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Billing changes ‘Rising Star’ Bittersweet comedy Temple improves billing and Women’s basketball poised ‘Heidi Chronicles’ contin- registration procedures. for another winning season. ues through Saturday. See page 3. See page 4. See page 4. TEMPLE TIMES www.temple.edu/temple_times December 1, 2005 Vol. 36, No. 14 TU begins Chaney wins 500th game at Temple yearly effort to benefit United Way

Mission: Temple Way, a yearly University- wide campaign on the behalf of the United Way, mobilizes the organization and resources of the University and its employees to collect funds to distribute to a variety of health and social services agencies in the community. The annual campaign is a con- venient way for Temple employees to support those whose lives have been touched by illness, hunger and other social and eco- 2005–06 nomic hardships. partners, History: This year’s cam- Page 2 paign, which kicked off Nov. 14, marks the 12th annual drive since Temple’s United Way campaign started in 1994. In all, Temple employees have contributed more than $1.05 million to the campaign over its 11 years. Last year’s totals: 393 employees con- tributed more than $73,000 to United Way With the game in hand and under a minute remaining in the school. Herb Magee, at Division II Philadel- during last year’s drive. Nov. 15 NIT season tip-off against Army, the jam-packed Temple phia University (formerly Philadelphia Tex- This year’s goal: The campaign directors student section saluted its Hall of Fame head coach John Chaney tile), owns 793 wins at the school. hope to raise $100,000 with the current drive, in unison by holding up signs commemorating his 500th victory Chaney also passed former DePaul coach which will continue through Dec. 31. at the University. But in reality, the game was decided soon after Ray Meyer and is now alone in 14th place all- How to contribute: All employees should the teams hit the court. The Owls coasted to a 69-37 season- time with 725 career wins. Next up is Mis- have received a mailing that details the opening win over the visiting Black Knights and rewarded souri’s Norm Stewart with 728 total victories. process for donating to the Temple Way Work- Chaney with yet another milestone in his illustrious career. Chaney “I know Ray and never thought about pass- place Campaign. Most University departments “For me, it’s just a lot of memories,” Chaney said. “Looking at ing him,” Chaney said. “I don’t think you give have a designated representative who is someone like Mark Macon, who helped get me started here it too much thought. When you start thinking about reaching responsible for explaining and managing the many years ago, it makes you get a little melancholy when you those milestones, you fail the kids. That should be your most campaign for individual departments. see people who are still around working with you. That perhaps, important concern, the kids you are working with.” Employees whose offices do not have a desig- is more important than anything else.” Since the Army game, the Owls have suffered a defeat at nated campaign representative can use The 73-year old, who owns a 725-297 overall record over 34 UCLA on Nov. 17, and beat Miami at home on Nov. 27. The interoffice mail to send their forms directly to years of coaching, is the only Division I coach in Philadelphia’s Nov. 30 contest at Rutgers was undecided as of press time. The Temple Way on page 2 storied college basketball history to record 500 victories at one Owls’ next game is Saturday, Dec. 3, at Penn. Fox School’s Hodge wins award for innovative teaching

By Rebecca Carroll techniques in his acceptance speech, by encouraging student involve- [email protected] “How to Energize Students with ment. He has been so successful that Technology and Humor.” a 2003 survey by The Chronicle of It’s no accident that Samuel D. “Students of the 21st century are Higher Education listed his course Hodge Jr., professor and chairman of part of the ‘MTV generation,’” said under the category of “Large but legal studies at The Fox School of Hodge, who was recognized in 1991 Loved.” Business, won the 2005 gold prize for with the University’s Great Teacher “My class gives students a com- innovative teaching from the Mid- Award. “They have grown up with mon experience — it’s the one class Atlantic Association of Colleges of visual stimulation and instanta- every freshman in The Fox School Business Administration in October. neous access to video games. There- has to take. I realized I had this task His winning teaching philosophy fore, it is no longer sufficient to at hand, and I knew I had to moti- vate them,” Hodge said. is simple: This generation of stu- merely teach the materials.” One key technique he brings into dents doesn’t just need to be educat- From the start, Hodge, a 1974 play is the use of electronic response ed; it needs to be energized. graduate of Temple Law School, pads, set up by Computer Services, At the association’s 2005 confer- understood that the only way to cap- to “allow students to instantaneous- ence, Hodge, who also is director of tivate the roughly 600 students in his ly register their votes to a question, To engage students in his 600-student “Law and Society” course, Fox School professor and The Fox School’s Center for Innova- mandatory freshman introductory chairman of legal studies Samuel D. Hodge Jr. uses electronic response pads, which students much like what’s used on a game purchase for $40. The system, set up by Computer Services, allows students to “instantaneously tion in Teaching and Learning, course “Law and Society” would be register their votes to a question, much like what’s used on a game show,” Hodge explained. detailed his innovative teaching by delivering engaging lectures and Hodge on page 3

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Page 2 December 1, 2005 Bits&PCs Annual effort to benefit United Way begins Instructional technology featured in ‘Faculty Herald’ Temple Way from page 1 An article on instructional tech- nology at Temple by Timothy the Community Relations office, O’Rourke, vice president of comput- using the pre-addressed envelope er and information services, their Temple Way materials came appears in the latest edition of the in. The address is: Faculty Herald. Temple Way Workplace Campaign In the article, O’Rourke details the Entertainment and Community various technology resources cur- Education Center rently available to the faculty, as 1509 Cecil B. Moore Ave., 2nd floor Philadelphia, PA 19121 well as projects in development. call Jennie Sheeks at 215-731- The article covers resources such TU ZIP 063-02 1107, ext. 206. as Temple’s high-speed data net- Contributions are tax-deductible work, smart classrooms, Black- and can be made by check, cash, Catholic Charities Appeal board, Turnitin, Apreso and credit card or payroll deduction. www.cca-phl.org Gallery. O’Rourke also addresses Your generous support of the appeal Photo courtesy the United Way For more information, contact The United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania supports thrift shops and social service the support services available to funds dozens of agencies and pro- the Community Relations office at grams that are committed to cham- agencies to help build independence and self-sufficiency among adults and families. help faculty take advantage of [email protected] or visit pioning the dignity of the individual Temple’s resources, expand their www.temple.edu/templeway. 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The Temple University Emergency Instructional Support Center, the Greater Philadelphia area, the Workplace Campaign Catholic Charities Appeal stands Student Aid Fund is designed to Temple University Children’s Instructional Technologies Users 2005–06 partners ready to help our local neighbors of help students deal with unforeseen Group, classroom technology Medical Center hardships during their college AIDS Fund all faiths meet and surmount the training, technology support and increasingly diverse and complex www.templehealth.org/tucmc careers. Students must demonstrate www.aidsfundphilly.org the help desk. Finally, the article challenges faced by individuals and This important new medical facility need associated with an emergency AIDS Fund supports HIV/AIDS edu- spotlights the numerous projects families in the new millennium. and its programs will help ensure or personal situation that is in some cation, prevention and services in healthier todays and brighter tomor- way extraordinary to the individual. in development such as Merlot, the Delaware Valley region by rais- Environmental Fund rows for many thousands of chil- The Temple University Emergency Wimba and Backpack. ing money and increasing public for Pennsylvania dren. Children are our future, and Student Aid Fund is not to be con- To read the entire article, go to awareness about the impact of HIV www.efpa.org there can be no more important strued as “additional financial aid.” www.temple.edu/cs/about/herald.htm. on our communities. AIDS Fund The Environmental Fund for investment than an investment in accomplishes its mission through a our children. United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania is a nonprofit federa- Pennsylvania N range of activities, including AIDS tion of 17 environmental, conserva- Fake e-mail from CIA or FBI Walk Philly and Gay Bingo. In addi- tion and recreation organizations. Temple University Hospital www.uwsepa.org spreads W32.Sober virus tion, each year they commemorate Our mission is to educate, promote www.health.temple.edu/tuh Our mission is to improve people’s World AIDS Day through events that and broaden the support of nonprof- Every year, the hospital raises funds lives by mobilizing the caring power Ken Ihrer, chief information remember those lost to the AIDS it organizations that work to that enable it to support its commit- of donors, volunteers and communi- security and privacy officer, noti- epidemic, honor those living with improve the health of the environ- ment to meeting the healthcare ties. Our major initiatives are invest- fied the Temple community last HIV disease and raise awareness of ment and quality of life for all needs of Philadelphia’s indigent ing in the success of children and week to be on the lookout for a HIV/AIDS in our communities. Pennsylvanians. population while simultaneously youth, building independence and fake e-mail message that appears meeting the special needs of the self-sufficiency among adults and Bread & Roses Community Fund Federation Allied Jewish Appeal entire region with a full spectrum of families, and keeping neighbor- to come from the FBI or CIA. The www.breadrosesfund.org www.jewishphilly.org healthcare services. hoods strong and safe. e-mail warns that you are being Each year, Bread & Roses Established in 1901, the Jewish investigated for visiting illegal Web Community Fund gives several hun- Federation of Greater Philadelphia is Temple University Community Womens Way sites and prompts you to you open dred thousand dollars to groups in the central nonprofit Jewish com- Service Fund www.womensway.org an attachment. Ihrer warns not to the Delaware Valley working on munity organization in the Greater www.temple.edu/community_service Womens Way continues to raise open the attachment because it issues you care about: access to Philadelphia area. Through its Temple volunteers work throughout money and public awareness to fight contains a variant of the healthcare, quality education, an Federation Allied Jewish Appeal, the the year to provide valuable services for and achieve women’s equality, end to homelessness, criminal jus- federation raises vital funds to meet to the communities adjacent to safety, self-sufficiency and reproduc- W32.Sober virus. Once the scam tice reform, peace and human local and overseas physical, emo- Temple’s campuses. Serving as tive freedom. Gifts to Womens Way was discovered, Computer Ser- rights, the environment, and much tional, spiritual and educational tutors, mentors, instructors, and in a will continue to assist our six mem- vices blocked these e-mail mes- more. For a complete list of grantee needs. By donating $36 or more to variety of other capacities, Temple ber agencies and support our new sages from getting to the TUmail organizations, visit the Web site or the Federation Allied Jewish Appeal volunteers make a real difference in Community Women’s Fund. system. If you received the message, for- ward it to [email protected] and Ways to give during the holiday season then delete it from your computer. If Throughout December, the Temple party, in which it partners with the TEMPTEMPLELE TIMES you have clicked on the attachment, community is reaching out to help local community to shed light on www.temple.edu/temple_times December 1, 2005 Vol. 36, No. 14 send a message to abuse@ make the holidays a little brighter neighborhood children during the temple.edu or call the Help Desk at for the less fortunate. Visit www. holiday season. 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Donations of nonperishables Harriet Goodheart [email protected] the Macromedia Web site. placed in the main office of are appreciated. Checks should be Tory Harris [email protected] Hillel J. Hoffmann [email protected] Launched in January, the Web Com- McGonigle Hall, the lobby of the made payable to Operation Feed the IBC Student Recreation Center, the Hungry. For more information, call Lisa Z. Meritz [email protected] plex allows for even the most novice Preston M. Moretz [email protected] lobby of the Student Pavilion and Jesse Wagner at 215-204-1385 or user to build and maintain a Web the lobby of the pool. Sandi Marrero 215-204-7797. For a complete beat list, visit www.temple.edu/news_media/staff.html. site. With an easy signup system, Location: Designated food donation University Photography: Joseph V. 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December 1, 2005 Page 3 CALENDAR This Week’s Scores ON SALE AT THE Football Continued from page 4 Nov. 19: Navy 38, Temple 17 foyer. Featuring jewelry pieces made from Tickets are available at the Liacouras Men’s Basketball Center box office at 1776 N. Broad St. stones collected by geology department Nov. 15: Temple 69, Army 37 (cash sales only), online at www. faculty, staff and students. For more Nov. 17: UCLA 54, Temple 47 liacourascenter.com or by telephone at information, contact Gene Ulmer at Nov. 27: Temple 73, 1-888-OWLS-TIX. [email protected] or 215-204-7171. Miami (Fla.) 56 Men’s and women’s basketball (Visit www.owlsports.com for schedules.) Wrigley Study Lounge Women’s Basketball Nov. 19: Temple 66, Drexel 54 “The Heidi Chronicles” and Gum Bar event Through Dec. 3. Randall Theater. (See 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Student Center atrium. Nov. 22: Temple 72, Penn 53 “Ongoing” for details.) Sponsored by Student Activities. Nov. 27: Temple 81, Hampton 38 “For Lovers Only: 70s Soul Jam” Women’s Volleyball Feb. 18: 7 p.m. Liacouras Center. Featur- Nov. 18: Temple 3, Xavier 1 ing The Stylistics, The Dramatics, Blood- “Fun Things to Do stone, Heatwave and Cuba Gooding Sr. During the Semester Break” Nov. 19: Dayton 3, Temple 0 $36.50–77. 2 p.m. 1700 N. Broad, room 203. Spon- Nov. 25: Albany 3, Temple 0 sored bythe Russell Conwell Center, Nov. 25: Long Island 3, Temple 0 MAIN CAMPUS Fox’s Hodge lauded www.temple.edu/rcc. Nov. 26: American 3, Temple 1 CINEMA SERIES

“Save Time Grading: Strategies Student Center Cinema (the Reel). $2 for creative style that Work in Large Courses” [email protected] or 215-204-7171. with TUid; $4 all others (Diamond Dol- 2–3:30 p.m. Student Center, room 223. lars accepted). Hodge from page 1 Sponsored by the Teaching and Learning Show times: Center. For more information, visit Off-campus living fair Mon.–Wed.: noon, 2:30, 5 and 8 p.m. Hodge’s prescription www.temple.edu/tlc. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Student Center atrium. Thu. & Fri.: noon, 2:30, 5, 8 and 10:30 p.m. show,” Hodge said. Sponsored by University Housing and Sat.: 2:30, 5, 8 and 10:30 p.m. Sun.: 2:30, Students purchase the $40 for innovative teaching Residential Life. For more information, 5 and 8 p.m. response pads as part of their Hodge’s teaching tactics have Temple University Jazz Ensemble contact Lisa Prestileo at Visit http://develop.temple.edu/sac/studact/ course materials. Not only do the earned him the respect of educa- 7:30 p.m. Klein Recital Hall. Terell [email protected]. cinema.htm for more information. tors throughout the country. Here, pads make lectures come to life, Stafford, director. Sponsored by the Boyer “Must Love Dogs” he offers advice to his colleagues College of Music and Dance. For more Dec. 1. they also make it easier for Hodge on how to captivate students. “Preparing for Finals” information, visit www.temple.edu/boyer, “Four Brothers” to take attendance and give out the Do’s 1:30 p.m. 1700 N. Broad, room 203. daily quizzes he administers to or call 215-204-7600. Sponsored by the Russell Conwell Center, Dec. 2–7. • Be interactive. Use the classroom www.temple.edu/rcc. ensure that students master as a stage. WEDNESDAY, Dec. 7 assigned readings. • When they are available, use List your events According to Hodge, the electronic response pads to enable Weekday classes end. Master Class: response pads allow students to If you would like your University- students to instantly register their Menahem Pressler, piano sponsored event included in the have their voices heard. “In a large votes to key questions. 2:40 p.m. Rock Hall auditorium. Mena- Geology department jewelry sale calendar, fill out the online events class, some students are reluctant • Use the Internet to your advan- hem Pressler, founding member and submission form at www.temple. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Tuttleman Learning Cen- to participate,” Hodge said. “This tage. A number of sites offer funny pianist of the Beaux Arts Trio. Spon- edu/temple_times/events_form.html. allows everyone to become pictures, animations and video ter, foyer. Featuring jewelry pieces made sored by the Boyer College of Music from stones collected by geology depart- involved.” clips for download. and Dance. For more information, visit All submissions must be received at ment faculty, staff and students. For more www.temple.edu/boyer or call 215-204- least two weeks prior to the event. Hodge also keeps students • Always provide an outline of the information, contact Gene Ulmer at 7600. engaged by spicing up case studies. topics to be covered in class each He often will illustrate the obscure day. court cases he teaches by telling • Create stories to engage the stories about his fictional “family.” class. Announcement “If I say ‘my brother Joe,’ everyone Don’ts knows who I’m talking about,” • Don’t talk down to students; Changes made to billing and confirmation process Hodge said. treat them as you would expect to Each of these stories has a uni- be treated. Temple University is improving fied theme that helps students • Don’t just stand in front of the the billing and registration proce- Billing/cancellation calendar for spring 2006 understand the significance of an classroom and lecture. dures, effective for the spring 2006 Billing/Cancellation Issued Due Date semester, in order to provide better important court case. • No matter how silly a question is, First spring bill Dec. 11 Jan. 5 don’t let the student feel you think customer service to students and “I began by researching lawsuits Interim registration Dec. 12–Jan. 1 Jan. 5 it’s inappropriate. their families. These changes include: that involved the rich and famous Late registration Jan. 2– Jan. 23 Five calendar days or presented unusual fact scenar- • Don’t read from the book. • Those who pay via the Temple Easy Payment Plan (TEPP) will after registration ios, such as a pet bear that mauled Spring semester begins Jan.17 the next-door neighbor, or a receive three bills instead of four Second spring bill Jan. 29 Feb. 14 woman who was injured while Hodge often recommends tap- during the spring and fall semesters. attempting to dry her cat in the ing a classroom sessions as a • The confirmation process is Third spring bill Feb. 26 March 14 microwave. The concepts presented method of classroom evaluation eliminated for most students. are standard business law issues, for both new and experienced fac- • There are new rules regarding but the fact patterns are not.” ulty. After reviewing their lecture late payments. March 14. bill or on OWLnet. To re-create these court cases, on tape, the center’s evaluators • There is an $11 fee per However, if estimated financial Billing installment for TEPP partici- aid, as shown on the bill, covers 100 Hodge has trav- provide sugges- There will be no November bill. eled from tions for pants. percent of the balance, the student The spring bill will be mailed on Students who register after Jan. must confirm his or her classes by Atlantic City to “Students of the 21st cen- improvement. Dec. 12, 2005, with payment due on the Grand Sometimes, 1, 2006, will not receive a paper bill. Jan. 5, 2006. By confirming, the tury are part of the ‘MTV Jan. 5, 2006. The charges will appear on OWLnet financial aid will be applied toward Canyon filming the center pairs Students must make a payment the same day and must be paid the outstanding balance shortly footage of generation.’ They have up two Honors — either the full amount due or at within five calendar days of their before the start of classes. If the stu- places his grown up with visual stim- students with a least the Minimum Amount Due — registration. dent does not confirm, his or her “brother Joe” professor. The by the payment deadline of Jan. 5. ulation and instantaneous Students who have an unpaid bal- classes will be canceled. visited, such as students observe Registration will be canceled if access to video games. ance after March 14 will not be eligi- Teaching assistants and research courtrooms, a class and gath- payment is not received by the due Therefore, it is no longer ble to participate in priority registra- assistants must submit a signed jails and casi- er feedback from date. tion for the summer or fall semes- tuition remission form and a copy of nos. This visual sufficient to merely teach the rest of the Students who pay less than the ters until the balance is paid. their award letter to the Bursar’s component to the materials.” students on the full amount but at least the Mini- A late payment fee of $50 will be Office each semester; the deadline to his storytelling teaching mum Amount Due by the deadline Samuel D. Hodge Jr. assessed on March 15 on unpaid do so for spring 2006 is Jan. 5, 2006. makes his sto- strengths and will be placed automatically in the Professor and chairman of legal balances. If they do not submit these items by ries come alive. weaknesses of Temple Easy Payment Plan (TEPP). studies at The Fox School The Drop/Add period ends Mon- the deadline, their classes will be As director of the professor. • Under TEPP, students will day, Jan. 30. Those who do not drop canceled. the Center for “Faculty have three payment install- unwanted classes by then will be Innovation in should not be ments per semester instead of For a list of frequently asked responsible for paying for the classes. Teaching and Learning, Hodge is afraid to experiment with new tech- four. Thus, only one-third of questions visit www.temple. helping his fellow Fox professors nology in the classroom,” Hodge the total balance will be due Confirmation edu/temple_times/announcements/ enhance their teaching through said, summing up his approach. “A on Jan. 5, instead of the one- Classes will be automatically con- 0511billingchng.html. For further seminars on how to use technolo- host of easy-to-use products are half previously required by firmed when students pay either: questions regarding these changes, gy, the proper way to grade papers available that can add excitement that date. • in full, or contact Student Financial Services and how to prepare rubrics, as well and vitality to a normally dull lec- • The second installment • at least the Minimum ([email protected]) or the Bursar’s as through professor evaluations. ture with minimal effort.” N will be due Feb. 14; the third, Amount Due, as shown on the Office ([email protected]). N

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World AIDS Day “The Heidi Chronicles” 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Student Center atrium. 8 p.m. Randall Theater. (See “Ongoing” Carnival of Cultures promotes diversity CALENDAR Red ribbons available at tables or by con- for details.) Events Dec. 1 to Dec. 7 tacting the Empowerment All events free unless otherwise noted. For Office (THEO) at [email protected]. Spon- FRIDAY, Dec. 2 the most up-to-date listings, visit calendar. sored by THEO. temple.edu. Registration deadline: Early Charles and Elaine Sherman submission of proposals for ONGOING Lecture: Debra L. Lee presentations at the inaugural Noon–1:30 p.m. Mitten Hall, Great Court. Conference of the Arts and Temple University Press Lecture by Debra L. Lee, president and Quality of Life Research Center annual holiday book sale CEO of BET. Reception to follow. Final deadline: Dec. 16. Held March 17 Through Dec. 2. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. daily. and 18, Rock Hall. Open to faculty and Mitten Hall, Diamond Club. All Temple students. For more information, visit University Press books are discounted “Study Break Game Time” www.temple.edu/boyer/ResearchCenter/ during the Press’ annual holiday book 2:40–4 p.m. 1700 N. Broad, room 203. researchcenter.htm. sale. For more information, contact Sponsored by the the Russell Conwell [email protected] or visit Center, www.temple.edu/rcc. www.temple.edu/tempress. TUCC: TARP Friday Forum 10:30 a.m. Temple University Center N Joan Mellen: “A Farewell City. “Happy 300th Birthday, Mr. Temple Theaters: to Justice” Franklin” panel on Benjamin Franklin “The Heidi Chronicles” 3:30 p.m. Anderson Hall, room 1123. tercentenary, January 2006. For more Through Dec. 3. Dec. 1–2: 8 p.m. Dec. 3: 2 English and creative writing professor information, call 215-204-1505, or visit www.temple.edu/tucc. Chinese Student Scholar Association members Nick Gong, a freshman in finance and 8 p.m. Randall Theater. Single tickets: Joan Mellen reads from her recently pub- (left), and junior risk management major Ning Xu write people’s names in Chinese $13 senior citizens, students and Temple lished book, A Farewell to Justice. Fol- characters during the Carnival of Cultures, held in the Student Center atrium. employees; $18 all others. Temple students lowed by a reception. For a complete list Temple University Press free with TUid, as well as a current confir- of Mellen’s speaking engagements, visit holiday book sale A number of organizations songs, salsa strolls, stepping and mation card w/GAF codes. Tickets are www.joanmellen.net/contact.html. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Mitten Hall, Diamond Club. and departments across campus reggaeton dance. The carnival, available at the Liacouras Center box office at 1776 N. Broad St. (cash sales only), pooled their resources to create held in mid-November, was online at www.liacourascenter.com or by Dinner and a play Temple Musicians in Medicine the Carnival of Cultures this year sponsored by International Pro- telephone at 1-888-OWLS-TIX. For more 5:30–7:30 p.m.: dinner. Mitten Hall, Dia- charity concert to help promote international grams, Student Affairs, the Fox information, visit www.temple.edu/theater. mond Club. 8 p.m.: The Heidi Chronicles, Noon–2 p.m. Student Faculty Center, awareness and cultural diversity International M.B.A., STA Travel, Randall Theater. Tickets on sale in the fourth floor auditorium. Concert featur- on campus. Student organiza- OIS/IELP, CIBER, IBA, Latin N Diamond Club Office; $25 per person. ing students and staff playing an eclectic Global ethics exhibition Diamond Club membership is open to all tions and academic departments American studies and Asian mix of music ranging from classical to hosted tables and performed studies. For more information, Through Dec. 17. Paley Library, main Temple faculty, career staff, alumni and jazz, rock, a cappella and Indian. Pro- floor. Co-sponsored by the religion graduate students for $25 per year. For ceeds benefit the ALS Therapy Develop- throughout the day. Perfor- visit http://sbm.temple.edu/ department of the College of Liberal Arts, more information or to register, call 215- ment Foundation. A catered reception to mances included Russian folk carnival/index.html. the Institute for Global Ethics and Temple 204-4469, visit the Diamond Club office follow. Sponsored by the School of Libraries. For more information, contact in Mitten Hall or visit www.temple.edu/ Medicine. For more information, contact [email protected] or visit http://astro. diamondclub. [email protected]. TUCC: Music Prep: temple.edu/%7Edialogue/kuengjes.htm. Student recital End-of-semester 4:45 p.m. Temple University Center City, N “The Red Lounge: “Mexican Coffee Hour” A World AIDS Day Event” room 222. For more information, visit library hours “Curious Looks at Artists’ Books” 2:30–4:30 p.m. 1700 N. Broad, room 203. www.temple.edu/boyer/musicprep. Through Dec. 31. Paley Library, main 6–9 p.m. Student Center Annex, room Sponsored by the Office of International Starting Monday morning, floor. Exhibit of books made of glass, 200. An evening of creative and perform- Services. For more information, contact Dec. 5, Paley Library and the soap, Plexiglas and other non-paper mate- ing arts to promote awareness and educa- [email protected] or 215-204-4683. “The Nutcracker” Paley and Tuttleman Scholars rials from the special collections depart- tion on World AIDS Day. Sponsored by 7 p.m. Academy of Music, Pennsylvania Information Centers will be the Temple Health Empowerment Office, ment and the Tyler School of Art library. Scenes from Eugene O’Neill Ballet. Tickets on sale in Student Center, open 24 hours a day through the Sponsored by Temple University Libraries. 215-204-THEO or [email protected]. room 219M; $20 w/TUid. Sponsored by For more information, call 215-204-8230. 3 p.m. Tomlinson Theater, rehearsal hall, end of finals on Saturday, Dec. room 102. Graduate students in the Student Activities. 17, at 5 p.m. N Tyler School of Art: “Critical M.F.A. in acting program present scenes During this time, the circula- “Mix” Dialogues” visiting lecturer from plays by Eugene O’Neill. Sponsored tion/reserve desk in Tuttleman 6:30 p.m. Tyler School of Art, Penrose Women’s basketball vs. Florida Through Feb. 18, 2006. Temple Gallery, 45 by the theater department. For more 7–9 p.m. Liacouras Center. Tickets: $5–7. and the reference desk in Paley Hall. Guest lecturer: Michael Taylor, cura- information, contact David Ingram at N. Second St. Group exhibition organized Call 888-OWLS-TIX, log on to www. will close at their regular times, around the theme of artistic practice as tor of modern art, Philadelphia Museum [email protected]. of Art. liacourascenter.com or visit the Liacouras but the building will remain utopian activity, one in which private Center box office. worlds are both the basis of artmaking and open for studying and research. “Stress-Free Finals” When the circulation/reference its product. Works by Anri Sala, Althea “Shakespeare in …” 3:30 p.m. IBC Recreation Center, IBC Thauberger and others using media rang- 7:30 p.m. Wilma Theater. Tickets on sale Conference Room, second floor. TUid “The Heidi Chronicles” desk is closed, students can access ing from paper to video projection. Spon- in Student Center, room 219M; $10 required. Sponsored by the Russell Con- 8 p.m. Randall Theater. (See “Ongoing” many articles on course reserve sored by the department of exhibitions w/TUid. Sponsored by Student Activities. for details.) through the library’s e-reserve and public programs, Tyler School of Art. well Center, www.temple.edu/rcc. For more information, call 215-782-2776 service in the Diamond catalog or visit www.temple.edu/tyler. Temple University Film Friday: Sergei Eisenstein’s “Saturday Night Live (http://diamond.temple.edu) by Wind Ensemble “Ivan the Terrible” at the Underground” following the link for “Reserve/E- THURSDAY, Dec. 1 7:30 p.m. Tomlinson Theater. Arthur D. 4:30 p.m. Annenberg Hall, room 3. 10 p.m.–2 a.m. Student Center Annex, Reserve.” Books can be checked Chodoroff and Timothy Oliver, conduc- the Underground. Featuring: the Josh out using the two self-check Temple University Press tors. Sponsored by the Boyer College of Cramoy Band and Jena Berlin. Free for machines in the Paley lobby, holiday book sale Music and Dance. For more information, “The Heidi Chronicles” Temple students with TUid; $5 all others. 8 p.m. Randall Theater. (See “Ongoing” opposite the reference desk. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Mitten Hall, Diamond visit www.temple.edu/boyer, or call 215- Sponsored by Student Activities. Club. 204-7600. for details.) SUNDAY, Dec. 4 Tourism and Hospitality Management’s “Free Food and Fun Fridays” Center for Student Professional Develop- 10 p.m.–2 a.m. Student Center atrium. Scholarship deadline: NSEP ment. For more information or to regis- Catch the Owls in action Bingo. Co-sponsored by Campus Alcohol ter, e-mail [email protected] or Scholarship (undergraduate) call215-204-6102. and Substance Awareness, Temple For more information, contact the Inter- Health Empowerment Office and Stu- Last year, women’s basket- national Programs Office, 200 Tuttleman dent Activities. Learning Center, at study.abroad@ Developmental psychology ball finished the regular season temple.edu or 215-204-0720, or visit ranked 15th in the nation, and colloquium SATURDAY, Dec. 3 www.temple.edu/studyabroad. 11:30 a.m. Weiss Hall, room 642. already this year, senior forward “Source-monitoring training enhances Candice Dupree has been called TUCC: Music Prep: “Emergency Repair/Maintenance for Brass MONDAY, Dec. 5 children’s discrimination of the origin of “the best player in America (Valve) Instruments” workshop memories,” by Karen Thierry of Rutgers that you’ve probably never seen 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Temple University Geology department jewelry sale University. Sponsored by the psychology play.” Catch Dupree, junior for- Center City, room 222. Act 48 credit 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Tuttleman Learning Center, department. For more information, con- ward Kamesha Hairston (right) available. Cost: $120; all materials includ- foyer. Featuring jewelry pieces, $1-$20, tact Kate Wilson at [email protected]. and the rest of the Owls this ed. For more information, visit www. made from stones collected by geology temple.edu/boyer/musicprep. department faculty, staff and students. For Saturday when they take on “Make Travel Plans Florida. Tickets, $5–$7, are more information, contact Gene Ulmer at [email protected] or 215-204-7171. for the Semester Break” available at 888-OWLS-TIX, Washington, D.C., overnight trip 1:40 p.m. 1700 N. Broad, room 203. www.liacourascenter.com or the 11 a.m.: Check in; noon: buses depart. Sponsored by the Russell Conwell Center, Tickets on sale in Student Center, room Liacouras Center box office. Tourism and Hospitality www.temple.edu/rcc. 219M; $45 w/TUid. Sponsored by the Management fall colloquium For $30, students can still get a Main Campus Program Board. Wild Cherry pass at the box speaker series TUESDAY, Dec. 6 office, which gets them into all 10:40–11:30 a.m. Tuttleman Learning “The Heidi Chronicles” Center, room 105. Presenter: William Geology department jewelry sale men’s and women’s basketball 2 p.m. Randall Theater. (See “Ongoing” Fuller, former Pro Bowl NFL player and 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Tuttleman Learning Center, games for the rest of the season. for details.) principal owner/operator of FulCo Devel- opment. Sponsored by the School of Continued on page 3

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