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@Temple: August 2015

Owls vs. Nittany Lions   Got your tickets? Don’t miss out on the first tailgate of the season as the Temple alumni take over Lot K at the Linc on Sept. 5. Get in the game.     Arts Abound   The Arts at Temple are alive! Kickoff Homecoming on Friday, Oct. 9 and celebrate the arts with us.     Global Day of Service   Mark your calendars! The third annual Global Day of Service is Saturday, Nov. 7, and the site leader form is available now. Sign up your event today!

Alumni Relations News

Be a TemPAL Make a real difference in the lives of Temple’s international students and register for this year’s TemPALS program! Temple University alumni serve as “pals” to international students who are new to Temple and the U.S. TemPALS spend time with their matched student, in person and electronically, over a semester or one-year academic period. Registration is open now.

Temple Senior Scholars Temple Senior Scholars invites alumni and their spouses or partners age 50 and older to return to Temple’s vibrant educational community. For hundreds of Temple alumni each year, the Senior Scholars program means no tests and no grades, just the joy of learning with Temple’s diverse students and acclaimed faculty. Learn more and register.

Religion in the Public Square The historic visit of Pope Francis to Philadelphia presents a unique opportunity to reflect on the role of religion in the public square. On behalf of the Temple University Alumni Association, join Dr. Jerry Vigna, CLA '73, associate professor of theology at Alvernia University, for a riveting conversation on faith and democracy. Learn more and register.

Volunteer Spotlight: Joe Bishop, FOX ’09 With strong roots in Philadelphia, Joe Bishop, FOX ’09, spent his fair share of time outside his hometown before landing back at his beloved Temple. Between his service in the United States Army, his current position as a senior financial analyst at Quintiq, Inc., and his role as husband and father, Joe still manages to find quality time to meaningfully engage volunteers at his alma mater.

Benefit of the Month: Auto, Home & Renters Insurance Liberty Mutual has partnered with the TUAA to offer you quality auto and home insurance with personalized coverage to meet your needs.

Amazing prices to Venice on Adriatic Gems cruise Temple Travels: Check Out Our 2016 Trips Explore your world with Temple Travels! Our 11 new Temple Travels trips let you discover the joy of traversing destinations around the globe with like-minded Owls and distinguished Temple faculty hosts. Where will you go in 2016? Want to stay in the loop?  Sign up for our mailing list.

Temple University News

Temple student meets President Obama Criminal justice major’s story of redemption becomes part of presidential speech. Michele Masucci named vice president for research administration Temple President Neil D. Theobald has appointed Michele Masucci to the new role of vice president for research administration.

Class Notes

James W. Ijames, TFM ’06, was one of 12 recipients of $75,000 Pew Center for Arts & Heritage 2015 fellowships for Philadelphia-area artists. Ijames is a playwright whose works investigate class, race and gender, and challenge the conventions of realism. Patricia Hruby Powell, BYR ’87, published the children’s book Josephine: The Dazzling Life of Josephine Baker with Chronicle Books. It was recognized with a 2014 Boston Globe–Horn Book Nonfiction Honor, a 2014 BolognaRagazzi Nonfiction Honor, a 2015 Coretta Scott King Illustration Honor, a 2015 Robert F. Sibert Nonfiction Honor and a 2014 gold Parent’s Choice Award. Timothy A. Reese, ENG ’87, ’90, was nominated by Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf to be state treasurer. He is managing partner of Forge Intellectual Capital LLC and serves on the advisory board of the Securities and Exchange Commission. In 2012, he founded the National Minority Angel Network, an investment firm that aids woman-, veteran- and minority-led businesses. Submit a class note.

Upcoming Alumni Events

August 7: CST Owl to Owl Mentor Mixer August 8: San Diego Chapter of the TUAA: Phillies vs. Padres Outing August 11: Arizona Chapter of the TUAA: Phillies @ Diamondbacks August 15: Washington, D.C. Chapter of the TUAA: Young Alumni Sip and Serve August 21: Welcome, Class of 2019! August 25: TemPALS 2015 Orientation September 1: Temple Women's Network: Take Me Out to the Ballgame September 5: Penn State vs. Temple 2015 Tailgate SAVE THE DATE: Homecoming Weekend Oct. 9–11, 2015 View all alumni events.