, creative works New Jersey (TCNJ) and co-editors nancial future.” Students can receive of Walt Whitman: Where the Future insider tips on effective money man- On April 18, Temple will host the an- Becomes Present, will discuss the agement skills from Temple alumni nual Undergraduate Research Forum impact that Walt Whitman has had working in the financial industry. – Creative Works Symposium (TURF- on American culture. CreWS). The event will be held from Speakers will include Rafael Blake is chair of the English 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Howard Gittis Tamargo, Fox ’90, senior portfolio Department at TCNJ and author of Student Center. manager, Wilmington Trust; Cindy Walt Whitman and the Culture of Ravitch, Fox ’84, CFO, MRops; and The symposium provides under- American Celebrity. Robertson is the Rosa Anna Chiappetta, CLA’96, vice graduates in all schools and colleges recipient of two National Endow- president, TD Bank. The discussion the opportunity to present their ment for the Humanities Fellowships will be moderated by Fox finance research and creative works to the and author of the award-winning professor Jonathan Scott. university community. More than book Worshiping Walt: The Whitman 150 students will present papers, Disciples. posters, performances and exhibits Future entrepreneurs throughout the day. Through its The talk coincides with National compete for big prizes in emphasis on original research or Poetry Month and is part of National Fox’s Be Your Own Boss Bowl Library Week, which encourages

Betsy Manning creative work — from theory-driven critical analysis of significant social people to view their local library as The 15th annual When students returned from Spring Break last month, something new issues to the development of unique more than a repository of resources Be Your Own greeted them at Temple’s Main Campus. Something big. individual artistic talents — TURF- — as a place for experiences that Boss Bowl will While students were away, Tony “The Hat” Molinari (above), of the CreWS seeks to inspire undergradu- can enrich, shape and transform take place April Facilities Management carpentry shop, constructed two giant Adirondack ate students to engage, analyze, one’s community. 25, 2-6:30 p.m., chairs, one cherry and one white, and painted each with a Temple “T” critique and advise the world around The discussion will take place in Alter Hall, and the hashtag #TUbigchairs. The super-sized newcomers join Temple’s them so that they may contribute 3:30-5:30 p.m. in the Paley Library room A031. existing fleet of colorful plastic Adirondack chairs placed throughout Main The business plan competition Campus in the spring. Alumni Weekend 2013: Cherry and White Game brings together students, alumni, The chairs — which stand seven feet tall, weigh nearly 300 pounds and faculty and staff from student are built to sustain the weight of many students — were installed at On April 20, new head football coach Matt Rhule organizations and all 17 schools and the Bell Tower. Almost as soon as they were secured, students began to and the Temple Owls will prepare for the upcoming colleges and organizations to com- season during their annual spring scrimmage, held discover the chairs, climb into them, take tagged pictures and share them at the newly renovated Edberg-Olson Hall, during pete for 10 prizes, including a grand via Twitter, Instagram and other social media. Alumni Weekend 2013. Admission to the Cherry prize worth over $115,000 in cash. The idea for the new chairs came from Temple Senior Vice President for and White Game is free for Temple alumni, students, The competition was developed to Construction, Facilities and Operations James Creedon’s 19-year-old son faculty and staff. Before the scrimmage, students encourage members of the Temple Stephen, a frequent visitor to campus. can enjoy a free tailgate hosted by Temple Athletics. community to launch and sustain — Hillel J. Hoffmann The game is one of many events planned for Alumni Weekend, which new small businesses and scalable takes place April 19-21. For a full schedule, visit alumni.temple.edu. entrepreneurial ventures.