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Temple’s Behind the spirit, vitality numbers palpable as Busy admissions season marked by surges fall semester in applications and campus visitors begins

When the tail lights of the last A message from Temple parent to drop off a new student at Temple faded University President Ann Weaver from sight on Aug. 25, left behind was Labolito V. Joseph Hart. likely one of the largest and most well- Top to bottom: Maya qualified cohorts of freshmen and new Ferguson, from I am delighted to welcome you transfers in the university’s history, Coatesville, Pa., to Temple University’s 2011-12 was accepted to 14 closing a busy admissions season academic year! I offer an especially marked by a spike in applications and different schools, but chose Temple’s warm welcome to the newest record numbers of visitors. Tyler School of Art. members of our community who Temple’s Office of Undergraduate Twins Erik and are just starting out at Temple: Admissions estimates that about 7,000 Evan Barnes, from Lansdale, Pa., were more than 4,300 freshmen and new students will enroll for the 2011-12 nearly 2,700 transfer students. academic year, including approximately attracted by the Fox School of Business’s Temple is a vibrant urban university 4,300 freshmen and 2,700 transfer international business c o n s t a n t l y students. programs. Grant growing in quality , from The freshman class comes to Temple Lindeman and influence. Our with an estimated high school grade Holbrook, N.Y., enrolled in the Boyer College academic pro- point average of 3.41. The average of Music and Dance’s grams continue to freshman SAT score is projected to renowned music earn recognition equal or perhaps even top last year’s therapy program. for their quality record of 1,114 — 97 points higher than Brandenberg Ryan S. and outcomes. the national average and 121 points Our research also HART higher than the average. The average earns accolades SAT score of Temple freshmen has increased by 46 and helps solve the points in 10 years. The average grade point of the most pressing problems of our day. incoming transfer class is 3.10 — an all-time high. Temple University’s growth and The frenetic pace of Welcome Week — capped vitality can also be measured in by new student Convocation, Fresh Serve and a the many construction projects post-hurricane concert at the Liacouras Center — underway across the Main Campus. was a fitting conclusion to Temple’s liveliest annual The new architecture building on admissions cycle. Undergraduate applications rose 13th Street is well on its way toward sharply, up 9 percent from Fall 2010, a surge fueled completion by January of next year. by a 10 percent increase in completed freshman Great progress is also being made applications (transfer applications were up 4 on the remodeled student athletic percent). Prospective students and their families and recreation facilities in Pearson swarmed the Welcome Center throughout the year. and McGonigle Halls on Broad Street, which will reopen in early Record continued on 6 Brandenberg Ryan S. 2012. The new student residential complex on Broad Street will be taking shape in the months ahead, and design planning continues for the new science education and Temple creates new scholarship program for North students research building on 12th Street. Most importantly, the positive By Eryn Jelesiewicz and scholarships for our neighbors are a spirit that has characterized [email protected] critical component for that success,” said Temple University from its President Hart. “This program affirms founding is alive and well at this To help increase the number of Temple’s long-standing commitment great university. Our students Philadelphians with college degrees to educate Philadelphians and provide are making a difference in and to give back to its community, access to all.” Philadelphia and in the world. Temple has created 250 four-year “Supporting and creating Those of you who are new to scholarships to be awarded over educational opportunities for Temple should seek out volunteer 10 years to students in the North Philadelphians has been a major opportunities through one of Philadelphia neighborhoods priority for my administration,” said our many student organizations. surrounding Main Campus. The Mayor Nutter. “I want to thank Temple A growing number of students new program will University for being a strong partner by have also joined TALON, Temple’s boost the amount of providing 250 four-year scholarships advocacy network, to make their Temple scholarships awarded to residents of North Philadelphia over voices heard in Harrisburg when to Philadelphia the next ten years. With more efforts important issues like public 20/20 students by Temple like theirs, Philadelphia will be 21st education funding are discussed. to nearly $12 million century ready.” I strongly encourage you to annually. Temple Labolito V. Joseph The scholarships will be awarded follow your passion in your studies president Ann Weaver Hart and Mayor Shown at a celebration for 2011 recipients of the Temple 20/20 scholarship are State Senator starting with the incoming fall 2011 Shirley M. Kitchen; scholarship recipients Verishia Coaxum and Naisha Gonzalez; Philadelphia and extracurricular activities this Michael A. Nutter announced the Mayor Michael A. Nutter; recipient Javon Johnson; Temple President Ann Weaver Hart; freshman class and will be available year. I guarantee that this year will program at a celebration for the 2011 recipient Laquana Sanford; Congressman Chaka Fattah; and recipients Tyquinten Gulley-Allen to students who live in Temple’s North be exciting and inspiring as you recipients of the scholarship this week and Tamika Adams. Philadelphia community — within contribute to Temple University, in Sullivan Hall. the 19121, 19122, 19132 and 19133 our great city and the world. The Temple 20/20 Scholarship is to re-orient Temple toward North opportunities. zip codes — at the time of application To view President Hart’s Fall program takes its name from the Broad Street and create a vibrant urban “The Temple 20/20 framework for admission. The $5,000 per year 2011 video greeting to the Temple university’s Temple 20/20 framework center that features residential space, is designed to position our entire community, visit www.temple.edu/ for campus development. The goal retail attractions and recreational community for success in the future, Scholarships continued on 8 newsroom. u Page 2 www.temple.edu/newsroom September 2, 2011

Students win prestigious Fulbright grants to teach, study, do research abroad

By Hillel Hoffmann experience to use in an urban bilingual studies and geography and urban [email protected] school in the United States. An avid studies) from Ringoes, N.J., will be an soccer fan, Fischer is planning a English-language teaching assistant Six Temple students have won pilgrimage to the iconic stadiums of at a school in Sukothai province, prestigious fellowships from the Spain’s famous clubs. site of Thailand’s first capital. She Fulbright U.S. Student Program to hopes to spread her passion for her study, conduct research or teach n Christiana Jackson, an alumna of the favorite subjects — sustainability and English abroad in 2011-12. This year’s College of Liberal Arts (B.A. political rugby — to the children she teaches. cohort of Temple student Fulbright science and German) from Waldorf, Tangtrakul, whose father is Thai, plans grantees is the second largest in the Md., will serve as an English-language to return to Philadelphia to launch a university’s history. teaching assistant in a class for high- career in environmental city planning. The six winners for 2011-12 — five school-aged students in Ingelheim, Her goal: to “make it the greenest city of whom earned bachelor’s degrees in Germany, near Frankfurt. It will be in America.” May — cap an unprecedented run of a homecoming for Jackson, who was success for Temple applicants, with born in Germany while her father n Mary Wolfe, an alumna of the College 18 students earning the intensely served in the United States Air Force of Liberal Arts (B.A. environmental competitive grants in the last four (her middle name is Berlin). Jackson studies) from Womelsdorf, Pa., will years. is fascinated by German politics; travel to the Netherlands to pursue a The Fulbright Program, the U.S. she will explore differences in youth master’s degree and conduct research Government’s flagship international political engagement in the U.S. and at Utrecht University, one of Europe’s exchange program, is designed to Germany. leading research institutions. She will increase mutual understanding continue her investigation of the spatial between the people of the United n Jessica Meckler, a graduate of the relationship between vegetation and States and people of other countries. College of Liberal Arts (B.A. English crime in cities using satellite imagery, Winners are chosen for their academic and Asian studies) from Newtown, cartography and statistical analysis merit and leadership potential. Pa., is teaching English at an all-girls — an area of inquiry she began to high school in Cheongju, the capital explore as an undergraduate with the Temple’s 2011-12 of South Korea’s Chungcheongbuk- help of a Creative Arts, Research and Fulbright winners are: do province. Meckler is interested Scholarship grant from Temple. in inter-Asian and international n Sara Fischer, a College of Education relations; she intends to encourage A sixth Temple student, Tyler graduate (B.S.Ed., elementary her students to explore the world School of Art Ph.D. candidate Jasmine Courtesy Jessica Meckler education/special education) from outside Korea. She also hopes to Cloud, earned a Fulbright grant to Jessica Meckler, one of Temple’s 2011 Fulbright recipients, enjoys Jajangmyon, a dish with Allentown, Pa., will travel to Spain volunteer to work with orphans or conduct research in Italy but declined noodles and black bean sauce, during her placement in Cheongju, the capital of South Korea’s Chungcheongbuk-do province. to serve as an assistant to an English North Korean defectors, experiences it to pursue other opportunities. teacher in an elementary school that will help her reach her career near Valencia. She also will study goal of working for a human rights To be eligible, an applicant must be worldwide and offers grants in nearly 2011. To learn more about applying Spanish special education practices organization. a U.S. citizen who will have a bachelor’s all fields and disciplines, including for a Fulbright, visit Temple’s Office and develop collaborative after- degree by the beginning date of the sciences, professional fields and of Education Abroad and Overseas school programs. Fischer expects to n Korin Tangtrakul, a College of Liberal the grant. The Fulbright Program the arts. Applications for Fulbright Campuses online at www.temple.edu/ put her immersive Spanish-language Arts graduate (B.A. environmental operates in more than 135 countries grants for 2012-13 are due on Sept. 26, studyabroad. u

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Podiatry museum explores Ruvio. “We live in a society that one of Study Abroad Week aims to dispel myths the history of shoes the main values is to look younger,” Ruvio By Laura Evelyn Kuserk that perceived barriers can be easily coffee and an international-themed said. “Most of these women have kids, For The Temple Times overcome with adequate planning. breakfast, followed by workshops Tucked away on the sixth floor of work and they don’t have time to monitor “We work closely with academic and country-specific information a concrete-and-cinder-block building the market and see what is cool and hip, If you’re a student who thinks that advisors to develop a plan of study sessions based on the most popular in Center City, the Temple Shoe so they basically take a shortcut.” study abroad is too expensive, that that will allow a student who wishes study abroad destinations. Topics Museum at Temple’s School of Podiatric CNN, “ABC News,” Huffington Post, you must speak a foreign language to study abroad to still graduate for the morning workshops will Medicine houses more than 1,000 New York Times, “The Today Show” or that time abroad on time,” said Jaime include “Foundations of Study pairs of shoes. Some are ancient, like Since Aug. 1, 2011 will prevent you Molyneux, associate Abroad,” “Travel Workshop,” an anonymous pair of Egyptian burial from graduating on director of Education “Diversity Student Panel,” “Can I sandals from about 200 BC, while Archaeology team unearths time, administrators Abroad and Overseas Study Abroad With My Major?,” others are as freshly cobbled as the more history at Timbuctoo in Temple’s Office of Campuses. “With proper and “Scholarships and Budgeting Manolo Blahniks that Joan Rivers wore Education Abroad planning, any major can Basics.” to her daughter’s wedding. And curator Another six weeks of excavation and Oversees study abroad.” On Wednesday, the office will host Barbara Williams wants more: “Our feet has helped archeologists find more Campuses hope to Temple students a Mini Study Abroad Fair, which take us around the world something like clues about the pre-Civil War freed have a word with have the option to study will feature information tables, a four times in a lifetime, and we don’t pay slave village of Timbuctoo in New you. abroad for a semester, student poster exhibit and a dance any attention to them until they hurt.” Jersey’s Burlington County. Last Last year, more academic year, or short- performance. The fair will begin at Chronicle of Higher Education month, Temple graduate student than 1,000 Temple term summer program. noon on the Liacouras Walk. Aug. 21, 2011 Chris Barton and anthropology students chose to Students can choose to At 4 p.m. Thursday, study abroad professor David Orr shared their study abroad. While study at Temple Rome alumni will gather in Tuttleman room Temple study shows mom results with local officials. Although the number has or at Temple Japan, 200 for a re-entry reception. dressing like their daughters 15,000 artifacts have been recovered, been increasing which carry the same “There will be a raffle, prizes and others may never be found. “We have steadily each year, tuition price as Main fun give-aways, such as popcorn, According to a new study released found evidence of robbing of some of it represents just a Campus. Education snowcones, t-shirts and cups,” said by Temple, moms are turning into the bricks that made up the houses,” fraction of Temple’s overall student Abroad also counsels students on Molyneux. “We want to make a big “consumer doppelgängers” of their Barton said. “On some levels, only population. Beginning Sept. 12, budgeting and available scholarship splash. We want to get studying children, shopping in teen stores bricks in poor condition were left…. the university will host the first opportunities. abroad in the minds of students.” and mimicking the identities of their It was a cheap way to get construction Study Abroad Week to get more Study Abroad Week will offer For more information about Study daughters. But mothers aren’t dressing materials.” students interested, in part by several opportunities for students to Abroad Week events or studying like their daughters to look like teenagers, Burlington County Times (N.J.) offering information that dispels explore their options. abroad, visit www.temple.edu/ said Temple marketing professor Ayalla Aug. 11, 2011 common myths and demonstrates Each day will begin with free studyabroad. u

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September 2, 2011 Vol. 42, No. 1 Senior Vice President: Director, Internal Communications: Megan Chiplock Hillel J. Hoffmann Contributing Photographers: The Temple Times is published For a complete beat list, visit Kenneth Lawrence Vaughn Shinkus [email protected] [email protected] Joseph V. Labolito monthly by University www.temple.edu/newsroom/ [email protected] [email protected] Communications during the contactus.htm. Renee Cree Brandon Lausch Assistant Vice President academic year. for Communications: Editorial Assistant: [email protected] [email protected] Ryan S. Brandenberg University Communications Submit news to vaughn.shinkus@ Mitten Hall, Lower Level Ray Betzner Laura Evelyn Kuserk James Duffy Andrew McGinley [email protected] [email protected] temple.edu and calendar items, 1913 North Broad Street Contributing Writers: [email protected] [email protected] Betsy Manning at least two weeks in advance, Philadelphia, PA 19122 Jazmyn Burton Director, Communications: Kim Fischer Preston M. Moretz [email protected] to TUcalendar at calendar. Phone: 215-204-8963 [email protected] Eryn Jelesiewicz [email protected] [email protected] temple.edu. Fax: 215-204-4403 [email protected] Design/Production Alexia Schmidt September 2, 2011 www.temple.edu/newsroom Page 3 Newest Owls take flight ain Campus was alive with activity during Welcome Week, as more than M4,700 students moved into university residence halls and began their time as Owls. After settling in, students and their families participated in a series of activities that included Temple Fest, an outdoor carnival with music, food and information on student activities; Convocation, the university’s official opening ceremony with welcoming remarks and a pep rally; and Fresh Serve, the annual service activity that introduces

Photos by Joseph V. Labolito, freshmen to their new neighbors through a variety Ryan S. Brandenberg and Elizabeth Manning of community service activities.

New program expands STEM education throughout Pa. By Preston M. Moretz supporting community efforts to Ship Systems Engineering Station, the [email protected] bring high-quality STEM education Urban Youth Racing School and the to the students of Philadelphia and the Mayor’s Office of Community Services. Further broadening its outreach surrounding region.” The students engaged in engineering, in science, technology, engineering The MESA initiative is designed technology and health and medicine at and math (STEM) education, Temple to increase the number of scientists, Temple’s College of Engineering, School launched the Pennsylvania Math, technologists, engineers and related of Medicine and the Philadelphia Navy Engineering, Science Achievement professionals who are able to graduate Yard. Following the ribbon cutting, (MESA) initiative during a ceremony from a two- or four-year institution; the students showcased their summer at the Philadelphia Navy Yard on and to diversify American students academy projects. August 27. who achieve advanced degrees leading “These students are examples Sixty middle and high school to research and development to create of young folks focused on the right students from the Philadelphia School new products and to support the things in life,” said Nutter. The Mayor District, along with their parents, nation’s defense. Over the past 40 years, told the students that whether or not joined university leaders, top Navy nearly 70 percent of MESA students — they became scientists, engineers or commanders — including U.S. Chief of many of them minorities and women doctors, the important thing was that Naval Operations Adm. Gary Roughead — have entered STEM fields. they were focused on their education — and Philadelphia Mayor Michael Founded and headquartered at and that the skills they were learning Nutter in the ribbon cutting, which the University of California, MESA could be transferred to other aspects celebrated Temple receiving the license is operated at institutions around the of their life in the future. Kelly and Massa Photography to bring the national award-winning country, including Johns Hopkins, Temple Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Richard Englert, U.S. Chief In addition to Roughead, Vice Adm. MESA program to Pennsylvania. the University of Washington and of Naval Operations Adm. Gary Roughead and Jamie Bracey, director of STEM education, Kevin McCoy, commander of the Naval “The launch of the MESA UC-Berkley. With the Temple license, outreach and research in the College of Engineering, cut the ribbon to officially launch the Sea Systems command and Rear Adm. Pennsylvania, and our investment Pennsylvania becomes the ninth state Pennsylvania Math, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) initiative during a ceremony at Nevin Carr, Jr., chief of Naval Research, in youth you see here today is just program in the MESA system, joining the Philadelphia Navy Yard. also attended the ceremony, along with the beginning of a carefully-crafted such states as California, Washington, of background, gender or economic administrative support, with Jamie Oscar Porter, president of MESA USA movement to partner with families, Maryland and Arizona. status by partnering with families, Bracey, director of STEM education, and MESA California. school districts, elected officials, As the lead MESA institution in districts, elected and community outreach and research in the College “We were pleased that the U.S. community leaders and companies Pennsylvania, Temple will develop leaders and companies to build a of Engineering, coordinating Temple’s Navy was represented at this event by to build a solid STEM workforce that public/private partnerships with solid STEM workforce necessary to MESA efforts. such high-ranking officials, since the we will need to compete economically industry, other academic institutions compete economically in a global This summer, Temple launched three Navy has been a truly great partner in a global environment,” said Temple and government agencies to environment. MESA summer academies in partnership in STEM programs provided to Provost and Senior Vice President for implement the goals of MESA. Temple’s Temple’s College of Engineering with the U.S. Navy, through funding Philadelphia students by Temple,” said Academic Affairs Richard Englert. commitment is to help every student is leading the Pennsylvania MESA from the Office of Naval Research and Keya Sadeghipour, dean of Temple’s “Temple has been a key leader in reach their full potential regardless initiative through financial and support from engineers from the Naval College of Engineering. u Page 4 www.temple.edu/newsroom September 2, 2011 TSG prepares for a new year of advocacy By Andrew McGinley the effort. We’re going to build on that [email protected] this year.” During Welcome Week, TSG While many members of the officers began their outreach Temple community spent their programs, introducing themselves summers away from campus on at Temple Fest and helping new vacation, working summer jobs or students move into residence halls. internships or taking classes, the New students and their parents new leadership of Temple Student had a chance to learn about TSG Government (TSG) used this summer programs, and how Commonwealth to plan a full schedule of events and funding affects all members of the campaigns designed to engage the Temple community. They were also

Joseph V. Labolito V. Joseph university community in service and asked to sign up for TALON to stay Opened last year, Temple University Fitness advocacy. updated on events in Harrisburg has more than 100 cardio machines, strength training and circuit equipment. “I think last year’s commonwealth and opportunities to get involved in budget was an eye-opener for many advocating for Temple. people, especially students,” said Colin In the coming months, TSG

Saltry, a senior economics major and Kevin Cook will continue to connect students For Temple president of TSG. “They realized that Temple students approach the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg during Cherry and to TALON through events and White Day, a student-organized advocacy event held in April. Teams of student-advocates as students, we need to be vocal, and visited the office of each member of Pennsylvania’s General Assembly. promotions. As students take part students, workout we need to make it clear to our elected in TSG-sponsored programs, they’ll officials that Temple matters to all of more funding through the Temple maintain the momentum that came be asked to also sign up for TALON opportunities us and our families.” Advocates Legislative Outreach out of last year, and that all Temple and contact their elected officials Saltry is referring to initial Network (TALON). Together, TSG students are involved in advocating to communicate the importance of proposals to reduce state funding and TALON organized marches on for our university,” said Elliot Griffin, Temple to Pennsylvania. abound for Temple by more than 50 percent campus and in Harrisburg, met with TSG vice president of external affairs, The first of such promotions is Free each member of the Pennsylvania a senior broadcast journalism major. By Laura Evelyn Kuserk and the university-wide effort to Token Fridays, which will provide General Assembly in Harrisburg, “We’ve seen first hand the power For The Temple Times advocate against those cuts. That students with free SEPTA tokens for effort, dubbed Stand With Temple, and generated more than 10,000 our voices can have in shaping the weekend trips throughout the city. To letters and emails to elected officials The start of a new semester can ultimately resulted in securing conversation. While the cut last year register for Free Token Fridays and opposing cuts in Temple and higher be filled with anxiety. One thing that more than $57 million in additional was certainly problematic, it would TALON, stop by the TSG office on education funding. doesn’t need to be stressful, however, is funding over the primary proposal. have been much worse if we didn’t the second floor of the Gittis Student “Now that the semester has started, establishing a workout routine at Temple. TSG was a crucial partner with take action. I think, in some ways, the Center or visit www.temple.edu/tsg/ we’re going to work to ensure that we u The university offers several avenues for university leaders in advocating for student population was energized by register. students to stay fit year-round. “We provide an opportunity for students to engage in healthy lifestyles — physically, socially and psychologically,” said Anne Wilkinson, Temple offers a variety of options for getting around assistant director of assessment and training for Campus Recreation. “The By Preston M. Moretz create a commuting schedule and the accustomed to riding their bikes in a shuttle service that provides bus hardest thing about a workout is [email protected] software pairs you up with matches busy urban environment. transportation between the Main walking in the door.” based on geography. The program The “Urban Riding Basics” and Ambler campuses, with stops at Located at the rear of the Liacouras Whether getting to and from or is also flexible in that it allows for course covers riding in an urban the Health Science Center on Broad Center, The Independent Blue Cross just around campus, Temple offers schedule changes since students’ class environment, signaling, anticipating Street, Temple also offers two services Student Recreation Center (IBC) has transportation methods that meet schedules tend to vary from day to traffic movements, observing that provide transportation to the cardio and strength training equipment, everyone’s needs — from shuttle day. traffic rules and caring for your areas around the Main Campus — areas for stretching, an indoor track buses to shared rides to biking. Grady said the program is also bike. Students attending one of the OWLoop and TUr Door. TUr Door, and racquetball courts. In addition, an perfect for students looking for one- courses receive a biodegradable Bike which operates daily between 5:30 outdoor court can be used for playing Zimride time rides, such as traveling home Temple water bottle. Five courses are p.m. and 6 a.m., will take students volleyball or basketball. Students can for the weekend or holidays, to the scheduled for the Health Sciences and from the main shuttle terminal at also participate in fitness classes such For Temple students, faculty and store for grocery shopping or even to Main campuses: 12th and Berks streets directly to as Zumba and aerobics. staff that are looking to share a ride, an off-campus Temple athletic event their door if they live within the Located at the corner of Broad Street either as a provider or a passenger, such as an away football or basketball Health Science Campus area bounded by Cumberland Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue, Temple there is Zimride, an online carpooling game. n Sept. 19, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: on the north, Girard Avenue on the University Fitness (TUF) has more software that’s exclusive to Temple. Temple students, faculty and staff Old Dental School, Timmons Lecture south, 5th Street on the east and 20th than 100 cardio machines, strength “Only people with a temple.edu can find out more information or Room Street on the west. and circuit training equipment and e-mail address can register to use register at zimride.temple.edu. n Sept. 20, 12-1 p.m.: Student Coinciding with the beginning areas for core training. the service,” said Kathleen Grady, Faculty Center, room ECR the fall semester, Temple is also Several workout challenges offer coordinator in Temple’s Office of Bike Temple releasing a new mobile app that will students a chance to win prizes. Held Sustainability. “That’s one of the safety Main Campus assist students in tracking the arrival each month during the fall semester, features, so you know whom you are This year, Bike Temple, an initiative n Sept. 21, 12-1 p.m.: Anderson times of the OWLoop. The new the TUF Body Composition Challenge sharing a ride with as opposed to launched two years ago to promote a Hall, Room 1221 mobile app, which is a collaboration helps students decrease their body fat finding a ride on Craig’s List.” bike culture among students, faculty n Sept. 27, 2-3 p.m.: Engineering between Computer and Information percentage. In October, TUF will offer Those either looking for a ride or and staff, is placing its resources and Architecture Building, Room 347 Services and Facilities Management, the Luv Your Lung Challenge, which who can provide a ride can go online into safety education by increasing n Sept. 28, 12-12:45 p.m.: Fox was created in conjunction with a will encourage students to complete and create a user profile, which asks the number and places it offers bike School of Business, Room 238 company called NextBus. 15 workout sessions during the month for such information as your name, safety classes to help riders negotiate The free bike lock program, “Students will be able to see the to increase cardiovascular health. gender, music preferences, whether riding in an urban environment. In which was initiated last year, is also progress of the OWLoop on their cell Another challenge is R U TUF Enuf, in or not you smoke in the car, how previous years, these classes were continuing. Students who register phones, their computers, through which students randomly draw cards much money you want if you are held almost exclusively in residence their bikes with Campus Safety texts and other methods,” said describing new exercises they can giving a ride to someone, how much halls and were primarily aimed at Services, 1101 W. Montgomery Ave., Gerald Hinkle, executive director work into their routine. money you are willing to give if you students who might not have been receive a voucher for a free Kryptonite of Computer Services. “So rather Both IBC and TUF offer free fitness are getting a ride, etc. bike lock which they can redeem at than wait outside at night or in bad orientations by appointment. Grady said users can Breakaway Bikes. weather, they’ll be able to wait in At the Pearson/McGonigle Hall Temple bike riders the library or the TECH Center and complex, students can access gyms will also benefit from check to see the status of the shuttle and pools, which remain open during Philadelphia’s efforts to bus. It will tell them how many construction at the complex. make bike transportation minutes until the next bus arrives.” As part of a “Triathalon” this easier within the city Hinkle said that the new app will semester, students who visit IBC, TUF as dedicated bike lanes be available with the TUmobile App and Pearson pool three times a month have been extended v2.0, which will be released in early through November will win a prize and northward toward September. “We had gotten a lot of be entered into a raffle for a grand prize. Main Campus from feedback from students on the initial At the Student Pavilion, students center city. TUmobile app saying they wished have access to 32,000 square feet For more something like this tracking service of space that includes basketball, information, visit www. had been available.” volleyball, badminton and tennis bike-temple.org or blog. Students who don’t have an iPhone courts, an indoor golf driving range bicyclecoalition.org. or smartphone will be able to track the and an area for roller blading and in- OWLoop progress at the NEXTBus line hockey. Shuttle Service web site, www.nextbus.com. For more information, visit the For more information on Temple Campus Recreation web site, www. In addition to shuttle services visit the web at www. temple.edu/campusrec. u the Temple-run temple.edu/facilities/shuttles.html. u September 2, 2011 www.temple.edu/newsroom Page 5

Civic-minded undergrad examines the impact of community gardens

By Kim Fischer the corresponding community’s [email protected] median income, population density, employment, vacancy rates, crime Amelia Garrett has been and other variables. committed to issues of sustainability One of her most significant for as long as she can remember. findings was the correlation between After enrolling at Temple in the the location of a community garden Honors Program, the double major and the unemployment rate. in economics and environmental “We knew that areas with studies began volunteering at lower median incomes contained Temple Community Gardens and more community gardens,” said joined the student group, Students Garrett. “So we hypothesized that for Environmental Action. But that as unemployment increased, the Boufadel Courtesy Michele wasn’t enough. number of community gardens A Temple study will explore the origin of As part of a research project would increase. Instead, the methane gas found in drinking wells in areas during her freshman year, Garrett number of gardens increases as surrounding Marcellus Shale drilling sites in noticed that although community unemployment decreases. This Susquehanna County, Pa. gardening was becoming an signifies that many of the gardens increasingly popular leisure activity are run by the working poor,” said and means of food production, the Garrett. Team will study sites of urban gardens throughout Michael Leeds, a professor of Philadelphia were unevenly economics and Garrett’s faculty distributed. She realized that she mentor, says that Garrett is using effects of shale could use the knowledge she gained her skills as an economics major to in the classroom to understand why address some very pressing, real-life people build community gardens concerns. drilling and, more importantly, why some “This project looks at how By Preston M. Moretz communities have more gardens we might use urban spaces in [email protected] than others. environmentally friendly ways and Last spring, as a sophomore, how we could potentially secure A multi-disciplinary team of Garrett was accepted into Temple’s healthy foosd options for low-income Temple researchers will investigate Diamond Scholars Program to residents,” he said. the origins of methane gas found in complete her research project, Garrett, from Worcester, Pa., drinking water wells near Marcellus “The Economics of Community decided to attend Temple while on a Shale drilling sites in Pennsylvania Gardening.” Diamond Scholars campus visit during her senior year and how science is influencing the offers Temple undergraduates the in high school. formation of public policy on drilling. opportunity to receive a stipend and “While on the visit I got to meet The research is being funded through mentoring support while they engage a number of Honors Ambassadors, a one-year, $66,000 multi-disciplinary in a focused research or creative arts and I felt like Temple was the kind grant received this summer from the Courtesy Amelia Garrett Courtesy project. of place I could see myself attending William Penn Foundation. As part of a Diamond Scholars Program, Amelia Garrett, a double major in economics Over the summer, Garrett and fitting in,” Garrett said. and environmental studies, is analyzing data on the location of community gardens and “We know there are environmental their relationship to the corresponding community’s median income, population density, gathered and analyzed data With a research project to her concerns about the Marcellus Shale employment, vacancy rates, crime and other variables. on the location of community credit, it’s plain to see she was and there have been some accidents gardens and their relationship to right. u related to the drilling,” said Michel Boufadel, professor of environmental engineering and director of the Center for Natural Resources Development and Protection (NRDP) in Temple’s College of Engineering. “There has Engineering students been a lot of hype about this issue and sometimes it is difficult to decipher what is fact-based and what is launch experiments opinion.” Boufadel, the study’s principal investigator, said that the process used to drill into the shale creates enormous on NASA rocket pressure that could be forcing pockets of methane toward nearby drinking By Preston M. Moretz passive vibration dampening system wells, which have been found to [email protected] launched on a flight last year. have methane concentrations 17 “NASA has a specific methodology times greater than those not near Watching from Wallops Island Flight for all design processes,” said drilling sites. The study will attempt Facility this summer as a year’s worth of Helferty, who once worked at NASA’s to determine if the methane gas was his scientific work lifted off into a clear Jet Propulsion Laboratory. “They released from the shale during drilling Virginia sky, Donovan Bolger could want us, engineering institutions, or whether it was located in pockets only stand back and marvel. to begin using that methodology in closer to the surface. “I was in awe at first — just the senior design projects so that If the methane is originating in sheer speed of the rocket taking off,” students get an idea of what Photos courtesy John Helferty the upper formations, the likely cause said the recent Temple electrical that methodology is, so when Above: Electrical and computer engineering students (from top) Allison Tierney, Yuri Apel is the drilling operation or the well and computer engineering graduate. NASA hires them, they’re and Bill Bagdon check their experiment casing construction — issues that “Then I realized that something I familiar with it.” package as they prepare it for launch. could be addressed at a reasonable worked on all year long was on it. I Eight universities had They were among two groups of Temple cost, said Boufadel. However, if the gas had almost forgotten that that was payloads on the rocket, engineering students participating in a is originating in the deep formation, what we had come here for.” NASA and Colorado Space Grant Consortium which soared to an altitude program that prepares students to design the entire hydrofracking process could Bolger was among nine Temple of 73 miles and traveled payloads for space flight.L eft: Carrying be considered hazardous and would engineering students who spent the approximately 50 miles projects created by Temple engineering need to be stopped or dramatically past year designing and building two before splashing down in students, a two-stage solid booster rocket modified, he said. experiments that were launched June the Atlantic Ocean. Each launched from Wallops Island Flight soars to an altitude of 73 miles. Michele Masucci, associate 23 aboard the two-stage solid booster payload was limited to less professor and chair of Geography and rocket Terrier Orion II. The projects than 4.75-inches high and Likewise, Bolger said he learned a Urban Studies in the College of Liberal were part of RockSat, a NASA and no more than 6.5 pounds lot from participating in RockSat that Arts, and Nicholas Davatzes, assistant Colorado Space Grant Consortium and was subject to current he would might not have gained in the professor of earth and environmental program that prepares students to and voltage restrictions. The classroom. Most important, he said, has science in the College of Science design payloads for space flight. rocket was recovered and been the opportunity to work as a team and Technology will serve as co- Led by faculty advisor Electrical the payloads brought back with three classmates on a live project. investigators on the research project to and Computer Engineering Professor to Wallops Island where each While Bolger and Apel said they be conducted by the NRDP Center. John Helferty, Bolger and three fellow team could retrieve its data. weren’t nervous before the launch, Masucci will explore how science is electrical engineering students — A second team of Temple the flight of the rocket. both admitted that they were anxious reaching policy makers, how they are John Zelby, Xuhui Liu and Greg Wells electrical and computer engineering Apel said that going through the about whether their experiments processing it and using it to formulate — had designed and constructed an students that included juniors Yuri NASA design process, with its many would function properly. But their fear public policy on the extraction of gas active vibration suppression system Apel, Allison Tierney, Bill Bagdon, requirements and specifications, is quickly subsided as the countdown from the Marcellus Shale. Davatzes, a for testing on the rocket as their Gaurang Fuletra and Jaykrishna helping to prepare him for challenges ended with the successful lift-off. structural geologist who has conducted senior design project. The students Shukla designed an experiment to he will face in industry, where “It was pretty exciting,” said Apel. research on energy from deep geo- will compare their data to that of measure the magnitude and direction companies require work within “I don’t mind waking up at four in the thermal wells, will study the geology a Temple team that developed a of earth’s magnetic field throughout established specifications. morning for this.” u of the impacted region. u Page 6 www.temple.edu/newsroom September 2, 2011

Computer recycling program seen as national model Record From page 1 By Vaughn Shinkus “Efficient business operations [email protected] translate into better experiences for students and administrators Temple officials reported an all-time Temple is one of six colleges and alike, and the Models of Efficiency high of more than 38,000 admissions- universities nationwide honored in program aims to encourage schools related visitors in 2010, a staggering July as part of University Business to prioritize service,” said Tim Goral, 40 percent increase since 2006. magazine’s Models of Efficiency editor-in-chief of University Business. For many new students, those campus program, which recognizes campus “Temple stands out for developing a visits were the clincher. Kufere Laing, a programs that increase efficiency very effective solution to a challenging freshman from Pittsburgh who plans through technology and business situation.” to major in economics and African- process improvements. This is the latest of several American studies, had no intention of The honor was given for the honors for the CRC. In 2009, the applying to Temple or any other college Computer Services division’s program received an Environmental in Pennsylvania until his father insisted Computer Recycling Center (CRC), Achievement Award from the on a Philadelphia college tour. which has refurbished nearly 12,000 Environmental Protection Agency “The moment I stepped on campus, computers, 11,000 monitors and Mid-Atlantic Region. The center is Temple instantly became a place I 5,800 printers, saving Temple about overseen by Director of Computer could see myself,” Laing said. “I liked $300,000 since 2005. Business Services Bill McMaster and the campus, I liked Philadelphia. I Before the initiative, employees managed by CRC Assistant Director felt comfortable. My dad and I were often dumped old computers rather Jonathan Latko. surprised by the diversity. But it was than pay a fee to have them hauled “It’s a win-win situation for more than that. There were people of all away and disposed of properly. everybody,” said O’Rourke. “It’s a win different kinds walking around in groups But under the recycling program, for the environment, and it’s a win for and talking — it was clear that learning computers that can’t be put back into us financially. That’s the beauty of this wasn’t just going on in the classroom.” commission are sold or donated. program.” As expected, the number of “We noted very quickly that these In addition to Temple Computer freshmen from Pennsylvania increased computers were still good in a lot of Services, Models of Efficiency compared to last year as many families cases, and with a few dollars here honorees include Fresno Pacific sought to take advantage of Temple’s and a little work there, we could University, Western Washington unique combination of academic put them back into service,” said University, Oakland University, excellence, affordability and urban Tim O’Rourke, vice-president for State University of New York location. About 3,300 freshmen from computer and financial services and at Cobleskill and University of 49 different counties in Pennsylvania chief information officer. Wisconsin-Stout. The program are projected to enroll, up 6 percent The program has prevented is sponsored by Higher One, from Fall 2010. Undergraduate an estimated 2,600 metric tons of a company that offers college Labolito V. Joseph Admissions noted that Fall 2011 carbon equivalents from entering the technology and payment services Since 2005, Temple’s Computer Recycling Center has refurbished nearly 12,000 computers, enrollment is also projected to rise environment as waste. operations. u 11,000 monitors and 5,800 printers, saving about $300,000. among students from Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey and other states where residents pay higher out-of-state tuition rates — a powerful indicator of Temple’s appeal, given the economy’s Temple immigrant support program gets White House honor prolonged sluggishness. Although value played a role in many By Renee Cree spend two or more hours each week students’ decisions, Temple’s academic [email protected] over ten weeks tutoring immigrants reputation often was the deciding at 20 locations throughout the city. factor. Maya Ferguson, a freshman Project SHINE, an immigrant- “As an immigrant, I was delighted from Coatesville, Pa., applied to 14 support program based at Temple’s to participate in a conversation with different schools — and was accepted Intergenerational Center, has received high-ranking White House officials to at all of them — but ultimately chose the national E Pluribus Unum promote the importance of immigrant Temple’s Tyler School of Art. Ferguson, award, which recognizes outstanding integration efforts that call for who is enrolled in Temple’s Honor’s immigrant integration initiatives led by accountability at the local, state and program, acknowledged that Temple’s nonprofit or community organizations, national levels, and to underscore the in-state tuition helped. But Temple’s businesses, public agencies, religious importance of immigration reform to academic strength, international groups or individuals. our society and our prosperity,” said focus, variety of programs and state- At a ceremony in Washington D.C., Lehrman. of-the-art facilities sealed the deal. Patience Lehrman, director of Project “By raising the profile of this issue “Tyler is well known; it has a good SHINE, received the $50,000 award from and calling for a national conversation reputation,” she said. “A plus factor Courtesy Patience Lehrman the Migration Policy Institute’s National Patience Lehrman (center), director of Project SHINE at Temple’s Intergenerational Center, on immigration reform, the White is Temple’s study abroad program, Center on Immigrant Integration Policy attended a ceremony in Washington, D.C. to accept the E Pluribus Unum award, which House recognizes that the best ideas because I’ve been dreaming about to fortify and expand on Project SHINE’s recognizes outstanding integration programs for immigrants. that result in real change come from going to Japan ever since I was a little initiatives. Lehrman was also named a the American people,” she added. kid. Also, Temple is more than just an Champion of Change by senior policy director Nancy Henkin, Project the community. The program has “By leveraging every asset and every art school — it has more options. You advisors at the White House for her SHINE (Students Helping in the since become a national model for talent in our communities, we can need to have a versatile resume and a leadership in promoting an innovative Naturalization of Elders) connects intergenerational partnerships and win the future.” global outlook. And with Tyler having and exceptional immigrant integration student volunteers with older has expanded to more than 20 sites in For more information about a new facility, Temple was really initiative. immigrants to help them learn nine states. Project SHINE, visit templeigc.org/ appealing.” Founded in 1985 by center English and become engaged in In Philadelphia, student volunteers project-shine. u — Hillel J. Hoffmann

Student Health Services offers quicker way for students to get treated

By Renee Cree “It will help speed up the process for them stay healthy at a time when they [email protected] most students, who will only have to may be far away from their primary swipe their ID card to be seen by a staff care doctor: In addition to getting you into n New self- physician.” Free flu vaccinations check-in kiosks galleries, performances and sporting The addition of the new kiosks n Primary care that will be events, your OWLcard can also help comes on the heels of SHS’s rollout of n Gynecological services installed this get you healthier, faster. electronic medical records. Under the n Prescriptions month will Starting in September, Student new system, students’ medical history n Physicals for sports or work allow students visiting Student Health Services will feature new, self- will be stored in a secure online In addition, students who have a Health Services check in kiosks in their fourth floor database that nurses and physicians minor condition, such as a headache, to check in with offices at 1810 Liacouras Walk, where will be able to access, rather than head congestion or a small cut, can the swipe of a swipe of the identification card and having to share paper files. visit the office’s Self-Care Center, which their OWLcard the answers to a few questions will get identification. “The use of e-records will help us is equipped with over the counter pain around the old method of checking in streamline the experience for students, and fever medication, decongestants and filling out several forms. and it will also help our staff better and bandages. “The new kiosks will face downward, manage their patients, especially To schedule an appointment with

Courtesy Student Health Services so that students’ personal information during high volume times such as flu Student Health Services, log on to My won’t be seen by anyone else,” said season,” said Denys. Student Health at shs-web.temple.edu/ Mark Denys, senior administrator Student Health Services offers a osh, or call 215-204-7500. Walk-ins of Student Health Services (SHS). number of options for students, to help are also welcome. u September 2, 2011 www.temple.edu/newsroom Page 7

Temple-sponsored programs help students access city arts, culture and cuisine

By Jazmyn Burton participating destination, students simply [email protected] show their passport and their OWLcard, after which a coupon stub will be torn From Monday to Sunday, there’s always from the passport. Each coupon can something going on in Philadelphia. The be used only once. The 2011-12 PEX City of Brotherly Love is brimming with Passport is valid until Aug. 1, 2012. performing arts, eclectic music, off- Passports are available to Broadway theater productions, ethnic upperclassmen in a limited number. restaurants and more. Students who are interested in And through programs such as participating in the program can the Philadelphia Experience (PEX) pick up their passports from the Passport program, Philly Connections information desk at the Howard Gittis and Memorable Moments, Temple Student Center. students can experience all that the Many of the venues included in the

city has to offer without putting a dent passport offer a wide range The Painted Bride Courtesy in their budget. of events throughout the Through offers supported Available to both incoming year. by the General Education freshmen and upperclassmen, the “We provide artistic Program and Student PEX Passport contains coupons for passage for audiences to Activities, Temple students free or significantly reduced entry experience something have access to Greater to some of the most popular Greater unique,” said Phil Philadelphia area museums such as the Painted Bride, Philadelphia area museums, galleries, Sumpter, spokesperson which offers world music theater companies, concert venues, for the Painted Bride Art performances by groups dance studios, film festivals, historic Center, an alternative such as the Creole Choir homes and more. performing arts venue of Cuba; the Wagner Free Institute of Science; and the “There’s so much available in the in Old City. “One of Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers. PEX Passport,” said public health major the Bride’s missions is Courtesy Wagner Free Institute of Science Free Wagner Courtesy Najet Ibrahim. “My advice to incoming to provide people with Lin/Dancers Courtesy Kun-Yang freshmen is to use as many tickets as you enriching experiences by can — try not to miss the opportunity presenting artists who would share The Philadelphia Orchestra and the “These events would cost our students trip to local ethnic restaurants for to really get to know the city before the unique cultural forms of expression.” Wilma Theater. much more without this program. We those who are interested in sampling tickets expire.” At about the same cost of a movie, Students can also receive discounted wanted to make sure they get out and Philadelphia’s international fare. To gain admission venues like the Painted Bride offer an tickets to local exhibits and sporting enjoy the richness that Philadelphia has Selected students receive a free three- at a affordable Saturday night alternative. events through Philly Connections, to offer,” said Gina D’Annunzio, director course meal followed by a brief lecture Some of the other arts and culture a program offered by the Office of of student activities. on food and culture. Seating is limited, outlets participating in the PEX Student Activities. In addition to offering reduced so students are encouraged to sign up program include The Wagner Free For $10, students can choose from prices to ticketed events, the Office of by visiting the Student Activities Office Institute of Science, Philadelphia a list of sporting events, concerts, Student Activities offers Memorable in Suite 219M of the Howard Gittis Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe, theater shows and more. Moments, a monthly off-campus Student Center. u Stafford trains the next generation of jazz greats Tyler takes a new approach By Jazmyn Burton [email protected] Terell Stafford, an to gallery programming award-winning Before it was renamed Cecil trumpeter and By Jazmyn Burton B. Moore, North Philadelphia's director of the jazz [email protected] EVENTS studies program in Columbia Avenue was a well-known Temple University’s haven for some of the most notable Boyer College of This year Temple Gallery at the cofFREE MONDAYS names in jazz. John Coltrane, Dizzy Music and Dance. Tyler School of Art will redefine the Starting Sept. 12, Join Tyler Gillespie and many unknown traditional gallery space. students and faculty to discuss musicians responsible for shaping Instead of putting up one static the week’s programs and events the North American jazz genre found exhibit at a time, the gallery will offer over a cup of joe. Guest lecturers their mentors and cut their musical a more fluid approach to the arts and seasonal breakfast bites will teeth in the smoky jazz bars that once through a rotating schedule of exhibits, accompany the new Monday lined the neighborhoods surrounding coupled with lectures, film screenings morning ritual. Temple University. and community forums on topics Although those clubs are long ranging from HIV to sustainability. FEAST OF FORAGE gone, the spirit of jazz is kept “We will engage with these Urban Plant Foraging in North alive in Temple's classrooms and issues the same way two people Philly with Nance Klehm and performance halls thanks to Director of mutual respect would enter a Brooke Sietinsons of Jazz Studies Terell Stafford and conversation," said Robert Blackson, director of exhibitions and galleries On Sept. 21, forage Philadelphia

the students and faculty of the Boyer Stafford Terell Courtesy for edible urban vegetation grow- College of Music and Dance. at Tyler. "Therefore, there is no ing in North Philadelphia. Since joining the Temple faculty, and reflection of Terell himself.” Stafford said. “I don’t get much time way of knowing when or how our the award-winning trumpeter has Recent graduate Danny Janklow off… I don’t sleep much. I don’t think commitment to these questions will True Blood Mobile with Haunted helped shape a thriving musical scene compares his experience at Temple to I could manage my schedule if I didn’t end. It is a process of becoming. The Histories and Secret Cinema a being a part of a tight-knit family extent of community involvement in on campus by creating an educational love what I do so much.” On Oct. 28, donate blood during of musicians. He says his experiences these questions will be the deciding environment where young musicians In addition to touring Europe with a vampire-inspired blood drive, at Boyer helped shaped him as an factor on how long we continue to learn more than scales. the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra and and stick around for a lecture artist. develop an issue’s programming.” In addition to being able to study the Clayton Brothers, Stafford spent on “Haunted Histories: Eastern “It’s all due to Terell,” said the Topics for the exhibitions were with some of the biggest names in this summer putting the finishing State Penitentiary and Pennhurst recent graduate and award-winning chosen by a voluntary advisory jazz, students are given a behind-the- touches on a new CD titled To Thad, State School and Hospital” and saxophonist. “He put so much energy council of community leaders who met scenes glimpse into the jazz industry With Love, a musical tribute to Thad an all-night cinema screening of and time into finding the monthly to discuss and vote on topics through one-on-one clinics Jones recorded entirely by Temple haunted house classics. with professional musicians right professors and the right jazz students. of local and national relevance. Their and regular performances More online guests artists. I watched Stafford sees his work in jazz selections became the foundation The Big Shale Teach-In in local, national and Watch a video of him create a community education as an extension of the great on which Blackson developed the On Nov. 3-4, join scientists, international jazz venues. Stafford’s of musicians that embraces musicians who came before him. programming schedule. geographers, artists, politicians “Terell is committed to musical greeting the Philadelphia scene, He’s not at all swayed by changes in “These urgent concerns provide an and historians for a two-day his students and to the jazz to graduates at the New York scene popular music; in fact he foresees expansive model for engaging the social teach-in exploring Philadelphia’s program,” said Robert T. Temple’s May 2011 and maintains a strong jazz continuing to influence music function of art,” he said. “Regardless if place within the debate of drill- Stroker, dean of Temple’s Commencement European connection.” for years to come. it was made two weeks or two centuries ing for natural gas. ago, great art changes the way we see Boyer College of Music and http://youtu.be/ Stafford’s push for “I’m always inspired by the new Dance and Vice Provost for WhtkiSB8gX8 excellence leaves little room direction the genre is taking,” he said. ourselves in relation to each other and the Arts. “That’s one of the for down time; when he’s “I don’t hesitate to say jazz will be as our contemporary circumstances.” will change in order to facilitate the many reasons I recruited not mentoring a music strong in 20-years… maybe stronger The physical space will also undergo rotating exhibits and events. Terell and appointed him director. He student, he’s in the studio or on in the future.” several changes. Blackson is replacing “For each new topic the Tyler not only teaches his students about the road, performing for national “The scene is healthy and growing. the front desk with a comfortable couch gallery will be transformed into a space the history and creative aspect of jazz, and international crowds. While Hopefully it will continue to grow so were a student docent will sit, eager to for conversation and learning,” said he teaches them how to be respectful others are vacationing, Stafford is that there are more opportunities for answer questions and have one-on-one Blackson. “Each time a new discussion adults and professional musicians. maintaining a busy schedule. students to experience Philadelphia for exchanges with gallery visitors. starts, the structures will be rebuilt in Our jazz students are a direct product “Summer time is always busy,” the incredible jazz city that it is.”u Throughout the year the gallery to a totally different space.” u Page 8 www.temple.edu/newsroom September 2, 2011 Passion is in the playbook for new head football coach Head Football Coach Steve Addazio fans. How do you see Temple’s fan base joined Temple last December from the growing? More online University of Florida, where he had S.A.: I think it comes down to Information about season tickets served as associate head coach and winning — continuing to win. Our to Owls football at Lincoln ticket sales right now have doubled offensive coordinator. The Farmington, Financial Field Conn., native brings a quarter-century — obviously that comes from a couple of coaching experience to Temple, of winning seasons. But two winning including appearances in 11 postseason seasons do not create a change in owlstix.com bowl games in the past 15 years. He’s culture, so we need to continue to have www.owlsports.com taken the reigns of a program that has great commitment to the sport. This is achieved back-to-back winning seasons a great sports city. And what we have We’re putting a new $9 million addition for the first time since 1978. Last season, to do is put a great product on the field. onto our practice facility here — we’re the Owls posted an 8-4 record, finishing I believe that little by little (support putting a bubble on the field. We have a 5-3 in the Mid-American Conference from) not only the students here but new practice facility for basketball and East Division. The team returns 46 the city itself will continue to grow. new dorms being built, and enrollment lettermen, including 13 starters. TT: What makes Temple an attractive and interest in urban campuses has As the Owls prepared for their season option for potential recruits? never been higher. So there’s great buzz opening Mayor’s Cup Thursday against Labolito V. Joseph S.A.: We’re talking about a great for great reasons at Temple. Villanova, Coach Addazio reflected on First-year Head Football Coach Steve Addazio takes the reigns of a program that returns 46 university here that has a national TT: What is your outlook on the his coaching philosophy, Temple’s rising lettermen, including 13 starters. reputation academically, a beautiful upcoming season opener? appeal and efforts to grow the Owls’ fan campus right here in Philadelphia. S.A.: We’re looking forward to Sept. base. passion for the game. part of what it takes to have a tough In terms of football, we play an 1 and watching this team roll out in Temple Times: What are some of your TT: Describe your philosophy when it football team. We want our team to unbelievably competitive non- the Linc, our home field, to play a goals as a first-year head coach? comes to coaching. have that kind of mindset as well, so conference schedule. We’re playing great crosstown rivalry game. I’m just Steve Addazio: Right now our focus S.A.: Our whole staff is hard- beyond playing physical, playing hard, Notre Dame, Maryland, Penn State, awfully excited to see the team take is on beating Villanova on Sept. 1. coaching. Our simple philosophy is we want them to play with passion and Connecticut and Rutgers, so that’s big- the field after a hard training camp. That’s our goal. At the same time, we that we’re going to coach them hard have a love for the game. time college football. We play at the Linc It’s an opportunity for these kids want to build a team that’s physically and love them hard, and we are going TT: You come from the University of (Lincoln Financial Field), which is one to start the 2011 season with great tough, mentally tough and has a to have a passion for what we do. That’s Florida, which is known for its die-hard of the great stadiums in the country. momentum. u

Scholarships Transitions Celebration of Ambler centennial continues Poetry by Temple 20/20 Scholarship From page 1 Temple University Ambler Campus recipient Verishia Coaxum continues the celebration of its 100th scholarships will help meet need constant change every minute anniversary with several events this not covered by financial aid, which leaving your past to start a new month. includes other scholarships, student beginning loans and institutional aid. Rhapsody in Bloom will take place Verishia Coaxum will bring her coming to your own on Sept. 10 at the Ambler Arboretum. The event, held from 5:30-8 p.m, will love of writing to Temple this fall as an gaining independence include music, cocktails and garden English major thanks to the progam. learning new habits “I love to write, everything from tours. Stephanie Cohen, founding poetry to scripts. It can take you starting to get rid of some director of the Ambler Arboretum, and Phil Albright, president of the Ambler anywhere and I learn about so many making new friends things through writing,” said the Arboretum Advisory Board, will be encountering different people Philadelphia Mennonite High School honored. The event will also pay graduate. moving into a dorm with other tribute to landscape architect John Over the summer Coaxum got a people Collins, who passed away in August. taste of college life as she spent time facing numerous challenges and On Sept. 20, Arboretum Director James Duffy The Celebration of Temple Ambler’s 100th anniversary continues with Rhapsody in Bloom, to on Temple’s campus getting to know obstacles Jenny Rose will lead tours of the be held Sept. 10 at the Ambler Arboretum. the students she’ll be living with in so many ideas, feelings, thoughts garden. This month’s theme is “Late a Living and Learning Community racing through one’s mind Bloomers.” The tour will begin at ducted into the Temple School of Com- in the White Hall student residence. 5:30 p.m. and will leave from the FeaturedEvents munications and Theater Hall of Fame. how can I manage She was thrilled to learn she had Ambler Administration Building. The lecture will be held in the Great been awarded the 20/20 Scholarship when will I find the time The Temple Ambler Campus Alumni and . Court at Mitten to attend Temple, which she said has this is the moment in my life when Fourth Annual Family Picnic will be Hall at 4 p.m. been her first choice college since she The Temple concert marks the group’s I discover. held on Sept. 24. In addition to beer was in the third grade. return to their hometown as they Schiavocampo tasting, games, slide shows and Javon Johnson is another 20/20 prepare to mark their 20th anniversary reports on raffles, the event will highlight 100 scholarship recipient. She’ll join her from Philadelphia. Among college- and the release of their forthcoming events around years through music, food and im- two older sisters as a Temple student, educated individuals, one out of , Twenty. Following the concert, the world for ages. The picnic will be held from 1-4 and wants to pursue nursing like every eight in the area has at least Boys II Men will host a post-show “Nightly News,” p.m. at the Ambler Learning Center. her father Jerome who is a nurse at one Temple degree. charity reception, including a meet- “Today,” MSNBC Temple University Hospital. “I like Temple works closely with the Tickets for all events are available and-greet with the group and a raffle SCHIAVOCAMPO and MSNBC. helping people and volunteering at a School District of Philadelphia, by phone at 267-468-8001 or by to benefit the Boyz II Men House. com. She has nearby nursing home,” said Johnson. the city of Philadelphia and many emailing Judy Shatz at judy.shatz@ Everyone who purchases a $89.50 covered majored events including the “Not too many of (the nursing home other partners to prepare, recruit, temple.edu. ticket will receive admission to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, the Haitian patients) have family members who enroll and graduate city students post-show party. earthquake and the 2008 presidential election. She has also worked as a visit. It makes me happy.” through efforts ranging from middle Boyz II Men set for Arts Boyz II Men has earned 13 Grammy special correspondent on “The Oprah The Math Civics Sciences Charter school early intervention to full Awards, three MTV Awards and three Center concert and party Winfrey Show” and was a contribut- School graduate is looking forward scholarships. Programs include early Billboard Awards and has sold more ing editor at Essence. to the challenges and the pace of college courses, college preparation, a The R&B group Boyz II Men, who than 64 million . Their number college life. dual admission partnership with the are celebrating the 20th anniversary one hits include “End of the Road,” “I’ll To register for the event, call 215- “I always knew I was going to go Community College of Philadelphia, of the release of their first album, Make Love to You” and “On Bended 926-2538 or email Ashley Lomery at to college, she said. “I know it will be financial aid and more than 100 , will perform at Knee.” [email protected]. Deadline hard but I like being challenged and information sessions. the Temple Performing Arts Center on for registration is Sept. 13. busy.” “The 20/20 scholarship program Tickets for the concert are avail- Sept. 17 at 8 p.m. able at the Liacouras Box Office at “It is very important for us to give fills a great need for college-bound Chamber Orchestra of Phila- the students in our community the constituents in the communities Originally named “Unique Attraction,” 1-800-298-4200 or online at www. opportunity to do something they surrounding Temple,” said State Boyz II Men formed at the Philadelphia liacourascenter.com/tickets/. delphia performs at Temple might have thought was beyond their Senator Shirley M. Kitchen. “It will give High School for Creative and Performing reach,” said Kenneth E. Lawrence Jr., North Philadelphia residents a chance Arts. The group includes Nate Morris, Sherman Lecture features The 2011/2012 season of the Cham- senior vice president of government, to attend a first-class university.” Mara Schiavocampo ber Orchestra of Philadelphia begins community and public affairs. “Temple does so much to connect with Hummel’s “Trumpet Concerto in Since its founding, Temple has to its community,” said Congressman NBC Correspondent Mara Schia- E flat major” and Shubert’s Symphony been dedicated to providing higher Chaka Fattah. “I thank the university vocampo will be this year’s speaker No. 3 in D major. Conducted by Dirk education for Philadelphians. for taking a leadership role as an at the Charles and Elaine Sherman Brossé, the orchestra will perform at The university has educated more urban institution making a long-term Lecture on Sept. 20. The event is held the Temple Performing Arts Center on Philadelphia residents than any commitment to our city’s students.” in honor of Charles Sherman, who Sept. 20. other university in Southeast For more information on the earned his M.A. and B.S. from Temple, For more information and tickets, Pennsylvania — and possibly any in Temple 20/20 Scholarships, contact the as well as a Ph.D. from Wayne State contact Temple Performing Arts Pennsylvania. Last year, one-quarter Office of Undergraduate Admissions University. In 2002, Sherman was in- Center at 1-800-298-4200. (9,381) of Temple’s students were at Temple at 215-204-7200. u Boyz II Men